Model Y

Some Tesla Model Y 7-Seater Orders Hit ‘Prepare for Delivery’ Stage

Tesla’s Model Y 7-seater has changed status to “prepare for delivery” for those who pre-ordered the EV on the company’s website, according to Tesmanian (save 10% off floor mats with coupon TESLANORTH10). The change signifies that the Model Y units are nearly ready to be delivered, and may even beat the company’s original goal of […]

Tesla Model Y Range Increase Coming, Hints Software Update

Tesla’s latest firmware update started rolling out to Canada and US customers on Wednesday, and the results are telling. Software update 2020.44.15 from Tesla includes a surprise efficiency package for the latest Model Y refresh, entitled MY_2021 – leaving many speculating as to whether the update will increase range for the Model Y, as reported […]

Consumer Reports Lowers Tesla Reliability Score, Blames Model Y

Tesla began production of its Model Y crossover in January, though it’s not exactly considered the most reliable of the company’s lineup, according to a new survey. In an annual reliability survey conducted by Consumer Reports, the Tesla Model Y was ranked far below average reliability, pulling Tesla’s total ranking down significantly, as reported by […]

Tesla Model Y Cold Weather Range Testing in Colorado

As electric vehicles (EVs) grow more widely popular, one of the major topics of discussion is vehicle range under different temperature conditions. And, as it turns out, an EV’s range can vary quite substantially under cold weather conditions. A Tesla Model Y owner commuted in temperatures between 2 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit, ultimately finding a […]

Tesla Model Y Now Includes Auto-Dimming Side Mirrors

After bringing auto-dimming side mirrors back to the Model 3 earlier this year with the 2020 refresh for its prized electric vehicle, Tesla appears to be silently adding the feature to newer Model Y units as well — as confirmed by Reddit user ThunderMusc1e in a recent thread. As suggested by their name, auto-dimming side mirrors automatically […]

Tesla Shanghai Factory Plans to Produce 550,000 Cars in 2021: Report

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory plans to produce roughly 550,000 cars in 2021, according to industry insiders speaking to Chinese website 36kr.com (via Reddit). According to an unnamed source, Tesla plans to produce 300,000 Model 3 and 250,000 Model Y units, with order requests apparently already sent to component suppliers. While Tesla’s Shanghai factory has a planned […]

Tesla Model Y Gemini Wheel and Winter Tire Package Now Available

Tesla has launched a new winter wheel package for the Model Y (via @kkvr2823). The Model Y 19″ Gemini Wheel and Winter Tire Package is now listed on Tesla’s online shop, priced at $3,500 USD ($4,700 in Canada). The website listing doesn’t allow you to order online yet. “Model Y 19” Gemini Wheel and Winter […]

Tesla Model Y Hits New Inventory Online in the United States

Up until now, Tesla has produced the Model Y to order. Once you place your order for a Model Y, it goes into production and is delivered to you in 4-8 weeks. However, on Friday, Twitter user @klwtts spotted the very first Model Y Performance units being sold out of inventory on the Tesla website. […]

Tesla Model Y Now Comes With Double-Paned Windows

In a Reddit thread in a community dedicated to Tesla’s Model Y, user /u/Pirate43 shared an interesting discovery — their freshly delivered Model Y, with a VIN number on the higher end of the 63XXX series, came fitted with double-paned glass windows. Not long after Tesla confirmed the Tesla Model 3 2021 refresh would come with double-paned laminated […]