The nature of Tesla's sales and delivery model, which unlike traditional car dealers favors online purchases and a direct-to-customer approach, means that deliveries come in bursts rather than trickles.
While March saw a new boatload of cars arrive into the UK from factories overseas, pushing the Model Y crossover straight to the top of the sales charts for the month, recent months have been quieter, meaning orders have dropped. However, towards the end of the year it will likely be a different story, as the order book is very strong and more batches of vehicles will arrive before the end of the year.
The Model Y builds on the Model 3's strengths (they share about 95 percent of its components), adding extra space and crossover styling. Two versions are available, depending on buyer priorities — Long Range (315 miles) and Performance, both with all-wheel drive.
When Driving.co.uk tested the Model Y, we found it to be a very spacious and competent car with a lot to recommend it, not least Tesla's enviable Supercharger network. However, one big downside is the somewhat poor ride quality, with bumps and jerks echoing through the spacious cabin making it uncomfortable and noisy on rough roads.
