First 3500 mile update. Charging Performance, Review and Owner's Impressions. Model Y AWD SR

[@itiswhatitis...9648]

Agree with the suspension when hitting dips and driveways it hits so soft. My friend's long range brand new also does not feel as soft and when hitting the same bumps and dips it shakes the car more. I think the 4680 battery pack makes the car's center of gravity so much more stable. I thought it was just me with the regen brakes at lower speeds it seems less engaged than when you first let off the gas at higher speed. The blind spot camera's are awesome and its hard to drive without them in my other car. 40-80 speed is crazy, merging on the freeway is so fun. Thanks for the vids.

[@RyuMoto]

Perhaps the better suspension feel is aided by the stiffer chassis.

[@chevrofreak]

I own a 2020 Performance and a 2021 Long Range and just the switch to a single piece rear casting makes the 2021 feel so much more solid. I can only imagine how awesome the Austin cars feel.

[@richardcoughlin8931]

I’ve had a Honda Clarity for 4 years. It’s been the primary car for my wife and me on road trips and it probably will remain so. The Tesla MY replaced a 2014 Prius that I’d been using as an all purpose around town vehicle. The Tesla is clearly more fun to drive, and I am enjoying the software options it offers. However, the Clarity is more comfortable for long road trips.

[@RyuMoto]

can't argue with you there. Neither suspension platforms are perfect but on balance i'd prefer the Clarity's suspension. The Rivian's suspension is the new high watermark for cars under $100k. Try one if you get a chance. it's lifechanging.

[@jonmunar5804]

Keep the videos up! Thanks for these! Did you get a steering wheel cover?

[@RyuMoto]

Yes, all my commuter cars get the cheap thin silicone covers from amazon and ebay. I just swap them out once a year but they hardly wear.

[@jonmunar5804]

@@RyuMoto nice! I like the fitment! It’s like it was meant for the Y 😬

[@chrischaffey1252]

Have you tried TesAA yet? I don't have a Tesla to try it, and it has mixed reviews, but it might work for you.

[@RyuMoto]

I'm not familiar with TesAA but I'll look it up

[@HorsesNBayonets]

Have you tried using the right joystick right and left during autopilot? It controls the follow distance.

[@RyuMoto]

Yes, absolutely. Even tried AP on Chill vs Standard. The follow distance is more a guideline and admittedly is the best I've tried it still leaves the gap

[@user-hp1gn5mg7c]

Wish Tesla has a HUD, I preferred not to keep looking down to the screen to get my current speed.

[@jdc3636]

What is the center screen you put in there?do you have a link to the product?

[@RyuMoto]

Sure, got a few on that and made a review here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXSbanhujMlqeLs

[@mike2w2000]

Is there an acceleration boast option like on the long range?

[@RyuMoto]

That's a negative

[@steveguy]

I appreciate the videos - Been following for a while now. I got my 4680 about a month ago and am pretty happy with the car. One thing that bothers me is that there is a light electric buzz coming from somewhere in the front console/screen area. Is this something anyone has noticed or is this just a Tesla thing ?

[@RyuMoto]

Not sure this is your issue but sometimes the BMS triggers the battery cooling system and mine makes a noise that resembles that

[@harrytej]

Do you feel the NVH is lower than the LR version? Cabin noise?

[@xrpxtrariceplease2811]

can you charge 100% everytime

[@RyuMoto]

You can but you probably shouldn't unless you need the range every time. It's not an LFP battery back like the standard range Model 3.

[@zhengwang6600]

I noticed that you purchased the 20” wheel; I am looking to buy the SR AWD, but I don’t know if choosing 19” or 20” would have big differences. Do you have recommendations?

[@RyuMoto]

I haven't noticed much difference in range but I have never tried the 19". I plan to get a set of 18" when it's time to change tires

[@alphagodvon]

The 19 inch rims have a smoother ride . The tire wallls are thicker

[@davidgracia3514]

I downgraded to a standard from a long range. My delivery date is in two days. How much slower does this car feel compared to the long range?

[@RyuMoto]

LR has the acceleration boost option (added cost) but without that option they feel the same to me

[@davidgracia3514]

@@RyuMoto that’s good to know because I only wanted the long range thinking it was much faster and a bigger launch

[@sandeepsodhi1007]

Do you charge 100% or 90% for daily trips ? Hearing conflicting views for standard range .. as per Tesla support docs 90% daily is recommended for battery efficiency but Tesla staff at dealership said 100% for standard range is fine not sure !!

[@RyuMoto]

I feel like I've said this a 1000 times 😊 it is NOT an LFP battery.

[@johnkim3018]

@@RyuMoto you need to stop calling it a standard range. It just confuse folks who think its using an LFP battery. 😀

[@user-hp1gn5mg7c]

Spoke with a Tesla Engineer about this, he recommended 90% since at 100%, you can't utilize the regen capability. Charging speed is at best from 20-80%, 0-19% and 81-100%, you get a slower charge. If you don't need to use the super chargers, home charging is best for battery life.

[@trevoryard9954]

@@johnkim3018 no it doesn't you just need to educate yourself more.

[@sumitcoolz]

any difference you know of inside, between standard and long-range other than range and acceleration ..

[@RyuMoto]

Depending on the transition time period but the older LRs had the Fremont interior which had more plastic. The Austin has more carpet probably for sound damping.

[@gao57009]

Do you still have the wind noise from the front windows at higher speeds?

[@RyuMoto]

Yes, but like most minor things I got use to it.

[@2023byoml]

I have the standard MYAWD on order but it lets me edit the order and I was thinking about changing it to the long range or performance. Is the MYAWD standard 4680 slow a car? Does it accelerate ok? Is it worth it to change to the performance for $7k more? Thanks!

[@RyuMoto]

It is not slow at all. You should visit a Tesla store and test drive one?

[@familydad3241]

$7k more to go faster lol

[@ronanzj]

23 minutes from 12% TO 61%? is this slow?

[@RyuMoto]

For most EVs in this price range it's average to fast. Compared to the YLR and YP it's slower.

[@benp9211]

Would you be able to do the 100-0% range test with normal/daily use?

[@RyuMoto]

I'll try but unlikely. I'm too busy most days for that kind of commitment to do it properly. Easy enough to do perhaps a 5-10% to 100%

[@benp9211]

@@RyuMoto Yes, 100% to 5-10% in a real world setting meaning that you could use your car normally as you would for 3-5 days or however many days it would take, doing a normal driving.

[@RyuMoto]

@@benp9211 I don't really have normal person driving habits. I do about 85-90% over 75mph. I'm currently averaging about 240 miles calculated 0-100% range. A normal commute will get closer to the EPA range.

[@benp9211]

@@RyuMoto I think most people who commute or use a lot of freeway often drive over 70 mph. Normal people usually drive 5-10 miles above speed limit. That's good that you still getting 240 miles. No one on KZbin conducts a normal real-world range test where you fill up the car to 80 or 90% and see how many miles or days that you would take to reach 5-10%.

[@chadwolverton6044]

Have a model 3 sr and looking to purchase this exact model to go fully electric. Is it recommended to charge to 100% w this battery, and how many miles are you getting out of 100%. I can’t find much information out there, and most of the information contradicts itself.

[@RyuMoto]

This is not LFP battery like the 3SR. 4680 is not LFP

[@chadwolverton6044]

Great. Thanks. Loved the idea of setting it to 100% without damaging the battery. Tech will get there.

[@RyuMoto]

@@chadwolverton6044 LFP is still a lithium battery. Evidently it will still degrade faster if charged to 100% vs not but it is more important to charge to 100% to allow the BMS to balance itself since the voltage variance is a very small window. It's kinda like picking your poison. Overall, I wish this was LFP, yes

[@RyuMoto]

@@chadwolverton6044 agreed! enjoy in good health!

[@DannyBenz]

Hi, can you tell us if your Model Y has hardware 4? Thanks

[@RyuMoto]

No it doesn't

[@DannyBenz]

Thank you 😊

[@brandenflasch]

Pretty poor charging performance. Wish they just did an LFP Y.

[@RyuMoto]

Agree. The last update seems like they are able to start the peak higher (210kw) but it drops very quickly

[@RyuMoto]

Don't think Tesla has the capability to do a 4680 dry cathode AND lithium iron phosphate though.

[@jeffreyblanton9877]

I have this car and I have no issues other than how slow it supercharges. It takes 15 minutes to charge from 20% - 50%. Think goodness I don’t do many road trips. I’m going to take it for service because I think something may be wrong with it. I was under the impression that the charge performance was much faster than this.

[@brandenflasch]

@@jeffreyblanton9877 good luck. They told me mine was normal.

[@alphagodvon]

Did you pre condition your battery??