Model Y

Tesla Model Y Hits Showrooms in China and They’re Jam Packed [VIDEOS]

After launching Model Y sales in China yesterday, Tesla showrooms with the new electric SUV were showing heavy foot traffic, based on videos shared on social media. According to Tesmanian, numerous Tesla stores in China with Model Y on display show what looks like intense consumer interest in the new electric vehicle, produced at Gigafactory […]

2021 Tesla Model Y Orders in China Reportedly Surpass 100,000

Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai has been producing the long-anticipated Model Y for the Chinese market for the past few months, but as of today, it has finally begun selling and delivering to customers. According to a rumor reported by Tesmanian, Tesla has already received 100,000 orders for its 2021 made-in-China (MIC) Model Y, within the first […]

First Look: 2021 Tesla Model Y in China [VIDEO]

After months of anticipation, the Tesla Model Y has launched in China, and so far, it’s looking great. Tesla’s made-in-China (MIC) Model Y begins delivering this month, and it includes a number of exciting updates, as seen in first-look videos from Twitter user @ray4tesla. Among the differences in the 2021 Model Ys, which were produced […]

Tesla Launches Model Y in China with Heated Steering Wheel and More

Tesla announced it has launched Model sales in China on January 1, 2021, kicking off the New Year with its latest electric SUV (via Reuters). The Model Y has been seen testing at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, which recently completed an expansion to produce the SUV. According to Tesla’s Chinese website, the Long Range Model […]

Tesla Model Y Spotted with Luminar Hydra LiDAR on Roof [PICS]

Image via @youyouxue A Tesla Model Y has been spotted with some equipment mounted on its roof, which appears to be Luminar’s Hydro LiDAR system. Numerous images were shared online, including video as well. Check out the images shared below by @youyouxue (you may remember his nationwide Model 3 tour in the U.S. and Canada […]

New York Village Debuts Tesla Model Y Police Cruiser

The Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department in New York recently took delivery of its first all-electric vehicle — a 2020 Tesla Model Y AWD Long Range, reports the Daily Voice. Located roughly 22 miles north of downtown Manhattan, the Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department’s new Tesla Model Y has since been completely kitted and turned into a state-of-the-art police […]

Tesla Model Y Impresses in AWD Slip Test [VIDEO]

In a recently published YouTube video, The Fast Lane Car puts the Tesla Model Y through an extensive ‘TFL slip test’ — a stress test designed to gauge the effectiveness of All-Wheel Drive (AWD) systems under extreme conditions. The ‘TFL slip test’ emulates the real-world conditions of rough terrain (snow, sand, mud, what have you) where one or […]

More Tesla Model Y Units Spotted Testing at Giga Shanghai [VIDEO]

In a recent flyover of Gigafactory Shanghai posted to YouTube, long-time follower of the project’s progress Wu Wa showcased Tesla’s new in-house road testing site for for the Model Y which, in a very Tesla-esque Easter egg, is shaped like the alphabet Y. Giga Shanghai’s primary focus has always been manufacturing the Model Y, and after […]

Charging a Tesla Model Y to 100% for 16 Days Straight [VIDEO]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says “it’s not a big deal” to charge your Tesla to 100% every night, but previously noted he recommends a charge to 90 to 95%. The reason? “At 100% state of charge, regen braking doesn’t work, because the battery is full, so car is less energy efficient,” added Musk. It’s not […]

You Can Now Buy a Tesla Model Y Rear Liftgate Sunshade

Tesla has launched a Model Y Rear Liftgate Sunshade in its online shop for $80 USD. “Constructed of lightweight mesh fabric with a collapsible rigid frame, the rear sunshade blocks two thirds of solar thermal load without compromising rearward visibility. Easily removable, the sunshade is installed onto the interior of the rear hatch window. When […]

Tesla Model Y Heat Pump Cold Weather Test at -11C (12F) [VIDEO]

The addition of the heat pump to the Model Y has changed the game for the electric utility vehicle in terms of efficiency, and the results are just beginning to show. On Wednesday, YouTube channel Tesla Canuck released a new video, testing out the new Tesla Model Y heat pump in -11 degree (Celsius) weather. […]

Spokane Police to Add Tesla Model Y SUVs to the Fleet

A number of US police departments are looking to test out Tesla patrol cars, with the newest city having just voted to do the same. On Monday, Spokane, Washington city council voted to purchase four Tesla Model Y units for its patrol fleet, as reported by the Spokesman Review. Council President Breean Beggs was one […]

You Can Now Buy Tesla Model Y All-Weather Interior Liners

The online Tesla Shop has launched Model Y All-Weather Interior Liners, priced at $195 USD. “Model Y All-Weather Interior Liners are made from a thermoplastic elastomer material with a strong rigid core for extreme-duty protection and spatial coverage. Unlike traditional floor mats, Model Y All-Weather Liners are comprised of vertical walls that offer maximum protection […]