Looks like the tesla Model Y's pricing has come down again. They've also added some new colours Quicksilver and Ultra Red (additional cost), black hubcaps (for RWD and LR) however interior is the same. No more USS and this comes with HW4.
Model Y RWD $63,900
Model Y LR $72,900
Model Y Performance $82,900
Estimated delivery: Apr - Jun 2024
I have an unshakable belief that battery EVs are merely a stop gap until they get hydrogen working. I just don’t see it as being viable for the long run.
Battery tech has to change, and if it does, I can’t see how Hyrdrogen isn’t a bettery alternative.
Battery tech is always changing.
Hydrogen is not viable yet
Despite toyotas protests
Hydrogen loses something like 10% of its volume due to leakage over the course of a few days (even with the best valves)
Does it continue to lose it over a week, or two?
yeppp. It's a pressure vessel, but because Hydrogen is far smaller than LPG it leaks at much higher rates.
It'd take a step change improvement in hydrogen storage to make it viable.
It's hugely inefficient to compress, store and transport. Safety is always a concern too.
There's no way in heck that hydrogen will ever be as convenient as the electric car charger in my garage.
Did you ever have a pertrol bowser in your garage?
no, and having a charger is a massive improvement on that.
Hallelujah brother! Have faith in hydrogen! It cures what ails you and covets not your weekend.
You realize that Hydrogen cars like the Toyota Mirai just use the Hydrogen cell to charge a battery and power the car with an electric engine. Most people are not even aware of this!
The loss of energy to produce Hydrogen and then to convert the Hydrogen to electricity in the fuel cell will make a pure battery EV always far far more efficient. Hydrogen will never be a better alternative.
Literally what Toyota has been saying to cops for the past 20 years
Given their huge sales miss in the last quarter I would expect more price drops on the horizon.
As much as I doubt Chinese quality . Really need them to shake down the price of those big ev company’s like Tesla
The teslas are also made in china… And of better quality than their made in USA counterparts
And the depreciation schedule of a Tesla further accelerates!
so many comments about this being overpriced…
it was the best selling car of 2023 - WORLDWIDE.
The market has spoken…
https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/tesla-model-y-…
Thank goodness we can say the best selling thing is always the best.
Ignore the xenophobia about Chinese cars. Ignore brand names and marketing. Ignore first mover advantage. Or lack of competition.
If it sells the most, it's clearly the best product right?
Love me a good simple worldview that doesn't require any critical thinking skills at all. :)
it is a really good car though. We are very happy with ours.
I'd be the first to criticise it if I didn't like it.
I'm sure it is a good car. For that money I'd hope it is!
I'm also pretty comfortable you can get the same or better for much cheaper nowadays though.
@DingoBilly: I'm assuming you mean a BYD? A friend has one, yeah it's cheaper but it's sure as heck not "same or better"
Nobody mentioned anything about it being the best product.
Love me a good simple jumping to conclusions…
The pricing is competitive (ie. Not overpriced) and there is obvious demand and perceived value from consumers as is demonstrated by its sales.
Did you read the comment you replied to? They were talking about whether it's overpriced or not and and argued being the best selling car makes it not overpriced because the market doesn't think so.
No where did they mention or implied it's the best car or that being the best selling car is always the best car. That's ludicrous. Do you see anyone saying the base model iPhone which always sells the most, the best phone? It is objectively not, the Pro and Pro Max models are always objectively better. Why don't you and your upvoters retract your statements? The audacity and irony of you to be condescending and talk about critical thinking.
Waiting for juniper
I am also waiting. I'm mainly after the double glazed windows and improved suspension but not the omission of indicator stalk!
Double glazed windows and improved suspension are already on the new Tesla Model Ys
I'm after a built in coffee machine and toaster.
yes i can confirm my 2024 model y already have both. and it is so nice to drive.
Anyone know if the windscreen and rear windscreen are also double glazed or not
Same. Hopefully this year sometime.
Still worse off with the RWD after the incentives got removed…
3k rebate and 2500 stamp duty is better than 1500 price drop
resession is about to happen, interest rate is too high, many companies have gone under, price reduction of goods is coming because people are not spending as much as they use to for these items.
The government would rather full blown inflation than recession
Interest rate cuts coming before Christmas.
Awesome deal and car to buy
Tesla the new APPLE concern for Ozbargain.
Trust me, they will always be present no matter what. Even if they don't have one.
Just like there are two types of phones (iPhones and others), there are now two types of cars (Teslas and non-Teslas) ;-)
thank goodness mines a tax write off
isnt this similar price to a second hand rav4
No, a second hand RAV4 costs more than this
😂😂😂 only if your buying from a toyota stealership
They really are trying to kill off ICE car manufacturers. This is like a Nokia, Siemens and co vs Apple moment
they've also stopped allowing new houses to be built with gas outlets
I wanted to fill my car with natural gas at home. Damn you Elon!!!
Yes I know as I work in gas industry. But what is your point?
Tesla Model Y: RWD $65,700
So, can i expect model 2 to be priced under <$40k
more like 55k
😢
Kia EV5 expected midyear will be around the same price with probably similar range. EV5 may have V2G tech when it launches in Australia so those with a large solar system at home, I suggest holding until EV5 is released.
Haha, Yes!
Would definitely recommend, I'm an owner of a Model 3 from 2021 which now has 276,000km still on original battery still going strong!
What are you, an Uber driver?
Any maintenance costs you want to list?
Tyres , wiper blades, aircon filters,
I run on Facebook the group "Tesla Owners Australia" plenty of posts can be searched up that I've shared on my ownership.
I don't have the Facebook. I have the Ozbargain
Does these Tesla's come with Bidirectional power meaning it can power your house during night or outages?
no… but Hyundai Ioniq does
I reckon BYD also does. I heard new Tesla are also coming with that option.
Both of those do Vehicle to Load (V2L) not to Grid (V2G).
So you can power some devices (fridge or whatever) but not the whole house.
Elon has previously downplayed the utility of these features, but the Cybertruck does V2L
I can imagine the pain for people who recently bought the Model Y
Not a prob, I own a price protection credit card 😜
Bought the Model Y at $67,200 but got the $3k rebate + $2.4k stamp duty rebate + $750 referral discount so still pretty happy
Those black hubcaps look better though!
Witht he associated drop of used examples…
Will pull the trigger on a half price sale.
It would be out of stock
Not a Tesla, they have a massive backlog of unsold vehicles at the moment. Though yeah a half price sale would see that disappear in a few minutes lol
Release the RHD Model S Plaid and bring back regenerative braking adjustability like ALL other EV's!
Can't you adjust already in a tesla? I seen a video on YouTube that shows 3 options to select
Those are driving modes, not regenerative braking adjustments. They have also completely got rid of those driving modes in the newest Model 3 and most likely the subsequent updates as well. All other EV manufacturers provide some form of adjustability, many even dedicated the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel for easy access.
I can select the regen braking force separately but you have to be in "hold" mode, at least it doesn't work in "creep" mode from what I saw.
@jje: This has been repeatedly discussed before, those modes do not really adjust regenerative braking, they just slightly alter at what speeds it operates.
@jje: OK, adjusting the regenerative braking FORCE, like any other EV's. Anyway, those modes will be gone too, which I don't get why. What's wrong with providing more options to different owners?
Will use my MYLR for the next 10years until the kids have their own car. Then I'll get the S or M3P.
Whatever left from the depreciation will be a bonus.
For those of you still hating on EV, enjoy ICE til it last.
A word of advice, EVs are great as long as you have home charging option. Else be ready to spend more time and money at charging stations.
I know a guy who bought a ev and his apartment doesn't allow his to install charger. Strata said no to him
I think I will use that amount of money for deposit for my next investment property instead.
All cars depreciate anyway
Only if you need a car, and not happy with a 15 yo Camry
Most probably better to buy $65,700 worth of TSLA shares.
How much is the cheapest ICE coming with panorama rooftop, ventilated/heated/electric adjustable seats, wireless phone charger and go 0-100 in less than 7sec?
Looks like they are trying to clear stock before Model 3 Ludicrous is released.
The 'Apple EV' car will be the game changer won't it? Regardless of how good it is any iSheep who have ever contemplated an EV purchase will hand their money over as soon as they can order.
No chance. Apple has cancelled the development of its electric car project.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-27/apple-can…
That's interesting, thanks for the link.
That news was in headlines everywhere in the car, Apple and technology world yet here you are not knowing that yet giving “advice” on all three.
😂
@Grok: I gave no 'advice' did you see the question mark?,
Clearly, you've had a bad day so you thought you would be a nasty prick and 'try' and have a laugh at someone else's expense.
@shutuptakemymoney101: Who is the nasty 🍆? You called Apple customers iSheep for wanting to buy a non existent product.
You are half right though, I had a good day.
@shutuptakemymoney101: This is not a question.
Regardless of how good it is any iSheep who have ever contemplated an EV purchase will hand their money over as soon as they can order.
It’s mean ignorant commentary.
@Grok: lol, I get it now. You're an iSheep and are butt hurt over my comment. ha ha ha
Sorry for calling you an iSheep - baaa, baaa
@Grok: Baaa, Baaa, Baaa lol.
@Grok, seriously though - why is it so difficult to admit that there are Apple Fanboi's who would buy Apple branded dog turd if they sold it? These are the people (iSheep) who would happily purchase an Apple car regardless of how good it was in comparison to the competition.
Creating customers so loyal is pure genius, Apple should be congratulated on its marketing effectiveness.
Is there a no-recall guarantee?
Disable the over the air upgrade and place Volkswagen stickers all over and Presto you have earned the recall to garage award!
Hi @Heybargain do you have any reference or link to No more USS and HW4?
I don't see any USS on the vehicle page renderings. Also those who have existing orders were sent an email from tesla today advising of the new hardware:
"Model Y is now better than ever. Model Y has been updated with 3 new paint options including a Model Y exclusive option; Quicksilver. We have also introduced a new wheel cover design for the 19in Gemini Wheels and our latest Autopilot hardware. In addition, we are pleased to advise that the base price of Model Y in Australia has been updated.
We have identified that your order has a configuration option that has changed, please visit your Tesla Account to update your order.
If you do not wish to update your order, you may cancel your order in your Tesla Account to receive a full refund of your order fee and any payments you've made towards the vehicle. If no action is taken before 18 April 2024, your order will be cancelled automatically."
Good AI with cameras are much better at detecting objects then any USS. USS is just 4-6 pixels, whereas cameras provide with millions of pixels of information.
Even now the camera based object heat map works pretty good and AI improves constantly with learning.
So it is not really an issue. As Xiaomi CEO rightly pointed out that once enough confidence is achieved on a sensor based model then it is not worthy for companies to pursue more than a model as it will lag the learning efficiency. Tesla after pursuing both for some time made the switch. Now it is just a matter of improvement.
How much is a battery replacement for one of these Teslas? How long do they last?
but this is it. surely it can't go any lower.