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Tesla Model Y RWD Existing Inventory: $54,900 (2024) & $53,780 (2023, Select States Only) Delivered + On-Road Costs @Tesla

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Tesla Model Y RWD Existing Inventory: $54,900 (2024) & $53,780 (2023, Select States Only) Delivered + On-Road Costs @Tesla
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Izzyhop on 09/06/2024 - 17:09 tesla.com (14064 clicks)
Last edited 11/06/2024 - 13:38 by 1 other user

Tesla has discounted existing inventory for the Model Y RWD 2024 to $54,900 (save $2,800) or 2023 to $53,780 (save $3,920) compared to the new stock $57,700 price from the previous deal.

Discount also applied to 2023 LR $66,400 (save $4,900), 2024 LR $68,200 (save $3,500) and 2023 Performance $78,490 (save $5,810).

Prices above include $1,400 delivery fee and $400 order fee. All prices exclude on-road costs which will vary per state.

Discount applied to older stock running the Hardware 3 compared to the latest Hardware 4 cars. HW4 has better cameras but removes the ultrasonic sensor (USS), and new black 19" Gemini wheels as standard.

2023 price is not available in every state, but 2024 stock seems ok in all states, drive away price for each state in price order for the 2024 Model Y RWD below.

  • ACT - $55,539 on road
  • QLD - $56,758 on road (exc. $6,000 EV rebate)
  • NT - $57,296 on road
  • TAS - $57,725 on road
  • NSW - $57,902 on road
  • SA - $57,973 on road
  • VIC - $58,251 on road
  • WA - $59,540 on road (exc. $3,500 EV rebate)

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    • CalmLemons on 09/06/2024 - 21:13
      +2

      The infotainment system in itself.

      It is like the iPad of the tablet sector. / iPhone

      It just works, vs some clunky UI.

      The Teslas receive constant updates, it is like having a ipad pro glued to your center console.

      • spaceflight on 09/06/2024 - 23:05
        +1

        The Teslas receive constant updates, it is like having a ipad pro glued to your center console.

        That sounds horrible

        • PerthectDeal on 10/06/2024 - 02:01
          +1

          Quite the opposite. It is the only car that gets better because of the over the air updates. Updates like dog mode, additional in car entertainment, games, view the cameras from your mobile app, adaptive headlights, the list goes on.

          • arcticmonkey on 10/06/2024 - 08:17

            @PerthectDeal: Yet it's still a walled garden and you can't view Foxtel or listen to Youtube Music.

          • spaceflight on 10/06/2024 - 11:38
            -1

            @PerthectDeal:

            It is the only car that gets better because of the over the air updates.

            No it isn't, other manufacturers do the same thing

            Updates like dog mode,

            Wow

            additional in car entertainment

            You're supposed to be paying attention to the road.

            games,

            Your driving something that can kill you and others.
            It's not the time to play games

            view the cameras from your mobile app,

            So they forgot to add that in during production?

            adaptive headlights

            So you think it's a good thing that you purchased a car with active matrix headlights that didn't work properly just because they decided to enable them years later?

            On any other car they would have just worked from day 1

            the list goes on

            I don't think they can add things like indicator stalks through software updates

            • PerthectDeal on 10/06/2024 - 14:23

              @spaceflight: That is just a few, there have been many. I don't know and other manufacturer who give you so much free after you had paid your money. With the cameras the feature is Sentry mode using the autopilot cameras to record as a dash cam (again a free update), then you can view from the app. They were only Autopilot camera when the car was released so did not have the ability to view remotely.
              Don't panic, the games and video can only be played/watched in park.:)

    • drprox on 09/06/2024 - 22:51

      Because this is way cheaper I guess. Kia screwed everyone by pricing the base model 'Air' then essentially not bringing it in (very limited).

    • SanguinarySeraph on 10/06/2024 - 14:00

      I completely agree in theory, however in QLD at least, you're looking at $15k more for an absolute base, bone stock Ioniq 5, and if you want ANY options whatsoever (even a different colour), you lose the $6k rebate making it >$20k differential (~1/3 more expensive than the Model Y). That's a biiig ask.

      If I could get an Ioniq 5 (or EV6) for Tesla's pricing, I'd probably have one in my garage now.

  • Kustard King on 09/06/2024 - 21:01

    What price will it be next week?

    • HolyCr4p on 09/06/2024 - 21:23
      +1

      Same price

    • beach bum on 09/06/2024 - 22:54

      Less when they start selling BYD Dolphin under 30G

  • rehan770 on 09/06/2024 - 21:10
    -8

    What about the Motion Sickness which people are getting from EV's???😥
    https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/motion-sickness-electric-…

    • choofa on 09/06/2024 - 21:24
      +12

      I suffer stupidity sickness from morons who not only read this crap but believe it

      • serpserpserp on 09/06/2024 - 21:34

        Maybe the should put a bit of "earthing" rubber down like people used to do in the 80/90s to get over car motion sickness lol

      • tp0 on 09/06/2024 - 22:43
        +1

        The motion sickness is very real however the article is still very stupid.

        Suggests that OPD can be changed in a Tesla (it can't) then suggests that turning off OPD makes range worse (it doesn't in fact it can make it better).

  • Drakesy on 09/06/2024 - 21:19
    +1

    "But they told me there was a waitlist for teslas"

    • choofa on 09/06/2024 - 21:26
      +3

      Legit quote from a Toyota waitlister who signed up thinking that it’s okay to wait 6-9 months… 18 months later

    • hopper on 09/06/2024 - 21:29
      +1

      Yes wait list for cybertruck

    • serpserpserp on 09/06/2024 - 21:35

      Yeah that was agree ago

    • Brick Tamland on 09/06/2024 - 23:49
      +1

      Ask people who put a deposit on the Tesla roadster if there is a wait list

  • botchie on 09/06/2024 - 21:35
    +3

    this a weekly tesla dropped in value thread?

    • choofa on 09/06/2024 - 21:41

      We can start a weekly WTF is Toyota now expecting us to pay for a cheaper version of last years model thread too if you’d like

  • Tiredman on 09/06/2024 - 21:53
    +2

    My Model Y's resale is getting a pounding. Thinking twice about getting the X when it comes out.

    • Yoo05 on 09/06/2024 - 22:00
      +5

      Think only once, EV's were always a disposable item, forget resale values, by the time you want to sell yours, you can buy a new one for that price.

      • jv on 09/06/2024 - 22:09
        +2

        you can buy a new one for half that price.

        FTFY

      • Captain Hindsight on 10/06/2024 - 09:55
        -1

        I’d certainly say volatile but not necessary disposable and certainly not always. Just look at the Tesla, my mate bought a model 3 in nsw late.2022 and because of a change in circumstances had to sell 6 months later.to a dealer in wa for 10k more including transport across the country.

        • CocaKoala on 11/06/2024 - 13:24
          -1

          Cool story, bruv. All the ev owners should hold onto their high yield investment that will increase in value. Just wait for the right time to sell. /s

    • choofa on 09/06/2024 - 22:06
      +1

      This guys knows his Teslas lol
      For sure legit owner
      When the X comes out?
      Set your Time Machine to 2015 bro

    • CalmLemons on 10/06/2024 - 02:04

      Not unless they can sell 100K X's in Australia per year, it ain't coming here.

      If it does, will 100% buy it, rather than subscribe to $140-160k mercedes/audi suv scam.

      After 7-8 years value will be zero for all of them

  • DeeTrance on 09/06/2024 - 21:58
    +4

    I think Tesla's are still $10k too dear across all models. Prices need to come down much further before I am interested in a Tesla.

    • Squeezy on 09/06/2024 - 22:37
      +7

      Thing is a Tesla is cheaper than a Rav 4 Hybrid and so much better in all ways 9 faster, Much lower cost of ownership, No servicing costs .
      People dont believe me but look at your local Dealer for Rav 4 pricing of the Hybrid models

      • ChickenAdobo on 09/06/2024 - 22:50
        -1

        I had a look. You need a RAV4 cruiser to match the base Model Y rwd spec for spec. After 2 years of ownership the fuel and servicing cost will cost you more than owning a Model Y. Beyond 3 years or longer the Model Y is cheaper to own overall

        • x d on 10/06/2024 - 01:07
          +4

          As an ex-owner of a 2023 Rav4 cruiser hybrid who sold it to get into a 2023 TM3, couldn't disagree more. The RAV4 was head and shoulders better than the TM3. The only thing the TM3 is better is the accelleration, maybe the noise at heavy accelleration and the sound system. Everything else the TM3 is crap. It's frustrating as hell for its user controls, crap phantom braking, crap aircond/wipers, and worse of all 2-3 booked appointments to fix rattles already.

          Beyond 3 yrs or longer - the TM3 and the model Y will have so much more depreciation that the fuel and the cheap servicing cost of the RAV4 is still going to place it miles in front. Running cost benefit for the Y is only for those who do mega miles (such as ride share). I only did the change over because I don't have to pay FBT for the TM3 as a company car. Got $6K extra too selling the RAV4 after 6 months of ownership from new.

          Even now getting into my other car which is an Outlander PHEV is so much more pleasant and comfortable.

          Test drove the Y before committing and can't believe how bad the ride in it is. Oh and the running cost of the Y when taking into consideration of the so so expensive insurance?

          Probably should have bought 2 Outlander PHEVs as they are also FBT free, but didn't want 2 of the same cars in the family. BZ4X is now another option.

          The $6K return from QLD government does make the Y look cheap though (though we only could access the $3K)

          • ChickenAdobo on 10/06/2024 - 02:00
            +1

            @x d: Interesting on your TM3 experience. Was it the new highland or the old fish face?

            Would not consider a PHEV at this point. Best of both worlds and worse of both worlds. The only PHEV I consider would be from BYD due to battery chemistry but the ev range is poor for my needs.

            I haven’t tried a PHEV outlander but my old outlander was not a good ride. I guess the model Y would be good upgrade from there. Will be test driving it later in the future.

            • x d on 10/06/2024 - 10:16

              @ChickenAdobo: Not highland. Don't want the highland stalkless model to be honest.

              PHEV is good for short distances daily. The efficiency of the PHEV also can't match that of Toyota's hybrid system. Plugging in to recharge daily is a pain though it's our second car, with my wife not driving that much so maybe charging it only every 4-5 days.

              Not sure in what way was your old outlander not a good ride. Was it wallowy? If that is your complaint then the Y would be an upgrade. However, I am over my sport car days and now want a comfortable ride so the Y is an absolute shocker. It is harsh as hell. It was firmer and more horrid compared to the TM3 LR that I test drove, which is slightly more firmer than the RWD that I finally chose. Our current PHEV even on 20 inch wheels ride softer than the TM3, so can't see how a Y would be better than the PHEV.

              The PHEV is a fair bit more expensive than the Y though. It would still be my choice if we only have one car.

          • CalmLemons on 10/06/2024 - 02:09
            +2

            @x d: Toyota 100% will be worth more resale.

            I have a non binding deposit down on the Prado, but at $100k for the VX, no thanks and a 15 year old style motor

            That plus infotainment system from north korea, you gotta be kidding me.

            Toyota know people are going to buy, they are taking a piss with it with the price. They volume produce so much and have so many shared parts they have full capacity to reduce their price, but no they do not.

            BTW Tesla have improved the suspension on the new MD3 and also improved the suspension on the MDY in 2023.

            • x d on 10/06/2024 - 10:26

              @CalmLemons: Yes the prices are getting up there. Though to be fair if you are having a go at the prices, back before the price drop due to slackening demand, Tesla was bragging about how they have the highest margins for each car sold, something like 17%, to make profit for the company and shareholders. Strange that people were writing about how good that is back then instead of asking Tesla to reduce the prices for consumers.

              Now that they are forced to drop prices, tesla now says that they are happy that the prices are dropping, and it's their mission to get more people into EVs! It's all BS for me.

              My brother has a 3 month old highland TM3. Next time at a family gathering, I might jump into his to compare the suspension. But I am skeptical as the new TM3 does not have the same Michelin PS4 as the older model, so there's a huge improvement to be made by swapping out the PS4 to a more comfortable riding set which then is not given credit for the improvement in ride and noise. When my PS4 wears down, I'd probably get the tyres that are sold with the current highland.

          • choofa on 10/06/2024 - 09:25

            @x d: Fair enough. Im a model 3 owner who has never had phantom braking and loves the simple things in the car and is now horrified by the complex and awful cheap interiors in every other car I get into.

            We looked at the outlander when they first released the new model but for the money it was just a mitsu with an old Nissan engine and a new price of $50k. We might have considered it if they could actually promise we got one quickly but the wait was already six months. We couldn’t test drive the PHEV as it wasn’t out yet and by the time it turned up the price was far too high for a pretty average car. I think we were after the aspire and got a price of around $70k drive away.
            If you can afford that fine, but it’s a lot for a pretty ordinary car really.

            • x d on 10/06/2024 - 15:27

              @choofa: You never had phantom braking? You must be the only one. Surely you are not going to tell me that the autowipers are perfect for you as well? These are such common complaints for owners.

              Having both in the house, I can tell you I'd rather jump into the PHEV just to get to a place where we are going to. The TM3 looks far cheaper inside than the Outlander, despite the base model of that is way down in cost compared to it, although don't really know what they are like with the dash as the one we have is all digital, with HUD.

              Yes the PHEV is more expensive than the TM3 and the TMY. But if you don't want a BEV due to not having to deal with recharging on long distances, then it's a better choice than a BEV whilst still having the advantage of FBT exemption (for now).

              • CalmLemons on 10/06/2024 - 21:13

                @x d: Never had phantom braking on the MD3.

                I drive work cars on a dialy basis and experience phantom sensors/braking regularly on new toyotas and VWs.

                Toyota should just remove their lane keeping assist altogether it is a death trap.

                • ProlapsedHeinous on 11/06/2024 - 01:33

                  @CalmLemons: I agree. hired a corolla last month and the lane keep was just ping ponging from centre to edge and back. woeful. The radar cruise was pretty good, however when someone in front is turning off, it's quite harsh, and doesn't take off again quick enough, throws out the normal flow of traffic by being overly cautious.

        • boomramada on 10/06/2024 - 09:24

          Cheaper to own for first few years and fast to depreciate.

          • choofa on 10/06/2024 - 09:47
            +1

            @boomramada: Toyotas will cost you more for that reliability in the long run. That reputation isn’t based on them being bullet proof. Toyota reliability is based on them being serviced regularly and parts replaced. Once that 5-7 year warranty is up expect to pay a lot to keep it running. Mechanics love Toyotas because parts are easily available and they make money.

            • boomramada on 10/06/2024 - 11:56

              @choofa: There are still serviceable parts in Tesla, have you think of price of servicing after warranty? Im not taking about replacing battery, thats well covered topic here.

              Plus $95K 2021 model can't even sell for $56k, for ,$40k you could service a top of the range Toyota (Hilux) for like 20years even with the depreciation lol

              • choofa on 10/06/2024 - 12:02
                +1

                @boomramada: Sure early adopters paid a lot and lose out
                But this is about buying right now at a really good price. Under $60k for a new model y is a great deal. The resale value of these will not drop like the early cars. Have a look at the second hand market. Hardly any model y for sale and none cheap. They hold their value better than most cars.
                Although in a couple of years when the bulk of current leases start to expire that might shift a little

            • x d on 10/06/2024 - 15:33
              +2

              @choofa: They are almost bullet proof. They do not need parts replacement after warranty finishes as you claim, other than wear and tear items such as brakes and tyres.

              You have it the other way with mechanics. To make money they would recommend you buy anything other than a Toyota. My receptionist's father is a mechanic for many years. She drives a Toyota.

              On the other hand, whilst the TM3 is giving me FBT relief, I'm not so sure if it's going to cost me a bundle after the 4 yrs warranty runs out. People already tells of air cond system break down that will costs around $5-6K, let alone things like issues with the electrics. If FBT exemptions are removed for BEVs, I'm getting another Toyota hybrid.

            • CalmLemons on 10/06/2024 - 21:15

              @choofa: Not really based on my experience and seeing hundreds of fleet vehicles.

              The only things that break are Ford, Mercedes, VW, BMW.

              I've seen Toyotas go 250,000KMs with 1 oil change but regular brake pad changes till they get offloaded but even then they are as good as day one.

              Cannot tell you how many transmission and oil leaks we see with the first few.

              • choofa on 10/06/2024 - 21:24

                @CalmLemons: Well we must be a very unlucky family who have spent a fortune keeping old Toyotas running. They may well be better than other brands and sure you’ve got examples where they’ve been bullet proof. We never got a bullet proof car sadly.
                I’m not saying they were terrible. They just had to be fixed and were done quickly and easily. But we definitely paid for our reliable cars.
                I definitely had worse though. My last one was a ford territory and we paid over and over again for that POS and got rid of it with a lot more problems unfixed

                • ProlapsedHeinous on 11/06/2024 - 01:35

                  @choofa: were these from new or did you perhaps inherit a bunch of problems from previous owners?

                  • choofa on 11/06/2024 - 10:16

                    @ProlapsedHeinous: Both. Surely if they are bullet proof previous owners wouldn’t have problems too right

                • CalmLemons on 11/06/2024 - 21:57
                  +1

                  @choofa: what kind of roads do you drive on and what toyota were you driving?

                  hiluxes and corollas and camrys are tanks.

    • beach bum on 09/06/2024 - 23:08
      +2

      ALL vehicles are at least 20-50% overpriced .
      They’re still trying to get pandemic prices and that’s all over .
      Having market share in a depression means selling at cost or under .
      It doesn’t matter that they’re fudging the numbers in the US for the election .
      Or faking it till ya make it in China if no one’s spending ¥€£$ .

      • CalmLemons on 10/06/2024 - 02:09
        +1

        100%.

        Relying on China to get everyone down in price.

        $55K camry? Ridiculous.

  • ozaym on 09/06/2024 - 21:58
    +7

    I don’t get what is with all the hate, bought a model 3 via novated lease over a year ago now, barely notice from a salary perspective after FBT legislation, and maybe I’ve grown out of the your car is better than mine, but Tesla is an awesome car to drive, enjoy the drive way more than my VW Tiguan and mum’s x1.

    Friend has a electric merc, and think the usability is not as good as the Tesla tech, only other EV I would probably look at is the KIA EV9 or the Santa Fe hybrid, but those are lot more expensive.

    • borgainerz on 09/06/2024 - 22:21
      +3

      How can you "barely notice" from a salary perspective?
      Genuinely interested, I want the same thing happening to me lol

      • ozaym on 09/06/2024 - 22:24
        +1

        I think I’m only paying couple of hundred more each month? I can check the details, but after 100% of the repayment coming out pretax I don’t think I’m out of pocket massively.

      • drprox on 09/06/2024 - 22:54

        In other words he already had car loans/leases so was used to not having the money :)

        • ozaym on 09/06/2024 - 23:20
          -2

          Actually never had any car loan before, only did it because after working out the repayment it was almost idiotic not to buy an EV based on the tax I was paying anyway.

    • Ryanek on 10/06/2024 - 10:44

      New Santa Fe hybrid has base price of 55K.

    • ChickenAdobo on 09/06/2024 - 22:03
      +12

      Absolutely bonkers to me that people would buy another pure ice car than an Hybird , PHEV or BEV as their next car.

      • ozdog64 on 09/06/2024 - 23:09
        +1

        I bought my Lexus ICE because I don't need a daily driver. Live in a good location with all the amenities within short walking distance. Only service annually. Plus if SHTF, I would much prefer to have a petroleum vehicle someone can repair, maintain and jerry-rig with superior range and refuelability. Also a lovely experience driving interstate to visit friends while taking advantage of the petrol station infrastructure to its fullest while watching EV owners impatiently waiting in line.

        • ChickenAdobo on 09/06/2024 - 23:15
          -3

          So you admit that you liked being bum raped by foreign oil cartel. Nothing wrong with that but it your wallet at the end of the day.

          And there is nothing special about a Lexus. It still a vibrating noisy smelly ice car. There is plenty of Atto 3 that cross the Nullarbor from Perth to east with careful planning and a much better ride experience than your Lexus could do.

          • ozdog64 on 09/06/2024 - 23:27
            +3

            @ChickenAdobo: No need to get so defensive. I haven't said anything bad about Tesla. I am your Tesla comrade! Back in early 2016 invested 6 figures into TSLA instead of buying a new car or home renos. Real ones will remember it was 'Tesla Motors' back in the day. And I believed in the company more than anyone! I HODLed unflinchingly for nearly 6 whole years before dumping in late 2021. Just because I sold my stock and didn't buy a Tesla doesn't mean we've broken up! We can still see each other and talk!

            • digitalerr0r on 10/06/2024 - 08:26

              @ozdog64: Can we get some real figures to /flex with that after all the cgt dedications.

              • ozdog64 on 10/06/2024 - 13:50

                @digitalerr0r: Brother, my sleeves are already all torn up from da GUN show! -flexes-

                But yeah… The government could've bought a brand new home with my 22' taxes. Still got a 50% discount on capital gains due to HODLing. I think I ended up retaining roughly 78% of the profit?

                My new Lexus is just awkwardly sitting in the garage, juxtaposed by my budget $1200 home gym with lots of EBay purchased equipment!

            • Ryanek on 11/06/2024 - 10:24

              @ozdog64:

              Back in early 2016 invested 6 figures into TSLA. Sold in 2021.

              Six figures? Like $100,000? Woah isn't that like a $10m+ payday?

              • ozdog64 on 11/06/2024 - 14:33

                @Ryanek: I wish! Sadly wasn't even close to 10M. Thanks to the stock split, I had several thousand shares at the time of sale in late '21.

                For reference, had I not sold, I'd have 10k+ shares today due to another following stock split

          • Ryanek on 10/06/2024 - 10:46
            +2

            @ChickenAdobo: I swear, people like you buy a Tesla and all of a sudden youre a rainbow environmentalist warrior sticking it the oil cartels.

            Gimme a break.

            • ChickenAdobo on 10/06/2024 - 10:52
              -1

              @Ryanek: Oh yeah? So you admit you are a masochist with the oil cartels that happily bum rape your wallet every time you fuel up?

              Too bad too sad you can’t see the roses yet.

              • mike001 on 10/06/2024 - 13:23
                +3

                @ChickenAdobo: So you feel more excited when electricity companies slip in a pineapple instead? Oh, let me guess, you’ve spent $20k on a Tesla home battery to save a few cents by avoiding recharge stations with your shiny Musk scooter.

                • ChickenAdobo on 10/06/2024 - 13:53
                  -1

                  @mike001: Am I supposed to be offended by that comment? You can stay your dinosaur ways and keep breathing in that poisonous fossil fuel crap down your car.

                  Eventually I will be an all ev household while you get happily get bum raped by oil cartels. Not my problem but your own ignorance.

                  FYI I don’t have home battery yet but will once sodium battery is the the new lfp in mass numbers.

                  • Saku-kurata on 10/06/2024 - 15:07
                    +2

                    @ChickenAdobo: Not sure why you are attacking people with ICE cars. EV isn't so environmental friendly after all (from the raw materials - lithium to its recyclability). It's fine if you choose EV over ICE but just letting you know the current situation is heavily politicize with all the positive stuff being over advertised. Hence it explains why the overall ICE industry is slowing down as people getting to know more about the "side effects" of owning EV. I'm not saying don't buy EV, but just take with a grain of salt on everything you hear on the news, and no need to be so hateful on ICE cars.

              • Ryanek on 11/06/2024 - 10:24
                +1

                @ChickenAdobo:

                So you admit you are a masochist with the oil cartels

                I bet you had no issues with it when EV cars weren't around.

                • ChickenAdobo on 11/06/2024 - 11:54
                  -1

                  @Ryanek: Times to move on instead of the being stuck in the past. EV is now an option. Why not take it?

                  Too poor to afford a brand new ev? Wait for the used market to catch up. The logical
                  Step is get a PHEV or BEV. Not a pure ice car

                  • Ryanek on 11/06/2024 - 14:01
                    +1

                    @ChickenAdobo: Sorry baller. Not everyone can afford a new car like you.

    • sjacob on 09/06/2024 - 22:18
      +4

      Driven one or owned one before? Or just following the hate sheep here?

      • giventofly on 10/06/2024 - 14:08

        I’ve driven a 3 and a Y.

        Got nothing to do with their questionable build quality, or driving dynamics (although I thought they felt a bit heavy)

        My comment is more on supporting the Nazi sympathiser CEO and a general view that buying an EV isn’t the right way to save the planet from climate change. Or to save money.

        I’m all about building better towns that drive social cohesion, towns that don’t rely on a car.

        I also really don’t like all the prog washing and green washing that comes with EVs. Changing the way they’re powered won’t fix all the other issues a car dependent society creates.

        No I don’t want cars banned, I just wish they weren’t so necessary. As for Tesla, now that the other automakers have caught up, and there are so many options, it’s bonkers to me that people would choose a car from a company that gave us the Cybertruck

        • ChickenAdobo on 10/06/2024 - 15:17

          You realise that quieter city and cleaner air in cities need mass ev adoption? And the by product of that better battery technology will shift to e-bikes and scooter?

          I don’t understand the petrol head obsession with slowing progress. Ice cars are noisy and contribute to air pollution in the big cities. Australia need to adopt a ice ban in the cities once the new car uptakes for ev reach 50%

          • giventofly on 10/06/2024 - 17:23
            +1

            @ChickenAdobo: Are you assuming I'm a petrol head?

            EVs pollute too, through their tyres. Yes they're quieter than ICE, but only at speeds below 35kmh.

            I'd happily limit urban streets to that speed, would you?

  • jv on 09/06/2024 - 22:07

    When are the new models arriving here?

    • choofa on 09/06/2024 - 22:09

      New model 3 arrived last year. New model y next year. Model 2 might be 2026 now

      • jv on 09/06/2024 - 22:10
        -1

        Model Z ??

        • choofa on 09/06/2024 - 22:13

          Ask elon

      • Brick Tamland on 09/06/2024 - 23:52

        The refresh facelift? Not a new model.

      • Buddy195 on 10/06/2024 - 00:10

        Was hoping for model 2 next year, but looks very unlikely so it’ll be the new Kia 2 or Skoda epiq if I purchase anything.

      • guidedlight on 10/06/2024 - 13:27

        They need some more models. Selling just 2 models that both use the same parts bin is ridiculous.

        • dtpearson on 13/06/2024 - 11:15
          +1

          This. Bloody Cybertruck took WAY too much of their engineering resources. Things like drive by wire is great, but they should have had a cheap Model 2, nine seat people mover/van and Roadster out by now. Cybertruck was a vanity project by Elon, now the Chinese are going to fill the void with cheaper/better options before Tesla gets off the line.

          Baffles me why EVERY manufacturer is just offering 4 door EV sedans, not filling the other gaps though. Where are the utes, people movers, 2 doors sports cars, SUVs, luxe barges etc etc. Why ONLY high priced 4 door sedans that nobody was buying before EVs came out?

  • sjacob on 09/06/2024 - 22:10
    +16

    Don't know why the hate. Have a Model 3 and it's the best car i've had - drives incredible, charge at home every night, no servicing costs, decent enough interior. It's not going to beat the BMW, Mercs etc in terms of interor feel - but it sure makes up for it in driveability and fun. My next car will be the new Model Y refresh

    These are crazy low prices, if you were on the fence before, just do it. You won't regret it even it drops more. I paid 8K more 2 years ago than the retail price now, but the years of driving beats the 8K difference. Wouldnt change it

    • jv on 09/06/2024 - 22:13
      -2

      Have a Model 3 and it's the best car i've had - drives incredible

      Drive it to the snow this winter…

      • sjacob on 09/06/2024 - 22:14
        +5

        Dont go to the snow, so don't care. If the reason to hate is for 1 time long distance trips, hire abother car for that weekend if a Tesla scares anyone that much.

      • ozaym on 09/06/2024 - 22:21
        +1

        I’ve seen heaps of Teslas driving upto Buller and Falls, never seen any dead ones… I haven’t as I don’t have roof racks on my m3, and I have 2 kids with 3 luggage and 4 pairs of skis, not fitting in the Tesla that’s for sure…

        • jv on 09/06/2024 - 22:27
          -6

          driving upto Buller and Falls, never seen any dead ones…

          A bit hard to drive the dead ones….

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