Model Y

One week ago, Tesla launched its Standard Range Model Y, plus the long-awaited 7-seat option. Now, we’re hearing reports of the first 7-seat Model Y hitting a Tesla sales center showroom floor. According to Tesla Model Club forum member ‘GOFORIT5’, the 7-seater Model Y is available at the Fashion Island Tesla Store in Newport Beach, […]

Yesterday we showed you videos of Tesla’s Model Y receiving top marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), getting 5-stars in all categories. On Wednesday, Tesla has acknowledged its Model Y safety achievement and has explained in detail “what makes Model Y safe?”. Tesla says the NHTSA tested a Model Y Long Range […]

Tesla’s Model Y launched sales in China on New Year’s day, and the first orders are set to be delivered later in January. According to Tesla China’s Vice-President, Grace Tao, she announced on Wednesday the first Model Y deliveries are indeed set for later this month (via @42how_). According to Grace Tao, VP of #Tesla […]

Another major benefit of Tesla’s cars, beyond their lack of carbon emissions, is the sheer level of safety they offer. From one test to the next, Tesla continues to make improvements to the safety of its cars, and in a recent test, it showed the same marked improvement one might expect. In a recent set […]

When Tesla launched Model Y sales in China on New Year’s day, one of the exclusive features of the SUV for the country was a heated steering, making recent rumours come to life. Many wondered when a heated steering wheel for Model Y would expand beyond China, and now we’re seeing it on the SUV […]

Tesla recently updated its online shop to add Model Y 21-inch snow chains, priced at $545 USD. These snow chains are for Model Y customers with 21-inch wheels, such as the Uberturbines. “The König K-Summit XXL K66 snow chain provides excellent traction and durability in snowy conditions. With no complex attachments, the newly upgraded design […]

During Tesla’s Q1 2020 update, the company shared how its Model Y rear underbody was currently made from two pieces of metal, but would “eventually” become a single piece, thanks to a casting production process. For Tesla’s Model 3 rear underbody, construction of this area requires 70 pieces of metal. But with a Giga Press, […]

Prior to Tesla sharing its first official picture of the Model Y 7-seat option, we saw pictures leak from YouTube channel Tesla Daily. Tesla eventually shared its first official photo of the third-row option online, and now we are seeing what appears to be an official Tesla video for the Model 7 and the 7-seat […]

Sharing a picture of a packed Tesla sales center in Shanghai on social media, a local Tesla sales representative revealed that a Model Y ordered today in Greater China will be delivered sometime in May, adding up to a 4-month long waitlist for the electric vehicle (via @ray4tesla). “Model Y ordered now gets delivered in […]

Tesla has shared an official photo of the third-row option for the Model Y, also known as the 7-seater option which costs $1,000 USD extra. As you can see in the image above, there doesn’t look to be a lot of leg room, but the wide-angle makes it look roomy. It most likely will be […]

Tesla tonight released its Model Y Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), along with launching its 7-seat options for its SUV. While we’ve seen some images of third row seats of the Model Y, we now have some clearer images, leaked to Rob over at Tesla Daily. The images received by the YouTube channel shows off […]

Tesla has launched its Model Y Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive, now available to order from $41,990 USD ($56,290 CAD). This RWD model has 244 miles (393 km) of range and has an estimated delivery date of 2-5 weeks as of writing, for the United States. Tesla says the Model Y RWD can go from 0-100km […]

Tesla has launched Model Y Paint Protection Film (PPF) in its online shop, available for the rear doors of the SUV. “Protect your Model Y from snow, salt, sand and small debris with the Model Y Paint Protection Film. Protect your paint from stone chips and driving conditions that can accelerate wear and tear,” explains […]

We heard about heavy demand in China for the Tesla Model Y, and now it’s definitely real. According to Tesla’s website, Model Y deliveries are now indicating sometime in Q2 of 2021. This would mean someone ordering today won’t get their Model Y in China until April, May or June of this year, according to […]

Tesla launched Model Y sales in China on New Year’s day, offering some exclusive features for the SUV in the country, including a new HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode, and more. A picture of the new HEPA filter in the Shanghai-made Model Y has now been revealed, thanks to a post on Reddit by […]