I own a 3 long-range and just hit 114000 miles and its not yet 3 years old and about to order the second one a Y long range only issue broken subframe at 98000 miles, it charges to 310 miles and looks like new inside so given how people say its cheap its lasted way better than all my BMW VW and even my volvo. You don't have the constant vibration of a combustion engine with all the internal trim rattels that drive you mad as i had in the golf GTE and the X1.
You can change the wiper speeds and a whole multitude of options through the left knob (menu). Hold the button in and the menu appears on the screen near the bottom. It is very useful. You can also set a default function that appears first.
I bought a model Y extended range, its basically the best car I've owned, the driving experiences is awesome, pretty spaceous interior, very comfortable seats, its very well insulated, the beams are awesome, autopilot its great, sound system amazing. I dont understand why all the hate to tesla from so many people that havent even driven one, its a pretty amazing car and it always keep getting better with constant free updates. For the price its an excellent choice, JUST take a test drive before commenting that EVs suck.
I live in Mexico, the model Y that gets here is from China, quality build is excellent and suspension is not bad at all, actually is a pretty comfortable ride. Also have a BMW 330 and quality build is not as good as Tesla. Dont know about build quality of model Y sold in USA. Do you have a model Y ? have you driven it? I think quality build on model Y has improoved a lot in the US@@helopi8
What do Brit’s consider level 2 charging? You have 220V outlets in your house, you can charge your car every day for 3-4 hours to 80% and you never need to charge anywhere else. How much do you guys drive? In the US I have a 220V outlet in the garage and I use the provided Tesla mobile charger. I don’t normally bring my car home with less than 50% battery on a normal day and it gets plug in every night, charging to 80%. My breaker is only a 32A, but if I put in a 50A, it will charge even faster. Going on a road trip? Charge it to 90% and use the Supercharger Network. Unless you’re an Uber driver, you don’t need to drive 330 miles a day.
Nice of you to presume we can all charge at home. With a lot less space the USA then many people myself included live in flats or apartments. So mine is a first floor flat with my off road parking the other side of the road. So oddly enough I cannot charge at home at all. Don’t worry you are not unusual in making this assumption. Here in the UK over 80% charging is done at home so only 20% of charging done away from home. Quite frankly if you cannot home charge then EV just don’t work.
@@michaelmcnally2331 my response to you would’ve been “if you live in an apartment, an EV might not be the best solution for you unless, electricity is so much cheaper than gas, that the money saved is worth the public charging and time spent waiting”, but you already answered that. So 80% of GB (assuming again) can and do charge at home? so the posters concerns are irrelevant then? Also, what stops you from buying an extension cord and actually charging it in front of your apartment building if you live on the first floor? Unless of course it’s illegal because it’s a safety concern, or you’re worried and/or have shitty neighbors.
@@idonotcarenow nice to see that you read about where my parking is the other side of the road which would mean that dangling a cable across to the car also means running the cable across the road as well. Also 80% of charging does not mean 80% of people can charge at home, it means of all EV charging done then 80% is done at home. The govt figure is that 70% of UK homes have suitable off road parking that can be used for home charging.
@@michaelmcnally2331 I read your comment, but it didn’t make any sense why you park across the damn street. But there you go, you answered your own question. Drag that cable across the road, do whatever the hell you need to do and get your car charged up. Tell who ever parks in front of your house to F off and take that spot, do whatever the hell you have to do. All I hear is a bunch of complaining with no solutions, maybe why GB and especially London is such a mess right now.
@@idonotcarenow what bit about off road parking the other side of the road was difficult to understand about why I the other side of the road. That is where my parking spot it is at. I live in a block that has 6 flats so why would I telling them to F off from outside their flat. And you think a charging cable going to survive being run over when traffic goes over it, not to mention that would be classed as obstructing the road. So you recommend being anti-social and breaking the law is the way to solve problems. nice. I can see why your name on here is what it is.
Why are you so overwrought about the key card? First, it's a backup, your phone is your primary key. Second, to unlock the door all you need do it place it under the side pillar camera as outlined in the user's manual...no "hunting" for the right spot needed. Finally, to start the car all you do is place it behind the cup holders and press the brake pedal, then you put it away. Since the car never moves during this start procedure the key card will never slide around. Beats the hell out of carrying around a $300-$400 fob that many luxury cars come with. You can set the speed of your wipers via voice command without using the screen (i.e., "Set wipers to level 3" or "Turn wipers off"). Much more expensive cars don't have this feature. In fact you can control many of the settings for the car via voice commands. Regarding braking, when using regen braking when the car comes to a stop it applies the regular brakes to hold the car still, not the parking brake. When using cruise control you can set the following distance based on seconds behind the car in front of you, not how many car lengths (at least that's the way it works in the US)
You can change D and R gearing without touching the brake, under 5 mph for those 3 point turns. You also don't need to leave the card in situ. Once you've set off, you're good to move it.
I purchased both a Model 3 and Model Y a year apart and both have a design in the bottom aero panel underneath the cars. In both cases, a screw or bolt came off and allowed for a portion of the front of this panel to flop down, and hence start to hit the road any time you go through a dip in the road. Eventually, this break off while driving. Also, when it rained, the cars would collect water underneath and get into the underside. This caused mildew and I had to replace the cabin filter earlier. Both cars were less than one year old. Getting both aero panels replaced cost me about $400 each from Tesla. They did not consider this to be covered by warranty. This is a design flaw that needs to be fixed by Tesla. If you do a google search on this subject, you’ll find multiple instances of this by other people.
For any prospective buyer whos seriously considering a Tesla ALWAYS go to a Tesla service place and ask the guys about features your not sure about. RUclips videos get out of date quickly due to Tesla software updates. For example wiper speed IS customisable.
I bought recently a Model Y (even just standard range) and it's hands down the best and most practical car I ever owned. The problems that some people claim it has are completely blown out of proportions and are mostly small annoyances, if at all. I have yet to find another car where I get so many features packed into one car for this price.
After activity your wipers. Use your left wheel button on the steering wheel to change wiper speed. Toggle it right for faster speeds, left for slower speeds. No need to use the screen. Or hold down the right wheel button, and use voice commands to set wiper speed, or even turn on wipers.
Very good video. I love my Ioniq 5, no engine noise, less stress driving it and helping the Planet as well. I only use public charger (no access to home charging yet), it’s only 5 min walk from my flat, so no problem there. My charging is a bit more expensive then typical home charging, but still way cheaper than my old (2015) diesel car. Keep up the good work.
@@VictorGoesElectric buying an EV is buying into a car market that only occupies a small margin of the total market. Alot of our energy that powers our cars is from coal, gas that still pollutes the Earth. Even though over time it's slightly better than gas depending on where you live. The way the batteries and the car platform itself is made also pollutes. Sure it's better than gas cars, but still the point stands. It's not good for the environment. Also even if the car was completely zero emission from the manufacturer and powering it, buying one doesn't make a scratch into total global pollution/carbon emissions when you look at all the other sources of pollution from other countries. Your EV purchase is like throwing a bucket of water in a volcano thinking you will put it out.
@@andrewlindell8626 It's funny you assumed I'm from coal powered country. In Scotland our electricity is 98% green. We are producing 3 times more of energy than we need, and we sell the rest to other countries. It only takes 40k miles to offset pollution difference in production between ICE and EV. And even if you decide to use 100% energy from coal powered station, it will take 100k miles to offset a difference (power stations are more efficient and cleaner than your car engine). I've made some changes in my life to minimise my impact on environment and I will continue to do so. It might be only a bucket of water worth of effort but imagine millions of people doing their bit in saving Earth it will accumulate to millions of buckets of water worth of changes. It saddens me how human race managed to destroy such a beautiful place, and if we don't start acting now there will be no planet left for future generations to enjoy. Hope that clears it all. I think I am saving the Planet after all.
Good review Adam, like watching your videos. As a fellow Y owner I agree with most of your observations. It's a cracking car and imo is currently the best EV package available, thanks mainly to the super charger network, and justs does what it's designed to do very well. A couple more tips, if you haven't found the option yet, is ability to setup different functions with a long press on the left scroll wheel and also change the voice control language settings to 'English British' instead of US. I've found It's a game changer to recognise voice commands...happy driving!
Nice review. So you know they added the function to keep wifi connected after you shift into D. "To use "Remain Connected While in Drive," tap on the WiFi icon and go to WiFi Settings. Choose the WiFi network you'd like to remain connected to while in drive. Then turn on the ‘Remain Connected in Drive’ option."
I have the exact same model and colour picked up in June. My only complaint is not going for the white seats as those black seats can get very warm on a sunny day.
I have a Model Y Performance 21 inch Uberturbine wheels Year 2021 Dual Motor long range with white interior. I haven't had any of the issues that you've had, I'm not sure why? I have found a lot of voice commands can be used vs using the screen. Control of the wipers, glove box, temp, trunk, frunk, and the normal commands. Sentry mode can be set to turn off by setting certain locations, such as home and work. Charging your car to 100% actually degrades the battery, 80% is the recommend for battery optimization. I also work from home so I don't use a ton of mileage. I bought mine in 2021 and I have 11,842 miles on my car. I know people need to drive long distances everyday, for these peeps I wouldn't recommend an EV if you have to travel long distances. It's also recommend not to super charge as charging option everyday since this also degrades the battery. I know EVs are not for everyone, but there are pros and cons to every type of car.
Location of key card unlock on the door pillar is under the camera. Works every time. Keycard is used by very few people anyway. Someone could access your car if you lose your phone. Just like if you had lost your car keys? Is this not the same thing? You can adjust the wipers without the screen using the buttons. I’ve had a car seat in my model 3 (with white seats) for four years and there is literally no wear in the faux leather. I agree that the main benefit of having an EV is having a home charger. It makes an EV dramatically cheaper and more convenient. However as you’ve said supercharging is very well done by Tesla. I do like your wheel covers. Good upgrade!
@@krehbein well you dont need to unlock your phone to unlock the car it just needs to have Bluetooth left on and and be near it. so unless you are turning your blutooth off all the time to prevent this. your point is invalid but that's not to say that people cant turn off blutooth i do it but i understand that its uncommon
@@rohanjosem Sure I was just clarifying your point, but it hard to believe the car open options is made as a negative by anyone, you have 4 options, most have one, you can buy a Fob, use the keycard, manually unlock with the app via your phone or automatically proximity unlock. The only thing missing is probably NFC unlock from your phone replacing the keycard. Who would not use the auto unlock though., people will always find something to complain about, especially when it comes to Tesla.
Nice video, super useful! Looking forward to your review of the new model 3. The absence of stalks really makes me want to get the Y, before Tesla takes them out there too.
For real...test drove a old performance 3 then a new one and HATED not having stalks and having to swipe a screen to select drive modes.Also the turn signals are way harder to use with the buttons on the wheel. Seems like the right spot.
Good review but you don't need to have home charging. Range anxiety is a myth use percentage not range. Driving is about learning to feather the throttle to maintain the correct speed for the circumstances. Parking is better now with latest update December 23
Glad I settle for a 2022 model and not the 2023 . Although there could be things that are annoying with the car, it is by far the best car I have ever owned. It’s fun and practical. I have addressed some of the negative things by adding aftermarket parts to the car. (Cluster display , Sunshade for the rooftop and some additional lights for the interior.
@@cheesun124 I got the 2022 MYP and I got the new Ryzen processor, lith-ion 16v battery and all that's missing is the hardware 4, but I am happy with my parking sensors and stalks.
Very very good overview as I’m test driving one tomorrow and thinking of getting as replacement on Feb 2024 when car goes. We will see as I am a real petrol head
The tethering issue is a phone "feature" to keep hotspots from depleting your phone. You will notice if your tethered device isn't actively using tue connection, the phone will disconnect it. There should be a feature to keep tethered devices active when selected as such; it would work in this case as you can have the phone charging on the wireless mat.
I'm in Canada with a '21 Model Y SR (they only made them for about 5 months before they discontinued them) It's RWD with a similar range to yours. I've also got the standard gemini wheels and very similar covers to yours.....I'd have to agree with pretty much everything you've covered here. Best and most fun car I've ever owned (and I've had many cars as I'm old!)
Glad I settle for a 2022 model and not the 2023 . Although there could be things that are annoying with the car, it is by far the best car I have ever owned. It’s fun and practical.
Plus one on home charger. I have only level one, but I use discounted overnight time and rarely use more than I can charge in a day. My biggest complaint is the auto wiper which never find the ideal rate.
Parking; forward or backward is brilliant; The screen shows me the road lines and indicates stop 20" from the wall in my 2024 Y. frightening to begin with. It shows me my letter box as I exit the house and screams when I try to drive off the driveway onto the lawn to wash it.
@ASBYT Security PiN ..although it’s blurred out, number location on the num pad is known….pretty sure within 3 attempts. Privacy/security perspective consider resetting the PIN. My humble suggestion.
Most people can easily get by with a 3 pin charger. Where you lose out is you can't take full advantage of electric tariffs that have a few hours of cheap charging during the night.
We like ours a lot. Fun to drive, fast, hugely practical, great supercharging infrastructure, nice minimalist style inside and out. Good efficiency. Negatives: A bit too firm for me, dodgy auto wipers, screen not that easy to use while driving, seat squabs a bit short for tall people (not extendable), no Apple Airplay so no real time traffic info without Premium Connect.
Useful info about the Tesla model Y. Smaller wheels might save you on tyre wear and cost. Don't like the American ism Bay-ta when it is Beta for us Brits. You can add a screen for about £150 that puts your speed and other info. on the steering column. Tesla are years ahead in software compared to Kia, Hyundai, VW or Ford and their systems aren't laggy. Is the long range worth the extra and how far do you really go further than the standard range model ? If you have the charging network then is the extra worth it ? I would be careful buying a used Tesla cars unless you know the charging history because Tesla will not replace the battery unless it drops by more than 70% (31% loss before replacement) capacity which in the standard car could be 40 miles range. Can you tow with the standard car or only the long range as it has two motors ?
8:25 a third option beyond using steering scroll wheel/stalks or touch screen is via voice command pressing right scroll wheel and saying "Speed up the wipers" or "Navigate to [location]"
When the alert for the weight of the car seat in the back comes on (I have the same problem with the weight of my dog) quickly tap the red icon on the warning and it will turn to a gray child seat icon thus turning off the annoying.
My girlfriend's new Honda was downgraded compared to her previous model as well... Also uses cameras instead of sensors because there was a chip shortage and the automotive industry due to COVID and the lack of production there is a shortage for the automotive industry for the sensors
'Degraded', not 'downgraded' - utterly different things! This basically means that your camera/s is dirty. You also missed the second 'undertrunk' compartment in the boot.
Does it lose much range during the winter months I have a plug in hybrid Mercedes I get 42 miles in the summer and anything from 28 to 32 in the winter
When you come of the gas pedal and the car slows down quickly doe it put the break lights on? Thanks for the Vlog as an old feller who doesn't do many miles I think this would do the job.
So you just pull up to a Tesla supercharger, plug it in without pressing any screens or buttons, then unplug it and drive off, and all the payment, correct charging current etc is all automatic? Ok that’s impressive.
I would love a Tesla but the insurance is too high in the UK it's ridiculous. What are people playing for insurance in the UK any advise on get cheaper insurance
I'm thinking about buying a plane, just in case I want to travel over 1,000 miles in one journey this year, overseas. Also thought about buying a train if that same 1,000 miles single journey is doable by land. By extension, thought I might buy a diesel tourer for those two to three 500-mile journeys we make in a year. Money to burn, you see.
Good video and mainly informative with some interesting points, but i felt you were not grasping the 'whole EV experience'. Is 6 months enough time to get into the mindset? I have been driving EV's for well over 2 years and frankly loved every vehicle i have driven, and its been quite a few. So, Kia EV6 lovely car, Hyundai Ioniq 5, still a stunning design and so spacious inside, Polestar 2, odd seating with a large centre console that makes the driving position cramped, VW ID.3 & 4 simply stunning and the Cupra Born (basically an ID.3 but takes the looks and design to the next step). Mercedes EQA, B and C are again lovely but lack in range somewhat and then the BMW iX40 - stunning to look at and a music sound system to die for, but on the 40 sadly lacking range. Each EV stands alone with quirks, but they all rely on a charging infrastructure which is sadly lacking in some areas such as Wales, or to be more precise Mid-Wales. My favourite car is a toss up between the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD and the BMW iX40 Xdrive, as they both have their strengths. Both are very minimalistic when it comes to actual controls and buttons, but for sheer comfort the BMW iX wins hands down but for range the Tesla Model 3 LR, plus the Tesla Supercharger network is fantastic and so much cheaper per kW that any i have used and they seem to be expanding many sites and increasing numbers. I was in Rugby Moto services around 8 months ago where there were 12x Gridserve 350kWh chargers and 12x Tesla Superchargers - last week running that way again, there are now 28x Tesla Chargers. Safe driving everyone
If anyone can answer this I'd be very grateful. I have a 2023 Model Y ( UK ) I have all the music I want on a usb stick yet on this expensive high tech car I can't use the stick . The only data usb port is in the glove box which would mean disabling the Tesla dashcam / sentry stick. I have purchased a splitter designed for Tesla but it just doesn't work, apparently the 2023 models had something taken away. Does anyone know the answer that can help an old fart like me who is not that tech savvy .....
You can do as I did and buy an aftermarket central usb module replacement. I did this and have a USB music stick in the central cubby plus a 1tB ssd in the glovebox for Sentry. It all works fine. Fitting the replacement is a bit fiddly but only took about 15 minutes
So if you use your phone, why do you need the fob? Why would they add cost to the car when no one will actually use the fob? (unless you don't have a phone in that case go ahead buy a fob)
It cost me $3800 aud to get a gen 3 charger installed. Had to upgrade my switchboard unfortunately due to running out of space. Expensive exercise but I would’ve needed to upgrade the switchboard at some point in any case.
Love mine. Take it on trips everywhere. Only comment to friends when asked. They’ll throw out a half ass question that’s laced with innuendo and ignorance. I’ll retort with the same. The public wants a spaceship that defies physics. Sorry. Easily do 250-270 miles range in MYLR if desired. Review was decent. If he’s looking to sell it, I’m sure he’ll find buyers.
A good 'real world' review. However, even in their relative infancy there are so many issues with EV's. Straight away; why are there so many recharging systems? There should just be one universal system. Or perhaps electric vehicles aren't the true answer, just an elaborate sideshow while investors ensure they get their money back and we move on to a true sustainable source. The main take-away here is that Tesla seem to have a marketing department on a par with Apple. If these were regular cars you wouldn't see many about (think Infiniti). The Model Y looks like a modern bubble car in a non-attractive way. The build quality is average at best, certainly not on a par with other cars around the price. The infotainment system is good, is the size of it not too much of a distraction though and the fact that most controls are only through the screen just seems crazy when you're trying to promote drivers keeping their eyes on the road and not on far less important things like the seat temperature or which Spotify playlist to play.
I hear you shouldn't charge to 100%, instead 80% I would think this would be more achievable with mobile connector without having to install a home connector.
@ASBYT Ah OK I didn't realize but the euro version is LFP battery for model y, so that makes sense. That's true for USA model 3, but not the usa model y which are nca batteries.
Nice video. But... Why would you include a fob when the car is designed to use your phone. Also, the security concern about losing your phone is no different than losing a fob. Regarding on-screen controls, how often do you need to change your mirrors? Probably never. If it's a different driver, they'll have a different profile associated w/ their phone and the car will automatically adjust the mirrors (and everything else) to their settings. Re wipers, when you push the left stalk button, a menu for wiper speed is displayed on the screen, and you can adjust the wiper speed w/ your left scroll wheel. Re the degraded parking alert, I always thought that showed because there was condensation on the cameras or smth, but not sure about that.
Really wish you could turn off regenerative brakes. I can get better efficiencies from coasting and I don't like having to constantly hold the pedal. The dicotomy of either accelerating or breaking but nothing in between is tiring. But the no CarPlay is just a dealbreaker.
Brilliant review come to see what your thoughts was before buying one and I can honestly say I will not😢 I could not handle using that screen for literally everything, driving in a motorway it’s racing terrible and I need to fiddle on the screen to get them to go faster is dangerous and ridiculous.
I own a 3 long-range and just hit 114000 miles and its not yet 3 years old and about to order the second one a Y long range only issue broken subframe at 98000 miles, it charges to 310 miles and looks like new inside so given how people say its cheap its lasted way better than all my BMW VW and even my volvo.
You don't have the constant vibration of a combustion engine with all the internal trim rattels that drive you mad as i had in the golf GTE and the X1.
You can change the wiper speeds and a whole multitude of options through the left knob (menu). Hold the button in and the menu appears on the screen near the bottom. It is very useful. You can also set a default function that appears first.
I bought a model Y extended range, its basically the best car I've owned, the driving experiences is awesome, pretty spaceous interior, very comfortable seats, its very well insulated, the beams are awesome, autopilot its great, sound system amazing. I dont understand why all the hate to tesla from so many people that havent even driven one, its a pretty amazing car and it always keep getting better with constant free updates. For the price its an excellent choice, JUST take a test drive before commenting that EVs suck.
The suspension and build quality are questionable on the Y 😂
I live in Mexico, the model Y that gets here is from China, quality build is excellent and suspension is not bad at all, actually is a pretty comfortable ride. Also have a BMW 330 and quality build is not as good as Tesla. Dont know about build quality of model Y sold in USA. Do you have a model Y ? have you driven it? I think quality build on model Y has improoved a lot in the US@@helopi8
what about the bumpy ride, that is a big negative for me!
I dont know the model Y sold in the US, but the ones that are made in china the suspension is pretty good @@sayedali3208
Love my model Y. Several of my friends said why did you by that piece of crap? I let them drive the car and now they want one.
What do Brit’s consider level 2 charging? You have 220V outlets in your house, you can charge your car every day for 3-4 hours to 80% and you never need to charge anywhere else. How much do you guys drive? In the US I have a 220V outlet in the garage and I use the provided Tesla mobile charger. I don’t normally bring my car home with less than 50% battery on a normal day and it gets plug in every night, charging to 80%. My breaker is only a 32A, but if I put in a 50A, it will charge even faster. Going on a road trip? Charge it to 90% and use the Supercharger Network. Unless you’re an Uber driver, you don’t need to drive 330 miles a day.
Nice of you to presume we can all charge at home. With a lot less space the USA then many people myself included live in flats or apartments. So mine is a first floor flat with my off road parking the other side of the road.
So oddly enough I cannot charge at home at all.
Don’t worry you are not unusual in making this assumption. Here in the UK over 80% charging is done at home so only 20% of charging done away from home.
Quite frankly if you cannot home charge then EV just don’t work.
@@michaelmcnally2331 my response to you would’ve been “if you live in an apartment, an EV might not be the best solution for you unless, electricity is so much cheaper than gas, that the money saved is worth the public charging and time spent waiting”, but you already answered that. So 80% of GB (assuming again) can and do charge at home? so the posters concerns are irrelevant then? Also, what stops you from buying an extension cord and actually charging it in front of your apartment building if you live on the first floor? Unless of course it’s illegal because it’s a safety concern, or you’re worried and/or have shitty neighbors.
@@idonotcarenow nice to see that you read about where my parking is the other side of the road which would mean that dangling a cable across to the car also means running the cable across the road as well.
Also 80% of charging does not mean 80% of people can charge at home, it means of all EV charging done then 80% is done at home. The govt figure is that 70% of UK homes have suitable off road parking that can be used for home charging.
@@michaelmcnally2331 I read your comment, but it didn’t make any sense why you park across the damn street. But there you go, you answered your own question. Drag that cable across the road, do whatever the hell you need to do and get your car charged up. Tell who ever parks in front of your house to F off and take that spot, do whatever the hell you have to do. All I hear is a bunch of complaining with no solutions, maybe why GB and especially London is such a mess right now.
@@idonotcarenow what bit about off road parking the other side of the road was difficult to understand about why I the other side of the road. That is where my parking spot it is at. I live in a block that has 6 flats so why would I telling them to F off from outside their flat.
And you think a charging cable going to survive being run over when traffic goes over it, not to mention that would be classed as obstructing the road.
So you recommend being anti-social and breaking the law is the way to solve problems. nice.
I can see why your name on here is what it is.
Why are you so overwrought about the key card? First, it's a backup, your phone is your primary key. Second, to unlock the door all you need do it place it under the side pillar camera as outlined in the user's manual...no "hunting" for the right spot needed. Finally, to start the car all you do is place it behind the cup holders and press the brake pedal, then you put it away. Since the car never moves during this start procedure the key card will never slide around. Beats the hell out of carrying around a $300-$400 fob that many luxury cars come with.
You can set the speed of your wipers via voice command without using the screen (i.e., "Set wipers to level 3" or "Turn wipers off"). Much more expensive cars don't have this feature. In fact you can control many of the settings for the car via voice commands.
Regarding braking, when using regen braking when the car comes to a stop it applies the regular brakes to hold the car still, not the parking brake.
When using cruise control you can set the following distance based on seconds behind the car in front of you, not how many car lengths (at least that's the way it works in the US)
You can change D and R gearing without touching the brake, under 5 mph for those 3 point turns. You also don't need to leave the card in situ. Once you've set off, you're good to move it.
I purchased both a Model 3 and Model Y a year apart and both have a design in the bottom aero panel underneath the cars. In both cases, a screw or bolt came off and allowed for a portion of the front of this panel to flop down, and hence start to hit the road any time you go through a dip in the road. Eventually, this break off while driving. Also, when it rained, the cars would collect water underneath and get into the underside. This caused mildew and I had to replace the cabin filter earlier. Both cars were less than one year old. Getting both aero panels replaced cost me about $400 each from Tesla. They did not consider this to be covered by warranty. This is a design flaw that needs to be fixed by Tesla. If you do a google search on this subject, you’ll find multiple instances of this by other people.
For any prospective buyer whos seriously considering a Tesla ALWAYS go to a Tesla service place and ask the guys about features your not sure about. RUclips videos get out of date quickly due to Tesla software updates. For example wiper speed IS customisable.
Best car I ever had in my life...love this car. never get tired of driving it
Park Assist says "degraded" not "downgraded" - degraded means something is preventing it from working eg dirt on sensors.
2023 Tesla MYLR: 8 months, 9,000 miles, and loving it!
I bought recently a Model Y (even just standard range) and it's hands down the best and most practical car I ever owned. The problems that some people claim it has are completely blown out of proportions and are mostly small annoyances, if at all. I have yet to find another car where I get so many features packed into one car for this price.
After activity your wipers. Use your left wheel button on the steering wheel to change wiper speed. Toggle it right for faster speeds, left for slower speeds. No need to use the screen. Or hold down the right wheel button, and use voice commands to set wiper speed, or even turn on wipers.
Very good video. I love my Ioniq 5, no engine noise, less stress driving it and helping the Planet as well. I only use public charger (no access to home charging yet), it’s only 5 min walk from my flat, so no problem there. My charging is a bit more expensive then typical home charging, but still way cheaper than my old (2015) diesel car.
Keep up the good work.
Makes sense! Glad you are enjoying your Ioniq! 👊
You are not helping the planet.
@@andrewlindell8626 Please, explain in more details, why I'm not helping the planet.
@@VictorGoesElectric buying an EV is buying into a car market that only occupies a small margin of the total market. Alot of our energy that powers our cars is from coal, gas that still pollutes the Earth. Even though over time it's slightly better than gas depending on where you live. The way the batteries and the car platform itself is made also pollutes. Sure it's better than gas cars, but still the point stands. It's not good for the environment. Also even if the car was completely zero emission from the manufacturer and powering it, buying one doesn't make a scratch into total global pollution/carbon emissions when you look at all the other sources of pollution from other countries. Your EV purchase is like throwing a bucket of water in a volcano thinking you will put it out.
@@andrewlindell8626 It's funny you assumed I'm from coal powered country. In Scotland our electricity is 98% green. We are producing 3 times more of energy than we need, and we sell the rest to other countries.
It only takes 40k miles to offset pollution difference in production between ICE and EV. And even if you decide to use 100% energy from coal powered station, it will take 100k miles to offset a difference (power stations are more efficient and cleaner than your car engine).
I've made some changes in my life to minimise my impact on environment and I will continue to do so. It might be only a bucket of water worth of effort but imagine millions of people doing their bit in saving Earth it will accumulate to millions of buckets of water worth of changes. It saddens me how human race managed to destroy such a beautiful place, and if we don't start acting now there will be no planet left for future generations to enjoy.
Hope that clears it all. I think I am saving the Planet after all.
Good review Adam, like watching your videos. As a fellow Y owner I agree with most of your observations. It's a cracking car and imo is currently the best EV package available, thanks mainly to the super charger network, and justs does what it's designed to do very well.
A couple more tips, if you haven't found the option yet, is ability to setup different functions with a long press on the left scroll wheel and also change the voice control language settings to 'English British' instead of US. I've found It's a game changer to recognise voice commands...happy driving!
Nice review. So you know they added the function to keep wifi connected after you shift into D.
"To use "Remain Connected While in Drive," tap on the WiFi icon and go to WiFi Settings. Choose the WiFi network you'd like to remain connected to while in drive. Then turn on the ‘Remain Connected in Drive’ option."
Legend!
I have the exact same model and colour picked up in June. My only complaint is not going for the white seats as those black seats can get very warm on a sunny day.
Would white seats fade over time from clothes oils etc?
Only problem is I feel the white seats would get dirty very easily
And possibly even stain if you’ve got kids spillin crap all over??
I have a Model Y Performance 21 inch Uberturbine wheels Year 2021 Dual Motor long range with white interior. I haven't had any of the issues that you've had, I'm not sure why? I have found a lot of voice commands can be used vs using the screen. Control of the wipers, glove box, temp, trunk, frunk, and the normal commands. Sentry mode can be set to turn off by setting certain locations, such as home and work. Charging your car to 100% actually degrades the battery, 80% is the recommend for battery optimization. I also work from home so I don't use a ton of mileage. I bought mine in 2021 and I have 11,842 miles on my car. I know people need to drive long distances everyday, for these peeps I wouldn't recommend an EV if you have to travel long distances. It's also recommend not to super charge as charging option everyday since this also degrades the battery. I know EVs are not for everyone, but there are pros and cons to every type of car.
Never heard the big regret. We❤ourY.
Location of key card unlock on the door pillar is under the camera. Works every time. Keycard is used by very few people anyway.
Someone could access your car if you lose your phone. Just like if you had lost your car keys? Is this not the same thing?
You can adjust the wipers without the screen using the buttons.
I’ve had a car seat in my model 3 (with white seats) for four years and there is literally no wear in the faux leather.
I agree that the main benefit of having an EV is having a home charger. It makes an EV dramatically cheaper and more convenient. However as you’ve said supercharging is very well done by Tesla.
I do like your wheel covers. Good upgrade!
Plus most people have an access code or Face ID for their phones. Not the case with keys.
@@krehbein well you dont need to unlock your phone to unlock the car it just needs to have Bluetooth left on and and be near it. so unless you are turning your blutooth off all the time to prevent this. your point is invalid but that's not to say that people cant turn off blutooth i do it but i understand that its uncommon
@@rohanjosem But you can disable the automatic unlock function and manually unlock through the app, if you are so worried about losing your phone.
@@GDM22 im not worried i leave that on lmao i dont think i said anything about being worried
@@rohanjosem Sure I was just clarifying your point, but it hard to believe the car open options is made as a negative by anyone, you have 4 options, most have one, you can buy a Fob, use the keycard, manually unlock with the app via your phone or automatically proximity unlock. The only thing missing is probably NFC unlock from your phone replacing the keycard. Who would not use the auto unlock though., people will always find something to complain about, especially when it comes to Tesla.
I also can't stress the importance of voice commands. Everything is accessible from it voice... Including changing the speed of wipers
Unfortunately I still don’t like use voice assistants that much. Still seems to take more time than just a button would
Excellent review. You say you don’t normally do cars, but you should. Objective and highly insightful video. Thanks and subbed! 😊
Nice video, super useful! Looking forward to your review of the new model 3. The absence of stalks really makes me want to get the Y, before Tesla takes them out there too.
For real...test drove a old performance 3 then a new one and HATED not having stalks and having to swipe a screen to select drive modes.Also the turn signals are way harder to use with the buttons on the wheel. Seems like the right spot.
I love my Model Y. Best car buying experience and overall a great fun car to own.
Just bought a model y and love it !
Good review but you don't need to have home charging. Range anxiety is a myth use percentage not range. Driving is about learning to feather the throttle to maintain the correct speed for the circumstances.
Parking is better now with latest update December 23
Glad I settle for a 2022 model and not the 2023 . Although there could be things that are annoying with the car, it is by far the best car I have ever owned. It’s fun and practical. I have addressed some of the negative things by adding aftermarket parts to the car. (Cluster display , Sunshade for the rooftop and some additional lights for the interior.
Problem is that the 2022 did not have the upgraded hardware 4, new resolution cameras, processor etc
@@cheesun124 I got the 2022 MYP and I got the new Ryzen processor, lith-ion 16v battery and all that's missing is the hardware 4, but I am happy with my parking sensors and stalks.
@@Streeknine thanks for that
@@Streeknine 👍🏼
Where did you get cluster display and sunshade fir rooftop
Very very good overview as I’m test driving one tomorrow and thinking of getting as replacement on Feb 2024 when car goes. We will see as I am a real petrol head
The tethering issue is a phone "feature" to keep hotspots from depleting your phone. You will notice if your tethered device isn't actively using tue connection, the phone will disconnect it.
There should be a feature to keep tethered devices active when selected as such; it would work in this case as you can have the phone charging on the wireless mat.
I'm in Canada with a '21 Model Y SR (they only made them for about 5 months before they discontinued them) It's RWD with a similar range to yours. I've also got the standard gemini wheels and very similar covers to yours.....I'd have to agree with pretty much everything you've covered here. Best and most fun car I've ever owned (and I've had many cars as I'm old!)
Glad I settle for a 2022 model and not the 2023 . Although there could be things that are annoying with the car, it is by far the best car I have ever owned. It’s fun and practical.
Test driving the Y tomorrow. Thank you for this . From Pittsburgh Pa
Thanks for the honest review. It was very helpful. Greetings from California.
Plus one on home charger. I have only level one, but I use discounted overnight time and rarely use more than I can charge in a day. My biggest complaint is the auto wiper which never find the ideal rate.
Very good review. Many others are OBVIOUSLY bias and to add insult to injury they are only here to sell you gear. 🙄
90% of people who hate Teslas have never driven one, so your opinion is invalid.
Parking; forward or backward is brilliant; The screen shows me the road lines and indicates stop 20" from the wall in my 2024 Y. frightening to begin with. It shows me my letter box as I exit the house and screams when I try to drive off the driveway onto the lawn to wash it.
@ASBYT Security PiN ..although it’s blurred out, number location on the num pad is known….pretty sure within 3 attempts. Privacy/security perspective consider resetting the PIN. My humble suggestion.
Most people can easily get by with a 3 pin charger. Where you lose out is you can't take full advantage of electric tariffs that have a few hours of cheap charging during the night.
We like ours a lot. Fun to drive, fast, hugely practical, great supercharging infrastructure, nice minimalist style inside and out. Good efficiency. Negatives: A bit too firm for me, dodgy auto wipers, screen not that easy to use while driving, seat squabs a bit short for tall people (not extendable), no Apple Airplay so no real time traffic info without Premium Connect.
Useful info about the Tesla model Y. Smaller wheels might save you on tyre wear and cost. Don't like the American ism Bay-ta when it is Beta for us Brits. You can add a screen for about £150 that puts your speed and other info. on the steering column. Tesla are years ahead in software compared to Kia, Hyundai, VW or Ford and their systems aren't laggy. Is the long range worth the extra and how far do you really go further than the standard range model ? If you have the charging network then is the extra worth it ? I would be careful buying a used Tesla cars unless you know the charging history because Tesla will not replace the battery unless it drops by more than 70% (31% loss before replacement) capacity which in the standard car could be 40 miles range. Can you tow with the standard car or only the long range as it has two motors ?
I love these RUclips reviewers of these products that don't understand half of what the product does. He lost me at the keycard BS. UNBELIEVABLE!!
Thank you for sharing your experience 👍🏻
8:25 a third option beyond using steering scroll wheel/stalks or touch screen is via voice command pressing right scroll wheel and saying "Speed up the wipers" or "Navigate to [location]"
So handsome, I love the way his hair moves, also learning about the Tesla was nice. 👍🏽
Good review thx I'm keen to get one so reviews like yours are a great help.
Glad it was helpful mate! Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@ASBYT Ta
When the alert for the weight of the car seat in the back comes on (I have the same problem with the weight of my dog) quickly tap the red icon on the warning and it will turn to a gray child seat icon thus turning off the annoying.
man that splatter on the steering wheel is just brutal lol
Thanks for the review Adam. Good video and an I depth long term opinion on the car, from a real owner. Tesla do offer a different experience.
Glad you found it helpful! 💪
My girlfriend's new Honda was downgraded compared to her previous model as well... Also uses cameras instead of sensors because there was a chip shortage and the automotive industry due to COVID and the lack of production there is a shortage for the automotive industry for the sensors
Great detailed video Adam 👌xx
'Degraded', not 'downgraded' - utterly different things! This basically means that your camera/s is dirty. You also missed the second 'undertrunk' compartment in the boot.
Wife has the Y for work commute. I have a 1989 chevy 2500 work truck for hauling and long distance travel for camping/hunting
Tesla is still a best under rated car. Best performance for the money.
Does it lose much range during the winter months I have a plug in hybrid Mercedes I get 42 miles in the summer and anything from 28 to 32 in the winter
The car seat alarm thing is a UK regulation thing. In the US they can disable it
@@RC404 I just leave the seat belts plugged in.
You need to review their service centres, which totally suck.
Good video! I have been hearing of ridiculous insurance charges for the model Y, any truth in that?
Not really. I was quoted 240 for the RWD option. The other trims are somewhere 400ish tho.
@@donfacundochronicles3237 a month?!
Does your wife drive your Tesla? If so, does her phone connect, or does she need to use the card? Great review. 👍
Yes she uses it, and both our phones connect 👍
When you come of the gas pedal and the car slows down quickly doe it put the break lights on? Thanks for the Vlog as an old feller who doesn't do many miles I think this would do the job.
Yes The brake lights do come on when you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal. I wondered the same thing.
Great review.
14:16 i think that only works for the back seats
2:53 the fob also isn't avaliable in some countries like Australia they just dont' sell it here.
Superchargers make all the difference reliable, easy & fast !
So you just pull up to a Tesla supercharger, plug it in without pressing any screens or buttons, then unplug it and drive off, and all the payment, correct charging current etc is all automatic? Ok that’s impressive.
Basically yes
Yep. It's about as easy of a process as can imagine. Then you spend your 15-20 minutes playing games, watching videos, Web browsing on the car.
Supercharger is easy in a Tesla.
Great Review 😊
Great Car and Great Wig 💪
FSD is hugely costly and the car will not autopsy without it. Did you pay £10000 for FSD and was it worth it?
I would love a Tesla but the insurance is too high in the UK it's ridiculous. What are people playing for insurance in the UK any advise on get cheaper insurance
I'm thinking about buying a plane, just in case I want to travel over 1,000 miles in one journey this year, overseas. Also thought about buying a train if that same 1,000 miles single journey is doable by land. By extension, thought I might buy a diesel tourer for those two to three 500-mile journeys we make in a year. Money to burn, you see.
Good video and mainly informative with some interesting points, but i felt you were not grasping the 'whole EV experience'. Is 6 months enough time to get into the mindset? I have been driving EV's for well over 2 years and frankly loved every vehicle i have driven, and its been quite a few. So, Kia EV6 lovely car, Hyundai Ioniq 5, still a stunning design and so spacious inside, Polestar 2, odd seating with a large centre console that makes the driving position cramped, VW ID.3 & 4 simply stunning and the Cupra Born (basically an ID.3 but takes the looks and design to the next step). Mercedes EQA, B and C are again lovely but lack in range somewhat and then the BMW iX40 - stunning to look at and a music sound system to die for, but on the 40 sadly lacking range. Each EV stands alone with quirks, but they all rely on a charging infrastructure which is sadly lacking in some areas such as Wales, or to be more precise Mid-Wales. My favourite car is a toss up between the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD and the BMW iX40 Xdrive, as they both have their strengths. Both are very minimalistic when it comes to actual controls and buttons, but for sheer comfort the BMW iX wins hands down but for range the Tesla Model 3 LR, plus the Tesla Supercharger network is fantastic and so much cheaper per kW that any i have used and they seem to be expanding many sites and increasing numbers. I was in Rugby Moto services around 8 months ago where there were 12x Gridserve 350kWh chargers and 12x Tesla Superchargers - last week running that way again, there are now 28x Tesla Chargers. Safe driving everyone
Ive got a podpoint charger at home, I'm assuming this would be fine to use with a Tesla?
Do you have recommendations for other extension cords as lectron won’t ship to the uk
Well done very entertaining
Looks nice good video Adam,unfortunately outta mine and probably 90% of people’s affordability I’ll stick to my petrol fiesta for now
Nowt wrong with a cheeky Fiesta! I had one myself! 👌
How much do you think one is?:)
@@tomcockcroft9394 over 50k for new one id say atleast more for higher spec
@@k75mendez96 get one on autotrader for £37k now. Model 3 for £20k. But yes new one Tesla inventory it’s £42k
That model is 45k.
What about insurance costs ?
I would hate to own a car where the only directions are on RUclips.
If anyone can answer this I'd be very grateful. I have a 2023 Model Y ( UK ) I have all the music I want on a usb stick yet on this expensive high tech car I can't use the stick . The only data usb port is in the glove box which would mean disabling the Tesla dashcam / sentry stick. I have purchased a splitter designed for Tesla but it just doesn't work, apparently the 2023 models had something taken away. Does anyone know the answer that can help an old fart like me who is not that tech savvy .....
????
You can do as I did and buy an aftermarket central usb module replacement. I did this and have a USB music stick in the central cubby plus a 1tB ssd in the glovebox for Sentry. It all works fine. Fitting the replacement is a bit fiddly but only took about 15 minutes
Thanks, I'll look into it.
The truth
All 29 minutes of it.
So if you use your phone, why do you need the fob? Why would they add cost to the car when no one will actually use the fob? (unless you don't have a phone in that case go ahead buy a fob)
It cost me $3800 aud to get a gen 3 charger installed. Had to upgrade my switchboard unfortunately due to running out of space. Expensive exercise but I would’ve needed to upgrade the switchboard at some point in any case.
here in US we do it ourselves. less than $300 in parts.
Loose any key you loose your car. Except in teslas case you have a pin number
Tesla Vibes ✌🏿
Hows the space/seats for someone thats 2 meters tall?
I wish i could afford one.
Love mine. Take it on trips everywhere. Only comment to friends when asked. They’ll throw out a half ass question that’s laced with innuendo and ignorance. I’ll retort with the same. The public wants a spaceship that defies physics. Sorry. Easily do 250-270 miles range in MYLR if desired. Review was decent. If he’s looking to sell it, I’m sure he’ll find buyers.
Electric cars are fine,just follow the rules,jc
A good 'real world' review. However, even in their relative infancy there are so many issues with EV's. Straight away; why are there so many recharging systems? There should just be one universal system. Or perhaps electric vehicles aren't the true answer, just an elaborate sideshow while investors ensure they get their money back and we move on to a true sustainable source.
The main take-away here is that Tesla seem to have a marketing department on a par with Apple. If these were regular cars you wouldn't see many about (think Infiniti). The Model Y looks like a modern bubble car in a non-attractive way. The build quality is average at best, certainly not on a par with other cars around the price. The infotainment system is good, is the size of it not too much of a distraction though and the fact that most controls are only through the screen just seems crazy when you're trying to promote drivers keeping their eyes on the road and not on far less important things like the seat temperature or which Spotify playlist to play.
Tesla don't spend money on advertising.
I hear you shouldn't charge to 100%, instead 80% I would think this would be more achievable with mobile connector without having to install a home connector.
The car prompts you to always charge to 100% at least once a week when you try and change to a lower percentage 🤔
@ASBYT Ah OK I didn't realize but the euro version is LFP battery for model y, so that makes sense. That's true for USA model 3, but not the usa model y which are nca batteries.
Spotify is not £9.99 a month, its £11 per month
Most honnest review
Should I buy a 2022
Nice video. But... Why would you include a fob when the car is designed to use your phone. Also, the security concern about losing your phone is no different than losing a fob. Regarding on-screen controls, how often do you need to change your mirrors? Probably never. If it's a different driver, they'll have a different profile associated w/ their phone and the car will automatically adjust the mirrors (and everything else) to their settings. Re wipers, when you push the left stalk button, a menu for wiper speed is displayed on the screen, and you can adjust the wiper speed w/ your left scroll wheel. Re the degraded parking alert, I always thought that showed because there was condensation on the cameras or smth, but not sure about that.
Go to sentry mode then do fart when someone walks by.
Really wish you could turn off regenerative brakes. I can get better efficiencies from coasting and I don't like having to constantly hold the pedal. The dicotomy of either accelerating or breaking but nothing in between is tiring. But the no CarPlay is just a dealbreaker.
its way to rough for me, im upgrading to the X
Only an imbicile would regret buying a Tesla Model Y. It is the best vehicle made today for the average consumer.
Brilliant review come to see what your thoughts was before buying one and I can honestly say I will not😢 I could not handle using that screen for literally everything, driving in a motorway it’s racing terrible and I need to fiddle on the screen to get them to go faster is dangerous and ridiculous.
Literally, I have never had any of these "problems" that this "tech guy" has had.
I have a name mate. Highly rude.
Go and sell it then and buy a Ford with the Employee Discount Scheme.
18:58 This car has a fine sticking under it's windshield wiper!
Completely unrelated but what Apple Watch Ultra band is that