Removal of Model Type

[arnyswart]

I have a weird question. I was at the crocodile restaurant near Australia Zoo last night. There were three Teslas there but it seemed like none of them had their model number on the back.

Some also had the dual motor on them but I have seen this for sale on Aliexpress.

Without a comparison it was hard to tell if these were model Y or 3.

So to the question, why do people remove the model off the car?

If I chose to do so, is it an easy process?

 

[old_geez]

None of the Model 3 or Model Y have their model type on the back.

To differentiate, the tall, bulbous one is the Model Y, the low svelte one is the Model 3.

Hope this helps

 

[Flatbat]

They don't have the model no written on them. So no one is removing them. Dual Motor is standard fit if it is a Dual Motor & it is underlined in Red if it is a sports model.

 

[ScottNY]

Neither M3 nor MY have badges on the back identifying the model like a MX does. They’ll have either nothing (Standard Range or badge removed), Dual Motor, or Dual Motor with a red underline (Performance). The best way to tell a 3 from a Y is to look under the rear bumper. The MY has a fascia where the tow hitch would be behind.

 

[redmunds]

Newer Model S and X no longer have Model badging on the rear. Not sure exactly when they got rid of it. I have a Sept. '20 Model S that doesn't have it.

 

[alliwantisaY]

It's a bit ridiculous IMHO that they aren't badged.
My issue is mainly from a safety perspective. A document had to be created so that first responders could identify which Tesla was so that they can then know where the safe cut points, battery disconnection etc are. Just friggin' put a badge on it!
First responders are supposed to look at the VIN sticker on dash, the shape of the door handles etc. I think they have better things to do!

https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Model_Y_Emergency_Response_Guide_en.pdf

 

[BreatheSafe]

They use the number plate which gives them the info they need

 

[Flatbat]

It's a bit ridiculous IMHO that they aren't badged.

So on that basis, every car should have their make Cleary visible somewhere???

 

[paulp]

It's a bit ridiculous IMHO that they aren't badged.
My issue is mainly from a safety perspective. A document had to be created so that first responders could identify which Tesla was so that they can then know where the safe cut points, battery disconnection etc are. Just friggin' put a badge on it!
First responders are supposed to look at the VIN sticker on dash, the shape of the door handles etc. I think they have better things to do!

https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Model_Y_Emergency_Response_Guide_en.pdf

I think the model 3 cut points and diconnects are not variant dependent. All cars sold in Aust have to recieve design approval, so I’m sure the first responders are fine with it.

 

[Wol747]

Newer Model S and X no longer have Model badging on the rear. Not sure exactly when they got rid of it. I have a Sept. '20 Model S that doesn't have it.

...and my Jan 2020 DOES have it, so that narrows it down a bit!