model Y

Tesla is offering test drives of its Model Y compact crossover in the United Kingdom, and Mark Brown has provided some of his first impressions with the vehicle, which launched earlier this month. According to Brown, an existing Model 3 Long Range owner, he says ride comfort is “very, very nice” and sound is similar […]

According to a new photo shared today by drone pilot Jeff Roberts, a row of blue Tesla Model Y compact crossover SUVs were seen at Gigafactory Texas. These vehicles appear to be Long Range versions of the Model Y, as they are showing 19-inch Gemini wheels and their signature aero covers. There are also some […]

A new filing revealed that Tesla was granted permission to produce 2,000 Model Y bodies at Gigafactory Berlin, and since then, several Model Y units have been spotted coming and going at the Grünheide factory. A number of Tesla Model Y Performance compact crossover SUVs were spotted on Friday at Gigafactory Berlin, as seen in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tesla will officially be allowed to produce as many as 2,000 Model Y bodies at its not-yet-approved Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, according to an advanced approval document shared on Monday by Electrek. While Tesla is still awaiting final approval from the Brandenburg Ministry’s Environmental arm, the company reportedly wasn’t happy with the first 250 Model Y bodies […]

Brian Riebe Drives Electric shared results of how his Model Y did in a below-zero weather test on Sunday, following the snowstorm traffic jam in Virginia which took place last week. In the video, Riebe starts by charging his vehicle and pre-conditioning it before going for a drive, then spends most of his time inside […]

According to Wedbush Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst, Daniel Ives, he believes Tesla is ready to kick off Model Y production at its new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, in a matter of 7-10 days. “Based on our analysis of Giga Austin it appears paperwork is now clearing the way for Model Y production starting […]

Tesla has officially launched Model Y deliveries in the United Kingdom, with new owners showing off pictures of their right-hand drive vehicles on social media. According to images shared by @TeslaOwnersUK via a new owner named Nicholas, we’re seeing images of red and grey Model Y compact crossover SUVs, imported from Gigafactory Shanghai. Loads more […]

Tesla upgrades its electric vehicles (EVs) incrementally, and a new update shows that the U.S. automaker is reportedly making some universal changes to all upcoming Model 3 and Y vehicles. Tesla is making changes to its Model 3 and Y units that are set to apply to both Fremont and Shanghai-built models, which will be […]

The latest Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owner’s manuals include mention of cooled front driver and passenger seats, suggesting the option may be coming soon, notes @Teslascope (via @EndlessPlaid). “The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling) to corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control […]

The first Tesla taxi service appears to have surfaced in Iceland, according to a new photo shared this week. A Tesla Model Y was spotted being used for taxi services for the first time in Iceland on Monday, as shown in a photo of the vehicle (via Reddit). The Model Y is white and includes […]

One Tesla Model Y owner recently took delivery of their compact crossover SUV, only to find their front door sills now having paint protection film (PPF) installed on them. “I just realized this, aren’t the door sill panels [supposed] to have Model Y on them?”, said Shane L. from the Tesla Model Y Canadian Group […]

Tesla has restocked its Model Y Paint Protection Film, which costs $50 USD. “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 Tesla. This film is applied just in front […]