My thoughts about Tesla changed after my first test drive of model 3. I then bought my first model y September of 2020. Best purchase of my life. I recommend anyone who has doubts about Tesla to at least do a test drive. Reading and watching others opinion is very different from what tesla feels like in real life.
Interesting that you like driving the Tesla, I took a model 3 for a test drive recently & really didn’t enjoy it. Having driven the Ioniq 5, ID3, i3 previously, The inability to have anything other than 1 pedal driving was a real put-off. I like to be able to adjust the amount of regen when I lift my foot off the accelerator, no coasting allowed in a Tesla
Because coasting was meant for Ice vehicles to be more efficient. Where as for an EV it’s efficient to regenerate the energy instead of throwing it away and using the brakes alone. It makes no sense to NOT capture that energy.
@Orangeman tested out the gt mustang yesterday and the Volvo a couple months ago. The mustang can GO! Wanted to try out the ioniq 5 but they don’t sell them where I live.
@@Eagles_Eye It makes no difference to the efficiency since EVs that aren't Teslas have regen on the brake pedal. If you do light braking it will just use regen to slow you down. Under heavier braking it'll use regen + brakes. If it's a good system, it'll blend the two so that you always get consistent braking regardless of how much regen braking force is available. The only difference is at what point you have to move your foot from accelerator to brake.
The suspension feels materially softer when using 19 inch wheels, which is the better choice for the Y. The turbine wheels in your Y are a sport wheel, which I agree don't belong on an SUV, and make the ride too harsh. But you should know that, on every Tesla, you can change the responsiveness of the steering. It's a simple setting you can change, and can even be done while driving. Lastly, you can also change the amount of regen you get from accelerator pedal. This is also a setting. I think the Tesla one pedal driving is marvelous.
I think his comment about regenerative braking was that in some EVs (eg Chevy Bolt) you can pull a paddle behind the steering wheel to activate regenerative braking so that when you lift off the accelerator you can Coast but then when you want to return to regenerative breaking you can activate it without having to go into some menu to adjust it on the touch screen.
You won't be commenting, if you have noticed that he didn't say a word about the software 🤷 A tesla review without saying about the software and the features available via software 😂
Well said. With the Y having been out in the US for well over a year now, those of us here know exactly what you said above. I got the LR with 19” wheels, which is the default. I changed to aftermarket 19” wheels that look more like the 20” wheels because I prefer the look, but the 19” has helped me avoid the bumpiness. I live in the Washington DC metro area, where roads are really not great. Lots of potholes, etc, and the ride is fine. There are also now a few options for 3rd party adjustable suspensions that sort out the ride if you insist on getting the larger wheels.
Love the fact that you're rewarding people who watch the full video with honest changes of opinion, like the wheel size for comfort. So much better than edited perfection.
@@akumar7366 It's a huge advantage unless you never drive outside of town. I suggest you watch Harry's Garage review of the Model 3, and then his review of the Jaguar Ipace. His experience with the iPace was utterly ruined by the charging experience.
@@akumar7366 What competition? Tesla has no competition for its cars and it certainly has no competition for its charging network. There isn't even a close second. The Tesla charging experience is seamless, fast and efficient. Anything else is not.
@@akumar7366 Have you tried using the charging infrastructure for legacy brands? In my experience it's as if some 40% of the stations don't work. Absolute pain in the ass. And the shit takes ages to get going compared to the tesla superchargers which also have the prime location all over the UK
I wouldn’t consider stepping away from Tesla until the other charging networks offer a viable alternative, it’s too easy to underplay how important that is, the Tesla charging network is light years ahead of the rest, as many are saying here - it’s not even a contest.
And Tesla's opening up that same charging Network to all in 2022 so you're saying that to say what? Can't keep relying on that excuse, going to have to find a new one.
i feel tesla reviews need to be longer... he hasnt gone into the driver assist systems and autopilot, software updates and convenience of the charger network ... compertition has a some distance to catch up
I agree! I must have watched over 100 Tesla MY reviews and this is easily the best yet, by far. I was so impressed that I subscribed. Easy to understand and very thorough. I can learn the technical details. This review gave me the info I really needed, what it is like to live with one.
I disagree, think he didn't do his usual excellent job here. For instance he has the suspension understanding not quite right - fitting the smallest wheels and checking that the steering wheel and acceleration menus are in relaxed mode would solve a lot of the issues he had with the sportiness; he omitted to say that braking regen levels are controlled through the menus rather than paddles, and at least in my Model 3 can be turned into a total 'coasting' mode ie zero regenerative braking, or made to imitate a gas vehicle transmission inching forward from a stop. Maybe he didn't know, maybe he was under time pressure in making this one, maybe he got lazy, maybe the editor did a very poor job. I'm actually annoyed at Tesla these days for poor service, but i still think this was a bit unfair or non-diligent on Rory's part.
on my 3, I have 2 saved driver settings: one with the sports steering and max regen for city and back roads, and the other with standard steeting and regen for the highway. Works wonders, and it's easier and faster to change driver profile than to go into the settings to adjust steering and regen.
@@joe60606 No there’s not. Only thing you can adjust is what the car does at very low speed (Crawl, coast or stop). It has nothing to do with the amount of regeneration while driving above a few km/h.
Rory is talking about the steering ratio being too quick for a family crossover and steering ratio cannot be changed on the Model Y. Level of effort, or steering feel, can be changed on the Model Y from comfort to sport to normal. But in any steering mode, the ratio does not change.
I think it's too quick on the 3 too. It's great at lower speeds. At highway speeds, it gets tiring due to the concentration needed to finesse the steering.
I wholeheartedly disagree with the paddles on the steering wheel for regen. I think it's actually a huge positive to use your foot and only your one foot to control speed right exactly where you want it. In most coasting situations where you want to maintain speed your foot really doesn't move. It just sort of holds in place at the speed you want to coast. I don't bother to check but you can confirm you are coasting by looking at the power meter to see that you are basically not adding power but not regaining power either. Once you get used to it you actually stop thinking about it and it becomes this one simple connection to your brain and coasting becomes second nature. One foot input directly to brain for most of the driving. Once you introduce paddles it may seem like you have more "control" but all you are doing is adding more complexity input to your brain. Now you have your one input, the foot, for forward and two inputs, your foot on brake AND you fingers for regen, for slowing down. At best you have two inputs, foot for forward and fingers for slowing. He mentions that it gets tiring having to twitch your foot constantly to go the speed you want. I could say the same with traditional transmissions where in any traffic at all you are constantly timing your coasting and accelerating so you don't have to brake to maintain distance between you and the car in front. In doing so you are constantly thinking and letting off and pushing the accelerator and inevitably moving your foot over and back from the brake to the accelerator. One pedal is dead simple in comparison. But inevitably whether with really strong regen on the pedal or with paddles you will eventually be using the brake pedal in where you just need to brake harder. Then with the paddles you are mixing regen with paddles and foot on brake and foot on accelerator. I have both a Tesla and a Volt and after years of using both I find that in the Volt I set the regen to the hardest setting but end up just using the brake pedal when regen isn't enough and completely skip using the paddles. Never use the paddles anymore.
I concur. I used to own Model X and there they used to have at least 2 options for regen. I always used standard but I used coasting from 5 mph down to complete stop. Hence, I needed my friction brakes to completely stop. Now, for a couple of weeks, I have replaced MX with M3P. That has no regen adjustments and I changed stopping setting of "roll" to "hold", which now uses regen all the way down to a complete stop. I am used to it and love it. It helps with efficiency and I never pretty much use the brakes (only emergency situations or when I need to quickly brake). Otherwise, to mitigate what Rory is talking about, one can also use adaptive cruise control in conjunction with regen. In other words, I use ACC even on city streets, not to mention highways, most of the time. Hence, one pedal driving for the win.
Agree, paddles just seem like the manufacturer doesnt really know how to hit the sweet spot or can't figure out one pedal driving. I had one pedal driving in my leaf and have it in my model 3, it truly is a set and forget setting.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was reviewed by AutoTrader where they found it has the ability to change regen settings on the fly with the paddles to chose between 1 pedal and less aggressive settings without going into a menu. It's a brilliant function for changing the setting and is not there to adjust regen every time you brake.
I love the one pedal driving. Test drove a Taycan for a few days and it was one of the biggest things I missed. I agree the ride is stiffer than it needs to be but overall it's a very smooth car and the upside is rather surprising cornering grip and level attitude. There's an Ohlins package for the suspension. IYKYK.
Agree Audi/Porsche need to ditch the paddle regen and move to one pedal. I wish they offered an air suspension package for the Y I’d pay for that upgrade.
Great review. So nice to see you revisit previous comments from a different perspective such as the size of the wheels. Very useful review - I’m off to order one,
@@CleanFinish2023 what an argument! They’re Shite cars. You tosser. They’re more efficient than any other EV, have an infrastructure, the best resale. What exactly is it that leads you to your logical argument that they’re Shite? I honestly want to know. Is it that you mistakenly believe the build quality is poor. ( not now) or are you going to bang on about the central display? I have one question for you. Do you know what an Octovalve is?
Test drove a MYP in 2020 and compared it to 2021. There was a big difference in ride comfort. They changed something to where it’s a lot smoother over bumps and less nervous. Feels more planted and less road noise
The intro section where the car is driven "offroad" actually made me laugh. It's comical really, years ago "normal" cars used to have higher ground clearance than this so I find that intro scene quite ridiculous. Nobody uses these modern SUVs/CUVs for offroad anyway.
It just crossed my mind that it is actually extremely difficult to find any geniue and honest review on Tesla on RUclips. This is surely the best and highest quality review I have seen for the Model Y.
I had a customer take me on a ride in his model 3 and I fell in love, once you drive a Tesla you won’t want anything else, it’s all you want. Test driving it is stress free and you don’t have to talk to anyone unless you want to
Far from perfect, but in its class there are few if any rivals to the model Y in terms of the combination of energy efficiency, performance and reliability. Despite a lot of hype, its rivals seem to fall short in one or more of these areas. Bjorn Nyland’s exhaustive comparative performance tests back this up.
@@tomi832 I think it's easier to find a button for something when you are driving and if a button stops working you need to replace it, but if the screen breaks, then everything is fucked. All just my personal opinions of course. I do like big screens for maps and music. I think cheaper cars will have buttons still which suits me.
@@liamcowling9906 I have a Tesla Model 3 and you’re not wrong. One of the biggest problems for me is due to right hand drive in the UK. When a box appears on the screen, the “X” to close it is in the top left as it is with left hand drive also. This means that you have to reach very far and take your eyes off the road to press it.
Perhaps it's a by product of having these review units for a short time but both the steering and regen effects can be toned up / down! I change between them, depending on whether I'm driving solo or otherwise and you get used to all settings anyways. It's really not a deal-breaker in the slightest
@@erikwallebom Holy shit really? I wanted the Model Y but couldn't wait and now I'm glad I have 2020 M3. 'Standard' regen breaking is awful for me because like Rory says you have to feather the accelerator when you want to go slower and thats way more tiring than just switching between the pedals. If I couldn't use the 'low' regen breaking I would actually avoid Tesla.
Don’t know if they’ve updated anything since this review, but now in 2022 I find the suspension on the Performance perfectly acceptable. Plus I love having the quick steering, sporty handling, and supercar acceleration in a crossover; it’s like having my cake and eating it too… especially in the sport mode, although the tightness is artificial, I love that locked on centre feeling it provides👍 My only complaint is the lack of a 360 camera. It can be a god send if you live in a major metropolitan area; where you park two cars out in the burbs, we fit three cars in the same space. That’s almost unforgivable for a vehicle in this class.
I have the identical Model Y (white on white) with the 3rd row and Gemini wheels. The smaller wheels improve ride quality immensely. The Y shrugs off bumps that send my other cars (a 2019 AWD Mazda 3 sedan) scampering. I also had zero build quality issues at delivery. Neither did the other 2 people that took delivery with me on their Model 3’s. Tesla’s quality has improved drastically. I wish people would comment on the now excellent build quality as much as they crucified them for their bad build quality during their early days.
Let's be honest compared to anything out of Germany the interior is shit though. I recently drove a £35k Skoda and it made the £50k Model 3 I drove a week later look like shit the interior was embarrassing.
@@prerunnerwannabe Yeah I got mine delivered September 24th (picked it up on the 28th though). Everything was and still is excellent. Only minor issue is a very faint creak from the screen mount when traveling over 70mph. I wedged a small rubber gasket back there and voila, it disappeared. I’ve never owned a car that didn’t have a rattle so no a huge deal to me. My Mazda 3, for example, has a horrible rattle from the seatbelt tensioner on the B Pillar. I can’t get rid of it and it’s RIGHT next to my ear lol
@@teabagtowers3823 Well most German cars are fairly well built (mechanicals notwithstanding). In all my years the only company that truly competes and sometimes exceeds German build quality is Lexus. The Model Y fit and finish, material choice, and build quality is honestly that of a $30,000 car. But that’s ok because I didn’t just pay for the car. I paid for the car, acceleration, infinite software updates, self driving, all the cool stuff like built in dash cam and sentry mode and pet mode and “Joe Mode”. I paid for the supercharging network and I paid for the fact that my toddler LOVES the car lol. Road trips have never been happier. Surely if Tesla wasn’t building a car while building a charging network while also sending a rocket to space they could have made a better interior. All the Germans have to focus on is building a car. But I digress.
Thanks for this video review -- a fantastic last one to watch before I pick up my Model Y tomorrow (been waiting since July). It's a midnight silver 7 seater, and planning to sign up for beta as soon as possible. Excited!
Please note: It is not possible to adjust the brake regen settings on the Model Y. It is not possible to adjust the suspension. And it is not possible to adjust the speed of the steering - only the resistance of the wheel. The steering feels equally fast in all the steering modes. www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/tesla-regenerative-braking-options-new-evs/
Odd, they don't have a regen "standard" / "low" setting? As for the steering, I don't know ... my 3's comfort setting vs sport makes a HUGE difference in how fast it reacts, not just the resistance. As for suspension yeah, I don't believe anyone, even the newbies, expect that the Y/3 has air suspension (I doubt they ever will).
@@raheeb1 no Tesla’s have variable steering ratios so you’re just imagining the reaction being different, it’s just the effort or weight of the steering changes. I had a model 3 and I found overly quick ratio to be annoying.
@AutoTrader the link you have provided is 1yr old now - are you sure this still applies to the latest produced vehicles with the most up to date firmware?
I put a unplugged performance sway bar on my Model Y performance and it really helped the car. I run the 21inch wheels in summer and 20 inch mud and snow in Winter. The Tesla charging infrastructure has the others beat hands down here in the USA. Sandy Munro says the Model Y is by far the best car out there and I tend to agree. Munro live on you tube.
Now towing capacity is something I haven't heard in an EV review before. In these times I would say that is more relevant with more caravans on the road. Can't believe an Audi Q4 Etron can't tow when it's the same setup as an Enyaq
Personally I think Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are the best. Certainly far more reliable and less quality control issues. Would probably also consider the EQC due to the luxurious cabin.l
Nice review, I’ve been driving a model 3 for the last couple of years. Once it goes back I’ll be replacing it with a Model Y, hopefully the 7 seat option will be out then
If you don't know, with the Audi e-tron(the big one, the competitor of the model x can tow 1.8t), the Q4 e-tron the competitor of the model y can tow 1.2t
@@sandersson2813 to each his own. for me it's exactly that kind of car. looks very slick and futuristic, like something modeled by an advanced AI civilisation rather than regular old humans. very few cars actually take this "electric" thing and use it as an advantage everywhere, this car does.
It felt like, the guy didn't know the car too well to tell us about it, regen n steering are adjustable in the settings of the car so i don't know did he try changing those before making this review
Tesla's charging network alone makes their cars viable. Especially as the car will notify you when you need to charge and navigate you to an appropriate charger. It's not enough to produce a half-assed unprofitable EV with no charging network and call yourself 'competition'.
And ioniq5. I'd also add in the enyaq as an outside contender. But tbh, a sub 30k mg EV will do most people. 55k will nearly buy an EV6 GT which will beat the boggo model y to pants
If there’s an issue seeing out the rear window ..you can turn on the cameras on the dash, where then you have view of what’s behind you and on either side of you. As far as the steering you can change it to comfort mode, which makes it not so responsive as in regular or even sport mode. I own three Tesla’s…including the Y
Yes I was at a Tesla store today and was trying to understand the settings better. I found that I can adjust it all, and will swap out wheels so that I get a much better ride (Martian 18s and Winter tires for now). I needed to find the 12V for my volunteer fire light, though not sure i can close the center console with it plugged in. The one thing holding me back is XM radio. I don't understand why they don't offer it, nor waze for that matter. Cell service is too spotty around me to run it off my phone.
thats the problem of reviewing something when not tested all settings and knowing full info that can be of genuine use to us. Tesla Is the BOSS in this game of EVs
Lmao why would they give air suspension? Also. You wont even notice if it has single cast or not.. people just wanna brag like those tiktok channels where their personality is tesla
I’ve said it before… Tesla should put air suspension in the Y. Tesla is to Apple as its rivals are to Android which have very primitive and often unituitive UIs, whereas Tesla has really thought about the user journey and UX to the point of being very much in their own class. It’s wonderful that there are more EV SUV s to choose from, but whenever I take them for a test drive, I’m reminded of how everyone is playing catch-up with Tesla… many have start-stop buttons, the regen is still on silly steering-wheel paddles, there are dust-magnet knobs on the console for air-con and sound systems, AR notifications on the front windscreen which cannot be disabled (it’s been noted to cause severe headaches in some), poor boot space, no frunk, no over-air updates (improving the car as it ages), no sentry equivalent, and, as on the Ionic 5, door handles which are designed to break nails and trap tiny hands. The Mustang Mach-e - the one I test drove anyway - had an accelerator pedal so jittery, and breaks so keen, that the safest option ws to switch to 1-pedal mode. The bottom line is there is more choice for everyone now. The problem is however, once you have owned a Tesla (of any type), it’s difficult to switch to something else - it’s like switching from Apple/Mac to Andorid/PC - there will be pain, frustration, anger and a sense of loss.
Great job as always Rory!! I own a Y performance (same spec as this one but on the 21’s) and we love it, the ride does not bother us, it’s such a capable car and it’s stupid fast!!!! Excellent review, was waiting to see what you thought.
I drove a standard (19" wheels, entry level motor) one of these yesterday and the ride was better than my TT and our XC60 (R Design spec, so sportier). For me, Tesla are the Apple of cars. Most things are just right and done incredibly simply - they make your life easier. I don't want tons of options and specs - I just like the base spec to have what I need. I want Apple, not Android.
My Model 3 AWD Long Range on 18" is a lot firmer than the 19" Model Y I test drove the other day - which felt very soft in comparison... You can set the regen level in the menus, but after a while, max regen + hold ("one pedal driving") works perfectly; we are already pretty good at controlling our feet since we need that for walking so controlling torque precisely using a foot on a pedal quickly becomes second nature :) Edit: Apparently you can no longer control regen level...
I agree with late to the party for this one, we were considering it but now we have other brands that seem to be a firmer favorite with the family. I know the charging infrastructure is awesome but in the EU the other networks are catching up fast and that has even dampened that side of owning a Tesla.
As of now (July 2023) the Tesla Model Y is the best selling EV globally and even managed to score best selling car globally in Q1 2023. It has become one of the hottest items on the market worldwide. So, about that competition, dear Rory? Obliterated.
I'm going to repeat what others have said: the steering can be set to Comfort to make it looser compared to Normal and Sport. I'm giving Rory the benefit of the doubt and assume that even in Comfort, the steering was still too twitchy for him relative to the speed and acceleration of the Y, but it'd be nice if Rory had at least mentioned the steering setting in passing.
I drive a M3P and it does not matter the steering settings. It only affects how hard (effort) is to turn the wheel. It does not affect the steering ratio per se. I think, that is what Rory talking about. And, tbh, it does feel too light - meaning when slightly turned, the front wheels turn too much - which, on higher speeds, could be slightly annoying.
I’ve filmed a review on a Model Y Performance and drove one… it’s better than I expected it to be. I was expecting it to be so boring given the fact that it’s fully electric, but it was just as good as a car with a combustion engine
For a brief period, they sold a different trim for around £10k cheaper, but the range was so poor that hardly anyone bought it over the Long Range. Batteries are just expensive as of now. For the time being, a smaller version of this vehicle, the Model 3, is available for £40,990 with 260 miles of range. It's comparable to a BMW 3 series.
@@a.banana Yes I've driven a model 3. The interior is very cheap & nasty, nowehere close to my s90 which i'm leasing for less than half the model 3 lease cost. EV's are just too expensive the the ordinary person.
@@rchatte100 Which model year did you drive? I have heard from reviews that they have improved the interior quite a bit with the 2021 renditions. They finally got rid of that fingerprint-magnet piano gloss black console, the door trim actually has some continuity with the dash now, and the plastic scroll wheels have been swapped out for metal ones. The quality should be great with the 2021.
I like you're actually driving the car through more natural environments that it would be driven through, Instead of empty country roads or race tracks. Gives a more realistic view of how this car would look in and handle the typical English village windy roads
Ah, blitzing around Farnham I see! ... Thought that looked like Hankley Common at the start. I think at some point they'll upgrade to air suspension, they have to. Having the same suspension as the Model 3 on a slightly bigger, more jacked-up car like this, I think, will generally make it feel twitchy on the road, especially those roads out the back of Farnham that you were driving on.
Test drive a Y today with 19 inch wheels. Suspension still felt harsh to me and the regen is really aggressive. The fact you can’t adjust it is a mistake. Performance on the motorway was brilliant! Very addictive acceleration. Performance version for me totally uneccessary. I like the interior but tha absence of any buttons and total reliance on the screen was annoying. Main reason for the test drive is I have an X on order and zero idea when I’m likely to get it. Not sure on the Y. Ioniq 5 drove better and was plenty fast enough. Teslas advantage is the supercharger network but I think I would actually use that maybe 3-4 times a year. Not sure that’s a reason to get what is in my opinion an inferior car.
Kind of reinforces my view of why I don't like SUVs/crossovers: the ride and handling is worse because of the extra weight and height. Some manufacturers seem to cover it up better, but it's inescapable. I was interested because I'd like a hatchback and rear foot room in the Model 3 is tight. I don't care enough about back seat passengers and I don't very often put really big things on the boot, so I'll go with another Model 3.
Yep lower it and call it hatchback . Unplugged performance suspension kit. I could do without the raised seats to. I would have a model 3 if it didn't have such a terrible trunk.
I slanted tesla for years, test drove the model y and the technology caused me to sell my stage 1 golf r... Pick up my model y this Friday.. 😂 😂 Not even the performance model, the rwd.. The rwd which is 3 seconds slower than my R had me impressed. Everyone needs to go and test drive one and you'll see why it's the best selling electric car
Appreciate the review Rory. We're in the market for an electric family SUV and orignally had the Y on our radar. However, after riding as a passenger in a mate's Model 3 SR+ out on country roads for a couple of hours, I started feeling car sick. I found that really surprising as my daily is a Megane RS MkIII which is pretty stiffly setup. Bjorn Nygard has reported that the Y is stiffer than a 3 and you've confirmed it so we'll look elsewhere. It will be an Ioniq 5 or a Kia EV6 for us I think.
Another episode of how much people value others opinions and cannot build our own. You wanted an SUV and you sat in a saloon car to determine car sickness. What’s stopping you from test driving one? The word of these reviewers, who test the car for a week and give their opinions? Gimme a break!
@@Rahul-Nalawade Pretty simple my friend. I live in Australia and we don't have any Model Ys here yet. Tesla haven't even announced a date you can buy one. I didn't seek the ride in the Model 3 out. A mate has one. We used it to go to a client meeting. I then did some reading about the suspension setup on the Model Y after feeling sick in the Model 3. You're jumping to conclusions for no reason. If I could drive one I would.
Absolutely love mine, 19inch wheels are perfect for this car I’ve had no issues on the road. The car is a rocket if you pre condition battery it can charge at 1600km per hour which means a 80 percent charge in 15min.
Excellent review. Thanks for focusing on the driving dynamics and big picture instead of drilling down into the center screen, as many reviewers get stuck there.
I’ve found the new MIC (Made In China) Model 3’s to be by far and away the better build quality - which is the consensus online among customers too. I picked up my new Model 3 the other week and can confirm, it was flawless, looked like any other German car. Also, the range argument as others have said is getting old across car journo’s, I can easily cover a north to south trip in the UK on a single charge driving as I would my old Golf R. Charging is also a breeze and I can get on my way with a full tank in only 30 mins, half a tank in 10-15 mins. The supercharger network with the automated route planning also makes it painless and thoughtless.
we got 2 model ys in california. great practical cars. best tesla for your money. just test drive the cars. theyre great. not perfect but everything you want in a tesla.
We are waiting for our MY (should be delivered in the next month or so) and I completely agree with the test drive comment. Take multiple drives if you need to. We even rented one through Turo for a day to see if it was really right for us. Money well spent.
The fact that in 2022 they can’t build a car that rides comfortably or fits together without rattles, demonstrates they are a tech company over a car builder.
Nice review. The harsh suspension is a deal breaker for me. Need to replace a smooth 2020 Audi Q7 and wanted the Model Y but I don't think it will work on UK roads. The speed is not a concern for us. Q4 Etron for now...
I appreciated how you explored the rear seat rattle, and figured out the cause. Normally if that was found people would just say bad build. You can edit Regen breaking on the screen. Generally, reviews are usually easily biased against Tesla, this seemed rather fair. Nice job
Bro... You cant expect a comfortable ride on sport rims in any car... 19 inches are way better... For your needs.... And alot of the driving dynamics, also regen and steering are adjustable on the touch screen in fact there are differrnt driving modes including a track mode..... Lets not forget the driving assisting software and security and crash safety that puts volvo to shame and actively predicts accidents, you can't do a tesla review without talking about that ... Lastly reliability in the drive train and battery... I don't think any of the competitors are close to tesla when we talk about the things i just mentioned... If you are buying these cars. Test drive them yourself guy's. try living with them youll understand
Regen can’t be adjusted anymore- that option has been removed. One pedal driving it is, and the steering settings don’t change the ratio, just the firmness.
Tesla safety is excellent - one reason I have a model 3 coming soon, but i also have a Volvo XC 90 and it is better in many ways: blind spot monitoring is indicated on the mirrors where it should be (not forcing you to look to the center of the car), it has rear cross-traffic warnings (how does Tesla not do this?), volvos’ pilot assist is rock solid with none of the goofy phantom braking of the model 3 autopilot, it has rain-detecting wipers that work, etc, etc. I mean at the end of the day, I got a model 3 because it’s a great EV -- but there is a lot of room for improvement, especially in the premium car range.
@@TheoDaJunk Facts are facts no offence. ... try deny anything ive mentioned ... we are all waiting... as car people we are trusted to give accurate reviews for people who dont know much about engineering ... but still need to spend money on a car
Another excellent review Rory. The model 3 with a hatch would be my choice. Hopefully the improvements in build quality, construction methods will come to the 3 in time. I agree about the regen. The quick and easy adjustment from steering mounted paddles for the win. I’d also like the option of a simple head up display. I’m not an SUV fan (I hate them). Any chance of a model 3 estate or MPV?
Took delivery on my MY the other day. Same color and tire combo shown in this vid. It lives up to the hype. I'm not brave enough taking it off road tho. LOL
I've driven both the Model 3 and the Y. Both long-range versions. After a couple days in each, I preferred the Y, mostly because of the commanding seating position. The ride is about the same as my S4. Firm and responsive. I also drove the iPace and the Mach E, and preferred Either Tesla by a mile. I don't know why anyone would buy the Jaguar. Though the Mach E is definitely going to appeal to a lot of people who want a more conventional vehicle.
Nice review but on charging speed, you need to stop focusing on max rates and focus on charge under the curve, ie the rate over time, lots of cars now rapid charge faster because the charge rate doesn't fall off like Teslas does.
Nope, there is no 'lots of cars' that charge faster. Tesla currently offers the best system on the market (batteries with fast charging capabilities + fast charging network). Also every owner should understand that the faster you charge the faster battery degrades.
@@dmitrii336 They still use 350v (400v on the new MS) and not 800v charging which the premium brands now use, and the charge profile tapers off quickly in comparison above 50%. Then on a V2 supercharger you may find yourself sharing with another car and only get 70kw max. . Look at any review where they do a side by side comparison to see.
@@Tesla-Info real life is very different from review and side by side comparisons. I know about 800v and other rare tech and can only repeat my statement about best system on the market from Tesla. It's also cheaper.
@@Tesla-Info Do you know how many public chargers can charge at 800v? (Hint: hardly any) Try driving the length of the country with any EV other than a Tesla ... Tesla Superchargers are a total dream in comparison to all other chargers.
BALANCE is everything. Sounds as if TESLA has missed the mark on a few important details. As always Rory MAGIC review and BALANCED to boot. No-one comes close in Motoring Journalism... NO-ONE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇬🇧
My thoughts about Tesla changed after my first test drive of model 3. I then bought my first model y September of 2020. Best purchase of my life. I recommend anyone who has doubts about Tesla to at least do a test drive. Reading and watching others opinion is very different from what tesla feels like in real life.
Interesting that you like driving the Tesla, I took a model 3 for a test drive recently & really didn’t enjoy it. Having driven the Ioniq 5, ID3, i3 previously, The inability to have anything other than 1 pedal driving was a real put-off. I like to be able to adjust the amount of regen when I lift my foot off the accelerator, no coasting allowed in a Tesla
Because coasting was meant for Ice vehicles to be more efficient.
Where as for an EV it’s efficient to regenerate the energy instead of throwing it away and using the brakes alone.
It makes no sense to NOT capture that energy.
@Orangeman Someone needs to tell iPhone users this! :-D
@Orangeman tested out the gt mustang yesterday and the Volvo a couple months ago. The mustang can GO! Wanted to try out the ioniq 5 but they don’t sell them where I live.
@@Eagles_Eye It makes no difference to the efficiency since EVs that aren't Teslas have regen on the brake pedal. If you do light braking it will just use regen to slow you down. Under heavier braking it'll use regen + brakes. If it's a good system, it'll blend the two so that you always get consistent braking regardless of how much regen braking force is available. The only difference is at what point you have to move your foot from accelerator to brake.
The suspension feels materially softer when using 19 inch wheels, which is the better choice for the Y. The turbine wheels in your Y are a sport wheel, which I agree don't belong on an SUV, and make the ride too harsh. But you should know that, on every Tesla, you can change the responsiveness of the steering. It's a simple setting you can change, and can even be done while driving. Lastly, you can also change the amount of regen you get from accelerator pedal. This is also a setting. I think the Tesla one pedal driving is marvelous.
I think his comment about regenerative braking was that in some EVs (eg Chevy Bolt) you can pull a paddle behind the steering wheel to activate regenerative braking so that when you lift off the accelerator you can Coast but then when you want to return to regenerative breaking you can activate it without having to go into some menu to adjust it on the touch screen.
Maybe needs to rtfm!
You won't be commenting, if you have noticed that he didn't say a word about the software 🤷
A tesla review without saying about the software and the features available via software 😂
Well said. With the Y having been out in the US for well over a year now, those of us here know exactly what you said above. I got the LR with 19” wheels, which is the default. I changed to aftermarket 19” wheels that look more like the 20” wheels because I prefer the look, but the 19” has helped me avoid the bumpiness. I live in the Washington DC metro area, where roads are really not great. Lots of potholes, etc, and the ride is fine. There are also now a few options for 3rd party adjustable suspensions that sort out the ride if you insist on getting the larger wheels.
2021 Y’s don’t have the ability to change regen outside of chill and sport mode.
Night and day difference between the 19s and larger wheels.
Love the fact that you're rewarding people who watch the full video with honest changes of opinion, like the wheel size for comfort. So much better than edited perfection.
"Arguably" the best charging network? There's no contest.
Sorry that's not a major advantage when one considers this review, not good enough the competition is moving ahead.
@@akumar7366 It's a huge advantage unless you never drive outside of town. I suggest you watch Harry's Garage review of the Model 3, and then his review of the Jaguar Ipace. His experience with the iPace was utterly ruined by the charging experience.
@@akumar7366 What competition? Tesla has no competition for its cars and it certainly has no competition for its charging network. There isn't even a close second. The Tesla charging experience is seamless, fast and efficient. Anything else is not.
@@akumar7366 competition is dead tf you talking about
@@akumar7366 Have you tried using the charging infrastructure for legacy brands? In my experience it's as if some 40% of the stations don't work. Absolute pain in the ass. And the shit takes ages to get going compared to the tesla superchargers which also have the prime location all over the UK
I wouldn’t consider stepping away from Tesla until the other charging networks offer a viable alternative, it’s too easy to underplay how important that is, the Tesla charging network is light years ahead of the rest, as many are saying here - it’s not even a contest.
And Tesla's opening up that same charging Network to all in 2022 so you're saying that to say what?
Can't keep relying on that excuse, going to have to find a new one.
@@twany442 All conjecture until it happens, most cars couldn’t connect due to where their connectors are
@@twany442 Oh salty man. Go outside and get some fresh air you keyboard warrior.
@@twany442 I hope other EVs get as good or better than Tesla, but as of now no luck
@@davedyer3654 Adapter
I've watched 4 reviews on the Model Y.... Without doubt Rory covers things that other "gloss over". Outstanding.... 👍👍👍
i feel tesla reviews need to be longer... he hasnt gone into the driver assist systems and autopilot, software updates and convenience of the charger network ... compertition has a some distance to catch up
@@franciskingu5398 he’s most likely gone through that in his other Tesla reviews
I agree! I must have watched over 100 Tesla MY reviews and this is easily the best yet, by far. I was so impressed that I subscribed. Easy to understand and very thorough. I can learn the technical details. This review gave me the info I really needed, what it is like to live with one.
I disagree, think he didn't do his usual excellent job here. For instance he has the suspension understanding not quite right - fitting the smallest wheels and checking that the steering wheel and acceleration menus are in relaxed mode would solve a lot of the issues he had with the sportiness; he omitted to say that braking regen levels are controlled through the menus rather than paddles, and at least in my Model 3 can be turned into a total 'coasting' mode ie zero regenerative braking, or made to imitate a gas vehicle transmission inching forward from a stop. Maybe he didn't know, maybe he was under time pressure in making this one, maybe he got lazy, maybe the editor did a very poor job. I'm actually annoyed at Tesla these days for poor service, but i still think this was a bit unfair or non-diligent on Rory's part.
@@acchaladka 100% agree. It is way more efficient than its rivals, although some prefer form over function.
on my 3, I have 2 saved driver settings: one with the sports steering and max regen for city and back roads, and the other with standard steeting and regen for the highway. Works wonders, and it's easier and faster to change driver profile than to go into the settings to adjust steering and regen.
www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/tesla-regenerative-braking-options-new-evs/
@@AutoTraderTV this will still allow you to change the steering type no? which was the main issue brought up in the video.
@@AutoTraderTV There are still three braking settings in 2021; however, only a knob wouldn't utilize full regen
@@dylanparks6014 Steering resistance but not speed.
@@joe60606 No there’s not. Only thing you can adjust is what the car does at very low speed (Crawl, coast or stop). It has nothing to do with the amount of regeneration while driving above a few km/h.
"Let's take a Tesla into the mud."
Rory: "I'll take the white one".
@De A I'd buy white too. I need my arms and legs. 😅
@De A I got the black one but going to wrap it to matte grey soon lol
@De A he was just joking
@De A Looks cooler imo.
@De A white on white best colour combo
Rory is talking about the steering ratio being too quick for a family crossover and steering ratio cannot be changed on the Model Y. Level of effort, or steering feel, can be changed on the Model Y from comfort to sport to normal. But in any steering mode, the ratio does not change.
With electric power steering, it could have been made variable
@@TsLeng No, electric powered steering only changes the effectiveness of powered steering. What you are referring to is steering by wire.
@@I_THE_ME no. Steer by wire can do it but EPS can also do it. BMW active steering on E60 is an example . There are many others
I think it's too quick on the 3 too. It's great at lower speeds. At highway speeds, it gets tiring due to the concentration needed to finesse the steering.
I wholeheartedly disagree with the paddles on the steering wheel for regen. I think it's actually a huge positive to use your foot and only your one foot to control speed right exactly where you want it. In most coasting situations where you want to maintain speed your foot really doesn't move. It just sort of holds in place at the speed you want to coast. I don't bother to check but you can confirm you are coasting by looking at the power meter to see that you are basically not adding power but not regaining power either. Once you get used to it you actually stop thinking about it and it becomes this one simple connection to your brain and coasting becomes second nature. One foot input directly to brain for most of the driving.
Once you introduce paddles it may seem like you have more "control" but all you are doing is adding more complexity input to your brain. Now you have your one input, the foot, for forward and two inputs, your foot on brake AND you fingers for regen, for slowing down. At best you have two inputs, foot for forward and fingers for slowing. He mentions that it gets tiring having to twitch your foot constantly to go the speed you want. I could say the same with traditional transmissions where in any traffic at all you are constantly timing your coasting and accelerating so you don't have to brake to maintain distance between you and the car in front. In doing so you are constantly thinking and letting off and pushing the accelerator and inevitably moving your foot over and back from the brake to the accelerator. One pedal is dead simple in comparison.
But inevitably whether with really strong regen on the pedal or with paddles you will eventually be using the brake pedal in where you just need to brake harder. Then with the paddles you are mixing regen with paddles and foot on brake and foot on accelerator. I have both a Tesla and a Volt and after years of using both I find that in the Volt I set the regen to the hardest setting but end up just using the brake pedal when regen isn't enough and completely skip using the paddles. Never use the paddles anymore.
I concur. I used to own Model X and there they used to have at least 2 options for regen. I always used standard but I used coasting from 5 mph down to complete stop. Hence, I needed my friction brakes to completely stop.
Now, for a couple of weeks, I have replaced MX with M3P. That has no regen adjustments and I changed stopping setting of "roll" to "hold", which now uses regen all the way down to a complete stop. I am used to it and love it. It helps with efficiency and I never pretty much use the brakes (only emergency situations or when I need to quickly brake). Otherwise, to mitigate what Rory is talking about, one can also use adaptive cruise control in conjunction with regen. In other words, I use ACC even on city streets, not to mention highways, most of the time. Hence, one pedal driving for the win.
You just read my brain explained like I could never. Just recently used my first ev (ix3) one pedal driving is awesome.
Agree, paddles just seem like the manufacturer doesnt really know how to hit the sweet spot or can't figure out one pedal driving. I had one pedal driving in my leaf and have it in my model 3, it truly is a set and forget setting.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was reviewed by AutoTrader where they found it has the ability to change regen settings on the fly with the paddles to chose between 1 pedal and less aggressive settings without going into a menu. It's a brilliant function for changing the setting and is not there to adjust regen every time you brake.
A lot of people think the regen paddles mean gears . Some of the marketing in other EV's select this kind of phony marketing.
Cinematography top notch👏
I love the one pedal driving. Test drove a Taycan for a few days and it was one of the biggest things I missed. I agree the ride is stiffer than it needs to be but overall it's a very smooth car and the upside is rather surprising cornering grip and level attitude. There's an Ohlins package for the suspension. IYKYK.
Agree Audi/Porsche need to ditch the paddle regen and move to one pedal.
I wish they offered an air suspension package for the Y I’d pay for that upgrade.
@@agentjrb lol, how bout no and just offer them both and let the consumer decide. Like e.g. the Skoda Enyaq
And I utterly loathe it. Just give me both and let me decide which one I want. If Skoda can do it then I'm sure Tesla can if they chose to.
Michael, I totally agree with you ! The Journalists haven’t got a clue.
I love the ride on my MY . It’s smooth and controlled.
Great review. So nice to see you revisit previous comments from a different perspective such as the size of the wheels. Very useful review - I’m off to order one,
I’m so happy ☺️ I have been earning $18,000 returns from my $6,000 Investment every 13 days.
How can you order one? He didn’t have many good words to say about it, they’re shite cars!
@@CleanFinish2023 what an argument! They’re Shite cars. You tosser. They’re more efficient than any other EV, have an infrastructure, the best resale. What exactly is it that leads you to your logical argument that they’re Shite? I honestly want to know. Is it that you mistakenly believe the build quality is poor. ( not now) or are you going to bang on about the central display? I have one question for you. Do you know what an Octovalve is?
@@ethelred2648 fan boy
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Test drove a MYP in 2020 and compared it to 2021. There was a big difference in ride comfort. They changed something to where it’s a lot smoother over bumps and less nervous. Feels more planted and less road noise
This is the best, most honest review I've ever come across for Tesla products. Kudos.
Really starting to love your reviews Rory. Proper, honest, no-nonsense motoring journalism. Cheers.
The intro section where the car is driven "offroad" actually made me laugh. It's comical really, years ago "normal" cars used to have higher ground clearance than this so I find that intro scene quite ridiculous. Nobody uses these modern SUVs/CUVs for offroad anyway.
Yeah that’s so true
1:20 ?
Not much utility, nor sport.
I had the same thought. Driving on a sandy patch in Frensham is considered off road now? Sure.
It just crossed my mind that it is actually extremely difficult to find any geniue and honest review on Tesla on RUclips. This is surely the best and highest quality review I have seen for the Model Y.
Yessss! I received an email to order the Model Y this morning! I’m so glad there’s an Autotrader review to watch on the same day👏🏾🎉🙌🏾
I had a customer take me on a ride in his model 3 and I fell in love, once you drive a Tesla you won’t want anything else, it’s all you want. Test driving it is stress free and you don’t have to talk to anyone unless you want to
3:24 I like how they always show that people can fit on the boot of these. Much needed information considering how many enemies we have in this world.
Bro you okay
Far from perfect, but in its class there are few if any rivals to the model Y in terms of the combination of energy efficiency, performance and reliability. Despite a lot of hype, its rivals seem to fall short in one or more of these areas. Bjorn Nyland’s exhaustive comparative performance tests back this up.
Main issue for me with Tesla's is the touch screen. I don't like not having physical buttons.
@@liamcowling9906 That's where everyone is heading. Almost no buttons in new cars. Tesla took it to extreme though
@@liamcowling9906 why is it really a problem? People judge it before trying. In the long run, it's actually a much smarter choice.
@@tomi832 I think it's easier to find a button for something when you are driving and if a button stops working you need to replace it, but if the screen breaks, then everything is fucked. All just my personal opinions of course. I do like big screens for maps and music. I think cheaper cars will have buttons still which suits me.
@@liamcowling9906 I have a Tesla Model 3 and you’re not wrong. One of the biggest problems for me is due to right hand drive in the UK. When a box appears on the screen, the “X” to close it is in the top left as it is with left hand drive also. This means that you have to reach very far and take your eyes off the road to press it.
Perhaps it's a by product of having these review units for a short time but both the steering and regen effects can be toned up / down!
I change between them, depending on whether I'm driving solo or otherwise and you get used to all settings anyways.
It's really not a deal-breaker in the slightest
Regen setting is removed on newer models. Also steering setting is not changing the gearing ratio but it may change the feel though.
Steering setting only changes the resistance of the wheel, not the ratio. That would be a great OTA update.
@@erikwallebom Holy shit really? I wanted the Model Y but couldn't wait and now I'm glad I have 2020 M3. 'Standard' regen breaking is awful for me because like Rory says you have to feather the accelerator when you want to go slower and thats way more tiring than just switching between the pedals. If I couldn't use the 'low' regen breaking I would actually avoid Tesla.
Don’t know if they’ve updated anything since this review, but now in 2022 I find the suspension on the Performance perfectly acceptable. Plus I love having the quick steering, sporty handling, and supercar acceleration in a crossover; it’s like having my cake and eating it too… especially in the sport mode, although the tightness is artificial, I love that locked on centre feeling it provides👍
My only complaint is the lack of a 360 camera. It can be a god send if you live in a major metropolitan area; where you park two cars out in the burbs, we fit three cars in the same space. That’s almost unforgivable for a vehicle in this class.
I have the identical Model Y (white on white) with the 3rd row and Gemini wheels. The smaller wheels improve ride quality immensely. The Y shrugs off bumps that send my other cars (a 2019 AWD Mazda 3 sedan) scampering. I also had zero build quality issues at delivery. Neither did the other 2 people that took delivery with me on their Model 3’s. Tesla’s quality has improved drastically. I wish people would comment on the now excellent build quality as much as they crucified them for their bad build quality during their early days.
Quality is only good on Model 3 and Y, Plaid and X still has shit quality that belong in the 90s
Let's be honest compared to anything out of Germany the interior is shit though. I recently drove a £35k Skoda and it made the £50k Model 3 I drove a week later look like shit the interior was embarrassing.
My Sept. 2020 Model 3's build quality is hot garbage, but I'm glad yours is good!
@@prerunnerwannabe Yeah I got mine delivered September 24th (picked it up on the 28th though). Everything was and still is excellent. Only minor issue is a very faint creak from the screen mount when traveling over 70mph. I wedged a small rubber gasket back there and voila, it disappeared. I’ve never owned a car that didn’t have a rattle so no a huge deal to me. My Mazda 3, for example, has a horrible rattle from the seatbelt tensioner on the B Pillar. I can’t get rid of it and it’s RIGHT next to my ear lol
@@teabagtowers3823 Well most German cars are fairly well built (mechanicals notwithstanding). In all my years the only company that truly competes and sometimes exceeds German build quality is Lexus. The Model Y fit and finish, material choice, and build quality is honestly that of a $30,000 car. But that’s ok because I didn’t just pay for the car. I paid for the car, acceleration, infinite software updates, self driving, all the cool stuff like built in dash cam and sentry mode and pet mode and “Joe Mode”. I paid for the supercharging network and I paid for the fact that my toddler LOVES the car lol. Road trips have never been happier. Surely if Tesla wasn’t building a car while building a charging network while also sending a rocket to space they could have made a better interior. All the Germans have to focus on is building a car. But I digress.
Dont know who would dislike this video it was some of the best motor journalism ive seen in a long time and i watch it more than id care to admit 😅
Anyone who is not a tesla cult member who can see the positive bias of the "review".
I saw one on the road yesterday! I had to check twice before seeing it was indeed a model Y. Looks like a 3 in a fun-house mirror if you ask me.
They look very similar. The Y is much taller but from a distance from a glance, it's hard to tell which is which.
Thanks for this video review -- a fantastic last one to watch before I pick up my Model Y tomorrow (been waiting since July). It's a midnight silver 7 seater, and planning to sign up for beta as soon as possible. Excited!
I ordered the 7 seater and waiting for it to arrive, how do you like it?
Thank you for mentioning your height when talking about interior space. So many reviewers don't do that, and it's so simple and relevant.
Great to see you pointing out issues honestly rather than just being a fanboy.
Please note: It is not possible to adjust the brake regen settings on the Model Y. It is not possible to adjust the suspension. And it is not possible to adjust the speed of the steering - only the resistance of the wheel. The steering feels equally fast in all the steering modes. www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/tesla-regenerative-braking-options-new-evs/
Odd, they don't have a regen "standard" / "low" setting? As for the steering, I don't know ... my 3's comfort setting vs sport makes a HUGE difference in how fast it reacts, not just the resistance. As for suspension yeah, I don't believe anyone, even the newbies, expect that the Y/3 has air suspension (I doubt they ever will).
@@raheeb1 no Tesla’s have variable steering ratios so you’re just imagining the reaction being different, it’s just the effort or weight of the steering changes. I had a model 3 and I found overly quick ratio to be annoying.
@@andyb6851 electrek.co/2020/10/27/tesla-removes-regenerative-braking-strenght-option-new-cars/amp/
@@andyb6851 maybe do your homework before commenting?
@AutoTrader the link you have provided is 1yr old now - are you sure this still applies to the latest produced vehicles with the most up to date firmware?
I think the air suspension would fit this car perfectly, this could be a option for the long range models
It doesn’t need it !
I put a unplugged performance sway bar on my Model Y performance and it really helped the car. I run the 21inch wheels in summer and 20 inch mud and snow in Winter. The Tesla charging infrastructure has the others beat hands down here in the USA. Sandy Munro says the Model Y is by far the best car out there and I tend to agree. Munro live on you tube.
Around here, single and couples have been buying Ys, not just families. Small and medium SUVs are popular with the non-families around here.
Now towing capacity is something I haven't heard in an EV review before. In these times I would say that is more relevant with more caravans on the road. Can't believe an Audi Q4 Etron can't tow when it's the same setup as an Enyaq
It has landed in the UK. With Dutch plates :D
orders are open now for early 2022 deliveries here but I think we may see some delivered from China first like this one than Berlin-made models.
Good review Rory, so nice to hear both sides and not just how wonderful a new model is.
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I think it is the best option in this class!👍
Personally I think Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are the best. Certainly far more reliable and less quality control issues. Would probably also consider the EQC due to the luxurious cabin.l
Deadly show. I’m really starting to like you channel the more EV your putting on. Honest opinion always
Nice review, I’ve been driving a model 3 for the last couple of years. Once it goes back I’ll be replacing it with a Model Y, hopefully the 7 seat option will be out then
If you don't know, with the Audi e-tron(the big one, the competitor of the model x can tow 1.8t), the Q4 e-tron the competitor of the model y can tow 1.2t
You have your own opinion and you said it even if it's not the case of a lot of other reviewers... amazing
I own a model Y in Canada and your review is spot on, super informative and interesting s always. Keep up the good work !
Fantastic review that actually REVIEWS the car, rather than simply gush at the brand for no reason. Great take!
When Berlin starts making these with 4680’s; I’m first in line!
I get its a good car, but its so dreary to look at.
Theres now a lot of credible alternatives that also wont make you look like a Tesla cult member.
@@sandersson2813 It’s too late for me, unfortunately. I have a model 3; so I’m already infected! 😂
@@thelongame I test drove one, I just found it didnt give me a buzz.
Its not the sort of car you look back at when you leave it.
@@sandersson2813 to each his own. for me it's exactly that kind of car. looks very slick and futuristic, like something modeled by an advanced AI civilisation rather than regular old humans. very few cars actually take this "electric" thing and use it as an advantage everywhere, this car does.
Elon simp detected.
Teslas SuperCharger network is game changer. This video felt hastily put together.
It felt like, the guy didn't know the car too well to tell us about it, regen n steering are adjustable in the settings of the car so i don't know did he try changing those before making this review
Well if your actually looking at buying one now this is the one to buy because the charging network is the best by far no competition.
Tesla's charging network alone makes their cars viable. Especially as the car will notify you when you need to charge and navigate you to an appropriate charger. It's not enough to produce a half-assed unprofitable EV with no charging network and call yourself 'competition'.
Really good review. Think the one to beat at the moment is the EV6.
😂😂😂
And ioniq5. I'd also add in the enyaq as an outside contender.
But tbh, a sub 30k mg EV will do most people. 55k will nearly buy an EV6 GT which will beat the boggo model y to pants
Defo since the amazing Stinger, Kia have not only upped their game they have surpassed alot of so called premium cars.
If there’s an issue seeing out the rear window ..you can turn on the cameras on the dash, where then you have view of what’s behind you and on either side of you. As far as the steering you can change it to comfort mode, which makes it not so responsive as in regular or even sport mode. I own three Tesla’s…including the Y
Yes I was at a Tesla store today and was trying to understand the settings better. I found that I can adjust it all, and will swap out wheels so that I get a much better ride (Martian 18s and Winter tires for now). I needed to find the 12V for my volunteer fire light, though not sure i can close the center console with it plugged in. The one thing holding me back is XM radio. I don't understand why they don't offer it, nor waze for that matter. Cell service is too spotty around me to run it off my phone.
thats the problem of reviewing something when not tested all settings and knowing full info that can be of genuine use to us. Tesla Is the BOSS in this game of EVs
Waiting for Berlin to come online with single cast front and back of the car, New battery technology and hopefully air suspension!
dont hold your breath LOL
Dont hold your breath LOL
Elon simp detected.
Lmao why would they give air suspension?
Also. You wont even notice if it has single cast or not.. people just wanna brag like those tiktok channels where their personality is tesla
I’ve said it before… Tesla should put air suspension in the Y. Tesla is to Apple as its rivals are to Android which have very primitive and often unituitive UIs, whereas Tesla has really thought about the user journey and UX to the point of being very much in their own class. It’s wonderful that there are more EV SUV s to choose from, but whenever I take them for a test drive, I’m reminded of how everyone is playing catch-up with Tesla… many have start-stop buttons, the regen is still on silly steering-wheel paddles, there are dust-magnet knobs on the console for air-con and sound systems, AR notifications on the front windscreen which cannot be disabled (it’s been noted to cause severe headaches in some), poor boot space, no frunk, no over-air updates (improving the car as it ages), no sentry equivalent, and, as on the Ionic 5, door handles which are designed to break nails and trap tiny hands. The Mustang Mach-e - the one I test drove anyway - had an accelerator pedal so jittery, and breaks so keen, that the safest option ws to switch to 1-pedal mode. The bottom line is there is more choice for everyone now. The problem is however, once you have owned a Tesla (of any type), it’s difficult to switch to something else - it’s like switching from Apple/Mac to Andorid/PC - there will be pain, frustration, anger and a sense of loss.
Great job as always Rory!! I own a Y performance (same spec as this one but on the 21’s) and we love it, the ride does not bother us, it’s such a capable car and it’s stupid fast!!!! Excellent review, was waiting to see what you thought.
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I own a model y and now I will never buy from another brand again...It just feels perfect
I drove a standard (19" wheels, entry level motor) one of these yesterday and the ride was better than my TT and our XC60 (R Design spec, so sportier). For me, Tesla are the Apple of cars. Most things are just right and done incredibly simply - they make your life easier. I don't want tons of options and specs - I just like the base spec to have what I need. I want Apple, not Android.
You get used to using 1 pedal driving pretty quick, almost never touching the brake pedal.
I love the one pedal driving
What about at red light? You still need to stay on the brake, right?
@@MrLianGuan no. I don't even need to touch thr brake to come to a complete stop
@@David-he6uj does the brake light come on when you slow down using the regen
@@bittasweetsymphony726 yes
My Model 3 AWD Long Range on 18" is a lot firmer than the 19" Model Y I test drove the other day - which felt very soft in comparison... You can set the regen level in the menus, but after a while, max regen + hold ("one pedal driving") works perfectly; we are already pretty good at controlling our feet since we need that for walking so controlling torque precisely using a foot on a pedal quickly becomes second nature :)
Edit: Apparently you can no longer control regen level...
I agree with late to the party for this one, we were considering it but now we have other brands that seem to be a firmer favorite with the family. I know the charging infrastructure is awesome but in the EU the other networks are catching up fast and that has even dampened that side of owning a Tesla.
As of now (July 2023) the Tesla Model Y is the best selling EV globally and even managed to score best selling car globally in Q1 2023. It has become one of the hottest items on the market worldwide.
So, about that competition, dear Rory? Obliterated.
I got one. Also, You can adjust the regen and the steering feel. I got the 19” LR with acceleration boost. Hits the sweet spot.
One of the best car reviewer UK market. Honest.
Thanks 👍
I'm going to repeat what others have said: the steering can be set to Comfort to make it looser compared to Normal and Sport. I'm giving Rory the benefit of the doubt and assume that even in Comfort, the steering was still too twitchy for him relative to the speed and acceleration of the Y, but it'd be nice if Rory had at least mentioned the steering setting in passing.
I drive a M3P and it does not matter the steering settings. It only affects how hard (effort) is to turn the wheel. It does not affect the steering ratio per se. I think, that is what Rory talking about. And, tbh, it does feel too light - meaning when slightly turned, the front wheels turn too much - which, on higher speeds, could be slightly annoying.
Only steering feel (effort) can be adjusted. Not speed. The speed of response is too fast in all settings.
I’ve filmed a review on a Model Y Performance and drove one… it’s better than I expected it to be. I was expecting it to be so boring given the fact that it’s fully electric, but it was just as good as a car with a combustion engine
You lost me when you said "a nappie" .What's that ?
@@rcollinge325 I’m lost with what your saying… when did I say “nappie”?
I find performance EVs far more fun that any ICE vehicle. Because instant torque, no shifting delays and roller coaster acceleration are amazing.
£55k for the base model! Foxing crazy! Another EV for the 0.1%
For a brief period, they sold a different trim for around £10k cheaper, but the range was so poor that hardly anyone bought it over the Long Range. Batteries are just expensive as of now. For the time being, a smaller version of this vehicle, the Model 3, is available for £40,990 with 260 miles of range. It's comparable to a BMW 3 series.
@@a.banana Yes I've driven a model 3. The interior is very cheap & nasty, nowehere close to my s90 which i'm leasing for less than half the model 3 lease cost. EV's are just too expensive the the ordinary person.
@@rchatte100
Which model year did you drive? I have heard from reviews that they have improved the interior quite a bit with the 2021 renditions. They finally got rid of that fingerprint-magnet piano gloss black console, the door trim actually has some continuity with the dash now, and the plastic scroll wheels have been swapped out for metal ones. The quality should be great with the 2021.
I like you're actually driving the car through more natural environments that it would be driven through, Instead of empty country roads or race tracks. Gives a more realistic view of how this car would look in and handle the typical English village windy roads
Ah, blitzing around Farnham I see! ... Thought that looked like Hankley Common at the start.
I think at some point they'll upgrade to air suspension, they have to. Having the same suspension as the Model 3 on a slightly bigger, more jacked-up car like this, I think, will generally make it feel twitchy on the road, especially those roads out the back of Farnham that you were driving on.
I think there where sections of Hankley and Frensham commons here. These are my regular running routes
@@TheChris69er yeah Frensham makes sense actually!
Test drive a Y today with 19 inch wheels. Suspension still felt harsh to me and the regen is really aggressive. The fact you can’t adjust it is a mistake. Performance on the motorway was brilliant! Very addictive acceleration. Performance version for me totally uneccessary. I like the interior but tha absence of any buttons and total reliance on the screen was annoying. Main reason for the test drive is I have an X on order and zero idea when I’m likely to get it. Not sure on the Y. Ioniq 5 drove better and was plenty fast enough. Teslas advantage is the supercharger network but I think I would actually use that maybe 3-4 times a year. Not sure that’s a reason to get what is in my opinion an inferior car.
Really digging this guy's reviews, well done!
Kind of reinforces my view of why I don't like SUVs/crossovers: the ride and handling is worse because of the extra weight and height. Some manufacturers seem to cover it up better, but it's inescapable.
I was interested because I'd like a hatchback and rear foot room in the Model 3 is tight. I don't care enough about back seat passengers and I don't very often put really big things on the boot, so I'll go with another Model 3.
Yep lower it and call it hatchback . Unplugged performance suspension kit. I could do without the raised seats to.
I would have a model 3 if it didn't have such a terrible trunk.
I expect sedans to somewhat raise again when aerodynamics, efficiency, ride comfort and price come to play in EV products!
I slanted tesla for years, test drove the model y and the technology caused me to sell my stage 1 golf r... Pick up my model y this Friday.. 😂 😂 Not even the performance model, the rwd.. The rwd which is 3 seconds slower than my R had me impressed.
Everyone needs to go and test drive one and you'll see why it's the best selling electric car
Also, I test drove the ioniq 5 and 6, loved the 6. Disappointed by the 5. Tesla shat all over them..😂
Tesla’s have a charging network that works.
Rivals don’t, so they are shit.
Simple as.
I hired this for a couple days and the acceleration was insanely quick!
Appreciate the review Rory. We're in the market for an electric family SUV and orignally had the Y on our radar. However, after riding as a passenger in a mate's Model 3 SR+ out on country roads for a couple of hours, I started feeling car sick. I found that really surprising as my daily is a Megane RS MkIII which is pretty stiffly setup. Bjorn Nygard has reported that the Y is stiffer than a 3 and you've confirmed it so we'll look elsewhere. It will be an Ioniq 5 or a Kia EV6 for us I think.
You should go for the EV6 as the light of the Ionic 5 are just bad.
Another episode of how much people value others opinions and cannot build our own.
You wanted an SUV and you sat in a saloon car to determine car sickness. What’s stopping you from test driving one? The word of these reviewers, who test the car for a week and give their opinions?
Gimme a break!
@@Rahul-Nalawade Pretty simple my friend. I live in Australia and we don't have any Model Ys here yet. Tesla haven't even announced a date you can buy one. I didn't seek the ride in the Model 3 out. A mate has one. We used it to go to a client meeting. I then did some reading about the suspension setup on the Model Y after feeling sick in the Model 3. You're jumping to conclusions for no reason. If I could drive one I would.
Absolutely love mine, 19inch wheels are perfect for this car I’ve had no issues on the road. The car is a rocket if you pre condition battery it can charge at 1600km per hour which means a 80 percent charge in 15min.
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Much cheaper here in Canada; don’t understand how it’s priced crazy in the UK
Excellent review. Thanks for focusing on the driving dynamics and big picture instead of drilling down into the center screen, as many reviewers get stuck there.
I’ve found the new MIC (Made In China) Model 3’s to be by far and away the better build quality - which is the consensus online among customers too. I picked up my new Model 3 the other week and can confirm, it was flawless, looked like any other German car. Also, the range argument as others have said is getting old across car journo’s, I can easily cover a north to south trip in the UK on a single charge driving as I would my old Golf R. Charging is also a breeze and I can get on my way with a full tank in only 30 mins, half a tank in 10-15 mins. The supercharger network with the automated route planning also makes it painless and thoughtless.
Be great to see the Citroen hydropneumatic suspension in cars like this. Solves the suspension issues.
we got 2 model ys in california. great practical cars. best tesla for your money. just test drive the cars. theyre great. not perfect but everything you want in a tesla.
We are waiting for our MY (should be delivered in the next month or so) and I completely agree with the test drive comment. Take multiple drives if you need to. We even rented one through Turo for a day to see if it was really right for us. Money well spent.
After 2 years of M3 faultless driving the MY is just exceptional, the ride the view ahead, it a pleasure to drive
It's good but not as good as an old Nissan Leaf that you picked up for a tenner and a bag of scratchings 😂
Could get 10 leafs for same money lol.
@@FlyingFun. Calvin's Car Diaries better get his ar$e in gear to supply the demand
The fact that in 2022 they can’t build a car that rides comfortably or fits together without rattles, demonstrates they are a tech company over a car builder.
Anyone else notice that bug crawling on his shirt? On this flip side, ordered mine and should be here in April 🥂
April? Thought it was earlier than that?
@@sircoynie ordered last month and that’s my wait period. It’s now May! 🙁
Is that a uk order buddy? Waiting for my leaseplan order to be confirmed.
@@sircoynie no, it’s a US order.
Few! I was worried then as that would have moved my March theory for uk deliveries back a little. Let’s hope we all get the new Model 22 variants :0)
Nice review. The harsh suspension is a deal breaker for me. Need to replace a smooth 2020 Audi Q7 and wanted the Model Y but I don't think it will work on UK roads. The speed is not a concern for us. Q4 Etron for now...
Ok review.but disagree with the 1 pedal being annoying.i love it plus you can change settings if you don’t like it.
You can’t change regen settings
I appreciated how you explored the rear seat rattle, and figured out the cause. Normally if that was found people would just say bad build. You can edit Regen breaking on the screen. Generally, reviews are usually easily biased against Tesla, this seemed rather fair. Nice job
Bro... You cant expect a comfortable ride on sport rims in any car... 19 inches are way better... For your needs.... And alot of the driving dynamics, also regen and steering are adjustable on the touch screen in fact there are differrnt driving modes including a track mode..... Lets not forget the driving assisting software and security and crash safety that puts volvo to shame and actively predicts accidents, you can't do a tesla review without talking about that ... Lastly reliability in the drive train and battery... I don't think any of the competitors are close to tesla when we talk about the things i just mentioned... If you are buying these cars. Test drive them yourself guy's. try living with them youll understand
Ahhhh go sleep fan boy
Regen can’t be adjusted anymore- that option has been removed. One pedal driving it is, and the steering settings don’t change the ratio, just the firmness.
Tesla safety is excellent - one reason I have a model 3 coming soon, but i also have a Volvo XC 90 and it is better in many ways: blind spot monitoring is indicated on the mirrors where it should be (not forcing you to look to the center of the car), it has rear cross-traffic warnings (how does Tesla not do this?), volvos’ pilot assist is rock solid with none of the goofy phantom braking of the model 3 autopilot, it has rain-detecting wipers that work, etc, etc. I mean at the end of the day, I got a model 3 because it’s a great EV -- but there is a lot of room for improvement, especially in the premium car range.
Dude the ratio of the steering cannot be changed from the touch screen, it can only change the lightness of the steering.
@@TheoDaJunk Facts are facts no offence. ... try deny anything ive mentioned ... we are all waiting... as car people we are trusted to give accurate reviews for people who dont know much about engineering ... but still need to spend money on a car
This is a really well thought through and considered review, really appreciated
I don't think an equal priced Mach-E has the same or more range, unless pricing is radically different in the UK compared to US.
But Mach E looks much better than the boring fat frog Model Y.
@@nunolp9067 But the Mach E is shit
@@nunolp9067 It also overheats within 4min of driving full on.
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Your comments on suspension and steering are right on.
I’ve seen literally dozens of model Y reviews but this video still showed me so much which hasn’t been previously covered. Bravo!
Another excellent review Rory. The model 3 with a hatch would be my choice. Hopefully the improvements in build quality, construction methods will come to the 3 in time. I agree about the regen. The quick and easy adjustment from steering mounted paddles for the win. I’d also like the option of a simple head up display. I’m not an SUV fan (I hate them). Any chance of a model 3 estate or MPV?
Regen is controlled infinitely by how much you lift your foot. Paddles are totally unnecessary.
Took delivery on my MY the other day. Same color and tire combo shown in this vid. It lives up to the hype. I'm not brave enough taking it off road tho. LOL
I've driven both the Model 3 and the Y. Both long-range versions. After a couple days in each, I preferred the Y, mostly because of the commanding seating position. The ride is about the same as my S4. Firm and responsive. I also drove the iPace and the Mach E, and preferred Either Tesla by a mile. I don't know why anyone would buy the Jaguar. Though the Mach E is definitely going to appeal to a lot of people who want a more conventional vehicle.
Great honest review Rory
Nice review but on charging speed, you need to stop focusing on max rates and focus on charge under the curve, ie the rate over time, lots of cars now rapid charge faster because the charge rate doesn't fall off like Teslas does.
Nope, there is no 'lots of cars' that charge faster. Tesla currently offers the best system on the market (batteries with fast charging capabilities + fast charging network).
Also every owner should understand that the faster you charge the faster battery degrades.
@@dmitrii336 They still use 350v (400v on the new MS) and not 800v charging which the premium brands now use, and the charge profile tapers off quickly in comparison above 50%. Then on a V2 supercharger you may find yourself sharing with another car and only get 70kw max. . Look at any review where they do a side by side comparison to see.
@@Tesla-Info real life is very different from review and side by side comparisons. I know about 800v and other rare tech and can only repeat my statement about best system on the market from Tesla. It's also cheaper.
@@Tesla-Info Do you know how many public chargers can charge at 800v? (Hint: hardly any) Try driving the length of the country with any EV other than a Tesla ... Tesla Superchargers are a total dream in comparison to all other chargers.
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Tesla Model 3 - best in class for safety, performance, seats, interface, updates, sound and charging network.
BALANCE is everything. Sounds as if TESLA has missed the mark on a few important details. As always Rory MAGIC review and BALANCED to boot. No-one comes close in Motoring Journalism... NO-ONE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇬🇧
Headlights and the DRL need to be a bit more aggressive then it’ll be solid