2024 Tesla Model Y: Long Range RWD vs AWD | Don’t Make a Mistake!

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[@Lawrence-pv3hg]

I am still glade I got the RWD last month and will do the range upgrade if/when it comes. The decision for me was due to insurance. My insurance company wanted $572 to add a dual motor and $170 for the rwd on a six month policy. Now I can get the range and not the insurance increase. I am in FL so I don’t need awd, my hearing isn’t great (stereo) and it is fast enough for me. So I will save $3k over the dual motor, $804 a year insurance ( never ends) and about 10 miles extra miles (over dual motor) for $2k.

[@ousiosaeturn3559]

Mine was like 85$ more per month for the awd glad I got the rwd LR

[@julianjarvis9113]

Who you do you go through for insurance? I'm here in FL

[@tommsmith4402]

Still prefer LR RWD due to lower price and slightly longer range. it snows rarely in my city anyway.

[@ede4345]

I just ordered my long range RWD with Gemini wheels which gives you the most range 320 miles , and the extra cost is not worth it if you ask me. I live in CA and it never snows where I live so why would I pay more for AWD? Plus I drive a lot and don’t want to have to get a set of 4 new tires every year. Also insurance is cheaper on RWD . I’m buying this vehicle to put more money in my pocket not to show off. 😂

[@Cherries01]

I ordered the 2024 LR RWD based just for round town driving and commuting, but after reading and comparing to the AWD, i discovered that with $3K more, you'll get AWD, premium sound system (pretty important to me lol) and some other stuff... which I was thinking if I was wanting to upgrade the sound system, it'll cost me, plus without the AWD). I live in the San Francisco bay area, we don't get snow, barely any rain, but there are time when the AWD does come in handing when driving through curvy roads. I didn't factor the insurance... prays lol! I do drive a 2022 MDX Type S for weekend, and long distance driving.

[@ede4345]

@@Cherries01 exactly you didn’t factor the insurance and you got a vehicle with features you can’t really use. Hoping for snow in SF is like trying to get a man pregnant. Goodluck with that .

[@JuanQuinones-n8v]

Omg thanks about 30 min ago I send Tesla a message to switch from AWD to RWD. Saving money monthly, I do drive to work 30 mile each way and now I heard insurance cheaper

[@sachinwakade6015]

@@ede4345exactly.. 😅

[@ede4345]

@@Cherries01 AWD in SF please don’t make me laugh. You can’t even go pass 20 mph in that city so I know your full of it .

[@AlexanderMoriarity]

thanks for the breakdown brother -AL

[@TeslaOutage]

Dual motor charges quicker and has better sound. Something a Tesla owner will constantly regret. Glad I got my MYLR AWD.

[@ssilver2k]

I bet the rwd come much closer to the real world range estimates vs the awd

[@Cleanerwatt]

I shared two tests in the video and that doesn't appear to be the case.

[@bsaxman2012]

Good video. Re LR RWD range (7:20) I was very surprised as well that the range improvement is only 10 miles compared to the AWD.

[@HyundoeKim]

Jon!!! Thanks for all the work as I do some research. Hope all is well!

[@AstroBooth]

The part of this video that talks about the "Features" comparison is somewhat INCORRECT. While the Range Stats are correct (pre-EPA update - now 310 miles) it appears the reviewer has mistakenly used the feature list of the previous "Standard Range" RWD model Y for his comparison. The new 2024 Model Y LR RWD is exactly the same as the Model Y LR AWD in every way, except that it does not have the Dual Motor. It does include the premium sound system and anything/everything else the AWD would come with standard. I have checked and then double-checked this with my Tesla advisor after watching this video. To be fair to the reviewer, Tesla has not made this information readily available anywhere on their website. Other than that, thanks for the comparison!

[@Cleanerwatt]

If you go to the Tesla design studio with the RWD model selected and click on "Feature Details" under the interior section, you Tesla still lists those feature differences that I mentioned in the video. I am not sure who is wrong, Tesla advisors, or Tesla's website. Keep us posted when you actually take delivery.

[@AstroBooth]

Thank you for pointing that out. If I had to guess, I bet you are right since they have it in writing on the website. My sales associate must be blowing smoke to sell a car. Apparently the European versions that started being delivered last month have all the bells and whistles on the LR RWD.

[@Trickyricky1982]

Premium speakers with no external amplifier. No speakers in the rear hatch and the A pillar and mirror speaker also don't work.

[@ElDoradoSin1]

@@AstroBooth have you received your vehicle yet? I ordered a LR rw model y and thinking of changing it to awd after seeing this video 😬

[@AstroBooth]

@@ElDoradoSin1I have not. I’ve been approved for financing but waiting to call Tesla Insurance tomorrow to see if I can find out the difference in insurance cost on the AWD version. I may upgrade as well.

[@tribalypredisposed]

I should have watched your video before ordering, but the biggest factor for my decision was one you didn’t mention that I got from another channel, which is that the dual motor charges faster, max 250 as opposed to 170 for the RWD. As I live in an apartment with no chance of home charging, this will cut down on my time hanging out at Superchargers, and is better for road trips too. Dual motor ordered.

[@younged510]

I just charge my rwd long range on my way to LA. It was getting 250ish kw... it's not slow at all..

[@ethanruiz4541]

@@younged510 yeah most public chargers reach a max of 170 anyways and 150 when handling large loads which in most cases there's people where you're at charging as well

[@JuanQuinones-n8v]

As I text I been stressing all day. I just purchased the 2024 y and at first I went with the LG AWD then 30 mins ago I switched it to RWD. My issue I feel if I’m upside down on my trade in. My payment won’t be as high. Also my wife purchased the 3. RWD

[@reviewed3498]

Can you redo this video comparison with the 0.99% rate?

[@TimeRestored]

doesnt matter.. the .99% applies to both versions. I just canceled my RWD for an AWD in inventory so no wait. It worked out to be about 25 dollars a month more for the AWD. I decided it was worth it for the bells and whistles plus the extra performance

[@JREDDY00]

I got .0000000000000% 😂😂😂😂

[@tonymai1844]

the real different is your insurance on the RWD and the LR. more mile or less mile is all depend on how you drive, the weather of your place hot or cold, even the weather of the day you drive the vehicle. Chose the AWD so you can get the sound system all the time, but the cost is more. you pay to play.

[@onlinerene]

Could you share a link where we can find all the features? I can't find it on the Tesla site...

[@charliepham-gd5go]

One thing I hadn't hear you mentioned what kind of battery Tesla uses for new long range RWD Model Y. LFP or 4680 as last year model? (since from 0-60mph in 6.5s therefore NCA is out of picture). If it equipped with LFP battery then it's huge advanced in range over long range AWD cause by LFP batteries can be charge up to 100% every time.

[@edsinofsky]

you changed my mind. thanks for the thoughtful analysis.

[@Cleanerwatt]

I am glad this video was helpful!

[@CristiCroicu]

so. getting back to the earnings call. The "new models" that are an evolution of the current vehicles are: 1. Long range RWD model y 2. Possibly a long range RWD of the tesla model 3 refresh (which will probably get the newest catl lfp batteries for the shanghai factory, but I am not sure what will be used in the US factories)

[@MadsGranumMusic]

The comparison in Sound system is not between LR RWD and LR AWD is it? Isn’t it correct that both LR versions have the premium soundsystem or is that dependent on year of production? I would love to see a comparison chart between the two LR versions - including Sound system and batteri chemistry

[@RibasFilms]

I just wanted to say this. All the model y’s have premium sound system

[@crisaliejoydelossantos]

I got a Model Y last week, rear wheel drive with a standard range of 260miles. Since I want the cheapest and less monthly payment available. But when I picked it up the actual car has a “DUAL MOTOR” in the back. I am so confused. I asked a couple of Tesla agents, but they were just as confused as me.

[@SpendingAddiction]

Please update us on this 😮

[@KeepingItFishy]

Can’t be true 😅

[@CockyGaming]

Possible that the owner badged it to make it look like an awd

[@Ggyothe]

Here in Europe there is a 6k € diff between them, and there is still RWD SR. I can't decide if i'ld go with SR and save 10k in contrast to LR AWD...

[@TimeRestored]

Funny thing.. I just canceled my RWD Y for an AWD for some of the same reasons you stated. Not all.. didnt know all of them but enough made me rethink the 3K delta. My difference was less.. about 2K difference because I found in inventory a demo with 0 miles at a slight discount :)

[@BlameFlames]

demo with 0miles? lies 😂

[@MikeSweeneyMedia]

Listed as a demo. Slight discount. It actually had 5 miles when I picked it up and that it what it says on the odometer dmv paperwork. I think it was new and to be used a demo but for whatever reason, didn’t

[@alvarocastaneda9754]

Are you saying that long range RWD has a smaller battery package than the long-range AWD?

[@Domonique217]

Do you have any comparisons of the LR AWD model Y vs the Performance model Y?

[@Bunkysworkshop]

What are your thoughts on the RW drive vs AWD with snow?

[@jkimo11]

What about now in late November 2024 --- lease is $100 less for RWD than AWD Model Y. $299 vs. $399

[@worldtrav72]

I wanted an EV to hand down to the kids ‘one day’. No way am I handing those boys a car with < 5 sec 0-60 times. AWD was out on that basis ( and it was much cheaper last year).

[@kdkd693]

I did that. Son happy, wife happy son is safe

[@TimeRestored]

I got my 18 year old a M3 and locked into chill mode. Works fine :)

[@RobotRedford2133]

What about insurance cost?

[@andresduran4324]

I haven’t paid extra

[@Lawrence-pv3hg]

There was a $402 difference per six months for me when I bought my rwd model Y ($172) last month compared to the dual motor ($572). I guess that faster 0-60 has been getting people in trouble.

[@Dranomoly]

Agreed, we went with the AWD for the more premium situation

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

What features are lost??

[@kpop863]

i never understood how you get more range with more weight in a dual motor. it never made sense.

[@TommyboyGTP]

Software limited range in the lesser model

[@tafl-9198]

Bigger battery

[@DrAjsadventures]

So those of us who don’t care to unlock it should have a very healthy battery long term?

[@douglasmiller1467]

AWD is a must in the Pacific Northwest.

[@redheadfred7763]

Great comparison!

[@daviddeveloper44]

is charging same for rwd and awd?

[@dosso96]

Jon do you have any rumors about juniper? I’m so worried

[@MH-Tesla]

After only watching into. My answer. Buy the one with LFP or wait until LFP is available. Of course I drive 80,000 mile per year, so I'm in that category.

[@MH-Tesla]

He never mentioned which battery chemistry. So I'll stick with my 2023 model 3 std range LFP.

[@staycalmcollectdividend9104]

That's a lot of driving. How much insurance for a year?

[@dwayneam]

If you need to precondition to super charge, the single motor can only "warm up" the back of the battery, so the dual motor would charge faster in the cold than, correct?

[@avocado3748]

Thank you that was really helpful. I was wondering what the difference was between the rear wheel vs AWD

[@TommyboyGTP]

Doesn't make sense why you can't have the upgraded stereo as an option for the standard range.

[@Cleanerwatt]

I agree it would be nice if you could upgrade.

[@suboo9682]

Can you charge the Rwd LR to 100% regularly?

[@magnusinfrance]

The RWD LR doesn't have an LFP battery so charging to 80% on a regular basis is what Tesla advices.

[@TommyboyGTP]

The 2,999 down for the lease ends up being over 5K due at signing. Read the fine print.

[@Cleanerwatt]

I have never recommended leasing (I have two videos explaining why leasing is a bad deal).

[@RupOase]

@@Cleanerwatt we have here, for a limited time, lease with 0.0% DAE (Switzerland). Is this still a bad deal?

[@theproffessional9]

3K less for a slower car with worse grip and reduced tech? Pretty dumb, it should be at least 6K less

[@pm1741]

More like, no subwoofer and no plastic shelf. Save $3K, worth it! You could get a banger after market subwoofer + amp for wait less than $3K

[@tomislav2091]

dont get it... in europe, declared range Y LR AWD 533km (330 miles) and LR RWD 600km (370 miles)

[@aurustius]

And if you scroll down to wheels for Y LR RWD, you'll see that for the same tires (19") it shows 565km (351 miles) vs 600 km (370 miles). That's still More like 20 miles difference, but website seems to be broken (by default it counts range with 20" tires for LR AWD even though 19" are selected, it doesn't do that for LR RWD)

[@1986GaryJr]

@@aurustiusjust checked and RWD is 337mi w/ 19s and AWD is 308mi w/ 19s.

[@EV-Darryl]

Great video, keep up the good work.

[@johnlocke3481]

The rwd version has the better battery that can be charged to full without degradation.

[@Cleanerwatt]

The USA RWD battery pack is the same Na chemistry as the LR pack. The Shanghai built RWD Model Y's do have LFP packs.

[@DrRussPhd]

Elmo puts milage behind a paywall: what a greedy turd.

[@mikew3352]

very helpul, thanks

[@ousiosaeturn3559]

Awd will eat through tires faster

[@edwardkeenan7354]

in the RWD you’ll have to replace the back tires faster actually