Tesla reviews9/27/2023 ![]() ![]() Want to open the glovebox or bonnet or program the sat-nav? Yep, it’s the screen again. ![]() Want to activate the windscreen wipers? Delve into the screen. It also controls a whole bunch of things that would traditionally be left to buttons and dials in cars that aren’t Teslas. That screen is the nerve centre of the car, not only displaying vital information such as the speedo, but also looking after the infotainment and displaying images from the nine cameras (eight exterior, one trained on the occupants). Like the Model 3, the Model Y gets a sparse interior that’s dominated by an enormous 15-inch touchscreen. ![]() And if you want the full connectivity - including music streaming, web browsing capability and satellite view for the maps - then it’s another $9.99 per month. At that price it misses out on the $3,000 Victorian EV rebate. It’s priced from $72,300 plus on-road costs or $78,134 drive-away in Victoria. While people can order both on the Tesla website, only the Rear-Wheel Drive has been delivered to customers so far, so that’s the one we’re focusing on for this review. The Performance variant adds a front electric motor plus a larger battery which translates to a lot more power. The Rear-Wheel Drive gets a single electric motor and drives only the back wheels. Tesla currently offers two versions of the Model Y in Australia – the Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance – but there’s a third one (the Long Range) available overseas that should eventually slot between the two locally. ![]() There are seven-seat models available overseas but they’re not yet offered in Australia - and it’s unclear if they ever will be. The Model Y is a mid-sized SUV with five seats. ![]()
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