Tesla Model Y

Thanks does anyone know if these are likely to have a negative effect on range?

I'd seen reviews of some other ones on YouTube where they had tested them to see if they were more/less efficient than the Tesla covers.

They seemed to vary quite a bit with some being pretty much same as Tesla. Unfortunately most of the reviews are of US based ones which are hard to get here.

Some brands claim theirs are superior to Tesla for efficiency but I'd be skeptical.

Ideally would like to get some that are about equal to the Tesla ones while looking nicer.

The hypermiler in me does not like the idea of getting ones that are even slightly less efficient!

Here's a link to a review to what I think are those 19" wheel covers for the Model Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99Zxw5OYt6k . In summary, they seem to give comparable range to the Tesla OEM 19" wheel covers although I wouldn't say his test is the most scientific but should give you an idea. I think it's worth it for the look alone compared with the Tesla wheel covers but also like the fact they cover the whole alloy and will protect from rim rash :D

Very interesting,

I’ve an order in for both a RWD and Long Range (only buying one ..).

Still undecided as to which one to go for, the RWD will cover me for 90% of my usage and there are Superchargers on the longer trips I occasionally take. (I’ve had a RWD LFP Model 3 and it worked out fantastic to be honest, sold to a dealer a few weeks back).

Aiming to keep the car 5ish years so that’s swaying me towards the Long Range.

Nice summary, cheers, the extra power is grand, but I'm not too pushed on that.

The extra range would be beneficial I feel. There is one journey I make every six weeks and with the LR I would not need to charge for sure.

It looks like the LR has about 90km additional range give or take according to ev-database (I know speed, weather etc all have an impact here):

https://ev-database.org/car/1743/Tesla-Model-Y

It's an extra 7500~ for the LR.

Prior to the price drop the difference between the RWD and LR was 20k?!

LR is winning at present.

im getting the white interior on the RWD so cost to change up for me is about 6300. Coming from an id4 with 515km (stated) range is one of the cons I have had in the back of my mind since I ordered. And perhaps the only mild negative! I feel it’s a superior car in every other way.

I haven’t placed any deposit for a LR so even if I upgrade now I think I’ll have missed the boat (excuse the pun).

im hoping the better efficiency in the Y will leave me with very little difference from my current car. And the ability to charge the car 100% at work without trying to time it close to when I leave will be a serious plus.

the other gripe I would have with upgrading is no white interior. Just think it gives the inside a big lift. Hasn’t been on any test car I’ve driven though.

Extra acceleration and range would be lovely but I’ve a few other projects around the house this year to get done so money could be better spent.

To sum up I think I’m at peace with my decision and can’t wait now 👍.

any significant delay beyond march and I’m at risk of divorce 🙈

SEAI grant is limited to (I think) 60k, so with the extras yours goes over that so you don't get the grant

I am completely new to the topic so expecting to be schooled somewhat. Desperately hoping that I am right though as I will only buy one if I can get the spec that I want for 5k less :P

Looking a the breakdown. Both 'Vehicle Subtotal' figures are below 60k. And the 'VRT' figure is 13.28% of the 'Vehicle Subtotal' figure for both specs.

Makes me think that is an issue with the with the website. Edit: same thing happens with the model 3. Wondering if there is a basic calculation in there that caps the grant availability for cars costing 55k - which is 60k minus the 5k. A Long Range Model Y with custom paint comes in at 55,090 and is also missing the SEAI grant.

Has to be under 60K including VRT and delivery to get the grant

That is my understanding also.

What I am struggling to understand is why adding 3.5k in extras - bringing the car cost to 57.3k, invalidates a grant intended for cars that cost less than 60k?

That is, even a colour change that is just 1.2k of cost, and brings the car base price to €55,090, causes the final price to jump from €53,940 to €60,230.

You have not incorporated VRT in your logic .... Most basic Mod Y LR (Black or White is €58,940 before any extras. Add anything to this spec and you go above 60K and disqualify yourself from SEAI GRANT

I think I have. Which is what is causing my confusion.

"Looking a the breakdown. Both 'Vehicle Subtotal' figures are below 60k. And the 'VRT' figure is 13.28% of the 'Vehicle Subtotal' figure for both specs."

Hi Folks,

I’ve a test drive for a Model Y on Friday morning. I understand that I will have the car for approx. 30 minutes. I’m not overly familiar with Dublin these days and was wondering if anyone has a good test route to take to get a good overall feel for the car? I’m conscience about the ride in the Model Y being on the hard side – so I want to test that also i.e., not just test it on the M50 smooth surface, I want to see how it handles poorly surfaced Irish back roads. I live in rural Ireland, so how it handles poor road surfaces will matter for me!

Is there a significant difference between the suspension setup for the MY standard range vs MY Long range?

Also, I’ve a solar PV system installed, so hopefully that will help with charging the car (especially during the summer). One question that I have in relation to this setup – with daily charges for approx. 10 to 30KWH (depending on what the sun is doing) at slow rates – 1.2 to 5KWH…. Would this type of charging cause any harm to the longevity of the battery in the long run?

Last point – I have not yet placed an order; do I have any chance in getting a car by July 2023!

Head southbound on M50 to J15 and follow signs for kilternan, then Stepaside and back to Sandyford. That should give you a feel for it on country roads. It's the route I did and it handled it well.