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First glimpse at limited edition EV hitting UK in just weeks with slick new look
The motor can reach 62mph in just 4.3 seconds
CATCH a first glimpse of this slick limited edition EV which is hitting the UK in a matter of weeks.
Full details of the swanky SUV have been revealed, which will be available to buy in March for a whopping £60,000.
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The impressive car will be able to hit a top speed of 125mph.
Car enthusiasts will also enjoy the motor's latest range rated at 353 miles and its quick charging capacity - with a peak rate of 250kW.
The Tesla Model Y will include the same powertrain layout and battery pack as the existing Model Y Dual Motor.
It will be available in silver or black and will reach 62mph in just 4.3 seconds,
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Tesla is offering customers a choice of designs in 19 and 20-inch sizes.
Beyond the launch edition, future models will have a Cybertruck inspired look.
The motor will also be equipped with new lighting features, like a bar up front and secondary main lighting units mounted below.
It's expected to boast a much cleaner look too, with integrated indicators and a hidden full-width light bar at the rear.
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Keen motorists will get to enjoy 20 per cent less road, wind and suspension noise, thanks to improved soundproofing.
A panoramic glass roof, with solar reflectivity has been installed to keep passengers cool while still being able to enjoy the scenery.
Seats have also been redesigned to provide extra cushioning, whilst the interior will be available in black or white.
All four seats can now be heated or cooled and for work-pressed motorists, two 65V USB outlets will charge two laptops at the same time.
Drivers will be able to occupy their tots with the car's new eight-inch touchscreen in the back that passengers can play games on.
This comes as a British EV car company which collapsed six months ago after failing to deliver a single vehicle has been revived.
Chinese car brand to rival Tesla with more affordable EV hitting UK in weeks – it even slows after reading road signs
A NEW Chinese car brand that could rival Tesla will begin rolling out affordable EVs in the UK in a matter of weeks.
The tech-focused vehicle can automatically slow down when passing a sign that suggests the speed limit on the road has changed.
Solihull's International Motors has plans to begin importing Xpeng's new G6 car which could undercut the Tesla Model Y.
Chinese firm Xpeng's new motor has been designed by the world-renowned JuanMa Lopez who was responsible for leading on the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.
The all-electric SUV has been dubbed a "direct alternative to Elon Musk's world-beating family crossover" by .
Despite the market becoming saturated with various EVs in recent years, the G6 looks to be a contender against the Tesla model for a fraction of the price.
The ambitious firm had been aiming to convert a much-loved classic car into a new-age ride.
Charge Cars went bust last July and axed all 50 or so members of staff.
The Hillingdon, West London, based firm had set its sights on only making one product - an electric conversion of the legendary 1967 Ford Mustang.
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When the company failed to deliver a single one of the £350,000 EVs it pulled the plug.
The makers however are now back up and running after a new owner brought the business back to life, according to .
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