The Tesla Model Y Thread

Tesla Model Y deliveries begin ahead of 2022 UK debut

Production of affordable seven-seat EV goes ahead amid near-global automotive shutdown

Tesla has announced that deliveries of its Model Y electric compact SUV have begun, and that the Fremont factory where it is produced will continue to operate despite a global automotive shutdown.

Early buyers of the all-electric crossover have started receiving their cars, and an official video posted to Tesla's Twitter feed (below) shows the Model Y in operation. It comes as car manufacturers worldwide enter a state of shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic; it had initially been reported that Tesla's Fremont plant would close - as a result of the 'shelter in place' policy being implemented in California - but it has been deemed an 'essential business', and will remain open for the foreseeable future.

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Tesla Model Y deliveries begin ahead of 2022 UK debut | Autocar

Production of affordable seven-seat EV goes ahead amid near-global automotive shutdown
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The model Y summed up in 1 sentence: "So much room for activities!"

 
Here's How The New Tesla Model Y Compares To The Model 3

The Tesla Model Y—basically a slightly lifted Tesla Model 3—has finally hit the streets. This means there are some reviews out there to help us learn what this tall-ish electric crossover is actually like to drive and sit in compared to its sedan sibling. Here’s a roundup of some of those reviews.

The Tesla Model Y is an important machine for the California-based electric vehicle company. Small SUVs are in high demand these days, and, since its inception, Tesla has had no offerings in that category. The closest model is the still fairly large and quite expensive Model X.

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The 24 Hours Of Le Mans Has Been Pushed Back To September - Jalopnik

June of 2020 will not bring with it the unique French pomp and circumstance we have come to associate with the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Mulsanne straight will remain quiet, there will be no engines roaring through the Porsche curves. Sunrise on the 14th of June will not have any further...
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The Tesla Model Y Is the Tesla Everyone Is Waiting For - Doug DeMuro

The Tesla Model Y is the newest Tesla -- and it's eagerly anticipated.

Today I'm reviewing the Model Y, and I'm going to show you the quirks and features of the Tesla Model Y during a thorough tour of the Model Y.

Then I'm driving the Tesla Model Y, and I'm going to tell you what it's like on the road.

 
The Tesla Model Y Is Not An Off-Road Vehicle No Matter How Badly You May Want It To Be

The Tesla Model Y is taller and has more ground clearance than the Model 3 on which it based, it has an “Off-Road Assist” feature, and Tesla even says on its website that the car is “capable in rain, snow, mud and off-road.” But the Model Y is pretty obviously not an off-road beast—something that’s worth pointing out after a Twitter user posted a video of his Y doing some of the tamest “off-roading” many have ever seen.

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The Tesla Model Y Is Not An Off-Road Vehicle No Matter How Badly You May Want It To Be - Jalopnik

The Tesla Model Y is taller and has more ground clearance than the Model 3 on which it based, it has an “Off-Road Assist” feature, and Tesla even says on its website that the car is “capable in rain, snow, mud and off-road.” But the Model Y is pretty obviously not an off-road beast—something...
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Tesla Model Y Deep Dive Reveals A Much Better Engineered Car Than The Model 3

Automobile benchmarking company Munro & Associates is well known for having criticized the Tesla Model 3, with founder Sandy Munro calling the car’s quality flaws similar to “A Kia In The “90s.” But now Munro has a Tesla Model Y, and after looking at it and talking with Munro experts, I’m convinced that it is much improved from the Model 3 on which it is based.

The Tesla Model Y wasn’t torn down when I had a look at it, but I still got to walk around with Munro President Cory Steuben, who showed me some standout technical features, particularly ones that differ from the Model 3. Let’s take peek at the interesting hardware that I saw, and that Munro’s founder Sandy discovered after I left.

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Tesla Model Y Deep Dive Reveals A Much Better Engineered Car Than The Model 3 - Jalopnik

Automobile benchmarking company Munro & Associates is well known for having criticized the Tesla Model 3, with founder Sandy Munro calling the car’s quality flaws similar to “A Kia in the ’90s.” But now Munro has a Tesla Model Y, and after looking at it and talking with Munro experts, I’m...
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@FiestaST I did a bad thing this week...

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Pre-order is in. Used my boss's referral code to give us both 1500 free supercharging miles.

The pre-order is 100% refundable up until delivery - and I'm 90% sure I'm going to cancel. But since the ModelY is only expected here around May next year ... and having a huge waiting list, I thought it wouldn't hurt to get a spot in the queue that I could always give up if my finances aren't at the right place.
 
Voicy said:
@FiestaST I did a bad thing this week...

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Pre-order is in. Used my boss's referral code to give us both 1500 free supercharging miles.

The pre-order is 100% refundable up until delivery - and I'm 90% sure I'm going to cancel. But since the ModelY is only expected here around May next year ... and having a huge waiting list, I thought it wouldn't hurt to get a spot in the queue that I could always give up if my finances aren't at the right place.
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Colour me impressed! Keep us posted.
 
Will do.

Been looking at used Model 3s as well and it seems they're holding their value pretty damn well compared to other cars:

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Been looking at a few just for the sake of interest and they usually sell fast since its either that or a few months waitinglist if you buy one new.

5yr 100,000km service plan is pretty standard, but then they have 8yr 192,000km guarantee on the batteries and driveshaft. How does that hold up against other manufacturer guarantees? Last I remember Kia had the best one at 7yr/100,000.
 

Pretty serious quality control issues going on here. I understand they have teething issues, but it sounds like they're not QUITE ready for rollouts.

Two sentences sums it up pretty well:

"You should expect these issues from Model Y's, but not accept them."

And

"Right now it's a case of WHAT issues your car came with instead of IF".

It sounds like it's mostly US based and that Euro build quality seems to be luckier. Wondering if the Berlin factory will improve that even futher by next year.
 
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