Q2 Collections - new owners thread

[Utumno]

Most impressive. Also it made me look at the stats in the car versus the stats in Tessie. Most of the 2.5k miles have been at motorway speeds…

Given I know I have a lead weight for a right foot, I’m nothing short of amazed about that 277Wh/mi figure. SWMBO’s foot is even heavier and that’s with both of us driving the Tesla.

Regardless though, my metaphorical cap is doffed at your figures sir.

 

[Wattsisname]

They're multiplying!

And why is that? Because they are so S3XY!

 

[Wattsisname]

..........that’s with both of us driving the Tesla.

 

[Wattsisname]

Having had ours since early March (smug) and seeing barely any for months... I'm seeing more and more of them in the south west now. We have a neighbour with a blue one, and I probably see 2-4 per day on commute. They're multiplying!

The joy is compounded when "no ULEZ charge" is factored in. We are only a mile of so from the ULEZ.

 

[bainsy]

It’s a security thing. But you can remotely vent the car should you desire:

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Also I find the “fan only” CHP makes a considerable difference.

See now I didn’t know this I think I’d much rather choose this option than the air con approach…

More sustainable this way!

 

[MS88]

Those in the UK, how are you finding parking with the one pedal settings set to hold? Is it harder given our parking bays aren't very big? I'd be OK with hold most of the time, but for parking, I think I might prefer creep

 

[wanderingstep]

Those in the UK, how are you finding parking with the one pedal settings set to hold? Is it harder given our parking bays aren't very big? I'd be OK with hold most of the time, but for parking, I think I might prefer creep

I use the brakes a lot more for parking given smaller bays. Also does anyone else have much luck with auto park? Seems to not be very good at detecting parking spots in (tight) London roads

 

[Wattsisname]

Those in the UK, how are you finding parking with the one pedal settings set to hold? Is it harder given our parking bays aren't very big? I'd be OK with hold most of the time, but for parking, I think I might prefer creep

Interesting question. I have not really noticed any issues with parking on Hold.
However, I have been lucky with parking places so far, a free space either side when I have parked. If you use creep for parking it will become the default which is OK as long as you remember to change modes before parking and then back again. The day you forget might produce interesting results.
A little bit analogous to learning to drive in an automatic....?

Maybe try to practice in Hold in a low risk location.

I find the regenerative breaking a total joy.
However, I do worry about being rear ended and must check if the break lights really do come when I lift.

Now then..... SWMBO is not too keen on following me around in the 500 and being break tested..... can't imagine why

 

[Wattsisname]

Also does anyone else have much luck with auto park? Seems to not be very good at detecting parking spots in (tight) London roads

Respect! I have EAP and have not really used any Autopilot functions yet. Early days; only 1200 miles to date.

 

[Wattsisname]

Respect! I have EAP and have not really used any Autopilot functions yet. Early days; only 1200 miles to date.

I might wait until we are on the Peage roads. The 3 the 4 and the 25 are a bit hectic for practice.

 

[munkypuzel]

However, I do worry about being rear ended and must check if the break lights really do come when I lift.

If you look at the picture of your car on the screen it shows when it brakes..

 

[Andenan]

If you look at the picture of your car on the screen it shows when it brakes..

This video shows how the brake lights behave under regen braking.

 

[Wattsisname]

If you look at the picture of your car on the screen it shows when it brakes..

Thank you for that.

 

[Wattsisname]

This video shows how the brake lights behave under regen braking.

Excellent!Thank you.

 

[dcsh]

Those in the UK, how are you finding parking with the one pedal settings set to hold? Is it harder given our parking bays aren't very big? I'd be OK with hold most of the time, but for parking, I think I might prefer creep

I switched to creep and have found manoeuvring much smoother, especially on uneven ground or enclosed spaces. Regen is still as strong during most driving, it just doesn’t come to a complete stop, however a second press of the brake once the can stops and and the hold feature activates so you don’t have to sit there with a foot on the brake at junctions and traffic lights etc.

 

[MS88]

I switched to creep and have found manoeuvring much smoother, especially on uneven ground or enclosed spaces. Regen is still as strong during most driving, it just doesn’t come to a complete stop, however a second press of the brake once the can stops and and the hold feature activates so you don’t have to sit there with a foot on the brake at junctions and traffic lights etc.

Oh so if 90% of my driving is on a motorway, for example, I wouldn’t notice any difference in regen and economy. Interesting

 

[Utumno]

Those in the UK, how are you finding parking with the one pedal settings set to hold? Is it harder given our parking bays aren't very big? I'd be OK with hold most of the time, but for parking, I think I might prefer creep

I'm finding it a doddle. I have gone full one pedal everywhere, and can't see me ever going back.

The relatively crummy turning circle of the Model Y is a much bigger pain than parking with one pedal in my opinion.

 

[QuanTim]

The relatively crummy turning circle of the Model Y is a much bigger pain than parking with one pedal in my opinion.

This was one of the two things that really stuck out for me during the test drive. The turning circle and the rear visibility (I was already used to one-pedal driving from numerous other test drives in the Model 3). I was watching a delivery video on YouTube of an Australian MY RWD, it appeared to me at least that the turning lock was much more than what it is in the MYLR. The lack of front motor probably has something with it (and this is just my untrained eye speaking).

How is it to live with day to day? Get used to it?

 

[Brian G]

The relatively crummy turning circle of the Model Y is a much bigger pain than parking with one pedal in my opinion.

Agreed. Takes a bit of getting used to for sure

 

[Kingpopsy]

Those in the UK, how are you finding parking with the one pedal settings set to hold? Is it harder given our parking bays aren't very big? I'd be OK with hold most of the time, but for parking, I think I might prefer creep

I find it OK, I must admit.