Model Y RWD vs Long Range
Discussion
Given the recent price drop, I am now considering a Model Y RWD. I test drove the Long Range in the summer and really liked it. I never thought I would buy a RWD car given the issues I have seen with BWM & MERC models in bad weather however given the price difference , the Model Y RWD is looking much more tempting. I do not do a lot of long runs in my current car, biggest is approx 80 miles each way which is something we do once a month.
Is the Model Y RWD a big compromise compared to the Long Range ? Anyone else made this decision recently ?
Also meant to ask, is there any benefit to buying an in stock car ? Looks like the saving is a few hundred quid.
Is the Model Y RWD a big compromise compared to the Long Range ? Anyone else made this decision recently ?
Also meant to ask, is there any benefit to buying an in stock car ? Looks like the saving is a few hundred quid.
Edited by miasoldman on Thursday 19th January 18:58
I have recently made the same decision and picked up my RWD on the 28th December.
So far it's excellent, fast enough for all of my driving and despite being RWD I had it out in the snow on reasonably sloppy roads the other day and the traction control did a great job of keeping me on the road. I think anything but very icy or deep snow and you'll be fine.
Apart from the lack of USS, smaller battery and 1 less motor there is no difference to the LR. LR newer cars may also not have USS.
Tesla don't build cars to spec, they build cars then match you with one so no difference having one from stock or a fresh order, just the waiting time.
So far it's excellent, fast enough for all of my driving and despite being RWD I had it out in the snow on reasonably sloppy roads the other day and the traction control did a great job of keeping me on the road. I think anything but very icy or deep snow and you'll be fine.
Apart from the lack of USS, smaller battery and 1 less motor there is no difference to the LR. LR newer cars may also not have USS.
Tesla don't build cars to spec, they build cars then match you with one so no difference having one from stock or a fresh order, just the waiting time.
I have also ordered a RWD MY, current ETA 16th March.
I test drove the LR version in the summer and loved it. The power was astonishing but more than i'll ever need if i'm honest. Even the RWD is more powerful than my current BMW 420d and that is plenty quick enough for my commute. The recent price reductions have made me feel the RWD offers greater value for money for my personal needs.
As I understand it, the only difference between the RWD and LR versions are a smaller battery, less power, lack of AWD, slower acceleration (though same top speed) and no fog lights. Oh, and the RWD can only charge at a maximum of 150Kw instead of the LR's 250Kw max. The stereo should be the same in both with both being listed on TESLA's website as having Premium Audio, 13 Speakers, 1 Sub, 2 Amps and Immersive Sound. Neither model currently get USS and I thought the tow hitch (that I don't need/want) is an optional cost extra at £1090?
At a saving of £8k over the LR i'm happy with my choice (though the LR's acceleration was a right laugh!)
I test drove the LR version in the summer and loved it. The power was astonishing but more than i'll ever need if i'm honest. Even the RWD is more powerful than my current BMW 420d and that is plenty quick enough for my commute. The recent price reductions have made me feel the RWD offers greater value for money for my personal needs.
As I understand it, the only difference between the RWD and LR versions are a smaller battery, less power, lack of AWD, slower acceleration (though same top speed) and no fog lights. Oh, and the RWD can only charge at a maximum of 150Kw instead of the LR's 250Kw max. The stereo should be the same in both with both being listed on TESLA's website as having Premium Audio, 13 Speakers, 1 Sub, 2 Amps and Immersive Sound. Neither model currently get USS and I thought the tow hitch (that I don't need/want) is an optional cost extra at £1090?
At a saving of £8k over the LR i'm happy with my choice (though the LR's acceleration was a right laugh!)
EV1980 said:
Also meant to ask Somouk to post some of the ranges he's getting since collecting his car - it's been pretty darn cold since you've had it so I imagine you current ranges are as bad as they'll be (depending on type of driving you've done Motorway Vs town etc..)
My maximum range at 100% is showing as 260 miles. I use Teslamate to track my efficiency which is sitting at 271 wh/mi over the 900 mile I've done so far. So about 3.7 Kwh/mi. Extrapolate that to the maximum useable battery which i think is 57.5 Kwh and you get about 212 miles total. That seems about right to me in these temperatures.
somouk said:
My maximum range at 100% is showing as 260 miles.
I use Teslamate to track my efficiency which is sitting at 271 wh/mi over the 900 mile I've done so far. So about 3.7 Kwh/mi. Extrapolate that to the maximum useable battery which i think is 57.5 Kwh and you get about 212 miles total. That seems about right to me in these temperatures.
That's pretty impressive given the temperatures we've had this month. I was expecting closer to 190 miles. Bodes well for the summer months ahead then. I use Teslamate to track my efficiency which is sitting at 271 wh/mi over the 900 mile I've done so far. So about 3.7 Kwh/mi. Extrapolate that to the maximum useable battery which i think is 57.5 Kwh and you get about 212 miles total. That seems about right to me in these temperatures.
EV1980 said:
That's pretty impressive given the temperatures we've had this month. I was expecting closer to 190 miles. Bodes well for the summer months ahead then.
I was about to say the same thing - really impressive!I've got the LR and I did a 350+ mile round trip last night, 95% motorway, 70mph, climate set to 21c and I averaged 356 Wh/mi.
I was running headlong into a PCP acquisition of a Long Range model Y (after owning a Mokka E for a couple of years) until some of the hundreds of YouTube videos I have been watching mentioned the phosphate batteries in the entry model Rear Wheel model Y. Then I realised the £8K difference and wondered what the catch was. I think I’m going to look at the RWD much closer now. Thank you for the comments in this thread which have been very helpful.
One question I have, can anyone say whether there is any discernible road noise increase in the RWD over the Long Range?
One question I have, can anyone say whether there is any discernible road noise increase in the RWD over the Long Range?
bob_sixer said:
I was running headlong into a PCP acquisition of a Long Range model Y (after owning a Mokka E for a couple of years) until some of the hundreds of YouTube videos I have been watching mentioned the phosphate batteries in the entry model Rear Wheel model Y. Then I realised the £8K difference and wondered what the catch was. I think I’m going to look at the RWD much closer now. Thank you for the comments in this thread which have been very helpful.
One question I have, can anyone say whether there is any discernible road noise increase in the RWD over the Long Range?
There is next to no difference in them. Mine is a newer vehicle with the parcel shelf which helps against my friends older LR. One question I have, can anyone say whether there is any discernible road noise increase in the RWD over the Long Range?
The bigger difference would be if you had the bigger wheels but both running on 19s there will be next to nothing.
bob_sixer said:
I was running headlong into a PCP acquisition of a Long Range model Y (after owning a Mokka E for a couple of years) until some of the hundreds of YouTube videos I have been watching mentioned the phosphate batteries in the entry model Rear Wheel model Y. Then I realised the £8K difference and wondered what the catch was. I think I’m going to look at the RWD much closer now. Thank you for the comments in this thread which have been very helpful.
One question I have, can anyone say whether there is any discernible road noise increase in the RWD over the Long Range?
LFP batteries have advantages and disadvantages.One question I have, can anyone say whether there is any discernible road noise increase in the RWD over the Long Range?
Main benefits:
1. Longer life
2. Can be charged more regularly to 100%.
Main issues (for UK at least):
1. They suffer more loss in the cold.
2. They MUST be charged to 100% (due to the way the tech works, without charging to 100%, you don't really know the charge level)
3. Heavier than equivalent NCM.
I wouldn't say not, just go in eyes wide open.
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