Tesla Model Y Build Quality

[Helloguyz]

Hey Tesla people,
Two question I wanna ask.
1. Is the Tesla build quality really bad, or it's just only a few bad apple?
I saw many videos on Youtube, complaint how bad the build quality is for a brand new Model Y or 3. However, in reverse thinking, it may be the case that only a few people (est: 5%)who is unlucky and got a bad build quality vehicle while the rest of the vehicles are in good condition.(95%). So how many of you guys have experienced a build quality issue for a brand new Tesla?

2. Second question:
Does the LR model 3 really makes that much range different from the standard range plus model 3 in reality? Same question apply to Model Y as well.
The range gap between these two version is about 90 mi, which is a great deal for EVs. However, I've heard the EPA can only apply to about 80% of its real capacity. For example, LR model has 353mi EPA, in real world, it is only capable for 280 mi. Is it ture? Please tell me your real Test driving opinion.

 

[everydaychris]

it's mixed to be honest
my friend just got his and I thought after all this time it would be good
However my build back in march was better.
The small issues are all easily fixable within a day and I haven't seen any stuff tied down together with tongue depressors or seats coming off in a long time

 

[NeverGoingBack]

My April build had a couple small issues easily and quickly fixed by Service Center shortly after delivery. Nothing else bothering me.

From what I read, that is true of many ……… and after that first visit to the SC all is good ………

If you are OCD about perfection ……… your experience might be different ……. I am aware of some panel flaws on my car that I never would have noticed if I had not become a member here. I have even discovered some flaws in my 2017 Honda HR-V that I had never noticed before becoming a member here.

My guess is build quality will improve even further as the new gigafactories come up to speed and the poor Freemont guys don’t have to rush the cars out so fast.

 

[dnstommy]

Hey Tesla people,
Two question I wanna ask.
1. Is the Tesla build quality really bad, or it's just only a few bad apple?
I saw many videos on Youtube, complaint how bad the build quality is for a brand new Model Y or 3. However, in reverse thinking, it may be the case that only a few people (est: 5%)who is unlucky and got a bad build quality vehicle while the rest of the vehicles are in good condition.(95%). So how many of you guys have experienced a build quality issue for a brand new Tesla?

2. Second question:
Does the LR model 3 really makes that much range different from the standard range plus model 3 in reality? Same question apply to Model Y as well.
The range gap between these two version is about 90 mi, which is a great deal for EVs. However, I've heard the EPA can only apply to about 80% of its real capacity. For example, LR model has 353mi EPA, in real world, it is only capable for 280 mi. Is it ture? Please tell me your real Test driving opinion.

As for the mileage, it really depends on you. Some people are slow and light footed, and get great mileage. But many get 50% of the estimated range. So if you like to go go go (like me), then the LR will make a pretty good difference.

 

[Undisclosed]

See my other post about my delivery issues. Car just went in for fixes and they are saying about a week to fix. Basically 1+ month probably depending on paint work before I can actually enjoy it. I probably should have rejected and waited for another one.

 

[angus[Y]oung]

My April build had a couple small issues easily and quickly fixed by Service Center shortly after delivery. Nothing else bothering me.

Same here, April build and had a couple of small issues. I will say that recently I have noticed more minor panel alignment issues we never noticed during our pick up, so I don't know if we missed them or the car is "settling" (like a new house does after you move in). Either way, none of them are significant or anything to worry about.