Tesla Model Y

Please stop taking sense......

Such talk is forbidden in cushy civil servant jobs. Or cushy expense paid, pension before 65, overpaid TD's/minsters

Late Break episode on the Model Y.

So I went to pick up my own car (Model S) yesterday when it was ready after getting the eMMC fix done. Talked to the sales guys and asked for an impromptu test drive, which was fine. I had the choice of either two cars, one on 20" and the other on 19". Obviously I picked the latter. The Dutch reg red car on 20" that got slated for its harsh ride by pretty much every motoring journo in the UK and Ireland was still there too. Parked on the grass LOL

Was the ride harsh? Not really. It's a sporty, fast car. Yes it's sort of an SUV form factor (more a large family hatch upped up by a few inches in my view though) and yes maybe some or most of the buyers of that type of car want a softer ride. Well, they won't get one. I found the ride appropriate for the car. But quite likely the 20" send it over the edge into being too harsh and uncomfortable

The car was very quiet with double glazed front windows as standard. I hadn't driven any made in China Tesla before, but the cabin is far quieter than any of the USA built Model 3 I have driven.

The car is far better looking than the Model 3, it is more like a smaller Model Y in appearance. But this is of course subjective. Build quality seemed perfectly fine to me. You won't get anything like Tesla's autopilot on other cars. And it rarely is free standard equipment either.

The cheapest Model Y for sale in Ireland costs €73k. Is it worth it? Maybe to some people, it seems to be selling well. There is very little competition and what there is, is inferior in most ways. Also there is almost zero availability of family EVs until sometime in 2023 (maybe) if you order one now. You will get your Tesla Model Y way before then. Would I spend €73k on one? No. I could well be in the market for a Model Y for my next car. But not at this price level.

Indeed @Smck1983 - the efficiency and in particular the LiFePo4 battery chemistry should be mentioned. Not that it matters much in cost of ownership how efficient an EV is, but it does matter for range. And the made in China Teslas are the only EVs for sale today that have this chemistry. The batteries will last longer than any other lithium batteries, you can fast charge the bejaysus out of them and charge to 100% all the time without ever having to worry about degradation. And last but not least, it is the only lithium chemistry available in EVs that CANNOT go on fire / explode.

Aye, the wish is the father of the thought. I want a LiFePo4 Model Y standard range 😂

Electrek reports the same. So far employees only but expected to be available for customers in few weeks. I imagine it will be another year until these two new factories scale production properly.

Ufodrive has ModelY for rent. Quite expensive at 180 week day/220 weekends but if you want it is there for a bit of fun. I would be interested if they would have a 7 seater. Maybe next year.

Saw my first Model Y in the metal today in Bolton St car park in Waterford... a white one, Limerick plates, dual motor.

Only got a look at it from behind, but it's a good bit bigger than the Model 3. Almost reminded me more of the Model X, to the point that I had to look at the roof and confirm it didn't have the pigeon-wing doors so as to be 100% sure.

@fricatus - yes that's what I thought and others in this thread too. The Model 3 is no looker, but the Model Y looks much better.

Interesting - Thomas from autogefuhl suggested in his initial Y video that the Berlin factory should “throw away” the US suspension and source local components for European drivers. Would make a big difference if they’ve done that.

Anyone here received or ordered a Model Y performance.

I ordered a Model Y performance yesterday. Trading in my M3.

Do you know where the Model Y Performance is made for Ireland. US, China or Germany?

Ordered a blue performance yesterday as well!

I think it will be made in Berlin, maybe we'll also get the newer 4680 batteries by the time we get them

I placed an order for a blue MYP with white seats, and I keep wanting to go back to multi coat pearl white... It just seems like the best colour on Teslas 😭. My M3P is also white...