Nic Cruz Patane(@niccruzpatane):The Model Y L is the most aerodynamic efficient vehicle Tesla makes. It has a drag coefficient of 0.216. For a comparison, a Kia EV9 has a 0.287 Cd, which is 27% higher than the Model Y L. A low coefficient of drag mixed with high efficiency motors and other practices allows the Model Y to have competitive range numbers with generally smaller battery packs. • Kia EV9 AWD: 99.8 kWh battery - 283 miles of range • Tesla Model Y L: 83 kWh battery - 325 miles of range Tesla is all about efficiency.

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Nic Cruz Patane@niccruzpatane

2026.07.04 04:52

The Model Y L is the most aerodynamic efficient vehicle Tesla makes. It has a drag coefficient of 0.216. For a comparison, a Kia EV9 has a 0.287 Cd, which is 27% higher than the Model Y L. A low coefficient of drag mixed with high efficiency motors and other practices allows the Model Y to have competitive range numbers with generally smaller battery packs. • Kia EV9 AWD: 99.8 kWh battery - 283 miles of range • Tesla Model Y L: 83 kWh battery - 325 miles of range Tesla is all about efficiency.