Model Y - Gigafactory Texas Production

[Quinn13]

Austin definitely hasn't moved delivery dates forward, so i guess yesterday was a big nothing for those of us who have placed orders

 

[DerbyCityY]

I thought Hertz had the Standard Model Y listed on their web site. The Standard, lower range model. I just checked and they're are showing the Model Y LR. The 330 mile long range.
This is good. I thought I knew something. Now I know I know nothing.

Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be

 

[Pantha]

Hertz says "UP TO" 330 mile range i believe.

 

[djgarrett21]

Ok changing gears a bit. Anyone notice something different about the colors of the Y's in the video they showed last night? The blue stood out most to me and it appears to be a darker/deeper shade than what is currently offered. Maybe it is just video post-processing but I wonder if it is one of the new colors we've heard about.

 

[Moopwomp]

Ok changing gears a bit. Anyone notice something different about the colors of the Y's in the video they showed last night? The blue stood out most to me and it appears to be a darker/deeper shade than what is currently offered. Maybe it is just video post-processing but I wonder if it is one of the new colors we've heard about.

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I doubt it as they would have said something. It’s almost impossible to judge shades in an image like this though, as there is no way of knowing how the white balance is set.

 

[advocate8]

So there are 828 cells in the structural pack that was open for demo last night.
And 10 inches of structural foam on sides reputedly for impact resistance….Thoughts on the number of cells from you battery experts?

 

[ZenRockGarden]

So there are 828 cells in the structural pack that was open for demo last night.
And 10 inches of structural foam on sides reputedly for impact resistance….Thoughts on the number of cells from you battery experts?

I'm remembering 960 cells as the fully-sized 4680 pack, but don't quote me on it

math: 828/960 * 80 KWH == 69 KWH.... hrmmm

 

[advocate8]

I doubt it as they would have said something. It’s almost impossible to judge shades in an image like this though, as there is no way of knowing how the white balance is set.

Ditto.. the tones in video seemed a bit on the processed side….

 

[3YMimi73]

Anyone notice the total and perfect lack of even one single customer posting about their new Austin Model Y?

I came here just to see if anyone actually has one yet

 

[Brolan]

I'm remembering 960 cells as the fully-sized 4680 pack, but don't quote me on it

math: 828/960 * 80 KWH == 69 KWH.... hrmmm

And the EPA docs had it at 70.6? Pretty close.

 

[kylegbraund]

Austin definitely hasn't moved delivery dates forward, so i guess yesterday was a big nothing for those of us who have placed orders

or moved them back. So is it now logical that Fremont will fill 2021 orders of MY LR AWD??

 

[Moopwomp]

or moved them back. So is it now logical that Fremont will fill 2021 orders of MY LR AWD??

Nobody knows. Presumably Austin will start deliveries to regular customers at some point, but we have no idea when or what trim.

 

[Yperformance]

Nobody knows. Presumably Austin will start deliveries to regular customers at some point, but we have no idea when or what trim.

Love to know as I have MYP due in three weeks

 

[CRIMSON_DATE]

I'm remembering 960 cells as the fully-sized 4680 pack, but don't quote me on it

math: 828/960 * 80 KWH == 69 KWH.... hrmmm

280 mile range with 828 cells is 2.957 batteries per mile with 960 cells thats 325 miles of range. Oddly close to the 330 of today.

There is likely some additional resrve not needed when scaled up so it looks like it would make it to 330 at least

 

[tangible1]

As much energy as they put into the PR video before the live feed started, they def had the bandwidth to explain everything that needs explaining. They’re not explaining anything, though, and for some strategic reason.
Surely the std. dual motor will pop up on order page soon.

it's the Tesla shuffle. keep the internet blogs hopping, hype gets more orders than facts. fortunately the product is worth the wait (if no longer the price)

 

[Yperformance]

280 mile range with 828 cells is 2.957 batteries per mile with 960 cells thats 325 miles of range. Oddly close to the 330 of today.

There is likely some additional resrve not needed when scaled up so it looks like it would make it to 330 at least

So with weight reduction it would be as fast as a 2170 performance. So why pay the premium?

 

[tangible1]

Love to know as I have MYP due in three weeks

you will receive a very good vehicle made in Fremont. enjoy it.
the anxiety these blogs beget is part of the price to be paid.

 

[chinokie]

Hertz says "UP TO" 330 mile range i believe.

From Hertz:

Battery 75 kWh
Voltage 360 Volts
Range. Up to 330 Miles

 

[Yperformance]

About time we send a petition from members here to Tesla to ask for clarification on what will be built where with what batteries and roughly when! Anybody got a good contact?

 

[tangible1]

Ok changing gears a bit. Anyone notice something different about the colors of the Y's in the video they showed last night? The blue stood out most to me and it appears to be a darker/deeper shade than what is currently offered. Maybe it is just video post-processing but I wonder if it is one of the new colors we've heard about.

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Nothing out on the lot in Austin displayed anything decidedly different than Fremont.
But it's possible the paint shop in Austin is newer, better optimized than Fremont's old shop.
Video processing / color correction is ubiquitous - everything gets touched to make it pop, or do whatever the Director / Cinematographer / Client wants to deliver.