Will Model Y be De-optioned to Follow Model 3?

[Reeler]

Since the time that many ordered their Model Y, we have seen many options be pulled from the Model 3. Is it safe to presume the same happened with the Model Y orders? For example, no Homelink, free Nav data for life, frunk carpet, 50 Amp 240V adapter for portable charger, etc.

The order process is conveniently vague on details so why not exclude things and get extra money from buyers?

 

[SalisburySam]

The one item that baffles me is HomeLink. It is an included feature at higher trim levels in so many cars today. Rather than make it an option, just add the cost to the vehicle price and be done with it. I get that not everyone has a need for it and can therefore save some money by not getting it but seriously, an industry standard garage door opener? Really? And just what is the percent of Tesla owners who live in places without garages like some apartments/condos/etc.? I would guess pretty low. Odd.

 

[Reeler]

The one item that baffles me is HomeLink.

I agree. It can't cost more than $15 for the transceiver. Just install it in all cars since with the service call to do it afterwards takes out most of the profit. Make it an option in our Tesla App to enable it if they need to nickel and dime us.

 

[eye.surgeon]

I suspect because it has to be licenced from Homelink that the cost is considerably more than just a $15 transceiver. Still it's annoying that it's not a factory option at least, especially since Tesla didn't stake their reputation on achieving a certain price point for the Y, unlike the 3.

 

[Reeler]

Silly to not include the Homelink on the higher end models. Most brands include the Homelink at the higher priced models.

 

[Uncle Paul]

Lots of owners, who live in apartments or condos will have little need for Homelink.

Imagine they might include it in a premium package in the future.

 

[myMY808]

It's odd that they offer it as a standalone option, which goes against the option simplification that you see everywhere else with Teslas.

On the other hand, all of the Toyotas I've owned have come with Homelink and I've never had the opportunity to use it, so the feature is totally wasted on me.

 

[jsight]

Homelink is pretty expensive. I'd rather they focus on software integration for internet enabled garage door openers. It is really the better solution in the long run anyway.

 

[Bombadgen]

But why does my pre-order agreement say homelink included, but it's not?

 

[ra88it]

But why does my pre-order agreement say homelink included, but it's not?

It could have the module already installed. The module can be bought used under 80$

 

[myMY808]

But why does my pre-order agreement say homelink included, but it's not?

I think the key is "pre" -- Tesla seems to rely on everything being "subject to change" until it actually delivers the vehicle.

Although it's not a big deal to me personally since I don't have a use for it, I agree that publishing it and then removing it is disappointing behavior, even if it is "subject to change." The right thing to do would have been to honor it for those who ordered it while it was specified as an included feature.

 

[ZippyDC]

I think the key is "pre" -- Tesla seems to rely on everything being "subject to change" until it actually delivers the vehicle.

Although it's not a big deal to me personally since I don't have a use for it, I agree that publishing it and then removing it is disappointing behavior, even if it is "subject to change." The right thing to do would have been to honor it for those who ordered it while it was specified as an included feature.

Totally agree with you. Not sure when Tesla change the web page and took the feature off the list. I think the right thing to do is to include the feature for buyers ordered before the page change.