Inside Tesla’s Electric $700 Million Yacht, the Model YTesla’s plans to make transportation
completely sustainable and electric are now expanding into the water.
As if fans of Tesla vehicles weren’t excited enough knowing that their vehicles like the
Cybertruck can float, in 2017 the company unveiled the concept of an electric yacht.
Today that dream boat is inching its way towards reality.
We now know more about the design of the fully sustainable squid shaped vessel called the
Tesla Model Y Yacht.Before we go any further though, make sure to give this video a thumbs
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Now, let’s get into it.
The extraordinary Model Y The Tesla Model Y superyacht concept is truly
extraordinary, and if there is anyone who will ensure it becomes a reality, it’s Elon
Musk, whose technological marvels have never failed to impress the world.
The Tesla electric yacht is a mega project involving several Tesla experts and designers,
like Dhruv Prasad from India who rendered the design of the Model Y.
A yacht is not the same as a car, and even the beauties of today are all owned by the
rich and wealthy.
It’s no surprise that the projected cost of the electric vessel is expected to be $700
million.
Of course, for that price you’re going to get powerful performance, a sophisticated
design, and a host of amenities.
Tesla’s Cybertruck has a boat mode The closest most people could get to the experience
of owning a sea-faring Tesla is the Cybertruck, which Elon Musk revealed in a tweet would
have a “boat mode.”
He admitted that the vehicle could even float for a while, but if current videos are anything
to go by, some are finding it can be used briefly as a boat.
Elon Musk explained how the accelerator pedal of the Cybertruck can propel the Cybertruck
through the water via wheel rotation.
Most Tesla electric vehicles, including the Cybertruck, feature a skateboard design with
the battery pack beneath the car's floor.
In most cases, the pack and drive units are completely enclosed and do not allow water
to enter, which means the car won’t sink immediately and will float.
However, this doesn’t mean you should go fishing in your Cybertruck.
Musk has confirmed it will float briefly, but it’s not a permanent feature.
The Model Y electric yacht will be over 100 feet long
Returning to the Tesla Model Y yacht, the design itself is going to be quite unique.
First, it’s not going to be a gas guzzler, which is to be expected given Tesla’s other
products.
The yacht looks sleek and sophisticated, with a sharp hull that narrows at the tip and gradually
widens out at the rear.
It will also be quite long too - 131 feet or 40 meters to be precise - and will feature
an elongated squid-like shape, combining good aerodynamics and style.
The design The Tesla Model Y will feature only two decks:
the upper deck and the lower deck.
The upper deck features a superstructure atop the yacht that takes up most of the top deck
space to create a massive interior.
But while it may lack in outdoor areas, the inside is where the party is at.
The interior space will feature plenty of room for lounge pads and one or two beds.
It will also include a bar and space to party and hang around.
There will be a glass enclosure on the starboard side with large windows to take in the view.
It is also likely that this boat will have a spa on board, complete with massage tables.
There will be small slits for windows to provide the interior with natural lighting, but it
will probably be fitted with LEDs for extra illumination.
With fewer sleeping arrangements than some other models on the market, it appears that
the yacht will be targeted at the elite as a perfect party vessel.
The facilities and furnishings hint that the party angle is the main intent of the design.
The lower deck will also have a private pool in the rear that is open to the outside, perfect
for private poolside lounging.
In rough weather, the area can also be closed off though.
Dynamic modular furniture that can transform The yacht‘s interior space makes up the
majority of the vessel, with two smaller additional decks making up the boat’s surface.
Tesla has used the available space wisely by integrating modular furniture with tables
on the lower deck.
Although there won’t be any specific seating, there will be a remote control that will make
the tables turn in a circular motion to transform them into seats.
The upper deck will also feature a pleasant surprise: two L-shaped benches that can be
lowered or raised according to preference.
Barstools on the decks will also be designed with a dynamic feature where they can instantly
transform into seats at the click of a button.
It will be self-sustainable The main benefit of the Model Y yacht will
be its self-sustaining capabilities.
The vessel will be powered by two lithium batteries charged by a large solar panel fitted
on the ship.
It will also be a silent vessel, with no noise during power up or sailing.
The red, Tesla-branded turbines in the center of the vessel will harness the power of incoming
waves to create energy, which will power the yacht while simultaneously charging the battery.
The electricity generated during this process will power the turbines in return, working
almost in the same way as the company’s electric vehicles.
This means that the ship’s battery could charge even when the ship is docked.
It could be the world's fastest yacht The front of the ship will have a raised platform
that will enable the captain to know how much charge is left in the battery.
If the charge is low, all the captain needs to do is power up the battery or just allow
the solar panels to do the job.
With such sophisticated technology integrated into its mechanics, it’s widely expected
that the boat will exceed 70 knots on the sea, which would make it the world’s fastest
yacht.
Knowing Elon Musk, that’s a goal he would never be able to resist.
Now that the design and technical aspects have all been worked out, it’s only a matter
of time before Tesla rolls the Model Y yacht onto the market, making electric sea-faring
vessels the new standard for sailing on the high seas.
Would you try sailing on a Model Y?
Or would you go for the cheaper Cybertruck instead?
Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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