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Tesla Model Y in Australia
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RobDickinson
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What's the profile on the 21" wheels on the YP? Looking to compare with the 3P's corresponding (20") tyres to get some idea of ride. Have heard conflicting stories that it's better/worse/the same.
EDIT: Answered my own question. 245/35R20 on 3, 255/35R21 on Y. Probably not enough in it to make a difference.
EDIT: Answered my own question. 245/35R20 on 3, 255/35R21 on Y. Probably not enough in it to make a difference.
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Can’t be anything more than rumour.
I suspected they know what will sell more with the number of batteries they can make at the moment and that is why they have started with SR and P.
We may never get the LR. In fact with the range of comparable vehicles (polestar 2, ev6, ioniq5 etc) they don’t need the range to compete anymore
And honestly I think it’s the right decision. SR has been fine and more chargers coming online will only make that situation even better.
Have to remember they had been promising a tow bar for the 3 since launch too.
I’ll be waiting until it’s actually offered before believing them this time.
Maximillan
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Bjorn got his hands on a Made in Berlin YP and feels that the tyres / suspension tune has improved things.
I'm seriously hoping MIC gets this suspension tune too. or at least it can be done post delivery
RobDickinson
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We are years away from having a sufficient number of chargers in Australia.
If you want to go to remote areas, you need range.
See how a Model Y handles going to Lake Eyre, Strezleki, Big Desert, Sturt National Park, Birdsville, etc, etc, etc
Then wack on a caravan
Without doing the ABRP testing I’d hazard a guess that even the LR would struggle in these use cases. Hybrids will still have a long future IMHO.
No. From what I know, the lithium ion battery technology is approaching its peak and we should only expect gradual improvements in cars over the years. Same goes for 4680 when it comes to Aus cars, Tesla will software lock its full capabilities initially till they get comfortable with it.
RareEarth
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Not sure that these areas would be high on a Model Y owner's road trip list. EV's appropriate for these areas are still to hit our shores and will be some time away methinks.
Having said that many years ago I took a 2WD station wagon up to Sturt National Park and the Dig Tree then down the Strzelecki Track. It went OK but low clearance and sandy stretches made for some interesting moments.
Even when 800km - 1000km range off-bitumen EVs eventuate remote area charging will still be a challenge.
