model Y

According to drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer, who has been covering the construction at Tesla’s new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, he said today on December 27, 2021, there was a “special delivery” at the site. “A test Model Y body and alignment rig, both moved in to the north end of the paint shop!”, said Tegtmeyer on […]

The Central Washington University Police Department has announced it will soon be adding a Tesla Model Y to its patrol fleet. According to NBC Right Now, the Model Y will be replacing a Ford Explorer and patrols will start “within the month”. The shift to an electric Model Y is for the environment, plus also […]

Yesterday the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the Tesla Model Y a Top Safety Pick+ status, the highest possible accolade from the non-profit that crash tests vehicles. On Wednesday, the Tesla Team shed some details on its Model Y award and reiterated the company’s ethos when it comes to safety. Tesla says aside […]

The non-profit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its safety ratings for Tesla’s Model Y compact crossover SUV, for model years 2021-2022. According to the IIHS, the Model Y has earned its TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. In order to qualify for either of the IIHS’s two awards, good ratings must be earned in […]

Tesla’s online shop has launched new product offerings on Wednesday, as you can now buy Model S Tempest and Model Y Gemini Wheel Covers. “This product is the original wheel equipped cover for Model S 19” Tempest Wheels”, explains Tesla, noting it’s for only 2021+ Model S vehicles. The wheel cover is priced at $35 […]

Tesla continues to launch new accessories today, as its online store gained new Wall Connector colored face plates, and now we’re seeing a Model Y Glass Roof Sunshade available for $120. “Constructed of lightweight mesh fabric with a collapsible rigid frame, the Model Y Glass Roof Sunshade further reduces heat transmission into the cabin by […]

As many U.S. Police Departments across the country are spending money to acquire new electric vehicles (EVs), one North Carolina town has officially debuted its new Model Y units at a recent Christmas parade. The Cary, North Carolina Police Department busted out its Tesla Model Y patrol cars for a Christmas parade on Saturday, according […]

Following the news that Tesla Model 3 and Y units are expected to gain the user interface from refresh Model S/X units, a few parties are noting some of the updates expected to come in the upcoming retrofit. The Tesla Model 3 and Y in Europe are getting a number of potential refresh upgrades, as […]

Mat Watson from carwow in the UK has reviewed the 2022 Tesla Model Y. Watson compares the Model Y to the Model 3 and was overall impressed with the roomier cabin of the compact crossover SUV, particularly in the backseat and the trunk. Watson shared 5 good things and bad things about the Model Y, […]

Tesla has launched new Wheel and Winter Tire packages for the Model S, Model X and Model Y. New: Model S 19" Tempest Wheel and Winter Tire Package https://t.co/7qnv3yojZU — TeslaNorth.com (@RealTeslaNorth) December 7, 2021 The Model S package comes with “19” Tempest Wheels and Pirelli winter-rated tires for the icy months ahead”. Here’s what’s included […]

A new recall in China issued by Tesla is affecting a number of the company’s Model Y units that were produced locally, as shown in a new report. Tesla issued a recall in China affecting 21,599 Model Y units made at the company’s Shanghai Gigafactory, over potential risks with the vehicle’s front and rear steering […]

Tesla’s climate controls allow owners to enable various states, including one known as ‘Camp Mode’. According to Tesla, “Camp Mode allows you to power electronics through the USB ports and 12V outlet in addition to maintaining the cabin temperature.” Camp Mode also keeps the touchscreen on, “so you can play music, browse the internet, play […]

According to new world plugin vehicle sales for the month of October 2021, Tesla’s electric vehicles are leading the pack, based on data expertly compiled by José Pontes over at CleanTechnica. The affordable and ultra-compact Wuling HongGuang Mini EV in China sold 39,128 units in October 2021, but when we look at combined Tesla Model […]

Tesla noted on Wednesday that a figure published by the Chinese think tank EV100, saying that the company’s Shanghai Gigafactory has exceeded 450,000 in annual output in Q3 and on track to hit 500,000, is inaccurate, according to a Tesla representative speaking to Reuters. While EV100 quoted Tesla China Head Grace Tao, also known as […]

Tesla has a history of fixing software-based issues before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can recall them, but a recent update shows that the agency has issued a new hardware recall for several Model Y units. Tesla has recalled Model Y units built between June 2020 and November 2021, due to front and […]