BigGaz wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:18 pm
Does anyone have a Tesla Model Y?
I’m currently looking at the rear wheel drive and the long range all wheel drive versions.
The AWD is another £40 pm, and I’m looking for information if there’s any noticeable difference in the way they drive. The slightly larger amount of range/charge capacity in the AWX isn’t really much of a big deal for me as we don’t really drive long distances.
So it’s more of interest whether I’m going to notice any significant improvement in the way the car handles.
As always, thanks in advance for any help.
Read here about the way AWD works and supports better handling
https://rechargd.com/tesla-model-3-awd/ ... t%20wheels.
In essence, its not a permanent AWD system and uses it when it needs it. Therefore probably for a lot of time, you won't notice it as its not in use. May help in bad weather and accelerate a bit faster but having a RWD model 3.
I have coped with the recent bad weather with little issue in my RWD. The battery being across the bottom of the car, means that the weight distribution across the car helps with grip so its not like a rwd BMW for example. If you added winter tyres on, for me the AWD benefits lessens further for the bad weather for everyday use.
The other benefits for the long range, ignoring the bigger battery is that you will get a slightly better sound system and maybe premium mats I think and perhaps better interior lighting.
Do you pay for your own insurance, if so does the £40 include this because if not, you should also consider this in the cost.
For me, I went with the RWD 3 on the basis that the cost was about £160 more a month with the insurance increase included for the LR when I got mine. I haven't regretted it but if it had been £40 a month, I would have probably gone with it personally because of the additional range for the odd longer journey I can do.