Model Y

Minneapolis Town Adds Tesla Model Y to its Police Fleet

According to a recently published tweet citing an official list disclosing proposed vehicle purchases from its Fleet Services Division, the town of Eden Prairie in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has purchased a brand new Tesla Model Y to its fleet of police cruisers. As part of a new pilot project, the town of Eden Prairie has purchased […]

Tesla Model Y Heated Steering Wheel Teased by Voice Commands

A post on Reddit has verified that a heated steering wheel may well be coming soon. The post, as shared by user u/enjoyvelvet on the Tesla Motors subreddit, shows an on-screen message on the owner’s infotainment system which states it “failed to turn on steering wheel heater.” To this, the owner responds with a caption […]

Tesla Asks LG Chem to Double Battery Production in China: Report

According to Reuters, South Korea’s LG Chem, battery supplier for Tesla, will double its production capacity in China in 2021 to meet increased demand for electric vehicles from Elon Musk’s company. The report says LG Chem will “also ship its increased output from China as well as Korea to Tesla’s factories in Germany and the […]

China Gives Tesla Approval to Sell Shanghai-Made Model Y

Tesla can now officially sell its Model Y SUV made in Shanghai, as the Chinese government has given approval to the American automaker to proceed, reports Reuters. Tesla applied for approval to sell Shanghai-made Model Y vehicles earlier in November and on Monday, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published the approval on […]

FSD Beta 5 Tested Further: Traffic Lights, Intersections and More [VIDEO]

In a recently published video on YouTube, user Chuck Cook again puts Full Self-Driving Beta 5 (version 2020.44.15.3) on his Model Y through a comprehensive set of scenarios that range from stop signs and traffic lights to busy intersections and heavy traffic. Full-Self Driving (FSD), currently in limited public beta, is Tesla’s proprietary driver assistance technology, and […]

Tesla Model Y Spotted Near Shanghai Factory in Camo Wrap

In spite of recalls announced on the Tesla US 2020 Model Y, Tesla customers in China are still excitedly awaiting their first copies of the 2021 Model Y made at the Shanghai factory. A copy of the 2021 made-in-China (MIC) Model Y was seen on a test drive near Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai on Tuesday. The […]

Tesla Issues Model Y, Model X Recalls Totalling 9,500 U.S. Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said earlier this month that it would be expanding an earlier probe into Tesla’s vehicles. Now, Tesla has issued two recalls as instructed by the NHTSA on Wednesday, totalling 9,500 US vehicles, as reported by Reuters. The first and larger of the two recalls accounts for 9,136 Model […]

First Look: Full Self-Driving Beta 5 Impressions [VIDEOS]

On early Wednesday morning, Tesla released Full Self-Driving beta 5 (FSD beta 5), software update 2020.44.15.3. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said “improvement should be significant” in this update. Let’s see some of these changes in some first hands-on videos with this latest FSD beta 5. Tesla Model Y owner Chuck Cook (@chazman) from Jacksonville, Florida, […]

Tesla Model 3/Y Rugged Textile Trunk Mat Hits Online Shop

Last week the Tesla online shop launched new Rugged Textile Rear Trunk Mats for Model 3 and Model Y. Also available now are Rugged Textile Rear Trunk mats for Model 3 and Model Y as well at $80 USD. “Constructed with recycled content, the Model Y Rugged Textile Rear Trunk Mat offers a premium alternative […]

Tesla Launches Model 3, Model Y Rugged Textile Floor Mats, 100% Recyclable

Tesla has launched new floor mats for Model 3 and Model Y, called ‘Rugged Textile Interior Mats’ (via Reddit), priced at $125 USD respectively. “Constructed with recycled content, the Model Y Rugged Textile Interior Mats offer a premium alternative for keeping your Tesla’s floors clean. With an exclusive waterproof textured fabric designed to trap dirt, […]

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 […]