2023 Model Y RWD vin assignment

PNWLeccy · Dec 20, 2023

kpanda17 said:
Any features stripped? Speaker count, etc

Unlike the MY AWD (4680) which had all of the same features as the MYLR/MYP, they have taken a more traditional "partial premium" approach to the new MY RWD similar to the M3 RWD.

Missing:

4 less speakers, 1 less amp, no subwoofer
Footwell lighting
Fog lights
Parcel shelf

My impressions from test drive:

Feels slow from starts but not bad once moving (30+ mph)
Speakers sounded pretty good with a touch less bass (I actually thought it had the same premium sound system until checking the specs)
New comfort suspension compared to my 22' MYLR didn't feel much better - still rough and jostles you quite a bit over road imperfections, might've been a little better on big dips in the road. I also test drove a M3 RWD and the suspension seemed much smoother in comparison to MY.

They don't make it very easy to compare these features but this is from the descriptions of the interior features on the order configurator page:

Interior Features	MY RWD	MY LR
Audio and Media	Custom audio – 9 speakers, 1 amp, and immersive sound	Premium audio – 13 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps, and immersive sound
	Music and media over Bluetooth®	Music and media over Bluetooth®
	USB-A port in the glovebox with a 128GB portable storage device included	USB-A port in the glovebox with a 128GB portable storage device included
Comfort	Power adjustable front seats	Power adjustable front seats
	Heated front and rear seats	Heated front and rear seats
	Heated steering wheel	Heated steering wheel
	HEPA air filtration system	HEPA air filtration system
	Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection	Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection
	Independent flat-fold rear seats	Independent flat-fold rear seats
	Interior floor mats	Interior floor mats
Convenience	Power folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors	Power folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors
	Custom driver profiles	Custom driver profiles
	Center console with storage, 4 USB-C ports and wireless charging for 2 smartphones	Center console with storage, 4 USB-C ports and wireless charging for 2 smartphones
	N/A	LED fog lamps
	N/A	Parcel Shelf

kpanda17 · Dec 20, 2023

Nice compariaon

Looking ok’ing for range and charging experience. Bueler?

bzobzo · Dec 20, 2023

PNWLeccy said:
Unlike the MY AWD (4680) which had all of the same features as the MYLR/MYP, they have taken a more traditional "partial premium" approach to the new MY RWD similar to the M3 RWD.

Missing:

4 less speakers, 1 less amp, no subwoofer

Footwell lighting

Fog lights

Parcel shelf

My impressions from test drive:

Feels slow from starts but not bad once moving (30+ mph)

Speakers sounded pretty good with a touch less bass (I actually thought it had the same premium sound system until checking the specs)

New comfort suspension compared to my 22' MYLR didn't feel much better - still rough and jostles you quite a bit over road imperfections, might've been a little better on big dips in the road. I also test drove a M3 RWD and the suspension seemed much smoother in comparison to MY.

I don't think what the configurator is showing is quite right. In the MY RWD I just picked up, the footwell lighting is present as is the subwoofer (I can hear and feel it by the passenger rear wheel well). You may have thought it had less bass because the speakers do need a little break in to loosen up when new. After a few hours, the speakers sounded better and the subwoofer produced more bass. I think given that Tesla calls the MY RWD interior "premium" like the other trims and only the M3 RWD interior is described as "partial premium", that they didn't cut anything from the MY RWD interior.

The fog lights are also present, but the screen UI to control them is hidden. They are hooked up though because they do light up during the light show. They can probably be accessed with 3rd party controls like the S3XY buttons.

The parcel shelf does seem to be missing for most, but I've seen at least one report of a delivery including one.

I do agree that the acceleration feels slightly sluggish from the start. Maybe this explains why the 0-60 time is so much worse than the M3 RWD. Mine came with the 980 motor, so it must be a software tuning thing.

kpanda17 · Dec 20, 2023

bzobzo said:
I don't think what the configurator is showing is quite right. In the MY RWD I just picked up, the footwell lighting is present as is the subwoofer (I can hear and feel it by the passenger rear wheel well). You may have thought it had less bass because the speakers do need a little break in to loosen up when new. After a few hours, the speakers sounded better and the subwoofer produced more bass. I think given that Tesla calls the MY RWD interior "premium" like the other trims and only the M3 RWD interior is described as "partial premium", that they didn't cut anything from the MY RWD interior.

The fog lights are also present, but the screen UI to control them is hidden. They are hooked up though because they do light up during the light show. They can probably be accessed with 3rd party controls like the S3XY buttons.

The parcel shelf does seem to be missing for most, but I've seen at least one report of a delivery including one.

I do agree that the acceleration feels slightly sluggish from the start. Maybe this explains why the 0-60 time is so much worse than the M3 RWD. Mine came with the 980 motor, so it must be a software tuning thing.

How are you managing the charge? Using 10 to 80% or higher? Therefore range 260x0.7 or 182 miles

PNWLeccy · Dec 20, 2023

bzobzo said:
I don't think what the configurator is showing is quite right. In the MY RWD I just picked up, the footwell lighting is present as is the subwoofer (I can hear and feel it by the passenger rear wheel well). You may have thought it had less bass because the speakers do need a little break in to loosen up when new. After a few hours, the speakers sounded better and the subwoofer produced more bass. I think given that Tesla calls the MY RWD interior "premium" like the other trims and only the M3 RWD interior is described as "partial premium", that they didn't cut anything from the MY RWD interior.

The fog lights are also present, but the screen UI to control them is hidden. They are hooked up though because they do light up during the light show. They can probably be accessed with 3rd party controls like the S3XY buttons.

The parcel shelf does seem to be missing for most, but I've seen at least one report of a delivery including one.

I do agree that the acceleration feels slightly sluggish from the start. Maybe this explains why the 0-60 time is so much worse than the M3 RWD. Mine came with the 980 motor, so it must be a software tuning thing.

I may have misremembered the missing footwell lighting and the descriptions do not mention anything about it so I'll edit that out if I can.

However, the speaker is definitely different. The MY RWD demo vehicle I drove had 2k miles so I don't think break-in was an issue. It does have an amp so you hear noticable bass but you can confirm that it's missing a subwoofer by playing a bass-heavy song and checking the passenger-side trunk area where it is usually located. Noticeable difference when compared to my MYLR.

bzobzo · Dec 20, 2023

kpanda17 said:
How are you managing the charge? Using 10 to 80% or higher? Therefore range 260x0.7 or 182 miles

Only have a couple hundred miles so far, so don't have much of a feel for range. However a couple of owners have mentioned that the efficiency was better than expected. Also, check out my other thread on the RWD having the LR battery. It may not actually be the same battery as the LR, but it is bigger than needed for the range and limited artificially. So you can charge to 90% or possibly even 100% without excessive wear.

PNWLeccy said:
I may have misremembered the missing footwell lighting and the descriptions do not mention anything about it so I'll edit that out if I can.

However, the speaker is definitely different. The MY RWD demo vehicle I drove had 2k miles so I don't think break-in was an issue. It does have an amp so you hear noticable bass but you can confirm that it's missing a subwoofer by playing a bass-heavy song and checking the passenger-side trunk area where it is usually located. Noticeable difference when compared to my MYLR.

hmm, that's weird. Mine definitely has the sub because you can feel it vibrate when you put your hand over the area. Wonder if some builds have some things stripped out while others don't? Also, I seem to recall some early owners saying that they didn't have the fog lights, while it seems like recent deliveries do.

txxthie · Dec 20, 2023

Can anyone confirm size of battery yet. Any regrets of current RWD owners with purchase? Some LR inventory models year end are now only $2-5k increase in premium over RWD. The RWD is an enigma, 48A LR charger with SR SC 170kW charging speeds.

vickh · Dec 20, 2023

E90alex said:
All current evidence points to software limited LR/P battery pack

so charge to 100% daily? (like my SR 3)

PeterAAA · Dec 21, 2023

Mine has the fog lights and footwell lights. No shelf though. Not sure of speakers

txxthie · Dec 21, 2023

PeterAAA said:
Mine has the fog lights and footwell lights. No shelf though. Not sure of speakers

That was my experience with Tesla demo vehicle. Looks the same as LR but drives slower. This vehicle exists to price anchor the LR and IRA compliance, but for how long? Can any scan my Tesla users verify specs for the community?

kpanda17 · Dec 21, 2023

This RWD will be a lease for my daughter to be a bridge vehicle waiting for rhe M2

txxthie · Dec 21, 2023

kpanda17 said:
This RWD will be a lease for my daughter to be a bridge vehicle waiting for rhe M2

I am purchasing for 83 yo mother who wants a red w/white interior Y. It pains me to get less range and single drivetrain for almost the same $$ as a base LR. RWD ends up being $6K cheaper vs the LR equivalent, due to qualifying for state incentives. My father also has a unicorn RWD TMY offered for 1 month in 2021. He has never SC, and the range is 230 mi at 100% (16k miles).

E90alex · Dec 21, 2023

vickh said:
so charge to 100% daily? (like my SR 3)

Not if you want to minimize degradation. But sure charge it to whatever you need it to be at.

vickh · Dec 21, 2023

E90alex said:
Not if you want to minimize degradation. But sure charge it to whatever you need it to be at.

not if it's a top software lock.

E90alex · Dec 21, 2023

vickh said:
not if it's a top software lock.

If it’s a top software lock, 100% would be ~80%. 80% is not great for degradation.

tunnu · Dec 21, 2023

What is the real world range for MY RWD at 100% charge? How do we know for surenit uses a software battery with a software lock?

bzobzo · Dec 21, 2023

just posted a ScanMyTesla screenshot to the battery thread:

USA MY RWD has soft limited LR battery!

txxthie · Dec 21, 2023

bzobzo said:
just posted a ScanMyTesla screenshot to the battery thread:

USA MY RWD has soft limited LR battery!

Good stuff, thanks

sunshinentoys · Dec 23, 2023

Have 1100 miles now on mine only charging at home range at 100% for trip was about 240 average 251kh efficiency since I bought it first Tesla so hard to compare but everything has been great !
Has foot lights had fog lights no back cover

kpanda17 · Dec 23, 2023

Imagine they are SW limiting LRs and relabeling as RWD if the demand is greater for the RWD
No one would know
Fill the orders up to end of year

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