Model Y

Tesla Model 3/Y Awarded Perfect Rating in China’s Health Index

Tesla’s Model Y only debuted in China last January, and the electric SUV has been making waves of good reviews ever since. The Shanghai-built Tesla Model Y has achieved the highest ratings possible across all categories in China’s health index this week, announced Tesla (via @Ray4Tesla). The ratings include four different categories, with the Model […]

Tesla Model Y Performance vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5 Compared by Edmunds [VIDEO]

In a recently published YouTube video, automotive inventory and information resource Edmunds compares the Tesla Model Y Performance — the higher-powered trim of the gold standard for all-electric crossovers, against Hyundai’s latest e-CUV — the IONIQ 5. The host noted at the very beginning of the video that this is “not an apples-to-apples comparison” between […]

Tesla Model Y Performance Vehicles Spotted on Transport at Giga Berlin [VIDEO]

YouTube channel and drone pilot, the_wolfpack_berlin, has shared a new construction update for the Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin, Brandenburg, with drone footage from Saturday, January 22. We can see Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg’s parking lot teeming with fully assembled Model Y Performance units throughout the video, but we’ve seen dozens of those parked outside the production facility […]

Consumer Reports Praises Ford, GM Driver Monitoring Systems, But Not Tesla [VIDEO]

Tesla’s camera-based in-cabin driver monitoring system for its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) advanced driver assistance systems have not been recognized in the latest Consumer Reports’ recent safety test. The consumer organization recently tested driver monitoring systems from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Tesla, and Subaru on a closed course. Out of the five, only GM’s […]

Tesla Model 3/Y Gets New Approval and Range Updates in Europe

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have received new approvals and range updates in Europe, largely due to the addition of the vehicle’s new AMD Ryzen processor, according to a pair of posts on the TFF Forum (via @Tesla_Adri). The news comes as part of Tesla’s need to gain approval through the European Union […]

Tesla Model 3/Y Center Console Trays Back in Stock

Tesla’s Center Console Trays for Model 3 and Model Y have been restocked in the company’s online shop, priced at $30 USD. “The Model 3/Y Center Console Trays help you stay organized with two flocked bins for your center console. The rear tray is a great size for larger items while the front tray is […]

Tesla Model Y Performance with All-Season Tires vs. Snow [VIDEO]

In a recently published YouTube video, Tommy L Garage puts his Tesla Model Y Performance to the test driving in fresh snow on all-season tires (via InsideEVs). The Model Y Performance was pretty impressive, even on an unplowed road fully covered with snow. Thanks to all-wheel-drive and its weight, the Model Y Performance does not […]

Tesla Model Y in China’s Latest Addition: Trunk Hooks

The Tesla Model Y became China’s best-selling electric SUV in 2021, and one Tesla enthusiast has recently pointed out a few new additions to the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) trunk, according to the owner’s manual. Tesla’s Shanghai-built Model Y owner’s manual now shows the addition of four hooks to secure loose items in the trunk, as […]