Some discussion in the paper today about a possible early end to the FBT relief. The statistics show it's overwhelmingly skewed towards higher income earners which is a reasonable point in favour of winding it up early given the country's fiscal position, but hasn't it been effective in driving the switchover!

Not trying to get into the politics of it but do you think we've reached the tipping point? Do we need to phase out the subsidies a bit sooner than 2029? Can the industry stand on its own two feet now without Govt support?

Does this make anyone keen to jump in earlier? Personally I was going to wait for the 7GT but decided to go early just in case and took delivery of a Volvo ES90 last week (They've only sold about four this year so if you see one wave - it's probably me!).

Big upgrades over the outgoing model: new 67kWh LFP battery (up from 60kWh NMC), 480km WLTP range, 165kW DC charging (up from 130kW), 11kW AC, and V2L added for the first time on a Renault in Australia. One grade, fully loaded, with Harman Kardon audio, Google built-in with Gemini AI, heat pump, massage seats and a 360-degree camera all standard.

Launch offer: deposit $200 online before 31 December and you get a free 7kW home charging adaptor (RRP $749) on delivery.

Thoughts on the update? How do you think the updated Megane will sell?

Hey everyone,

I'm planning to buy my first Tesla and have been going back and forth between a used 2024 Model Y RWD (with HW4) and the new base Model 3.

With the recent price cuts, the new Model 3 is now $45,900 before on-road costs (around $50k drive-away), which makes it pretty tempting.

But I've always leaned towards the Model Y for the extra space and practicality. My wife and I also want to do a bit of camping, and the idea of folding down the rear seats, throwing in a mattress and using Camp Mode sounds pretty awesome. We'd probably get a side awning or shelter too.

The problem is the used prices. I'm seeing 2024 Model Y RWDs listed by dealers for around $48k–$53k, which seems a bit steep considering you can get a brand-new Model 3 for similar money. And the refreshed Model Y isn't that much more expensive either.

Ideally, I'd like to pick up a 2024 Model Y RWD with HW4, reasonable kilometres and a clean history for around $42k–$45k drive-away. Is this unreasonable? Frankly asking tbh. I’m also not sure if buying from a private seller is a good idea since I’ve never done it before

A bit about my situation:
Based in Melbourne.

Won’t probably drive more than 7,000–9,000km a year given me and wife WFH. Car will be mainly for road trips and errands and visiting friends or family.

Planning to keep the car for at least 6–8 years.

Occasional camping and road trips, maybe 4–5 times a year.

Not in a massive rush, happy to wait until early/mid 2027 if it makes financial sense.

A few things I'm curious about:
Do you reckon used Model Y prices will drop further in 2027, especially with the new Model 3 pricing and refreshed Model Y putting pressure on the older models?

Is paying $45k–$50k for a two-year-old Model Y actually reasonable, or are sellers still holding onto outdated valuations?

Anyone who's owned both the Highland Model 3 and the older Model Y — which would you choose for long-term ownership?

For those who've camped in a Model Y, is sleeping inside with Camp Mode genuinely worth choosing the SUV over the sedan?

I'm leaning towards waiting for the right Model Y at around $45k rather than spending close to $50k on one now.
Would love to hear from anyone who's bought a used Model Y recently or has been following the Australian second-hand Tesla market.
Cheers!

Hi all,

This is a dumb question but I am considering getting an EV for my next car and also planning on moving to a new state and can only afford an apartment. I see most apartments come with a parking space, but seems installing a charging station could be hit or miss depending on what is possible/available and permission.

EVs are new to me, so I assume in this case charging the car will have to be a matter of going to a dedicated charging place to charge?

Are there any other options or is it either charge at a charging place or charge at home (if possible)?

Thanks,

Have decided to pull the trigger on a BYD Sealion 7.

Tossing up 2 options

- 2025 used demo - $50k. 3500kms. Essentially like new, very subtle cosmetic scuffs as you'd expect.

- 2026 new - 54k (58k minus 4k cashback)

Looking online I can't see any significant changes between 2025 and 2026 models (other than a few software updates which the 2025 should have had pushed through). Are there any other variables anyone is aware of?

Other than that, is there likely to have been any significant battery degradation from sitting in a dealer mostly un-driven for the 12 months? One less year of warranty but not sure how much weight that holds for 4k?

Thanks for any thoughts/aspects I haven't considered.

We'll be doing a NL either way and have looked in detail at the other threads relating to this.

Not sure if this is really relevant to the Q but including per the rules. The budget is up to 60k (but ideally the less the better). 13000km per year mostly city driving, with some occasions 2-300km trips (one way). Will be charged at home on solar/battery setup. Looking for an SUV - 2 child seats.

Cheers

Updated: thanks for all the responses! I'm going to pull the trigger on the new one. Just needed a sense check and was all very helpful :)

Hi, I am looking to buy a Tesla model YL, I have a Goodwe ESA 48kw battery installed for my single phase home. I am looking to now get a Goodwe 7kw HCA G2 charger.
Has anyone got this installed? How did you go about this? Did you get you battery installer to also install this or could reach out to a different installer? What would you recommend and how has your experience been?