2023 TESLA MODEL Y ROAD TRIP AUSTRALIA RWD LFP BATTERY SYDNEY CANBERRA

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Tesla Tom documents a family road trip from Sydney to Canberra in a 2023 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive with an LFP battery. The review highlights the practicality of the RWD LFP model for this ~300km journey without intermediate charging, showcasing its range capability. Tom praises the utility of the Tesla app for trip planning and the seamless integration with the car's navigation, though noting minor discrepancies between app and in-car routing. The video also features a detailed look at various aftermarket accessories, including wheel covers, mudflaps, trunk liners, and sunshades, with discount codes provided. Autopilot functionality is demonstrated, with a focus on basic features and manual lane changes. Charging experiences at Canberra and Goulburn Superchargers are detailed, with the Canberra session showing slower-than-expected rates initially due to shared power, but ultimately aligning with Tesla's time estimates. The return journey and home charging costs are analyzed, concluding that the Model Y RWD is significantly more economical than comparable petrol vehicles. The reviewer notes a real-world efficiency of 178 Wh/km, slightly lower than quoted figures, attributed to passengers, cargo, and highway speeds.