Never liked electric cars. Was always against them for various reasons. Then I drove a Tesla now I own one. If you don’t like them it’s because you’ve never driven one. Drive a Tesla. You’ll fall in ❤
@@oggyoggy1299 oh well, the usual objections people have. You can see them all on the anti-EV RU-vid channels. Broken down charges queues at chargers, time it takes to charge, fires battery degradation all of that stuff. Basically ignorance about the facts. My experience has put all those concerns to rest.
I’m so torn between buying a Model Y now vs Waiting. After driving the Updated Model 3 I think the updates are good, but have no doubt the updated Model Y will be accompanied by a price rise.
Tesla needs to release the RWD long range model Y in Australia. It is cheaper than the AWD long range version and has 16% longer range. It is an obvious choice if you do not need AWD.
@@LudicrousFeed hi Tom, did you notice any improvements to autopilot coming from HW3 to this HW4 camera update? The HW3 Model Y is discounted by $2k in QLD and I am not sure if I should jump on that for a bit of saving. 😅
@@binita4994 Yes agreed, the LFP batteries in the US don't receive a Federal Tax Credit as they are sourced from CATL (China). Due to this I imagine the two prices RWD and RWD LR for those eligible for the credit might be almost the same, making more sense as a model there.
Couple of items worth a mention. The emergency door release in the rear door bins underneath the rubber strip, worth becoming familiar with those. Additionally handy to get grills for the vents underneath the seats to stop things rolling into them from the rear floor (rattling like crazy) and becoming very expensive to recover. Beautiful car.
Great review Tom, lots of detail & information for would be & even new Y buyers 👌 If I would add one thing, it would’ve been the safety aspect of owning a Y & how it rates etc- seriously important factor for someone buying a car like this often to put their family in & the Y is world class # 1 . Once we get FSD in AU it will be a game changer & make it even safer. The autopilot even on my older S without vision is fantastic, probably use it 70-80% of my driving. Have passed a link of this video onto family members looking to buy their first EV- Y Very informative without the sales blurb, can tell it’s done by someone who knows Teslas. Invaluable for those not yet within the Tesla ecosphere. Thanks & keep up the great work 🙏
That and going on about hard plastics or surfaces in places you will never touch, like the top of the dash towards the windscreen - who cares (let alone measuring them with a durometer!)
Another great video Tom. We (Tesla Y owners) still dont have a light at the charge port. I'd still want smoother/softer suspension on sydney's roads. and make the boot 1-2 inches deeper. cant fit long/large suitcases in length wise with rear seats up! how did they not measure. Bring the radar back - Phantom breaking in all the new tunnels in sydney is horrendous.
Nup....they look terrible....all sorts of things fail on them , places like where I live still no charging places , long term battery power concerns , no character , not so great after sales reputation.....Hybrid maybe at some stage but I'll stick to my Falcon XR6 for a good while yet...
It's the last tesla to be suitable to the average buyer who isn't going to relearn how to cope without less basic driving comtrols. It's now a fading club car that hasn't YET been decluttered. Be quick for the last of the broadly acceptable Teslas.
The one thing Tesla model 3 and y are lacking is V2L capability for camping and emergency power backup. I really hope when they move future models to 48V low voltage they also include power share like the cyber truck with a V2L plug in the boot or built into a new version mobile connector.
G'day, I see you have a number of links for accessories. Your videos are great and I was particularly interested in the Roof heat vs Seal video. Having a bald head it initially has turned me off a Tesla, but you mentioned roof shades with silver in them? Could you link me to an example / your preferred option in this regard? Ta
No worries, check this out: Silver Coated Model Y Glass Roof Sunshade | Can it improve efficiency? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oOAaoLT5Rik.html
Mid sixty’s. We don’t travel far eg interstate. Furthest 150 return trips. What would you recommend. We felt the model 3 drove better than the model Y.
Great video Tom. Were any Tesla Model Ys built with indicator stalks, USS and HW4? That would be what I'd update my M3 to. To lose cm perfect parking distance for Tesla Vision is a backward step. Of our three cars only the Tesla doesn't have 360° birdseye vision and cross traffic alerts. So, I'd hate not to have those features in my next Tesla. I tried the M3H and found the turn indicators horrid whhenever the steering wheel wasn't straight ahead. Lastly, what sort of mobile phone holder are you using in this video?
Pleasure! I dare say that this Model Y will probably be the last generation with indicator stalks given the Model 3 now is stalkless. I believe this car has HW4 but no USS. The phone holder details including discount code is in my video description 👍
Mid sixty’s. We don’t travel far eg interstate. Furthest 150 return trips. What would you recommend. We felt the model 3 drove better than the model Y.
Great homage to a car that is obviously near to your heart. I don't know if it is true, but it feels like Chinese manufactured Tesla's have better quality control than the North American versions? I hear you when you say judge the car not the CEO - unfortunately Musk's hate speech will always drive people away from the brand - it is a pity as the company has been at the forefront of a lot of innovation. Thanks for all the work you do on the channel 😀
Why don't you put waze in browser ? just ordered model y long range quicksivler 7 to to 9 weeks 😥😥i will be i pick up video for my channel ..Great info video
Hi Tom When I went to see the Cyber truck at Mascot I was thinking of trading my 2023 Model Y for the quick silver Model Y......TOO many things missing that I like on the 2024 car.
Currently, for me, the only advantage Tesla has left is the Super Charge network (the trip planner is a nice bonus but i can live without it), and once thats opened up to all well i can't see me getting a Tesla. Im definitely not against Tesla as Im aware they are a solid option but the silly cost cutting for minimalistic design is a bit much for me. All the self driving features don't interest me at all as I'd rather a 3star safety car without all that at a reduced price, this goes for all manufacturers, just give me radar cruise control. The M.Y does look nice though, but I'm personally after a sedan so for me they are competing with BYD & the Kia/Hyundai's.
Yes true about the Tesla’s Supercharger advantage being slowly degraded … plus I suppose there’s always doubt that we’ll get the full FSD features in Aus 🤔
I almost purchased new Model 3, test drove it etc... But after doing bit of research decided not to proceed due to bad depreciation... Plus I like driving and the whole self driving is a bit dystopian :)
I dont know if people are aware With autopilot its really only designed to keep you within lanes it cannot go around traffic like FSD or stop at traffic lights it has limitations
Booked in on Monday 20th May to test drive the Model Y. Still not sold on the ‘minimalist approach’ but agree that Tesla has the best infrastructure and electronics. I will be driving from Lithgow to Parramatta to do the test drive.
Thanks for the video. I test drove a 2024 y RWD and although from a complete stop it was a little slow, but accelerating at 50-70 or something like that felt snappy. I always thought I was going to get the LR AWD but it’s 14k more, thoughts? I think range difference is ok
Here's an "on paper" comparison between the different variants: 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range Australia vs RWD vs Performance Pricing ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vgQ-7hIPMUw.html
@@LudicrousFeed thanks for the video! You’re spot on. 14k more for a faster acceleration and nothing else seems not worth it (especially since rwd is lfp vs nmc) rwd it is! (With 20” wheels)
Understand it is not real life results, it is at highway speeds at 110kmh where range tests are typically done. EVs are very efficient at lower speeds in mixed urban situations where the bulk of Australians drive. EVs are efficient where ICE vehicles are thirsty. I have averaged close to 500km a charge on my RWD M3 from new, which is above the quoted WLTP range.
Would you go for the y long range or the rwd with enhanced auto pilot? I’m buying one in 2months and that is what I’m trying to decide. Possible “future proof” with EAP or not really worth it and just go the long range? thanks.
I got a 2024 MYLR and mine came with the USS. I would be a bit dissapointed not getting USS on a non-Juniper Model Y because you're not getting the new facelift and additional Highland type features (new steering wheel, ventilated seats etc.) as a tradeoff.
Great informative video, I was wondering do we really need PPF and tint windows at front as I’m in the process of getting a delivery of MY RWD 2024 in late June.
Tinting windows is not bad idea for privacy, heat rejection and potential efficiency gains. PPF ... maybe around the bonnet if you're concerned about rock chips
Hey Tom, do you notice any difference with Autopilot with them having HW4 camera? I am so torn if I should get the new model with HW4 or save $2k here in QLD buying a HW3 from the inventory. Cheers.
The processing power to support FSD is much more powerful under HW4. FSD is being delayed for HW3 at each iteration as it requires more optimised code.
@@ThePantheons A Unicorn would be USS and HW4 if it existed. You can buy the HW3 with USS at a $3000 discount in new inventory at the moment. It is what I would choose.
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Sentry Mode? You can now receive notifications to your phone via the Tesla app should the alarm go off - of course all stationary Sentry Mode recordings can be stored on a SSD or flash drive via the data port
Thanks for the reply , I spoke with Tesla today they have announced that the are not brining the updated model Y to Australia this year or even better part of 2025 also
@@dougcomerford5551 I made it clear in the title that this was going to be an explainer video for why the Y is so popular. I’m sure there are plenty of other vids out there explaining why the Y sucks
I finally got to drive a Y on Saturday and was very impressed. I then sat in the 3 and it felt far roomier and comfier than the Y. Seriously considering getting rid of my MG4 for a M3 LR. I drove the M3P too but licence would be toast in that.
@@LudicrousFeed If you could explain further that would be great as I'm looking to purchase an EV for my next car. In the regional area I live we are surrounded by dirt roads and though only travelling on them occasionally as we stick mainly to the main sealed roads, it can be tricky on the hilly dirt if a vehicle is one wheel drive. I know that nearly all ICE FWD are one wheel drive and many ICE RWD can add power to both wheels via a limited slip differential, but have no idea with BEV's. Obvioulsy I could choose an AWD BEV but at this stage are out of our budget.
@@LudicrousFeed No worries, thought it might be a bit tricky. Your viewers might be able to help, or a good topic for "The Driven" as an EV Explainer article.
Stuart these cars run an open differential. Torque will naturally go to the wheel with the least resistance. Usually the outside wheel during a turn. With open diffs drive can be moved with the traction control “braking” the wheel that loses traction. This then bias’ torque to the opposite wheel. This is no different to most cars btw
Thanks for the steering wheel closeup. Never knew if right-hand drive cars had the gear selector on the left or right side of the wheel. I do love my '24 Model Y dual motor.
So why have you not talked about how you objected to giving freely your id imformation to costco when you joined, oh its the car companies you object to.
Hi I am keen to get your feedback on BYD sealion6 hybrid AWD. As I am interested to get your perspective of it compared to Tesla Model Y. I drive about 110 kms a day for work.
Hi Tom, thanks again for the video. Does it dissapoint you that you have such a large screen but need to use your phone for Waze/Maps/etc? To me, it seems like a backwards step.
I appreciate what Tesla has done for the industry as a whole but for me personally I find their looks which I realise is subjective that they all look identical to each other just stretched or squished that excludes the CT. Too minimalist as well on the interior even my teens didn't like the interior. I like a handle to open the glove box and key buttons for key features like fan control volume control turn on recirculation as a few examples. Personally though I don't mind what someone drives for a car as long as it's an EV is the main thing. My next EV for example is the 2024 Kona EV Premium trim because it has the features I want.
Just shows you how many boring and conservative dullards are out there. Also do you think it might have been because people were waiting for the new model and Tesla had a delay in gearing up the production line for the new model, reducing supply for a period towards the end of 2023.
@LudicrousFeed by promoting ev to people to buy is a sin. A Model Y dropped 20k within 12 months! It's like telling people to go to the casino. I am believed 100%, ev is a scamm. Only winners is elon and it's shareholders
Do u buy car for ur personal use or reselling? Why do u care if the price increase or decrease once u bought it? All u have to think of is whether it is serving the purpose of u bought or not.
@@timthompson3212 EVs are now close to ICE vehicles in cost, they are a substitute good for many. Any more price drops to EVs will result in ICE vehicles suffering quicker depreciation also. With high quality EVs coming in from China, that are improving much faster than ICE, get used to it, no matter what you own.
Great deals if buying 2nd hand. Agreed though, thw depreciation is insane. Owning one and trying to sell currently to buy a newer Tesla is ridiculously difficult. Buy one if you are prepared to die in it.
