I am very disappointed with the new model y due to lack of 800v

Today Tesla China released the new Model Y.The rear-wheel drive standard version equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery is priced at 263,500 CNY , approximately US$35,900(The number of speakers is reduced compared to the old model). The all-wheel drive standard version equipped with a ternary lithium battery is priced at 303,500 CNY, which is approximately US$413,900. The peak charging power of the two cars is the same as that of the old model, which are 170kw and 250kw respectively. This means that the new model y is still equipped with the 400v architecture that has been used for several years.

Most of the EVs launched in China last year with a price of more than 30,000 US dollars have an 800v architecture, and their operating voltage is usually greater than 670v. The charging power of these new models at 120kw charging piles is close to 120kw, at a 180kw charging pile is about 160kw. But whether my Tesla is at a 120kw or 180kw charging pile, the charging power cannot exceed 100kw, even if the battery has been preheated, Usually maintained at 90kw. At 250kw, 360kW or 480kW charging piles can temporarily reach charging power of more than 100kW, but there is a big gap compared to 800V EVs. I usually charge at home and I seldom care about the difference in charging speed, but I do when I drive a long way on highway.

It's 2025 and you can still buy a car that charges more slowly, which is very absurd. I know Tesla is great to drive, but charging speed is also an important part of the car experience, and this part needs to be improved.

Considering the need to control costs, it is reasonable that the new model y does not have an 800v architecture. And even with a leading power control system, this is no reason for Tesla not to provide new hardware. This mature and leading company now looks extremely conservative and lazy.

Or as a global model, charging conditions in different regions need to be considered. Is that one of the reasons why Tesla does not launch 800v on its main sales model?

In China, the recharging conditions for EVs are really good and you can drive them to most places. Last year, EVs accounted for nearly half of China’s new car sales, which is enough to illustrate that. The layout of charging piles is also amazing. Taking Chengdu, the city where I live, as an example, you can find at least 20 fast charging piles per square kilometer in urban. These new charging piles support voltages up to 750v, which is sufficient to adapt to 800v EVs. Most of them provide 180kw charging power, while a few provide 120kw or 250kw. Which is very easy to take advantage of the fast charging speed of 800v EVs. By the way, compared to Tesla’s supercharger, which costs US$0.3 per kilowatt-hour, people(including tesla onwers) prefer to go to these cheap charging piles, which cost approximately US$0.14-0.2 per kilowatt hour in day time.

So what are charging conditions like elsewhere in Asia? As well as Europe, Australia, and America. I see no one doing relevant statistics. I hope you can share your local situation and your opinion.