High demand for Tesla’s Model Y SUV after its launch in Australia has caused the automaker to push back delivery dates for the vehicle by six months.
The Austin-based automaker introduced on June 10 the Model Y to Australians, priced from AUD$68,900 plus on-road costs for its entry-level rear-wheel-drive variant, about $5,000 more than the basic vehicle Model 3 sedan.
The company initially proposed a delivery window of two to five months upon order receipts. But the estimated delivery date now turns out to be between February and May 2023, meaning customers have now to wait at least eight months, or up to almost a year, to receive their cars, according to the brand’s local website….