Really great to see an Australian road trip with a current standard Model Y. Clear and concise with relevant stats. And beautiful scenery. A pleasure to watch
This is the stuff Aussies need. Now we know a fully loaded Model Y STD range gets about 350 klms at 110 kph on a full charge. There are all sorts of variables of course but this is a good benchmark for motorway driving. Well done. Just for your information I did a return trip in a Model 3 from Canberra to Bega a couple of years back. It was powered by Canberra solar and Cooma Hydro which was cool. The trip up and down the Brown Mountain was interesting. It is an 8 klm drop of about 800 metres. On the way down it added 20 kilometres of range and going up it used 40 kilometres of range. A distance of 16 kilometres at a net loss of only 4 klms of range. Regenerative braking is amazing.
We did our first road trip in our 2022 Y RWD blue from Brisbane to south of Sydney. It was a breeze, zero range issues. We planned it casually online before hand but changed plans a few times with zero issues. We even skipped the final charge recommendation and got home with 17% (Tesla charger version 3 at home), it got back to 100% easily before we drove it again the next day.
@@LudicrousFeed Also the absolute best place to drive it on hilly freeway/roads! We went through a couple of the hilly areas south of Sydney and it's just so much fun to drive up and down steeper inclines while every other vehicle around you is struggling to get up and riding the brakes hard going down :) Even with four adults, two dogs, and the back and front 99% full of luggage it just cruises along with-out a care in the world :)
Did this same trip both ways in a BYD Atto3 LR. On the return SY-CB (uphill +700m) recharged to 92% at Campbelltown on the outskirts of SY using a free charge. Enroute the range indicator showed we could easily make the Canberra airport charger so drove non-stop. Arrived at Canberra Airport with 18% (about 80km). Not to cut things too fine, after 15min charge (to 30%) at the EVie charger, went home for a slow overnight charge. The return trip was easily done in one day without the need for enroute charging. Really no different to ICE except you need to know where to get charged at each end. Free chargers are free but including billed power use the energy cost was about $12 on the CB-SY leg and $10 on the return leg. We spent more on coffee.
Thanks for a nice video and interesting to see scenes from "the other side" of the world. And as a Swede I appreciate to hear and see everything in kilometers. There are many other good video makers but most of them are from GB or US and miles are a struggle when trying to understand distance, speed and efficiency. And also thanks for so generously sharing your spreadsheet. I will use it when I start to drive fully electric soon. Now I am "only" hybrid driving because I have a company car, but in about a year I will be a "Tesla-boy" too. Australia is on my bucket list so to see how EV driving works in your enormous country is interesting.
Thanks Stefan, our vast landscape has its challenges for EV adoption but can make for a very rewarding journey wherever you travel! Hope you get your EV soon
First time your channel has hit my suggestions, which as a 11yr EV driver is a surprise. Absolutely love it, subbed. Your spreadsheet and data focus is right up my street. Will be looking at your other videos now. Great work. Thanks (from 🏴)
Hi Tom, Congrats on the new MY Performance. You may know already but going down to Canberra gains altitude and obviously reverse on return. We did another Sydney Northern Beaches to Canberra return trip in our Ioniq 5 RWD over Easter and results were consistent with a year ago i.e going down used around 78% due to altitude gain while on return only 68%. Around 320km each way. Did involve a few minor detours in both directions but while on highway we were driving at max speed limit. You can watch the efficiency drop significantly when increasing speed from 100 to 110! Did not recharge en route as visiting relatives so just plugged in granny charger during our 6 day stay
If stopping at Sutton Forest/Exeter, why not do the 100 metre detour to maccas on the Sutton Forest side (i.e. the northbound side)? Even if you don't charge there for the purposes of your test drive, it's nice to see 4 chargers in the background, and usually at least 3 of them work. If you just want a little bit of power to get around once you arrive in Canberra, it's the best option. Once the superchargers at Exeter (i.e. the southbound side) open, it'll be a short walk to the southbound Maccas. Though given how much of their limited space they're giving up, I'd rather have a pie. Plus I'm not sure anyone ever mows the ditch between the two, so there's a slight risk of snakes if you take the shortcut.
I always drive my model S 85 to achieve Wh/hr less than 200, most of the time I'm at 165 to 180 and this projects to an actual 423 Km range. I drive from Melbourne's SE suburbs to Cowes Phillip Island quiet often and I keep my speed below 100Km/hr. I can easily do 1.5 round trips (112Km each way) with 25% charge left. My car has free supercharging for life although I have never had to use it yet.
Ooh nice to have planning from the app! Would have been useful when I had to try and explain tech to my parents from the backseat, they could have just handed me the phone instead. XD Although they got practice using the screen themselves so that was good. We've figured out the best way to use the screen is when there is a front passenger involved, preferably with some basic tech knowhow or experience so the driver doesn't have to take their eyes off the road. Need to look into the subaccounts at some point next time I go road tripping with them since I can't just ask them for the keys when I want to grab something from the car anymore which was something I really didn't think about until I went road tripping with them and then they are fumbling trying to combat the glare on their phone. It's the little things that get you.
@@LudicrousFeed Good to know. :) Although I currently can't drive it until I'm 30 for insurance reasons. XD For real though, it's because the phantom braking makes them nervous particularly if there is a truck behind them on the highway so they tend to drive with their foot over accelerator just in case they have to override it, although it's been getting much better I hear. On the flip side regardless of regenerative braking Mum insists on hovering foot over the brake at stops and pedestrian crossings for safety in case you get bumped from behind and accidentally hit the accelerator, so move foot according to situation... In the mean time I have an ebike and 30 isn't that far away so I'm not too fussed. Also I imagine some parents with younger kids might be happy to give them the ability to open the car but little else. So... I can't be the only one who wants to be able to quickly open the car without needing the keys to the castle as well.
Good stuff. Might be a bit awkward with someone in the passenger seat, but can I suggest mounting a camera on the left hand side to get a good view of the windscreen, dash and touchscreen as well as the screen, as the touchscreen is a bit dominating in this video. I know that is the point, that you are explaining how to use the Tesla screen and functionality which is really useful, but it would also be good to get an appreciation of the road trip from the passenger's point of view.
Loving the as delivered 2023 configuration information and 'how it works and looks in Australia' info. Well done 👌 They really need to step up their supercharging roll-out in au, wondering if they have regulatory road blocks/hard to find megawatt grid access points.
Is it worth the value and price? I mean is it reliable? Service cost? Servicr iintervals? Does battery freeze up on very cold days? Electricity goes higher charging the car everynight? Do you have to charge it to 100% before use? I heard you need to charge it at 80-90% not to a full 100% charge to prevent premature wear on batteries? Would you get a hybrid instead such as a rav4 hybrid? Than a ev?
- Total cost of ownership is better accounting for rising and fluctuating cost of petrol vs relatively stable home electricity tariff - Reliability? Yes. Charge at home and gets me to where I need to be. - Tesla doesn’t have service schedules. Book a service within the app if any issues - It doesn’t get cold enough in my neck of the woods to be concerned about cold temps. I’ve driven a Tesla in -20C in the US and it starts up ok. The only caveat is that it takes a long time to warm the battery before charging when ambient temp is cold. In which case I’d keep it plugged in each night. - you don’t need to have it charged to 100% before each use. Just ensure you have enough charge for what you need each day - whether you charge to 80% or 100% regularly depends on your battery chemistry. NMC/NCA: 80% | LFP: 100% - I have driven relatively large distances with the family ie. Syd Mel Bne Ade and it’s been quite easy finding chargers on the main arterials so for this reason, no I wouldn’t buy a RAV4. One of the best things about owning an EV is not needing to go to a petrol station each week 🏆💪
Great video :) I was wondering what camera you are using? After watching your many videos, I was wondering if there is an option in the navigation that shows the nearest Tesla charger as you drive along or is this information obtained from a third party app on the phone?
Hey Tom, great video again. I have a Model Y LR and I've done a lot of reading on the best way to charge for everyday driving and I still don't believe I have a definitive answer. Clearly AC and slow is best, but when it comes to plugging in every night (and possibly charging only 10% back up to 70% or 80%) vs every handful of days plugging in when SOC gets down to somewhere between 30 and 50% and charging back up to 70% or 80% I can't see which is clearly best. What do you do, and why?
From my understanding it’s good to do a deep cycle every now to calibrate the battery management system so that you can get a more accurate reading of your range. However there’s not much difference in terms of optimising battery degradation whichever way you choose. Best to decide based on what’s convenient. When we used to own a NCA Model 3 P, we used to plug in every couple of days when the SoC dropped below 50% and top to 80% each time
@@LudicrousFeed Yeah I also run mud flaps and rim covers, I found with the two combined I got about 13% less range. And the roof racks (when empty) make it lose another 7-8% range. When driving from VIC to QLD I put it all back to stock for the 20% increase in range though.
Can you help me understand the levels of autopilot - if you buy the base version can you upgrade later? Does that involve a computer replacement or is it just software? We just hired a MY through evee and it was the base model and I would have liked the lane change feature . I also want to choose a vehicle that will last, so if it’s a different computer, I wonder if it’s worthwhile. Thanks!
Check out my video explaining basic AP vs EAP vs FSD in Australia: MODEL 3 Y ENHANCED AUTOPILOT VS BASIC VS FULL SELF DRIVING AUSTRALIA ruclips.net/video/DrA6wQ0zdNk/видео.html
Great video thanks Tom. I recently did my first road trip in our rwd Y here in NZ. The autopilot made me a little nervous. About 3 or 4 times it just randomly hit the brakes really hard with no traffic in front. Have you experienced this at all? I mean to ask Tesla about this at local dealership. Apart from that it's a lovely, comfy vehicle to travel in. Cheers.
In my experience I’ve rarely had to wait. They are predictably busy around public holiday long weekends and school holidays eg Good Friday, Boxing Day, King’s Bday, Labour Day etc
Another great video. Consice and packed with useful info. Just one question, why did you not recharge to 100% in Canberra before you started your trip back to Sydney and instead decided to charge in Goulburn?
We didn’t have EV charging at our accommodation so instead of waiting at the Canberra supercharger to get to 100% we decided to keep the car between 20-80% to get the maximum charging rate on our return journey. I’ll show the LFP charging curve in a future vid 👍
Great question. Presumably the account and subsequent payment method that the Tesla is attached to has been set up by the owner and therefore ready to start Supercharging at anytime.
23:07 the Spreadsheet shows on line 7 that you used 16% of the battery doing just 26km, 26km is 16 miles. This would suggest it was using 1% of the battery per mile, is this normal for town driving?
It was a lot of stop start driving around seeing the sights. We also parked overnight in a basement carpark with Sentry Mode on which does drain the battery
As a none Tesla owner but looking to buy, I have a question. At 06:10 your screen shows a car coming up the left side of you, but there is a concrete wall there, but sure enough a few seconds later the car appears from the end of the concrete wall, how did your car 'see' it and know it was there? Am I right in thinking the sensors aren't just cameras then, they must be some kind of metal detecting sonars 🤔
The only thing I ‘miss’ from previously having had FSD/EAP is auto lane change which I discuss in 9:35 - otherwise I think the included default basic AP is adequate for Australian highways. Check out my earlier video on the differences between the different configurations: MODEL 3 Y ENHANCED AUTOPILOT VS BASIC VS FULL SELF DRIVING AUSTRALIA ruclips.net/video/DrA6wQ0zdNk/видео.html
Poor kitty 😹 For everyone else, please note this is intended to be a joke. I do not condone animal cruelty nor am I suggesting I packed the cat. The fur is from my daughter’s jacket 🧥😁
New subscriber here.Just recently ordered the rear wheel here in NZ,was really wanting the long range one but it’s not available to this day here and the performance version is just way too much.All your videos have been really helpful in making this decision.Awesome work Tom 👌👍
@@LudicrousFeed thank you for the quick reply. I was asking because some people say that the suspension is one of the differences between LR and SR. But as I know all MY have an upgraded suspension starting 2023. Great vid btw!
Really like the look of the owua 6D Tesla Compatible Invisible Foldaway Car Mount (MagSafe). Did you install it as per their video by tucking in the charge cable and plugging into one of the rear ports?
Hey great Vid! I was just wondering if you could help me out a bit. I’m a Wheelchair user and I am trying to find the dimensions (HxWxD) of the boot/trunk. For the life of me I can’t find it anywhere on the net as most reviews/info just state the litre amount. I’m looking at buying my first EV in the next few months and I’m looking at pretty much the the BYD Atto 3 MG4 and the Model Y. I’ve really found your vids helpful and informative so thanks a lot.
@@LudicrousFeed I'm looking forward to getting me one now. Worth investing in the Enhanced Autopilot in your opinion? I know there are plenty of videos out there about it
You can use your Tesla account as your profile so that way you can port your settings across different vehicles. I may consider doing a video on this …
Remember avoid tolls is based on user profiles.. so make sure you set it for all users.. we just got stung in the US on some toll roads as I thought it was turned off,.. but i did it on easy entry..🤣
Yup check out my vid and don’t forget to use my code TESLATOM for $30 off your first rental 😃 HOW TO RENT A TESLA IN AUSTRALIA GUIDE to evee car sharing Model 3 & Y ruclips.net/video/1xOcZWR_Smg/видео.html
There are plenty of superchargers north of Coffs Harbour. Maclean is the main one, then 3rd party ones near Gold Coast airport, Kingscliff, Coolangatta, Miami and Pacific Fair which is a Tesla charger. Guess is depends on how far north you mean. I did a trip from Kingscliff to Canberra and back a few months ago with no problems at all.
Oh! So much better compared to previous Model Y RWDs I’ve driven. I prefer the slightly firmer feel than the floatier feel of the Atto 3. Watch my delivery video where I had further commentary on the suspension: RWD Tesla Model Y Delivery Day in Sydney Australia | Q2 April 2023 ruclips.net/video/TEaCTCliMh8/видео.html
Been looking forward to your first trip in the Y. I am finally picking my Y up next Tuesday from their Mt Gravatt office and have a Canberra trip planned in May as well 🤙😀🚘 great Aop update as well.. do you want to ever do a Mr frugal road trip prioritising $/kw and charge rate rather than only superchargers?
I was thinking of buying a Y for trips between Newcastle and Sydney. I would like to do this trip return without charging. I don't think this is possible without quite a lot of anxiety. 318km return (about 240km freeway round trip). Thoughts?
It'd be very close - as you saw I managed to get to Canberra without charging with 15% to spare so yes theoretically you could probably make it depending on your range anxiety tolerance 😁
@@LudicrousFeed thanks for the reply. I'm thinking I'd need a 3 LR, but I'm wedded to the idea of a Y. Still sitting on the sidelines until a Y with more range eventuates. The Y LR isn't enough of a step up for the court IMHO.
Hello, I have ordered the wheel caps you suggested and it’s been more than two weeks now and still didn’t receive them. When I ordered, it looked like a company from USA and expected a 7-9 days for delivery. It happens to be a company from Singapore and service provider they use for delivery doesn’t update the delivery date and I am wondering if the company is serious and can be trusted. I live in Canada and can understand that the delivery takes some time, but it’s quite stressful to pay 400$ for something and don’t receive any update on delivery. I wrote them a few times and was told they had put a rush on it, but since then no updates were made on the delivery tracker. Any input you can provide?
Why do you charge at 80 percent? I heard and read online that tesla recommends charging lfp to 100 percent. I pick up my model y next Friday, so just wondering why you're charging to 80
Good question. Yes Tesla recommends 100% charging “regularly” for battery calibration. I do this at home when I can plug it overnight and I don’t have to wait for it. You don’t HAVE to always charge to 100% especially when you’re at a public charger. The last 20% is always the slowest as the charge rate plateaus so it’s actually more time efficient to drive on and wait until the car reaches that sweet spot of the charge curve between 20-80% to recharge again at a faster rate. This is best practice when on a road trip. That way you’re also not taking up a stall during busy periods. I hope this makes sense
At the time of this comment it's only available for iOS - you have to manually update it at the app store - click on the Tesla app until you see the Update button
Great real world video. With the new price drop I am confused as to which MY to get. The $13,000 extra for MYLR to get extra 78K does not seem worth it on face value. I know it dual motor and all but still.
Hi Tom, Can you fill me in on the EV user tax? If i buy one before 2027 i don't have to pay the tax is that right. And is there any discount for pensioners? It is so hard to find any info and with the change of government, things could change again. I drive 170km a day and i am thinking if an EV is worth it for me and the battery life if i am charging 3x a week will it last.
Check out the appendix section of this document where it outlines the current rebates/incentives for each state: www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf In NSW, under current policy, if your vehicle was given a stamp duty exemption before 2027, then you will have to pay the EV road user charge. The reverse is also true such that if you pay stamp duty pre-2027 then your vehicle is exempt from the RUC. The RWD Model has a real world highway range of 350km as I have proven in this video so in your case you should be ok driving 170km each day and charging 3x weekly provided one of those sessions is a 100% top up for BMS calibration in a LFP battery ie. RWD Model 3/Y
It seems that at both places the charging spots were close to 100% full.... This is my main issue with buying a Tesla, they are very popular and the charging network hasn't really accommodated the sales boom. They need to install a heap to allow people to feel less worried about having to wait for ages to charge up when on a trip.... like they have with fuel stations.
During non-holiday periods there’s usually enough capacity for the DC charging network to cope but yes I agree during peak charging periods you may have to wait …
Great Video, but the direct fuel cost comparison wont be accurate unless adding the cost of the vehicle, the trip can be done with a $30K ice car compared to $70K Tesla, in that context you already paid premium upfront for the EV and you wont recover your fuel cost even in 10years.
Think the wheel covers are installed on the wrong side, the way they’re now way they’re the least aerodynamic, swab them left side to right and u might get a few more k’s range…great video as usual tho
@@LudicrousFeedoh my..apologies for my comment then. Am in the process of evaluating of getting one myself or waiting for the HW4 model 3. Seeing your video today i considered getting covers as well instead of paying extra for the Tesla wheels…now I’m probably sticking with the real deal 😬 Again, i really appreciate your videos and level of detail, feels a learning curve without the painful part 😊
The last 15-20% of the charge curve is disproportionately slow in an EV so we decided to charge again later on the return journey when the state of charge was lower and hence a relatively faster charging rate
Love your videos as always Tom but Sydney to Canberra is a day trip not a road trip! If you can drive there without charging it isn’t a road trip! 😂.. seriously though keep up the good work 😊
base on the calculation of Hybrid and Petrol. You used the urban's average L/100KM. When you drive on long highway road. You should cut down 30% from the urban's average L/100KM. As for Electric Vehicle. The higher speed the higher power usages. So, t is completely opposite to Combustion Engine Petrol usage. The fastest it goes the lighter of power it required from combustion rolling between 80KM/H to 110KM/H is the balanced overall for the best economic for fastest speed less fuel burn and longer distance.
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Really great to see an Australian road trip with a current standard Model Y. Clear and concise with relevant stats. And beautiful scenery. A pleasure to watch
Thanks!
What beautiful scenery ? Computer screens ! This thing is a laptop on wheels. I prefer my Ranger XLT 3.2.
This is the stuff Aussies need. Now we know a fully loaded Model Y STD range gets about 350 klms at 110 kph on a full charge. There are all sorts of variables of course but this is a good benchmark for motorway driving. Well done. Just for your information I did a return trip in a Model 3 from Canberra to Bega a couple of years back. It was powered by Canberra solar and Cooma Hydro which was cool. The trip up and down the Brown Mountain was interesting. It is an 8 klm drop of about 800 metres. On the way down it added 20 kilometres of range and going up it used 40 kilometres of range. A distance of 16 kilometres at a net loss of only 4 klms of range. Regenerative braking is amazing.
Thanks for sharing your stats. I’ll have to do the Blue Mountains later this year 👍
We did our first road trip in our 2022 Y RWD blue from Brisbane to south of Sydney. It was a breeze, zero range issues. We planned it casually online before hand but changed plans a few times with zero issues. We even skipped the final charge recommendation and got home with 17% (Tesla charger version 3 at home), it got back to 100% easily before we drove it again the next day.
So easy right! Even better now that the Tesla app has native trip planning which can be sent directly to the car 💪
@@LudicrousFeed Also the absolute best place to drive it on hilly freeway/roads! We went through a couple of the hilly areas south of Sydney and it's just so much fun to drive up and down steeper inclines while every other vehicle around you is struggling to get up and riding the brakes hard going down :) Even with four adults, two dogs, and the back and front 99% full of luggage it just cruises along with-out a care in the world :)
thanks for the information on your trip. Well done. I am saving up for one now. Gonna take me a long time unfortunately
I love this Tesla practicality.
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Did this same trip both ways in a BYD Atto3 LR. On the return SY-CB (uphill +700m) recharged to 92% at Campbelltown on the outskirts of SY using a free charge.
Enroute the range indicator showed we could easily make the Canberra airport charger so drove non-stop. Arrived at Canberra Airport with 18% (about 80km).
Not to cut things too fine, after 15min charge (to 30%) at the EVie charger, went home for a slow overnight charge.
The return trip was easily done in one day without the need for enroute charging. Really no different to ICE except you need to know where to get charged at each end.
Free chargers are free but including billed power use the energy cost was about $12 on the CB-SY leg and $10 on the return leg. We spent more on coffee.
Very true, a bit of planning goes a long way
Thanks for a nice video and interesting to see scenes from "the other side" of the world. And as a Swede I appreciate to hear and see everything in kilometers. There are many other good video makers but most of them are from GB or US and miles are a struggle when trying to understand distance, speed and efficiency. And also thanks for so generously sharing your spreadsheet. I will use it when I start to drive fully electric soon. Now I am "only" hybrid driving because I have a company car, but in about a year I will be a "Tesla-boy" too. Australia is on my bucket list so to see how EV driving works in your enormous country is interesting.
Thanks Stefan, our vast landscape has its challenges for EV adoption but can make for a very rewarding journey wherever you travel! Hope you get your EV soon
this was super useful! Very well done.
Glad to hear it!
First time your channel has hit my suggestions, which as a 11yr EV driver is a surprise. Absolutely love it, subbed. Your spreadsheet and data focus is right up my street. Will be looking at your other videos now. Great work. Thanks (from 🏴)
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Brilliant real life use. Extremely helpful.
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Hi Tom,
Congrats on the new MY Performance.
You may know already but going down to Canberra gains altitude and obviously reverse on return.
We did another Sydney Northern Beaches to Canberra return trip in our Ioniq 5 RWD over Easter and results were consistent with a year ago i.e going down used around 78% due to altitude gain while on return only 68%. Around 320km each way. Did involve a few minor detours in both directions but while on highway we were driving at max speed limit.
You can watch the efficiency drop significantly when increasing speed from 100 to 110!
Did not recharge en route as visiting relatives so just plugged in granny charger during our 6 day stay
Thanks Lynn! Good to see the efficiency difference is consistent between EVs - Btw, this is a RWD Y 🥳
Hi Tom, great video!
I have a question about Tesla model Y RWD & BYD atto 3. Which one do you prefer for daily use?
Check out my thoughts in this video: TESLA MODEL Y VS BYD ATTO 3 Australia 2023 Comparison and Differences
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If stopping at Sutton Forest/Exeter, why not do the 100 metre detour to maccas on the Sutton Forest side (i.e. the northbound side)? Even if you don't charge there for the purposes of your test drive, it's nice to see 4 chargers in the background, and usually at least 3 of them work. If you just want a little bit of power to get around once you arrive in Canberra, it's the best option.
Once the superchargers at Exeter (i.e. the southbound side) open, it'll be a short walk to the southbound Maccas. Though given how much of their limited space they're giving up, I'd rather have a pie. Plus I'm not sure anyone ever mows the ditch between the two, so there's a slight risk of snakes if you take the shortcut.
Thanks Peter, I’ve seen the Evee chargers often enough lol. Looking forward to the new superchargers for sure
Great video. Was going to ask for efficiency of your trip, but no need.
Thanks for the informative video
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I always drive my model S 85 to achieve Wh/hr less than 200, most of the time I'm at 165 to 180 and this projects to an actual 423 Km range. I drive from Melbourne's SE suburbs to Cowes Phillip Island quiet often and I keep my speed below 100Km/hr. I can easily do 1.5 round trips (112Km each way) with 25% charge left. My car has free supercharging for life although I have never had to use it yet.
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I love this colour. Dep blue metallic yep? Great camera work
Yes it's the stock Model Y blue
@@LudicrousFeed Thanks for coming back to me and thanks for the great video.
Fantastic video, thank you.
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Genuinely a great video! Keep up the good work 😊
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Very informative. Thanks Tom.
Glad it was helpful!
Ooh nice to have planning from the app! Would have been useful when I had to try and explain tech to my parents from the backseat, they could have just handed me the phone instead. XD Although they got practice using the screen themselves so that was good. We've figured out the best way to use the screen is when there is a front passenger involved, preferably with some basic tech knowhow or experience so the driver doesn't have to take their eyes off the road.
Need to look into the subaccounts at some point next time I go road tripping with them since I can't just ask them for the keys when I want to grab something from the car anymore which was something I really didn't think about until I went road tripping with them and then they are fumbling trying to combat the glare on their phone. It's the little things that get you.
Yes they can easily add you as a driver if you have a separate Tesla account
@@LudicrousFeed Good to know. :) Although I currently can't drive it until I'm 30 for insurance reasons. XD For real though, it's because the phantom braking makes them nervous particularly if there is a truck behind them on the highway so they tend to drive with their foot over accelerator just in case they have to override it, although it's been getting much better I hear.
On the flip side regardless of regenerative braking Mum insists on hovering foot over the brake at stops and pedestrian crossings for safety in case you get bumped from behind and accidentally hit the accelerator, so move foot according to situation...
In the mean time I have an ebike and 30 isn't that far away so I'm not too fussed.
Also I imagine some parents with younger kids might be happy to give them the ability to open the car but little else. So... I can't be the only one who wants to be able to quickly open the car without needing the keys to the castle as well.
While on autopilot, if u aggressively scroll the speed adjustment, it matches the speed limit too. I experienced this when I rented one for a day.
Ok interesting I’ll have to try it
@@LudicrousFeed You should be able to tap the speed limit icon on the screen and it should match it as well
@@dcvo89 Yup I mentioned that in the video 👍
Good stuff. Might be a bit awkward with someone in the passenger seat, but can I suggest mounting a camera on the left hand side to get a good view of the windscreen, dash and touchscreen as well as the screen, as the touchscreen is a bit dominating in this video. I know that is the point, that you are explaining how to use the Tesla screen and functionality which is really useful, but it would also be good to get an appreciation of the road trip from the passenger's point of view.
I usually have this view when I’m vlogging by myself
Loving the as delivered 2023 configuration information and 'how it works and looks in Australia' info. Well done 👌
They really need to step up their supercharging roll-out in au, wondering if they have regulatory road blocks/hard to find megawatt grid access points.
They supercharger and DC charger network is slowly rolling out in Aus - I’ll keep doing these road trip vids to update my audience over time
Another great video. Doing my first test drive this weekend.
Enjoy!
My top charging wattage with my Y was at 250KW chargers at Campbeltown at 143KW and I was half full !! Standard Y like yours !!
Noice! I’ll have to try out a V3 charger to test the rate 🙏
Is it worth the value and price?
I mean is it reliable?
Service cost?
Servicr iintervals?
Does battery freeze up on very cold days?
Electricity goes higher charging the car everynight?
Do you have to charge it to 100% before use? I heard you need to charge it at 80-90% not to a full 100% charge to prevent premature wear on batteries?
Would you get a hybrid instead such as a rav4 hybrid? Than a ev?
- Total cost of ownership is better accounting for rising and fluctuating cost of petrol vs relatively stable home electricity tariff
- Reliability? Yes. Charge at home and gets me to where I need to be.
- Tesla doesn’t have service schedules. Book a service within the app if any issues
- It doesn’t get cold enough in my neck of the woods to be concerned about cold temps. I’ve driven a Tesla in -20C in the US and it starts up ok. The only caveat is that it takes a long time to warm the battery before charging when ambient temp is cold. In which case I’d keep it plugged in each night.
- you don’t need to have it charged to 100% before each use. Just ensure you have enough charge for what you need each day
- whether you charge to 80% or 100% regularly depends on your battery chemistry. NMC/NCA: 80% | LFP: 100%
- I have driven relatively large distances with the family ie. Syd Mel Bne Ade and it’s been quite easy finding chargers on the main arterials so for this reason, no I wouldn’t buy a RAV4. One of the best things about owning an EV is not needing to go to a petrol station each week 🏆💪
@@LudicrousFeed appreciate the feedback. I will subscribe.
Very interesting, the same trip in The Netherlands would cost you AUS 77,95 (usual cost) so that's pretty cheap in your beautiful country.
Good to know!
Impressive it made it to Canberra Tom! I still cannot decide between rwd and dual motor now...
I was impressed also! Plus we had 4 passengers and the scooters
Great video :) I was wondering what camera you are using? After watching your many videos, I was wondering if there is an option in the navigation that shows the nearest Tesla charger as you drive along or is this information obtained from a third party app on the phone?
Combo of Sony ZV1 for GoPro 9
Yes you can use the car’s nav to find the nearest Tesla Supercharger
Hey Tom, great video again. I have a Model Y LR and I've done a lot of reading on the best way to charge for everyday driving and I still don't believe I have a definitive answer. Clearly AC and slow is best, but when it comes to plugging in every night (and possibly charging only 10% back up to 70% or 80%) vs every handful of days plugging in when SOC gets down to somewhere between 30 and 50% and charging back up to 70% or 80% I can't see which is clearly best. What do you do, and why?
From my understanding it’s good to do a deep cycle every now to calibrate the battery management system so that you can get a more accurate reading of your range. However there’s not much difference in terms of optimising battery degradation whichever way you choose. Best to decide based on what’s convenient. When we used to own a NCA Model 3 P, we used to plug in every couple of days when the SoC dropped below 50% and top to 80% each time
Do you think the mudflaps would hurt your efficiency? As they sit out a bit wider than the wheel arches
They do, and so do the rim covers by an additional 2-3%
Worth the potential loss in efficiency for the protection the mud flaps offer. Besides we did Syd to CBR without needing to charge anyway! 🏆
@@LudicrousFeed Yeah I also run mud flaps and rim covers, I found with the two combined I got about 13% less range. And the roof racks (when empty) make it lose another 7-8% range.
When driving from VIC to QLD I put it all back to stock for the 20% increase in range though.
Great videos! Have you tinted your window? or it comes originally like that? If you tinting it, any recommendation?
The rear windows come tinted 👍
Can you help me understand the levels of autopilot - if you buy the base version can you upgrade later? Does that involve a computer replacement or is it just software? We just hired a MY through evee and it was the base model and I would have liked the lane change feature . I also want to choose a vehicle that will last, so if it’s a different computer, I wonder if it’s worthwhile. Thanks!
Check out my video explaining basic AP vs EAP vs FSD in Australia:
MODEL 3 Y ENHANCED AUTOPILOT VS BASIC VS FULL SELF DRIVING AUSTRALIA
ruclips.net/video/DrA6wQ0zdNk/видео.html
Great video thanks Tom. I recently did my first road trip in our rwd Y here in NZ. The autopilot made me a little nervous. About 3 or 4 times it just randomly hit the brakes really hard with no traffic in front. Have you experienced this at all? I mean to ask Tesla about this at local dealership. Apart from that it's a lovely, comfy vehicle to travel in. Cheers.
Commonly known as phantom braking … the car literally jumps at shadows. Happens to all of us unfortunately
@@LudicrousFeed Def kept me on my toes 😆 Thanks for your reply and happy motoring mate.
In cities like Sydney and Canberra, how often are the chargers full and you have to wait?
In my experience I’ve rarely had to wait. They are predictably busy around public holiday long weekends and school holidays eg Good Friday, Boxing Day, King’s Bday, Labour Day etc
Another great video. Consice and packed with useful info. Just one question, why did you not recharge to 100% in Canberra before you started your trip back to Sydney and instead decided to charge in Goulburn?
We didn’t have EV charging at our accommodation so instead of waiting at the Canberra supercharger to get to 100% we decided to keep the car between 20-80% to get the maximum charging rate on our return journey. I’ll show the LFP charging curve in a future vid 👍
@@LudicrousFeed oh nice...this makes sense..thanks for sharing.
Just wanted to ask how do you initiate the Tesla super charge charging if the Tesla was a rental Tesla?
Great question. Presumably the account and subsequent payment method that the Tesla is attached to has been set up by the owner and therefore ready to start Supercharging at anytime.
23:07 the Spreadsheet shows on line 7 that you used 16% of the battery doing just 26km, 26km is 16 miles.
This would suggest it was using 1% of the battery per mile, is this normal for town driving?
It was a lot of stop start driving around seeing the sights. We also parked overnight in a basement carpark with Sentry Mode on which does drain the battery
Great video thanks for sharing! Confirming whether your Model Y is the standard or long spec?
2023 RWD Model Y with LFP battery
Do you prefer the Mearth S Pro or the RS electric scooter to fit into the MY boot?
Without luggage either scooter fits easily by itself into the Y boot. The S Pro is more compact no doubt
As a none Tesla owner but looking to buy, I have a question. At 06:10 your screen shows a car coming up the left side of you, but there is a concrete wall there, but sure enough a few seconds later the car appears from the end of the concrete wall, how did your car 'see' it and know it was there?
Am I right in thinking the sensors aren't just cameras then, they must be some kind of metal detecting sonars 🤔
Yes my car and all new 3/Y vehicles in Australia continue to be fitted with Ultrasonic sensors
Insightful, thanks
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What is the LFP batteries ? Is this the standard model with the new 4680 cells ?
No. Lithium Iron Phosphate battery chemistry found in all new Aus Model 3/Y RWD variants
I assume these models haven’t hit the US yet ? I searched & found some articles stating the 4680 cell packs are just starting to roll out in the US
Correct. The LFP battery packs are from CATL and mostly used for vehicles supplied from the Shanghai GigaFactory
Hey Tom you need a sponsor to supply a carbon fibre rear spoiler so you can be one of the cool kids
is there big difference between the standard auto pilot and buy option auto pilot? Thanks for the video
The only thing I ‘miss’ from previously having had FSD/EAP is auto lane change which I discuss in 9:35 - otherwise I think the included default basic AP is adequate for Australian highways. Check out my earlier video on the differences between the different configurations: MODEL 3 Y ENHANCED AUTOPILOT VS BASIC VS FULL SELF DRIVING AUSTRALIA
ruclips.net/video/DrA6wQ0zdNk/видео.html
@@LudicrousFeed thank you 👍
Forestville! The ol' stomping ground...
Better believe it
1:43 Nice trip review Tom, it looks like the cat stowed away for the journey to Canberra 😆
Poor kitty 😹
For everyone else, please note this is intended to be a joke. I do not condone animal cruelty nor am I suggesting I packed the cat. The fur is from my daughter’s jacket 🧥😁
@@LudicrousFeed LOL he would have been pretty comfy though, have to say those wheel covers look the part !!! 😎👍
does this version of the Model Y have premium stereo speakers like the Long Range usually comes with?
Yes all Y variants in Australia (RWD, LR, P) come with premium audio included
New subscriber here.Just recently ordered the rear wheel here in NZ,was really wanting the long range one but it’s not available to this day here and the performance version is just way too much.All your videos have been really helpful in making this decision.Awesome work Tom 👌👍
Congrats! I’m sure you’ll be happy with your RWD, enjoy 👍😃
Great video! May I know what is the max km range at 80% battery?
My car is currently showing 76% 330km
Is there any difference between 2023 Model Y in terms of suspension. I am talking about differences between LR and SR. Thanks
RWD suspension feels very comfortable to me. I'll have to assess LR when they first arrive in Aus soon
@@LudicrousFeed thank you for the quick reply. I was asking because some people say that the suspension is one of the differences between LR and SR. But as I know all MY have an upgraded suspension starting 2023. Great vid btw!
Tom, the other trip would be to Lithgow where the elevation is quite different .
Noted! So many great places to visit
Really like the look of the owua 6D Tesla Compatible Invisible Foldaway Car Mount (MagSafe). Did you install it as per their video by tucking in the charge cable and plugging into one of the rear ports?
Yup I sure did! Stay tuned for an upcoming Y accessories roundup vid 📼
@@LudicrousFeed Awesome. I pick up my MY in the next few weeks and cant wait
Hey great Vid!
I was just wondering if you could help me out a bit. I’m a Wheelchair user and I am trying to find the dimensions (HxWxD) of the boot/trunk. For the life of me I can’t find it anywhere on the net as most reviews/info just state the litre amount.
I’m looking at buying my first EV in the next few months and I’m looking at pretty much the the BYD Atto 3 MG4 and the Model Y. I’ve really found your vids helpful and informative so thanks a lot.
Model Y approx dimensions at their greatest measurements:
108cm(D) x 103cm(W) x 68cm (H)
@@LudicrousFeed thanks heaps. Realy appreciate it.
Very good information 👍 Thank you for sharing.
Pleasure
Awesome video. Is that the standard charging port on the Tesla's now?
Yes CCS2 for Model 3/Y in Australia
@@LudicrousFeed I'm looking forward to getting me one now. Worth investing in the Enhanced Autopilot in your opinion? I know there are plenty of videos out there about it
My thoughts: MODEL 3 Y ENHANCED AUTOPILOT VS BASIC VS FULL SELF DRIVING AUSTRALIA
ruclips.net/video/DrA6wQ0zdNk/видео.html
As always, an amazing and informative video 👌
A question, if you were to vinyl wrap your Model Y in Sydney, where would you take it?
Thanks
I’ll let others who have had their cars wrapped answer this one
Nice video Tom and Joy!
Thanks!
Hi Tom, did you get paint protection? Do you think it is necessary?
I’ve never had PPF in any of my cars
Some suggest a ‘bra’ PPF over the bonnet and maybe the wing mirrors if you want to protect against rock chips
did you go for PPF or Ceramic Coating? are they really necessary?
No and no and depends
Hi Tom, didn’t realise you could embed your logo along with the car name? Do you mind sharing how you did that?
You can use your Tesla account as your profile so that way you can port your settings across different vehicles. I may consider doing a video on this …
will model y get partial shelf ?
Maybe eventually?
Does it have adjustable lumbar support?
On the driver side yes
Remember avoid tolls is based on user profiles.. so make sure you set it for all users.. we just got stung in the US on some toll roads as I thought it was turned off,.. but i did it on easy entry..🤣
Yikes! I always check depending on how cheapskate I’m feeling on the day
Hi! any recommendations on how i could rent a tesla for a similar roadtrip ?
Yup check out my vid and don’t forget to use my code TESLATOM for $30 off your first rental 😃
HOW TO RENT A TESLA IN AUSTRALIA GUIDE to evee car sharing Model 3 & Y
ruclips.net/video/1xOcZWR_Smg/видео.html
Mudflats can reduce efficiency due to their flat design.
Yes
Still watching video, can you please do a road trip north to Coffs Harbour as infrastructure may be little less.
Stay tuned for later in the year
There are plenty of superchargers north of Coffs Harbour. Maclean is the main one, then 3rd party ones near Gold Coast airport, Kingscliff, Coolangatta, Miami and Pacific Fair which is a Tesla charger. Guess is depends on how far north you mean.
I did a trip from Kingscliff to Canberra and back a few months ago with no problems at all.
Hi Tom, how is the suspension improvement? Can you compare this with BYD Atto 3 ride?
Oh! So much better compared to previous Model Y RWDs I’ve driven. I prefer the slightly firmer feel than the floatier feel of the Atto 3.
Watch my delivery video where I had further commentary on the suspension: RWD Tesla Model Y Delivery Day in Sydney Australia | Q2 April 2023
ruclips.net/video/TEaCTCliMh8/видео.html
Are E-Scooters legal in NSW/Canberra?
In ACT yes
NSW not currently (Feb 2024)
Been looking forward to your first trip in the Y. I am finally picking my Y up next Tuesday from their Mt Gravatt office and have a Canberra trip planned in May as well 🤙😀🚘 great Aop update as well.. do you want to ever do a Mr frugal road trip prioritising $/kw and charge rate rather than only superchargers?
Enjoy!
We are at Majura all the time, could of said hello if I knew you were there
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I noticed 987FM 😂
Good video! Very informative. Have you found a queue at the charging stations ?
A taste of Singapore 😉
The most I’ve waited at a supercharger is 5-10mins
Thumbnail. Recognised Yarralumla yacht club boat ramp anywhere
I was thinking of buying a Y for trips between Newcastle and Sydney. I would like to do this trip return without charging. I don't think this is possible without quite a lot of anxiety. 318km return (about 240km freeway round trip). Thoughts?
It'd be very close - as you saw I managed to get to Canberra without charging with 15% to spare so yes theoretically you could probably make it depending on your range anxiety tolerance 😁
@@LudicrousFeed thanks for the reply. I'm thinking I'd need a 3 LR, but I'm wedded to the idea of a Y. Still sitting on the sidelines until a Y with more range eventuates. The Y LR isn't enough of a step up for the court IMHO.
Hello, I have ordered the wheel caps you suggested and it’s been more than two weeks now and still didn’t receive them. When I ordered, it looked like a company from USA and expected a 7-9 days for delivery. It happens to be a company from Singapore and service provider they use for delivery doesn’t update the delivery date and I am wondering if the company is serious and can be trusted. I live in Canada and can understand that the delivery takes some time, but it’s quite stressful to pay 400$ for something and don’t receive any update on delivery. I wrote them a few times and was told they had put a rush on it, but since then no updates were made on the delivery tracker. Any input you can provide?
Send me an email and I’ll forward it to them
Why do you charge at 80 percent? I heard and read online that tesla recommends charging lfp to 100 percent.
I pick up my model y next Friday, so just wondering why you're charging to 80
Good question. Yes Tesla recommends 100% charging “regularly” for battery calibration. I do this at home when I can plug it overnight and I don’t have to wait for it. You don’t HAVE to always charge to 100% especially when you’re at a public charger. The last 20% is always the slowest as the charge rate plateaus so it’s actually more time efficient to drive on and wait until the car reaches that sweet spot of the charge curve between 20-80% to recharge again at a faster rate. This is best practice when on a road trip. That way you’re also not taking up a stall during busy periods.
I hope this makes sense
Got one myself fantastic car to drive.
Tom- what app is that? I have the Tesla app and there’s nothing like this route plan . > Send to car on it!
At the time of this comment it's only available for iOS - you have to manually update it at the app store - click on the Tesla app until you see the Update button
Great real world video. With the new price drop I am confused as to which MY to get. The $13,000 extra for MYLR to get extra 78K does not seem worth it on face value. I know it dual motor and all but still.
Stay tuned. I’ve got a road trip vid coming up that may help you with your decision
@@LudicrousFeed thank you. Looking fwd to it.
Hi Tom,
Can you fill me in on the EV user tax? If i buy one before 2027 i don't have to pay the tax is that right. And is there any discount for pensioners? It is so hard to find any info and with the change of government, things could change again. I drive 170km a day and i am thinking if an EV is worth it for me and the battery life if i am charging 3x a week will it last.
Check out the appendix section of this document where it outlines the current rebates/incentives for each state: www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf
In NSW, under current policy, if your vehicle was given a stamp duty exemption before 2027, then you will have to pay the EV road user charge. The reverse is also true such that if you pay stamp duty pre-2027 then your vehicle is exempt from the RUC. The RWD Model has a real world highway range of 350km as I have proven in this video so in your case you should be ok driving 170km each day and charging 3x weekly provided one of those sessions is a 100% top up for BMS calibration in a LFP battery ie. RWD Model 3/Y
It seems that at both places the charging spots were close to 100% full.... This is my main issue with buying a Tesla, they are very popular and the charging network hasn't really accommodated the sales boom.
They need to install a heap to allow people to feel less worried about having to wait for ages to charge up when on a trip.... like they have with fuel stations.
During non-holiday periods there’s usually enough capacity for the DC charging network to cope but yes I agree during peak charging periods you may have to wait …
Great Video, but the direct fuel cost comparison wont be accurate unless adding the cost of the vehicle, the trip can be done with a $30K ice car compared to $70K Tesla, in that context you already paid premium upfront for the EV and you wont recover your fuel cost even in 10years.
I’ve done cost of ownership for Model 3 so it’s time to do one for Model Y 👍
Hi, does anyone know what kind of windscreen cleaner fluid should we put in a model y?
I’ve always used Sydney Water
Think the wheel covers are installed on the wrong side, the way they’re now way they’re the least aerodynamic, swab them left side to right and u might get a few more k’s range…great video as usual tho
I know what you’re saying but they’re all exactly the same. They look correct on the left side of the vehicle at least 👍
@@LudicrousFeed Yes they are all the same whether you put them on the right or left. The wheel covers that come with the car are the same.
@@LudicrousFeedoh my..apologies for my comment then. Am in the process of evaluating of getting one myself or waiting for the HW4 model 3. Seeing your video today i considered getting covers as well instead of paying extra for the Tesla wheels…now I’m probably sticking with the real deal 😬
Again, i really appreciate your videos and level of detail, feels a learning curve without the painful part 😊
That’s strange
I used the same charger far right and had the same speed maybe something wrong with the charger ?
Were you sharing with the stall next to you at the time also?
Love it.
Maybe should do a video on the financing of a Tesla.. specially through their portal.
Check out our channel partner Driva for EV loans, link in video description
Good vid,really good
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Why only charging to 80%? Thanks
The last 15-20% of the charge curve is disproportionately slow in an EV so we decided to charge again later on the return journey when the state of charge was lower and hence a relatively faster charging rate
Is this car the same one they are now selling in the US?
I believe so … if it is indeed also using LFP battery chemistry
Nice drive..
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Just bought mine, same model as you, im from canada ;D !
Woohoo!
Why didn't you charge to 100% in Canberra?
I topped up the rest at the hotel from memory
Love your videos as always Tom but Sydney to Canberra is a day trip not a road trip! If you can drive there without charging it isn’t a road trip! 😂.. seriously though keep up the good work 😊
Haha thanks. Stay tuned, we’ve got longer ‘road trips’ to come 😁
I thought the standard model y is also equipped awd
No. A least not in Australia
Interesting that you’re listening to 987fm from Singapore!
A little bit of Singapore on our road trip!
Why my tesla app on apple does not have navigation function?
You have to manually update the Tesla app each time from the iOS App store - click the app until you see the 'Update' button
@@LudicrousFeed 🙏
Good to get a correction on the chasing car guys trip fail from Sydneyl to Goulburn
What happened? I didn't watch
It's not a correction, it's simply what you can encounter in a real life scenario.
base on the calculation of Hybrid and Petrol. You used the urban's average L/100KM. When you drive on long highway road. You should cut down 30% from the urban's average L/100KM. As for Electric Vehicle. The higher speed the higher power usages. So, t is completely opposite to Combustion Engine Petrol usage. The fastest it goes the lighter of power it required from combustion rolling between 80KM/H to 110KM/H is the balanced overall for the best economic for fastest speed less fuel burn and longer distance.
Yes this is true but I still prefer to drive to the speed limit 110kph and lose the efficiency rather than being passed by every other car 😁