Is now REALLY a good time to buy a new Tesla? [Jan 2023 / April 2023]

[LBM4]

Do the 4680 batteries have charge issues where you need to maintain them between 20 to 80% or can you keep it at 100% charged? I find the real world usable range on my MYLR is much less than advertised because only 60% of the charge(200 miles) is available to me normally for battery preservation efforts.

Only the LFP batteries can be charged to 100% nightly, however, Tesla recommends 90% daily charge is fine for the 4680 batteries.

Link: Tesla Model Y 4680 Battery Charging Instructions: 90% Still Applies - TeslaNorth.com

 

[LBM4]

.2 sec slower.....wonder if can AB.....

If you are a professional drag racer, that is a significant difference. For anyone else, it isn't even worth mentioning.

 

[tonyz1]

Only the LFP batteries can be charged to 100% nightly, however, Tesla recommends 90% daily charge is fine for the 4680 batteries.

Link: Tesla Model Y 4680 Battery Charging Instructions: 90% Still Applies - TeslaNorth.com

Got it so the rule of having up to 70% of the battery available to you means 231 mileyous of real world range on the MYLR vs 195 miles on the MY Std. Fairly significant drop off unless you just keep the car plugged in all the time.

 

[Iron]

Only the LFP batteries can be charged to 100% nightly, however, Tesla recommends 90% daily charge is fine for the 2170 batteries.

Link: Tesla Model Y 4680 Battery Charging Instructions: 90% Still Applies - TeslaNorth.com

Fixed

 

[jcanoe]

Tesla has lowered prices again on all models. Tesla Long Range and Performance Model Y price drop. AWD Model Y now on menu.

Tesla (TSLA) slashes prices across all its electric vehicles again

Tesla Cuts Prices On All US Models Again By Up To $5,000

 

[HitchHiker71]

Do the 4680 batteries have charge issues where you need to maintain them between 20 to 80% or can you keep it at 100% charged? I find the real world usable range on my MYLR is much less than advertised because only 60% of the charge(200 miles) is available to me normally for battery preservation efforts.

4680 will be likely be the same as they are still using LI-NMC chemistry like the 2170 packs.

 

[aman007]

I am looking to buy a Model Y Performance but I have heard about a possible refresh for the MY next year (Project Juniper). Will this be worth the wait or should I pull the trigger and buy one now?

 

[240vPlug]

If your waiting for the next new thing with Tesla you will be waiting forever. As soon as the next new thing is released there will be something else on the horizon.

They just lowered prices again so seems like a good time to order. I'm not sure about the tax credit situation though.

 

[whydontwe]

No, you shouldn't.

 

[whydontwe]

Well, yes, you should. Who knows? It's up to you.

 

[Tam]

I am looking to buy a Model Y Performance but I have heard about a possible refresh for the MY next year (Project Juniper). Will this be worth the wait or should I pull the trigger and buy one now?

That depends on what you want.

If you didn't mind HW3 then go ahead and get it.

Since HW4 has been on late January production of S/X, it's possible that 3/Y will get that next. It's only a question of how soon.

 

[Iron]

Buy it now and get the tax credit. There is always the possibility that you can sell it next year for a profit, then upgrade.

 

[mwestk]

Buy it now and get the tax credit. There is always the possibility that you can sell it next year for a profit, then upgrade.

tax credit on the model Y will not be going away, you don't think another round of price cuts is coming this month? lots of inventory been building up at the tesla on-site locations

 

[240vPlug]

tax credit on the model Y will not be going away, you don't think another round of price cuts is coming this month? lots of inventory been building up at the tesla on-site locations

Model 3 inventory bursting at the seams. Looked yesterday almost 600 vehicle in inventory. 469 Model Y at time of this writing. Likely the reason for the recent price cut. Not sure it will be enough to clear all that inventory but we will see.

 

[Iron]

tax credit on the model Y will not be going away

It was gone for Tesla till the current administration reinstated it. It can change again.

 

[LBM4]

It was gone for Tesla till the current administration reinstated it. It can change again.

While possible, as anything could happen, it's highly unlikely. The current admin is pushing green technologies and the IRS is specifying the terms of the tax credits. With Democrats controlling the Senate and what bills can and can't be voted on, it's 99.99% certain the tax credits will remain, until AT LEAST 2024.

 

[flai54]

That depends on what you want.

If you didn't mind HW3 then go ahead and get it.

Since HW4 has been on late January production of S/X, it's possible that 3/Y will get that next. It's only a question of how soon.

I think Cybertruck is next before M3 and MY.

 

[Avi_FL]

Personally I think it's a great deal. $62,296.63 (Incl. State tax and other fees) for MYLR, 21" Induction with Red exterior and black interior. Additionally, I'm qualified for $7500 tax credit.

 

[J Neptune]

Personally I think it's a great deal. $62,296.63 (Incl. State tax and other fees) for MYLR, 21" Induction with Red exterior and black interior. Additionally, I'm qualified for $7500 tax credit.

I like the MYLR, but I wouldn’t say it’s a great deal for $63k. I would say MYP with color, taxes and fee < $58 would be a great deal.

 

[mwestk]

I like the MYLR, but I wouldn’t say it’s a great deal for $63k. I would say MYP with color, taxes and fee < $58 would be a great deal.

Model 3 inventory bursting at the seams. Looked yesterday almost 600 vehicle in inventory. 469 Model Y at time of this writing. Likely the reason for the recent price cut. Not sure it will be enough to clear all that inventory but we will see.

model Y inventory is rapidly climbing, available inventory on the Y has more than tripled from mid march , im waiting for the next round of price cuts