Parenting and pregnancy resource firm BabyCenter recently published its 2024 Best Car Awards, which features the results of a survey given to parents about their vehicle choices. As per the study’s respondents, the Tesla Model Y is the best electric vehicle for families in the market today.
BabyCenter surveyed about 500 U.S.-based parents aged 18-54 who currently drive a vehicle from model year 1999 or newer. Respondents were asked about the ages of their children, the number and types of car seats in their vehicle, and the features that they value the most, among others.
Interestingly enough, the company noted that only 3% of the study’s respondents currently drive an electric vehicle. But based on the responses from this group, it was evident that the Tesla Model Y was the most-driven and highest-rated EV.
While BabyCenter noted that the Model Y is a premium vehicle that starts at about $45,000 before incentives, it is a very well-equipped vehicle that fits three or more car seats depending on its seating configuration. The company praised the Model Y for its utility, as well as its robust set of passive and active safety features, such as Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Autopilot, which comes standard.
BabyCenter also highlighted a number of EV-specific features in the Model Y that are great for families. As per the company, the Model Y’s large battery does not just provide the vehicle with ample driving range; it also allows the all-electric crossover to ensure that children are always at an acceptable temperature in the cabin regardless of the weather outside, or if the vehicle is in motion or not.
The Model Y is not Tesla’s fastest vehicle, nor is it equipped with the latest tech that the company currently has to offer. What the Model Y has is a balanced combination of safety, utility, performance, and tech at a very reasonable price. This is one of the reasons why the Model Y has become Tesla’s best-selling vehicle to date, and perhaps why the vehicle ultimately became 2023’s best-selling car by volume.
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