Australian MYLR to get Acceleration Boost?

[elddum]

Ill re-state your comment another way "They could have just as easily put in more powerful drivetrain for the P". The P motors are already slightly different.


No because the same engines produces the same power.
And if someone wants extra they can pay for a factory tune.

Unlike Tesla who understands that the P motors produces slightly more power than the LR motor, but wanted more of a difference between the 2 and rather than doing a "factory tune" or upgrading the P motors, they decided to hobble the LR motors and then offer to unhobble by charging a $3000 fee.

Disingenuous? I would think its Tesla being disingenuous.

Let’s not kid ourselves, regardless of manufacturer it is all about money, and in the Australian market we will pay for the prestige of having more performance, more so than many other markets.
ICE manufacturers “de-tune” cars for the AU market, and then we go and buy the performance models. Sure they have more than just the retuned engine, they have body kit, badges, fancier leather… and often an extra turbo… but it is all about extracting more $ from us. Same in making them scarce, we will pay top $ up front due to FOMO

Tesla is no different, and at the end of the day they are all in business to make as much money as they can.

As another post said, we knew the spec of what we were buying for the price we paid.

 

[[Zombie]]

The fact that the MYP has a shorter range suggest this tweak will likely come with some other “costs”.

The only reason the MYP has shorter range is because of the heavy 21" wheels with sticky sports tyres.

How much do 19 inch Gemini Wheels and Tyres improve the Energy Efficiency of the Model Y Performance?

The only way to correctly test energy efficiency is by having two similar cars driven on the same roads at the same time over a reasonable long distance. This test was conducted using two almost identical 2023 White Model Y Performance vehicles built in the Shanghai factory within days of each...

www.tocwa.org.au

 

[Quickst]

The fact that the MYP has a shorter range

On paper due to tyres

In reality add in heavy acceleration

 

[AndrewSa]

Apart from the cost, what are the downsides to Acceleration Boost?
Motor noise?
Faster battery drain/shorter range (even if you don’t use the Sport mode)?
The fact that the MYP has a shorter range suggest this tweak will likely come with some other “costs”.
Anyone have any real world experience or facts on this?

I had Acc boost on my old Model 3. Apart from cost there was no downside. The LR spring in its step is dampened when loaded up with 4 passengers. When I added Acc Boost it overcame that and really added some punch. No range difference, apart from 1 or 2 lead foot punches you drive normally and get the same/similar economy. The Performance models have lower range due to their tyre/larger rim. Only downside to Acc boost is the price.... if you got the money to spare I'd do it .....

 

[aliciar]

So has anybody else purchased the boost yet? I had some bills come up so had to hold off but really want to hear about everybody's experience and if it is worth it or not

 

[BlakPhoenix]

So has anybody else purchased the boost yet? I had some bills come up so had to hold off but really want to hear about everybody's experience and if it is worth it or not

Yes I have it and it makes a very noticeable difference. I do wish that there was a 3rd acceleration mode though. The difference between Chill and Sport is quite large with the boost add on.

 

[aliciar]

Yes I have it and it makes a very noticeable difference. I do wish that there was a 3rd acceleration mode though. The difference between Chill and Sport is quite large with the boost add on.

I ended up trying it for the weekend. Yes I agree, it does make a difference, however the LR is already fast and most times you can't utilise the extra boost anyway which is unfortunate. Too many drivers take off too slowly from lights etc. In the 48 hours I had it, I only managed to put my foot down once from a light and of course you don't really notice the difference just driving around I ended up requesting a refund for now, but down the track I will probably go ahead and re purchase.

 

[Quickst]

most times you can't utilise the extra boost anyway

One reason why I won't get it. The LR has plenty of juice for overtaking purposes so there is no need and a waste of $$$ IMO

 

[Power Hungry]

One reason why I won't get it. The LR has plenty of juice for overtaking purposes so there is no need and a waste of $$$ IMO

That's an extremely selfish view. How on earth are the cops going to get their quotas if everyone thought like that.

 

[Quickst]

How on earth are the cops going to get their quotas

I'm sure they are doing just fine

 

[aliciar]

Well I gave in and re purchased, no going back now. Probably because Tesla gave me a performance 3 as a loaner when mine was in for a rattle and the Y seemed so slow after that lol. Damn you Tesla

 

[elddum]

Well I gave in and re purchased, no going back now. Probably because Tesla gave me a performance 3 as a loaner when mine was in for a rattle and the Y seemed so slow after that lol. Damn you Tesla

So, let us know after a while… is it worth the $ to have that performance just sitting there for the few times you get to use it. Or maybe you just like doing the 0-60km sub 3sec from every set of lights?

I would love it but difficult to justify the $ for me. Maybe next Christmas present

 

[Quickst]

hile… is it worth the $ to have that performance just sitting there for the few times you get to use it

I would not buy a 2nd hand Tesla with Acceleration boost because the previous owners likely to have added increased wear and tear on drive train. Whereas non acceleration boost vehicle more likely to have been owned by drivers who are gentler on the cars.