Tesla Model Y in Australia

[Vostok]

I think with the number of Model 3 on the road, most tyre shops have seen a Tesla or 2 by now. I use Jax Marrickville and they know my Model S quite well now, know how to put it in jack mode, where the lift points are etc.

Indeed. I cannot now go for a drive anywhere in Sydney and not see another Model 3, even if I’m only out for a few minutes. Seeing 6 or more in a 20 minute trip is not uncommon. They are the new Toyota Camry

At least our Gen 1 Leaf is still a rarity

 

[ausevdriver]

Does anyone know any reputable tyre shop in Sydney familiar with replacing Tesla's?

Yeah I recently had to get a tyre replaced and Jax was fine.

Jax Penrith in my case. No dramas at all. Tesla are everywhere, and I’m sure most decent shops have dealt with them.

 

[hooty]

And my point is just that right now there is no trip where the make or break is SR vs LR range.

Disagree. Putting aside lack of AWD, 150km extra range makes a big difference of being able to go to remote areas.

 

[hooty]

I don't want to pay $10k extra for performance I'll never really need.

Its more like $15K+

 

[hooty]

Shame you can't get a P- in the Y like they did for a short time with the 3. The 19" wheels gave slightly better range too.

The acceleration boost unlock brings it close enough for LR

 

[Nemo83]

Disagree. Putting aside lack of AWD, 150km extra range makes a big difference of being able to go to remote areas.

It’s really only an extra 75km as you’ve gotta get back out again

 

[AndrewSa]

Online videos don't show rear parcel shelf yet I thought that was standard for MIC since early 2022... ? Also matrix headlights for SR? Anyone got any insights into these two things ? Thanks

 

[RobDickinson]

UK doesn't get a shelf either, I don't think ours will have it

 

[RareEarth]

The made in Berlin Ys have a parcel shelf (see Bjorn's video), weird that MIC wouldn't also have one.

 

[Vostok]

It’s really only an extra 75km as you’ve gotta get back out again

Not if there’s a charger at your destination for the night.

I don’t particularly care if I’m on a road trip and arrive at my destination with 10% range remaining. Even a slow trickle charge overnight and I am good to go the next day. I am, however, unlikely to run it that low during the day between charges. Just in case I need to skip a charger that is OoO or occupied. 150km extra range could make all the difference.

 

[Sohel03@gmail.]

Online videos don't show rear parcel shelf yet I thought that was standard for MIC since early 2022... ? Also matrix headlights for SR? Anyone got any insights into these two things ? Thanks

Just checked with Tesla Advisor at Parramatta store and he confirmed it's Matrix headlights for Model Y SR. I'm not an expert but maybe someone can confirm after looking at the picture below. Grey - Model Y SR and Red - Model 3

 

[Ib38]

I'm tempted to change to Model Y from Model 3 now but does anyone know if official towbar will be available once MY start to get delivered? I have one on my current SUV but used more as a bike carrier.

 

[jacksyd2022]

Online videos don't show rear parcel shelf yet I thought that was standard for MIC since early 2022... ? Also matrix headlights for SR? Anyone got any insights into these two things ? Thanks

I confirmed with a SA in chatswood today that aus model y won't come with parcel shelf

 

[jacksyd2022]

I'm tempted to change to Model Y from Model 3 now but does anyone know if official towbar will be available once MY start to get delivered? I have one on my current SUV but used more as a bike carrier.

One of the sa I spoke to did confirm the tow bar will become available at a later and fitted by service centre.

 

[moa999]

One of the sa I spoke to did confirm the tow bar will become available at a later and fitted by service centre.

They've been saying the same thing about the 3 since 2019.

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

One of the sa I spoke to did confirm the tow bar will become available at a later and fitted by service centre.

U.K. MIC MY tow bar have all been fitted at the service centre, I can’t see why it would be different in Aus.

 

[positiv]

Anyone know if the boot will have any tie down hooks (cargo hooks)? I see they've been added to the MIC models but couldn't see it mentioned in our owners manual. I'd like to add a mesh net to secure stuff on bumpy roads.

Tesla adds cargo hooks to rear trunk of made-in-China Model Y, Parcel Shelf added to owner's manual

Tesla is well known for making continuous improvements to their vehicles. The latest example of that is a change to the Model Y made at Giga Shanghai. According to a recent update to the owner’s […]

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[Rowanhs]

Just another little FYI. They just added 2kg in weight to the performance version. From 1,995kg to 1,997kg

 

[Leeroy]

Maybe our dual reverse lights?

 

[rx80]

Maybe our dual reverse lights?

2 kg of lights, it better shines my whole suburb when I'm reversing