garym999

Yes getting the basics right would be good. Lots of long journeys most of which have been done with a full charge from home. Nights away are when the superchargers come in to their own. with winter coming it will be interesting know what the impact will be. I’ve already been enjoying getting into a preheated car or the colder starts

So, time for an update I guess... Also remember this is my first EV. Would I go back to and ICE car, NO. I also thought I’d dislike the car more than I do. Love Regular software updates Quick when you want it to be Regenerative breaking so smooth, almost forgotten what the brake pedal is for. Supercharger network. Just plug in. Integration with Octopus Intelligent. You say how much charge you need and by when and they instruct the car when to charge. Also gives you guaranteed 6-hour cheap rate electric. Very spacious Loads of features that would be optional on others (4-wheel drive, premium stereo, Adaptive cruise control, Traffic aware lane assist, heat pump) Phone locking and App control The most powerful aircon I have had in a car. Especially given the huge glass roof its working against Hate Autohigh beam headlights, don't work. Matrix headlights, Can project Tesla on the wall but that’s it! Autowipers bit sporadic Turning Circle Bings, Bongs and other nagging messages (got that from lane assist when I test drove the Enyaq too.) We even completed a holiday to France towing our large trailer tent. Oxford to Plymouth, Charge at Darts farm, Exeter (excellent breakfast), Plymouth to Roscoff and on to our final destination in Brittany (another hours drive). No drama at all. Except having to unhitch to charge. That would be the same of any EV though. I'm sure I would have been happy with the Enyaq if I were able to get one in time. I'm thinking the charging experience would have been the only let down.

So a quick update. COVID has hit China hard with factory shutdowns, even when the factory opens it then has issues with component supply as those factory’s have been hit too. So I had an EDD (estimated delivery date) with a May window. that then slipped to a June Window. Now it just says July. Still much sooner that my proposed Enyaq order. The sad/interest thing is that the shipping movements are closely monitored in the Tesla forums so you get to know when the next ship is due with cars on board. It gets addictive. Takes about a month to the UK. The world is finding out in so many ways how reliant we are on China either directly or indirectly.

I may have been lucky but my years with the Skoda have been pretty much trouble free and the dealer has been excellent! (there said it). The one time it did have a fault (glow plug relay) they diagnosed the fault, ordered the part, serviced the car all while I waited. They even rang me yesterday to see if I had any problems after the yellow warning light had come on due to low oil. In all the years of car ownership they have been the best at the other end of the scale is Ford. As for the Tesla model I have read many of the horrors. It does seem they want to ship it out first and fix later. Some of that might be because they are relativley young company working out what infrastrure they need/works in each country. Fingers crossed.

Nope you get what you have ordered but you and others all collect on the same day

There is a factory in the States that had the reputation of poor fit and finish. Then one in China which is much better and finally Giga Berlin that is just coming online, There are very few options and hence it makes it very easy to get high volume production. Two models long range & performance (not yet released). Options are paint, wheels (2 sizes) and self driving/auto pilot (this is not ready yet waiting for the SW to be written). I went for the long range, white paint and standard wheels. This pretty much equates to a fully loaded Enyaq Sportsline AWD. Tesla then ship them in bulk and drop them off to huge sites around the UK where you choose one and then have to travel and collect them. Everything is different to the standard dealership models. Wether it’s better or not is yet to be seen

Nope but the £100 deposit was put down on the 22nd Feb and estimated delivery date is 9th - 29th May. I’m yet to get the VIN once this is allocated it’s basically on a ship from China.

On car design EVs represent a chance to change the rule book with regard to packaging however safety and aero software throws out very similar designs. It would be nice to see something different, certainly no need for the driver to be behind the bonnet. What does worry me is the software aspect. There are countless things that happen even on the Kodiaq. None of it has been safety critical apart from the combined throttle lag/DSG/Halidex issues that have led me to misjudge junctions occasionally even after three years of ownership. The MY is at least getting regular updates but as far as I can tell but is needed due the added complexity of what Tesla’s are trying to deliver.

As I mentioned before I know this is going to be a marmite car, loads to love and loads to hate. I have driven both an did not find the MY that harsh. The right foot will need taming cos the car is quick, all very well but no good for the economy. However very welcome over the Kodiaq who’s throttle response is so laggy. I agree about the huge touch screen but it seems the way of things even in the Enyaq. The worst of it is not having the tactile feedback, I don’t mean click but the ability to realise that you have placed you finger in the correct place. I remember a really old Panasonic car stereo that had multifunction touch buttons but they were surrounded by finger guards so you knew without looking that you were in the right spot. Opening the glovebox via the screen seems mad but you can also use your voice. Again other cars seem to suffer from this, electric release rear seats, sounds great but is impractical as you inevitably end up having to back to the seats to clear the clutter so they can fold properly. The point for me is all these gimmicks add complexity and weight, motors, solenoids, switches, cable etc. At least there seems to be regular OTA updates.

The tow bar is an option that gets added after the car arrives. You just go online to their shop and purchase. It is for biking and towing a large trailer tent again carrying the bikes. I know this is going to hammer the range but it does with ICE too. It’s definitely going to make for an interesting camping summer holiday in France that has now been put off two times because of COVID. Fortunately the trailer tent is relatively easy to unhitch and move around. The main worry is security one advantage is that there probably won’t be much need for pre-conditioning the battery as it will be working harder.

Yep I reckon. It’s 30000 miles less localised pollution. Sure there is some at the power station but that it’s partially offset by renewables. As a company car driver it’s one more ICE that will become available in three years making them more accessible. I ordered just a couple of days ago and already have an estimated delivery date for May-June. Not bad in the middle of a chip shortage and the likes of the mini plant closing temporarily. But I guess that’s what happens when you are manufacturing at source (China).

Yes we are good for a a little while yet but once the switch off for ICE vehicles has happened where is the government going to get its cash? Looks like per-mile charging will be the way.

Yes agreed that the time is right for me regarding the EV jump. Is the biggest single thing I can do for the planet. Certainly don’t want to commit to another 3 years of burning stuff we can’t get back. The rising fuel prices are also making it more attractive every day. My struggle has been finding the right combination of size, range and price. Comming from the Kodiaq most EVs are smaller. The Enyak was almost the winner but the MY snuck in at the last minute

So the trustee steed for the last three years is making way to a Tesla model Y. I can tell you now no one is more surpised than I am with this desision. I have already seen enough to know that I'm about to embark on a Marmite journey, wether that is technology which I love (or will that be love to hate), design & looks that I dont. Why the jump... SuperCharger network: Reliability, Chargers and the cars. Backed up, if required by the non Tesla network Size: As large as an Enyaq, only fly in the ointmnet is the sweeping tailgate, but I dont load high or carry dogs etc. Toys: Well equipped although granted probably not well executed Lease costs: Very simalar pricing to an Enyaq Sportline, not sure why as it is more expensive to buy, points to the Tesla having better residules I guess Vehicle availability. Cons... Not sure what these will be yet but I have seen some... Rear tailgate visability No secondary dash (speedo), although as many have pointed there are loads of cars without this, Mini, various Citroens etc. Looks Technology for technolgies sake (goes for most cars now). Why do I need an electric glove box, fold down seats, fuel hatch etc. Lack of Buttons (goes for most cars now). Nothing like tactile feedback. The amount of times I have seen a touchscreen beep or flash to acknowledge a press and then not react to it. I just hope I'm not going to regret it. At least I will have a years mores EV experience that I would waiting for the Enyaq to arrive.

John999boy what did you do, or what do I need to do to link the videos properly? Using an iPad if that makes a difference.