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Tesla Model Y L vs Long Range AWD: $6,000 buys a third row, V2L and 95km more range

The Model Y L starts at $74,900, the Long Range AWD at $68,900. Both share the same 378kW dual-motor AWD powertrain, identical 250kW DC charging and identical 1,588kg towing capacity, so the price gap buys space and range, not speed.

For that $6,000: a third row taking seating to six, 95km more WLTP range (681km vs 586km) from a larger 86kWh usable battery, Vehicle-to-Load rated to 3.3kW (the first Tesla in Australia with V2L, the Long Range AWD has none), adaptive suspension, and a second-row entertainment touchscreen.

The Long Range AWD claws back ground on weight (16kg lighter), is marginally quicker to 100km/h, and has a bigger single cargo area when all seats are in use (822L vs 420L).

One software quirk right now: FSD v14 has rolled out to the regular Model Y but hasn't yet been activated on the Model Y L, pending extra validation for the longer-wheelbase platform.

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u/MeetingDependent888 — 11 days ago

Short-listed names are:

Outrider

Orca

Ironbark

Bushwalker

Stockman

Longreach

Ridgeback

Terra

Mate

Whats your pick?

Anyone a finalist?

u/MeetingDependent888 — 2 months ago

"The Government has confirmed that that Australia's popular tax break for electric vehicles purchased through novated leases will not be scrapped, instead it will be restructured in three phases."

Thoughts on changes to the EV FBY Exemption? Fair changes?

u/MeetingDependent888 — 2 months ago