3/17/2023 0 Comments 2021 tesla model y standard rangeThat could be because I have 40psi in the Model Y tyres compared to 45-46psi in the Model 3. It’s a slightly bouncier drive, and although I can feel road bumps I do think it’s less than in the Model 3. I find that the suspension is quite a bit different, too – although perhaps the opposite to the hard ride that I’ve read about from others’ test drives. It has discernibly more roll on the corners, and I found initially that I was more careful slowing down for roundabouts, although the longer I drive it the less I find the need to slow down that much. Maybe once I’m more used to it I’ll want some more responsive.And it’s nice to have the choice.Įven though the Y still has a battery underneath the floor, the vehicle itself is quite a bit taller – 181mm to be exact. It feels better suited to standard steering, at least for now. In terms of like driving style, I took the Model Y I immediately off sport steering mode. Having owned it now for two weeks, it’s taken me a little while to adjust to the different handling after getting used to the weight and size of the car. Although I saw the Model Y in Tesla’s Brisbane showroom as soon as it became available to order I wasn’t able to drive it. The Model Y by comparison is a very different beast. But I find the Model 3 is better designed for tight maneuvers and quick turns, hugging tight roundabouts and that sort of thing. Standard mode steering is also quite good while chill mode really tends to dial down a bit in terms of responsiveness. With super snappy handling (I love sport mode for the Model 3 over chill or standard), I also loved the standard but swift acceleration for what is essentially Tesla’s entry-level car. It was the first sedan I had owned in donkey’s years, after being seduced by the Performance Model 3 when it first became available in 2019. I handed over my Model 3 to its new owner on Monday with a fair deal of sadness (I loved that car!). Charging it to full, it says it has 435km range.īoth have the same connectivity options, including 4 USB ports and wireless smartphone charging.įor a rundown on comparison of size specifications, you can see all the basics here. My Model Y has a 60kWh LFP battery, 220kW motor and acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. After 30,000km, it says it has around 405km range (down from 424km). The 2021 Model 3 SR+ I took delivery of in March 2021 came with a 50kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery, a 239kW motor, and 0-100km/hr acceleration in 5.6 seconds. It’s as good a time as any to pull this topic apart. And what better way to do it than compare my early 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus with its replacement, the 2022 Tesla Model Y RWD that I took delivery of in early August. But the question of whether swapping out the 3 for a Model Y can be considered an upgrade has also arisen in forums.Īnd it’s a fair question: While the Model Y is larger and without a doubt more spacious, its handling is far different and its acceleration slower. Without a doubt, it is clear that a considerable number of Tesla owners are selling their beloved Model 3s. Tesla does not operate a public relations department to field requests for comment.With the Tesla Model Y crossover now being delivered to drivers across Australia, there has been a massive increase in listings of Model 3 sedans.Īs reported by The Driven’s Riz Akhtar, the number of used Model 3 listings have increased ninefold since January in Australia. You won't see the company making any effort to sell the $39,990 electric SUV outright. So, if you want a cheap Model Y, pick up the phone or head to a Tesla retail store. If you're hoping for a reprieve in the form of a cheaper Model Y Long Range RWD, Musk shot that idea down in a followup tweet saying there's "too much product complexity" in Tesla's lineup as it stands. Or, it's another one of Tesla's epically creative no-money-spent marketing stunts. It sounds like Musk and friends had a change of heart. Musk in 2020 said the Model Y Standard Range would likely sport an "unacceptably low" 250-mile range, so he was on the money with that estimate. Yet, this past January, the vehicle made a surprise debut online with a 244-mile estimated range. It is still available off menu, but I don’t think the range, in many drive conditions, yet meets the Tesla standard of excellence- Elon Musk February 22, 2021Īdding more context, Musk said in the same tweet, "I don't think the range, in many drive conditions, yet meets Tesla's standard of excellence." This seems to play back into Musk's thinking last year when he announced we weren't getting a Model Y Standard Range at all.
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