Hey all, I’m new to the EV world and doing my homework before buying used. I’ve been browsing Tesla’s used inventory, specifically 2024 and 2025 Model Y Performance with less than 15,000 miles on them. A lot of the listings show estimated range around 253-260 miles, which works out to roughly 90-94% of original battery capacity.

That seems like a lot of degradation for such low mileage and a car that’s only 1-2 years old. A few questions for those more experienced with EVs:

• Is this range/degradation normal for Model Y Performance this age and mileage, or does it seem high to you?  
• Does anyone know exactly how Tesla calculates the range shown on used listings — is it rated range at 100% charge, or something else?  
• What’s a reasonable benchmark for degradation on a car like this (low mileage, 1-2 years old)?

Appreciate any insight — trying to make sure I’m not missing something obvious as a first-time EV buyer.

EDD was July 22-23…. I texted advisor this morning he said he will reach out when it arrives… now the app doesn’t have an EDD anymore!?

Hey everyone,

I am in the middle of relocating from Canada to Texas and want to take advantage of the current promotional interest rate for a new Tesla.

I hold a US Green Card, but I do not have a Texas Driver's License yet (still using my Canadian driver's license until I land). I have a few specific questions regarding registration, financing, and delivery:

1. Driver's License for Registration: Can I proceed with the initial registration step in the app using my Canadian Driver's License or US Green Card? Has anyone had a Sales Advisor manually override this in the backend if the app requires a state ID?
2. Locking in Promo Rates: Does placing the initial order lock in eligibility for the promotional APR rate, or do I risk losing it if my financing application takes extra time due to cross-border verification?
3. Financing Application ID Requirements: I lived in the US for 6 years previously and have an established US credit history with a 750+ credit score. Since I do not currently hold an active US Driver's License, can I use my US Green Card as primary government-issued ID for financing, or do US auto lenders strictly require a state driver's license?
4. Postponing Delivery Window: The app quotes a 3 to 4 week delivery timeline for Houston, but I might need to push pickup back by 2 to 3 weeks until I physically arrive in Texas. How flexible is Tesla with pausing delivery, and does unassigning a VIN put the promotional APR rate at risk?

Appreciate any advice or insights from anyone who has navigated a similar situation!

In between o40 soccer games last week my buddy drove me to Wawa for waters in his FSD Tesla. It blew my mind. This friend is very very well off and I thought it was cool but always assumed Tesla's were like $80,000-$100,000 cars.

The next day I flew to Atlanta for a seminar where my cousin picked me and my buddy up in his new FSD Tesla. And my buddy as soon as we got in the car told him he just got one too and loves it.

Honestly the price tag is what sold me most, plus currently 0% financing for the RWD which I really love. The car seems like it does so much and the price tag seems so insanely reasonable. Some questions before I jump in though:

1) Is the "order online" price the same you will get at a dealership? It's so refreshing to see a haggle free actual price that you can buy on the spot. Do prices fluctuate at all at actual dealerships?

2) Is there a reason to buy from a dealership vs. just directly buying online? Can you save on the delivery fee if you buy direct from a dealership? The two dealerships in New Jersey are an hour away each.

3) I live in a house in the New Jersey suburbs but do NOT have a garage. It gets very cold here for about 4-5 months of the year and we get snow a few times almost every winter. Will owning a Tesla be a problem in a cold weather climate without a garage? I've read that battery life will be decreased while it's actually cold out, which is fine, but will it kill the long term life of the battery as well?

4) RWD v. AWD. From what I read it seems like the RWD actually performs pretty well and AWD isn't really necessary for the $5K + 0.99% financing price difference?

5) What does seem recommended is the winter tires? I don't see this as an option on Tesla's website when ordering but did read that you can have Tesla put them on? Necessary or not really?

6) Family. I have 2 kids and thus 2 car seats. How do the Tesla seats hold up to the wear and tear of two kids and two car seats?

7) Is the trade in value on the Tesla site you get for putting in the VIN number accurate? Or can you get something different at a dealership? (Or do they just also plug in your VIN number?)

8) Tax credits in NJ? Are they a thing other than the $1,000 NJ rebate Tesla has checked on the website?

9) How is the sound system on the RWD model? I've always bought limited versions of my other cars for the upgraded sound system but the models the basic Y RWD are over my budget.

I'm sure there's more questions I'm forgetting right now but anything else you think I should know or take into consideration is much appreciated. I love the FSD mode. I love the rave mode. I'm falling more and more in love with this car everyday the longer I've been away from it. Thanks so much!

I just picked up a MYP. Is there a way to cover the rear screen? My 7 year old daughter doesn’t have any screens. I know we can lock it out but when I go to adjust the AC, the apps will show and it’ll be a challenging to keep her from being constantly curious about it -

Ordered July 9 (socal) and estimate was 3-4 weeks. Few days later app updated to say July 15-July 29. On July 15 it got pushed back to July 17-July 31. On July 17 it got pushed back again to July 22-August 5 and I got super sad!!

Then July 22 I got a random text a Tesla Advisor saying they’re trying my best to deliver my car. I asked for an update and they said to just keep checking the app and they don’t have a better ETA. Then that evening I got a VIN! And then this morning I was able to get an appointment.

I got a Model Y Premium AWD in Quicksilver! Scrambled to get everything together to sell my car tonight at Carvana and will go pick up the Y tomorrow!! Literally I was refreshing the app 10+ times a day it was getting unhealthy. Now looking to get tinting done and placed an order of Super Liner mats!

Hi All,

Getting a 2026 Model Y Premium AWD. Located in NJ and pickup in "Tesla Totowa". Based on VIN its an Austin TX build.

Has anybody that has picked up a MY from NJ or specifically Totowa location recently received front mud guards and rear bumper PPF (I have read on a few forums that in the north east region MY gets these options installed but the advisor didn't know anything about it)?

Regarding the glass protection and tire protection, again I read somewhere that you get it included for the first 14 days at which point you can elect to add it to your account without inspection if you do it within 14 days? Has anybody picked up a Tesla in July and had that included in their account? Again advisor is not aware of this but read this across multiple forums.

I have been reading the inspection checklists so aware of the lists online, but any tips on recent deliveries / pickup in July with things that I should look out for during the pickup inspection and while driving for the first few miles?

Lastly, is there still a no question ask repair/replacement service for the first 7 days, 1 day, or is that not applicable at all anymore in case you find issues after pickup and discover them at home?

Thanks!

Hello! Just took delivery of my 26 MYP Quicksilver this morning. Took it right to my guy for full body stealth ppf. He’s got the mobile connector he can use to charge.

In the interim, to preserve battery, do I turn off cabin overheat protection? Is there anything else I need to do to preserve battery?

It’s sitting outside of the bay until this evening when he can pull out the car he’s finishing and put mine inside. Just wanna make sure I’m doing this right lol. First time EV owner btw!

I have a 2022 MY LR and I am original owner and am getting noises:

- a single click/mild clunk on acceleration and on deceleration. Tesla said its the lubrication for the half-axels which could be from heavy acceleration or a lot of stop and go traffic (neither of which I have going on) Tesla said it’s a maintenance item and not covered by warranty- seems unfair to me.

-an interior clicking noise coming from the far left dashboard area- (maybe the AC?)

Is it normal for all these noises at such low mileage?

Am I in for more noises, vibrations etc. in the future?

2023 model y thinking about getting a roof rack for 2 kayaks, worried about cracking the roof glass should I have Tesla install? How much range is truly lost when hulling. Anything to look out for? should I get a “Tesla” brand one? Any help is appreciated!

Even after using it on a single drive I’ve noticed so many improvements. First, it gets up to speed much quicker and safer. It seems to go quicker on green lights too. It stays perfectly 7-8 mph over the speed limit as I set it as. Seems more responsive too on cars going across the lane into mine too. Lastly, being able to start FSD from a parking spot is something I didn’t realize I’d love so much. 10/10 update.