Model Y

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 […]

An apparent internal email sent out by Tesla to employees and shared on the German TFF forums (via @tesla_adri) suggests that the company has started accepting orders for Gigafactory Berlin-made Model Y Performance cars, with deliveries expected to start sometime in March. Screenshot of the internal mail for employees regarding the 2022 model changes for […]

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 […]

All eyes are on Tesla’s upcoming Gigafactories in Berlin, Germany and Austin, Texas, to start production. Based on recent drone flyover videos, these factories appear to be nearly ready. But when will Tesla start delivery of Model Y vehicles from Giga Austin? According to Electrek, unnamed sources claim Tesla is reportedly aiming to delivery a […]

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’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 […]

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 […]

In order to see how many Model Y units Gigafactory Shanghai can produce in about ten minutes, one curious drone owner took to the skies this week to capture them coming out of the factory. Wu Wa shared 4K drone footage highlighting 10 minutes of Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai as it outputs a number of Model […]

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 […]

It appears Tesla is ready to launch its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, based on code found on its website. According to Tesla enthusiast and computer science student @Tesla_Adri, he spotted on the Tesla website’s source code, mention of “New Performance Trim Launch in Berlin.” But the major new addition is the fact it notes the […]

Tesla has increased the range of its Model Y compact crossover SUV in Europe, as spotted by @Tesla_adri. Model Y AWD 19-inch Wheels: 533km (+26km; was 507km) 20-inch Wheels: 565km (+28km; was 537km) Model Y Performance  21-inch Wheels: 514km (+34km; was 480km) New estimated delivery date: March 2022 (was “early 2022”) Only the Model Y […]

Back in December, drone footage spotted new Tesla Model Y bodies heading into the company’s Gigafactory under construction in Austin, Texas. These particular Model Y bodies lacked a lower floor, suggesting they were made to house Tesla’s new 4680 structural battery packs. Now, we’re seeing a reference to Tesla’s 4680 structural battery pack, as found […]

For those living in extremely cold climates and driving a newer Tesla Model 3 or Model Y with heat pump for its HVAC system, they are dealing with a problem where the climate control shuts down, resulting in loss of heat. The issue is occurring in most countries that have cold climates and in Canada, […]

According to CnEVPost, Tesla delivered a record 40,500 all-electric Model Y crossovers in China during December 2021 and a total of 169,853 units for the entire year, making it the country’s number one best-selling new energy SUV for both the month and the year as a whole. The BYD Song trailed behind the Tesla Model […]

The Tesla Model 3 was the number one best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Canada for 2021, with a total of 12,800 units sold, while the Model Y came in third place — reports Motor Illustrated. The Model 3 has now claimed the title for two years in a row, with sales of the all-electric sedan […]