[Malcolm Hedges]

Richard Symons also hypothesising that the reduction in supply for SR Model 3 could be down to imminent Model Y deliveries

speculation and more speculation

 

[cah197]

Not a rumour.

Available in September in Europe.

Very tempted.

 

[Oli]

Not a rumour.

Available in September in Europe.

Very tempted.

That’s left hand drive though isn’t it? Pretty sure RHD isn’t until next year?

My friend who has just committed to a BMW iX3 is going to be mightily cheesed off if you’re right.

 

[cah197]

That’s left hand drive though isn’t it? Pretty sure RHD isn’t until next year?

My friend who has just committed to a BMW iX3 is going to be mightily cheesed off if you’re right.

Yes. Europe.

We drive on the correct side.

UK RHD versions aren't confirmed, but assume later in 2022.

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

Thought I read somewhere that UK-spec Model Y would be made at Giga Berlin only?

 

[Oli]

Yes. Europe.

We drive on the correct side.

UK RHD versions aren't confirmed, but assume later in 2022.

Sorry, I didn’t look at your flag

 

[Atsoc15]

Thought I read somewhere that UK-spec Model Y would be made at Giga Berlin only?

I think the change in rumour is being fuelled by RHD model y being manufactured in China.

 

[Metcast]

Thought I read somewhere that UK-spec Model Y would be made at Giga Berlin only?

It was the same for all European cars Model Y will not be exported to Europe, only available from German Gigafactory

I guess that's changing with the delays to Giga Berlin

 

[EVJourney]

I thought Tesla were making Model Y in RHD for HK? Thus it makes sense to make more for the UK or other markets if they are doing a production run.

 

[Metcast]

I thought Tesla were making Model Y in RHD for HK? Thus it makes sense to make more for the UK or other markets if they are doing a production run.

Yes you're right! -

Tesla Launches Sales of First-Ever RHD Model Y in Hong Kong Tomorrow

In a few days, Tesla will launch sales of the first-ever right-hand drive Model Y. The cars will initially be sold in Hong Kong. The Standard Range variant will also be available to order at an affordable price.

www.tesmanian.com

Considering South Korea happened previous quarter, then Europe. This could mean UK in the next quarter

 

[lucasfunkt]

Not a rumour.

Available in September in Europe.

Very tempted.

Available in September in Europe but not the UK.


UK gets screwed again...

Think The Who did a song about that.......

 

[Metcast]

Available in September in Europe but not the UK.


UK gets screwed again...

Think The Who did a song about that.......

'screwed' how so? We're a much smaller market with a different configuration

 

[modeller]

'screwed' how so? We're a much smaller market with a different configuration

Smaller than S.Korea?? HK?

 

[lucasfunkt]

'screwed' how so? We're a much smaller market with a different configuration

.......we're last to get the Model Y.

We're the 10th largest country by car sales in the world.

 

[Parkwood]

The model y is due in France in august ahead of schedule according to this article.

Le Tesla Model Y arrivera en France au mois d’août

Particulièrement attendu en Europe, le Tesla Model Y est sur la route de l’Europe : il arrivera en France dès le mois d’août.

www.automobile-propre.com

early delivery will be made from Chinese factories

 

[Magnamundian]

Given the UK is no longer in the EU I would pretty much expect that RHD cars could be made in China and imported to UK at very low import tariff ... as long as they are 'finished' in the UK, e.g. by gluing on a UK flag.

It actually wouldn't make sense to make RHD in Berlin.

Plus didn't UK join (or apply to join) CPTPP which would include several RHD regions and countries like Japan.

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

I look foreward to being wrong on this.

 

[Mrklaw]

New Model Y ‘Standard range’ in China coming soon. Says over 300 miles range so are they doing a ‘LR single motor’? otherwise I’d have expected below 250 miles if it was a 50kwh battery with the slightly less aero efficient Y shape

 

[lucasfunkt]

Given the UK is no longer in the EU I would pretty much expect that RHD cars could be made in China and imported to UK at very low import tariff ... as long as they are 'finished' in the UK, e.g. by gluing on a UK flag.

It actually wouldn't make sense to make RHD in Berlin.

Plus didn't UK join (or apply to join) CPTPP which would include several RHD regions and countries like Japan.

Hope that's not true, the 4680 cells, structural battery pack, ungraded paint shop (maybe new colours), German-made, possible slightly different European spec, are just a few of the reasons I want a Model Y, take all that away and I'm not so keen.

 

[Oli]

Hope that's not true, the 4680 cells, structural battery pack, ungraded paint shop (maybe new colours), German-made, possible slightly different European spec, are just a few of the reasons I want a Model Y, take all that away and I'm not so keen.

I think it will still be pretty competitive with the alternatives that are out there for a while to come. If I was in the market for a hatchback EV right now I’d very happy with a MIC Y.