There seems to be no shortage of controversy and scandal surrounding Tesla these days. But honestly, at this point that’s just par for the course. So, rather than pumping the brakes, it’s full speed ahead with yet another debut. Say hello to the 2020 Tesla Model Y, a more-affordable compact crossover that looks to bring all-electric practicality to the masses.

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8:57 PM PST: A few more shots of the 2020 Tesla Model Y.

8:56 PM PST: The S3XY lineup in its full glory.

8:54 PM PST: Model Y trim level lineup revealed. Musk expects the Y will outsell the rest of the lineup by a huge margin.

8:51 PM PST: Model Y is here! First impressions are that it looks like a mini Model X with a Model 3 front end. “Rides like a sports car.” Top safety marks across the board. 3.5 seconds 0 to 60 mph. Highly efficient aero. 300 miles of range. Panoramic glass roof. Optional seating for 7. 66 cubic feet. Autopilot, with self-driving later in the year.

8:45 PM PST: Musk talks about Supercharger V3. Up to 250 kw, charges at 1,000 miles per hour.

8:42 PM PST: Powerpack is Tesla’s industry-level energy storage. Musk talks about transitioning to sustainable energy.

8:36 PM PST: Musk gives us an update on Tesla’s manufacturing capabilities. There are currently 20,000 people working in Tesla’s Fremont factory in multiple shifts. “It’s like a giant cybernetic collective,” Musk says.

8:31 PM PST: Roadster 2.0 appears! Tesla Semi in the background.

8:30 PM PST: Model 3 takes up position next to the S and X.

8:24 PM PST: A little history lesson. The first Roadster takes the stage next to Musk. Tesla has produced 550,000 cars since then. Model S follows.

8:22 PM PST: Musk takes the stage.

8:20 PM PST: Here we go! Little introduction video to get us rolling. The whole lineup is featured.

8:18 PM PST: Livestream is up on YouTube! Check it out above.

8:14 PM PST: Fashionably late again, I see.

8:00 PM PST: We are live! The debut event for the 2020 Tesla Model Y is set to commence any minute now. That said, Tesla’s debuts have a history of starting late…

The 2020 Tesla Model Y will debut in a live-stream event in Hawthorne, California. The event is set to kick off at 8 PM PST on Thursday, March 14th. You can watch it live here. Note: you'll have to give Tesla your email address and phone number in order to do so.

Make sure to come back here as the events unfold, because we’ll be updating this page live as the 2020 Tesla Model Y makes its big public introduction.

What’s The 2020 Tesla Model Y?

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The 2020 Tesla Model Y is the California automaker’s latest compact all-electric crossover. We’re still waiting for all the details, but first impressions have us thinking that the Y could become the automaker’s best-selling model to date.

So far, we’ve only seen a few teaser images, but it appears as though the Y will bear the traditional Tesla design language already seen with the Model S, Model X, and Model 3. The Y will also be less expensive and smaller than the full-size X SUV, but will still offer that practical high-rider body style that consumers love.

Underneath the skin, the Y is based on the current Model 3 sedan, sharing some three-quarters of its components, including the interior, autonomous technology, and powertrain. However, the Y will be 10 percent bigger than the 3, cost about 10 percent more, and offer a bit less range than the entry-level four-door (probably around 200 miles for the base-model Y and 290 miles for the range-topper).

These days, Tesla seems to be in a constant battle, be it with the SEC, or stock short-sellers, or production delays, or just about anyone else in the industry who wants to see all-electric cars and autonomous technology fail. Regardless, we expect the Y to be yet another smash-hit for the California-based brand. It combines everything consumers want - a compact crossover body style, a high-range all-electric powertrain, cutting-edge technology, and sleek styling, not to mention the ever-desirable Tesla brand recognition.

What do you think about the new 2020 Tesla Model Y? Let us know in the comments section below.

Further Reading

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