If you’re looking for a taxi in New York City, there’s a chance you can give a Tesla Model Y cheer. The electric SUV joins the iconic yellow taxi fleet of the city under Gravity Mobility’s electric cab fleet. EV now as another EV taxi option for commuters Ford Mustang has joined Mach-E. The Tesla Model Y is now authorized under an EV pilot program adopted by the Taxi and Limousine Commission of New York City.
The Tesla Model Y is on show at the ongoing New York International Auto Show, as is the new EV taxi. The Model Y Yellow Cab made its debut at the event. The Telsa Model Y is a three-row seven-seater electric car. It claims the fastest acceleration among EVs, with a zero to 60 mph time in less than four seconds. With an estimated range of around 530 km on a single charge and a top speed of 250 kmph, Tesla The Model Y is one of the flagship models from the US-based car maker.
The electric vehicle fleet and infrastructure startup says its Tesla Model Ys is the first to debut as a yellow cab. While many Tesla Model 3 The sedan recently entered service as New York’s yellow cab, the Gravity’s Model Y could offer more space for luggage and passengers.
Moshe Cohen, founder and CEO of Gravity, said, “This is yet another great news for Gravity as we rediscover the meaning of taxiing in the world’s largest city. The Model Y is the first Tesla to truly live up to all of our expectations for a quality taxi ride. New Yorkers and visitors alike will be able to ride in one of the most advanced vehicles ever built, with Gravity’s own custom features that offer a first-class experience for a standard cab fare.”
Gravity Mobility is an app-based cab startup that also manufactures charging equipment. The company claims its chargers are designed to beat Tesla’s Superchargers, offering compatibility for a wide range of models to charge in minutes.