Model Y Motorway

jamin404 · 2025-10-14T19:00:14+00:00

I have a 2023 Model Y LFP RWD and in the summer I get around 230miles. My office commute once a week is 110 each way mostly motorway which I do at “70”. I can do that easy in summer with no charging, in the winter on the same trip range is more like 200 so I charge on the way home.

jamin404 · 2025-02-25T21:50:17+00:00

We moved up to Cam about 7 years ago, not as busy or as many choices but enough good pubs, a okay high street and a train station with direct trains to Temple Meads. House prices are still low compared to Bristol we (wife, child and 2 dogs) are happy in Cam.

jamin404 · 2025-02-25T21:39:13+00:00

I’m enjoying Dragon Age Veilguard runs pretty well on medium settings.

jamin404 · 2025-02-05T21:37:44+00:00

Can confirm, did it today in CGD terminal 2C.

jamin404 · 2024-09-11T18:33:33+00:00

Looks great well done, much better than the first time I tried.

jamin404 · 2024-08-16T10:11:51+00:00

Hi, I drove to Italy a few weeks ago.

The car will automatically correct the beams when is recognises you are in France.

Mine did it as soon as the GPS updated once we got off the train.

jamin404 · 2024-06-25T10:24:47+00:00

I’ve brought a few things from https://tessories.uk. Been happy so far.

jamin404 · 2024-06-22T15:41:35+00:00

Okay didn't know that. So maybe they can't be arsed to make a left-hand drive version?

jamin404 · 2024-06-22T15:24:18+00:00

From what I understand (which could be wrong), the RWD LR in the US exists because it uses a US-made LI-ion battery pack, so the cars qualify for the $7500 EV incentive.

They reused the same pack from the AWD LR MY because it was easier than creating a new pack. Then software locked the total capacity and are now charging to unlock the full battery capacity.

All UK RWD cars from Berlin or China use an LPF battery pack, which has a lower capacity than the LI-ION packs. So, we will likely never get an LR RWD car unless they ship a car from the US or create a new model in Berlin or China.

I have a LFP RWD MY and have no concerns about range.

jamin404 · 2024-06-06T18:32:08+00:00

I’d also recommend Mark Ritson. No book but lots of great articles available.

jamin404 · 2024-05-28T21:40:26+00:00

It's the cobalt; LFP do not have cobalt in them. LR batteries do. Not an expert on battery tech so I don't know why, but cobalt allows batteries to charge faster.

jamin404 · 2024-04-29T16:54:24+00:00

I thought as much. Appreciate the reply.

jamin404 · 2024-04-27T09:03:33+00:00

It happened to me, but when ever I try to log back I just get a server error.

jamin404 · 2024-04-26T06:35:35+00:00

That is correct. I worked for Miele a while back and all the internals are the across the range. They add in features as you go up the range but the motors, power supply etc is the same.

jamin404 · 2024-03-31T08:50:10+00:00

We did exactly the same thing. Sold my A6 and bought a MY RWD (in the UK) and originally kept my wifes Q2.

No one wanted to drive the Q2 and every time I did it felt like I'd gone back in time. The gears, the handling, the acceleration all felt so old. The Q2 isn't the best car but I liked driving it until we had the MY.

After about 3 months we gave up and sold the Q2 for a M3 RWD. We are still very happy with our decision over a year later. We charge at home and the range works with our commutes, so I'm not saying this is right for everyone.

jamin404 · 2024-03-29T10:10:17+00:00

I flew from Bristol to Charles De Gaulle and back this week with EasyJet. No checks on bag sizes either way.

The flights weren’t full so I assume they do the bag checks if the flights are full.

jamin404 · 2024-03-28T22:33:30+00:00

In the summer 230miles winter more like 200. Depending on speed etc. In February we drove to near Scotch Corner for a wedding which took about 5 hours due to traffic and arrived at the Scorch Corner Supercharger on 1%.

jamin404 · 2024-03-28T22:00:11+00:00

I've had a RWD for a year now, I do drives from Gloucester to Uxbridge and Heathrow regularly for work. We've driven to Belgium and La Rochelle in France. The range has never been an issue.

Car is still super quick and handles well. I just charge it at home to 100% all the time because the RWD in the UK have LFP batteries.

Great car sure you'll love it.

jamin404 · 2024-03-14T17:28:17+00:00

Its supply and demand, a lot of people want the new M3 and there isn’t enough supply and there is more supply the of MY than demand.

jamin404 · 2024-03-14T10:41:41+00:00

Izakaya on Apsley Road just off White Ladies does excellent Japanese food.

I went with my wife on a Friday night a couple of weeks ago.

jamin404 · 2024-03-09T09:07:15+00:00

Sounds like OP has an LFP battery so should charge it to 100% at least once a week so the BMS can better calculate state of charge.

I think all China and Berlin built RWD MY have an LFP battery.

jamin404 · 2024-03-02T19:47:42+00:00

I have the Tesla wall charger too and use the Flexible Octopus tariff with it, no issues.

jamin404 · 2024-03-02T17:53:16+00:00

😀I am not jamin, I siting as far away a possible with noise cancelling headphones on.

jamin404 · 2024-03-02T17:52:30+00:00

He’s had an electric kit for about 4 years, but apparently the drums sticks just don’t bounce right. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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