Differences in Model Ys Manufactured in Austin Vs Fremont?

[Dougfox]

I've searched through the forums and wanted to start an updated thread between these two factories (Austin/Fremont).

1. Unibody cast chassis (Austin-Yes/Fremont-No). Is it considered better for ride quality or sound?
2. Comfort suspension (Austin-Yes/Fremont-Yes).
3. New paint technique (Austin-Yes/Fremont-No). Austin has a new booth to hopefully fix quality issues out of Fremont.
4. Matrix projection LED lights (Austin-No/Fremont-Yes). Able to adjust light beams while driving.
5. Magnetic arm rest (Austin-Yes/Fremont-No). Less moving parts.
6. USS sensors (Austin-No/Fremont-No).

Camera updates?

 

[G Modica]

Picked up my Austin MY on 12/31/22 (pisser price wise) and it does not have a magnetic arm rest

 

[WetzelPretzel]

No camera updates to my knowledge. I believe both have cargo cover now.

Seems like no matter which factory you get it from, there are benefits.

 

[vickh]

is there a way to ask/check to be sure that one is getting ATX build?

 

[Dougfox]

is there a way to ask/check to be sure that one is getting ATX build?

I don’t think so. You simply get assigned a VIN and then you know.

 

[arbitrage000]

I've searched through the forums and wanted to start an updated thread between these two factories (Austin/Fremont).

1. Unibody cast chassis (Austin-Yes/Fremont-No). Is it considered better for ride quality or sound?
2. Comfort suspension (Austin-Yes/Fremont-Yes).
3. New paint technique (Austin-Yes/Fremont-No). Austin has a new booth to hopefully fix quality issues out of Fremont.
4. Matrix projection LED lights (Austin-No/Fremont-Yes). Able to adjust light beams while driving.
5. Magnetic arm rest (Austin-Yes/Fremont-No). Less moving parts.
6. USS sensors (Austin-No/Fremont-No).

Camera updates?

1. This is unknown...consensus seems to be that Austin MYLR chassis is same as Fremont with rear casting only but MYAWD uses both front and rear castings along with 4680 structural battery pack
2. Correct
3. Correct...I've yet to see it make a difference...I've read about poor paint out of Austin
4. Correct...but they have no function at this time. They are a slightly better headlight in general but no matrix features.
5. No...I don't think either have this. Only overseas markets (unsure which).
6. Correct

No MY have new camera housings...at least no one has been able to post a photo of their car with them. M3 have them but AFAIK it is just the housing and not a new camera. Certainly people have shown the feeds aren't any different between new and old on M3. Tesla could be binning the data though.

 

[arbitrage000]

is there a way to ask/check to be sure that one is getting ATX build?

Only when VIN is assigned. Someone posted they had a VIN from one factory, rejected that one for some reason and then their 2nd VIN was from the other factory (can't remember the order). So location has nothing to do with it. Many people in CA are getting Austin builds. It just depends on what cars are being made at any given time at each factory. For example over the past 2 days a bunch of MSM orders are getting VINs and all out of Austin. Haven't seen any MSM VINs out of Fremont since the price drop.

 

[vickh]

Only when VIN is assigned. Someone posted they had a VIN from one factory, rejected that one for some reason and then their 2nd VIN was from the other factory (can't remember the order). So location has nothing to do with it. Many people in CA are getting Austin builds. It just depends on what cars are being made at any given time at each factory. For example over the past 2 days a bunch of MSM orders are getting VINs and all out of Austin. Haven't seen any MSM VINs out of Fremont since the price drop.

Great hopefully my 7 seater/ white no other options will be ATX. I will try a free reject 1st since I'm not in a rush. Still cross shopping.

 

[vickh]

1. This is unknown...consensus seems to be that Austin MYLR chassis is same as Fremont with rear casting only but MYAWD uses both front and rear castings along with 4680 structural battery pack
2. Correct
3. Correct...I've yet to see it make a difference...I've read about poor paint out of Austin
4. Correct...but they have no function at this time. They are a slightly better headlight in general but no matrix features.
5. No...I don't think either have this. Only overseas markets (unsure which).
6. Correct

No MY have new camera housings...at least no one has been able to post a photo of their car with them. M3 have them but AFAIK it is just the housing and not a new camera. Certainly people have shown the feeds aren't any different between new and old on M3. Tesla could be binning the data though.

RE: 3 TX does have lax VOC laws to CA. Not sure if plant is in ATX city limits, which has strict laws. They might have a booth, but is it being used right/all cars?

 

[fredzos]

Only when VIN is assigned. Someone posted they had a VIN from one factory, rejected that one for some reason and then their 2nd VIN was from the other factory (can't remember the order). So location has nothing to do with it. Many people in CA are getting Austin builds. It just depends on what cars are being made at any given time at each factory. For example over the past 2 days a bunch of MSM orders are getting VINs and all out of Austin. Haven't seen any MSM VINs out of Fremont since the price drop.

interesting. i just assume cars at built at factories based on your location.

figured mine will definitely be coming from austin since i'm in texas.

 

[bluenycom]

interesting. i just assume cars at built at factories based on your location.

figured mine will definitely be coming from austin since i'm in texas.

Not necessary. It depends on configuration. As far as I know, LR7 and Performance are only from Fremont. LR5 can be from either. SRAWD only from Austin.

 

[fredzos]

thanks for the info.

ordered a black ext/int. LR5 with 19" gemini.

lets see where it'll come from.

 

[bluenycom]

I've searched through the forums and wanted to start an updated thread between these two factories (Austin/Fremont).

1. Unibody cast chassis (Austin-Yes/Fremont-No). Is it considered better for ride quality or sound?

This may not be true. The LR5 has the same built with mega cast in the rear. Only the SRAWD from Austin has mega cast both in front and rear to accommodate the structural battery. It also has different center console (magnetic) as the result.

 

[ev4robert]

1. This is unknown...consensus seems to be that Austin MYLR chassis is same as Fremont with rear casting only but MYAWD uses both front and rear castings along with 4680 structural battery pack
2. Correct
3. Correct...I've yet to see it make a difference...I've read about poor paint out of Austin
4. Correct...but they have no function at this time. They are a slightly better headlight in general but no matrix features.
5. No...I don't think either have this. Only overseas markets (unsure which).
6. Correct

No MY have new camera housings...at least no one has been able to post a photo of their car with them. M3 have them but AFAIK it is just the housing and not a new camera. Certainly people have shown the feeds aren't any different between new and old on M3. Tesla could be binning the data though.

I'm wondering if a different battery (2170 vs 4680) will make a difference in whether the vehicle gets the full $7500 tax credit or not.

 

[vickh]

I'm wondering if a different battery (2170 vs 4680) will make a difference in whether the vehicle gets the full $7500 tax credit or not.

not yet. It's a free for all till IRS releases guidance in March

 

[vickh]

Not necessary. It depends on configuration. As far as I know, LR7 and Performance are only from Fremont. LR5 can be from either. SRAWD only from Austin.

so no 7 seaters from ATX and no SR AWD 7 possible?

Is the SR AWD even avail. off menu?

 

[Trustedpro]

For those of you who received a VIN, were you notified by text from Tesla or did it just appear in your app replacing the RN number? I check my account twice a day for any updates.

 

[WetzelPretzel]

For those of you who received a VIN, were you notified by text from Tesla or did it just appear in your app replacing the RN number? I check my account twice a day for any updates.

It seems hit or miss, I asked the same question on reddit and some people get a text/email, some people just see it in the app.

You're doing a lot better than most of us if you only check the app twice a day!

 

[ev4robert]

not yet. It's a free for all till IRS releases guidance in March

Understood that battery requirements are not currently enforced. But, come March, it will be interesting to see if IRS ruling makes a distinction between MYLRs based upon battery pack.

 

[bluenycom]

so no 7 seaters from ATX and no SR AWD 7 possible?

Is the SR AWD even avail. off menu?

I have not seen or heard of any SR AWD 7. Unless something change recently, all LR7 have been from Fremont only. SRAWD is not even available to order via online configuration. It's like a "secret" model.