How's the ride of the Y?

[Ken7]

Some have found the ride of the M3 a bit harsh or stiff. How is the ride on the Y? Is it smoother/softer than the 3? If anyone has any experience with an S, X or 3, perhaps you can make some meaningful comparisons.

 

[Schmidlack]

I'm interested in this issue as well. Generally cars with a higher center of gravity require stiffer suspensions to compensate for the negative physics.

 

[Ken7]

From my perspective a stiffer ride than even the 3 would be a definite negative.

 

[Deans]

I see no reason for it to be different. They are using the same suspension I believe. The car is mostly a Model 3 with a hatch back and a higher seating position. The underbelly is the same.

 

[Ken7]

I believe it has a wider wheelbase. I'd think that alone would affect the ride.

 

[Ken7]

Since its going to be fairly nice I think Im gonna take a ride up there tomorrow since I really didnt get to make it over the summer and fall.

Hows the range look? Is the shotgun/clay range still open and clean?

Not sure what this has to do with the ride quality of the Model Y.

 

[LM-5]

I believe it has a wider wheelbase. I'd think that alone would affect the ride.

Both the Model 3 and Y share the same 113.8 in wheelbase. Elon confirmed that they share ~75% of the same parts. Commenters are correct when they describe the Model Y as an evolution of the Model 3.

The ride will be very similar as a result.

 

[Zoomit]

Both the Model 3 and Y share the same 113.8 in wheelbase. Elon confirmed that they share ~75% of the same parts. Commenters are correct when they describe the Model Y as an evolution of the Model 3.

The ride will be very similar as a result.

Technically, this is incorrect. The Y has a 0.6” longer wheelbase and a 2.2” wider track. The suspension geometry changed slightly but I would still expect the ride to be similar, though not the same, as the 3.

 

[TMThree]

I see no reason for it to be different. They are using the same suspension I believe. The car is mostly a Model 3 with a hatch back and a higher seating position. The underbelly is the same.

Chassis is an inch higher.

 

[LM-5]

Technically, this is incorrect. The Y has a 0.6” longer wheelbase and a 2.2” wider track. The suspension geometry changed slightly but I would still expect the ride to be similar, though not the same, as the 3.

Yes, I see now that I was incorrect regarding the wheelbase measurement (unfortunately, it won’t let me edit the post to correct it at this point - Model 3 at 138.2 vs Model Y at 138.8). My apologies to Ken7.

 

[Siryozha]

There is also a 400lb weight difference between the two comparable trims (LR AWD) and even greater when talking SR and RWD with ~800lb difference, and generally the higher ride height would indicate different suspension, not sure if rebound/compression rates would have the same specs between the two.

This might be a reach, but considering they also added the "Off-road mode" means they may have taken suspension into more consideration rather than just ctr-c/v it. I get they talked more about torque and slip with that mode, but I don't think its too far-fetched to hope they made more changes.