Tesla Model Y Review After 1 Year: My Wife Gets HONEST

Tesla Model Y review after 1 year (featuring my wife)

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Owning a Tesla Model Y is an exhilarating experience that combines luxury, performance, and sustainability. With its cutting-edge technology and impressive features, the Model Y stands out as one of the most advanced electric vehicles on the market today.

One of the best features of the Model Y is its range. Depending on the variant, the Model Y offers an impressive range of up to 326 miles on a single charge, allowing for worry-free long-distance travel. Additionally, the Supercharger network provides fast and convenient charging options, making it easier than ever to plan road trips or recharge on the go.

The performance of the Model Y is extraordinary. With a Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive system, the Model Y delivers quick acceleration and responsive handling. The instant torque from the electric motors propels the car from 0-60 mph in as little as 4.8 seconds, providing an exhilarating driving experience. The low center of gravity, thanks to the battery placement, further enhances stability and cornering capabilities.

Tesla vehicles are renowned for their advanced autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities. The Model Y comes equipped with an array of sensors, including cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, that enable advanced driver-assistance features. Autopilot can assist with tasks such as steering, accelerating, and braking, making long drives more comfortable and less fatiguing. The FSD package takes this a step further, with the potential for future full autonomy pending regulatory approval.

Interior comfort & technology are top-notch in the Model Y. The spacious cabin can seat 5 adults, and the panoramic glass roof adds an airy and open feel to the interior. The minimalist design is both elegant and functional, with a large touchscreen display dominating the center console, controlling everything from navigation to media and vehicle settings.

Another feature that sets the Model Y apart is sustainability. As an all-electric vehicle, it produces zero tailpipe emissions, reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner environment. Tesla's commitment to sustainability extends beyond the vehicle itself, with a focus on building a renewable energy ecosystem through solar power and energy storage solutions.

Owning a Tesla Model Y has been a great experience that combines luxury, high performance, and sustainability. Its impressive range, powerful acceleration, advanced autopilot capabilities, and futuristic interior design make it a standout electric vehicle. With Tesla's ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability, the Model Y represents the future of transportation.

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[mtkoslowski]

You two make a lovely couple. Always cherish and love one another. 😊
Edit: people might wonder why I make such a personal remark. Well, my dear wife of 38 years was taken from me by cancer and every single day now I wish I had told her more every day how much I loved her. Don’t make my mistake.

[casperhansen]

I have two likes about my Model Y that I don't hear from others:
1. Very smooth braking, no matter if I use the brake pad or not.
2. No outside smells enters the cabin, not even from smoke

[steamtorch]

232 miles @ 79 mph is actually excellent. To get EPA numbers you have to do 60 in mild weather. FSD seems to have largely cured phantom braking, and when it happens the speed drop is only a few mph, far from "slamming on the brakes".

[eypandabear]

The range issue you ran into isn't a sign of battery degradation. The quoted range of the car is based on a mix of driving scenarios. X% city, Y% highway, etc. If you drive close to 100% at highway speeds (as in a road trip), of course the efficiency is dramatically reduced. This is due to aerodynamic drag, which grows with the square of your speed. Even just driving 80 instead of 60 mph means drag increase of *almost 80%*. It's the same relationship as that between speed and braking distance.

[Joseph-tflg]

I've been using FSD for several years, and I totally get the frustration with phantom breaking. But honestly it is very rare now. I can't remember the last time it happened.

[mrexcet]

Totally a car review that we all need. You Andy and your lovely wife are talking about the car like ordinary people. It's so much worth to hear reviews like this and not just reviews from total tech freaks. Don't get me wrong, I can be a total tech freak when needed. But to hear a "normal" talk about a car as a regular transport gadget, as it is, is just amazing. You two are a lovely couple and your review made me even more sure that the next car I will own is exactly a Y.. Thanks a million from a follower in Sweden .

[georgepelton]

I remember Andy’s video when they picked up their Model Y. He surprised his wife, and she was so excited to get it. Her enthusiasm was infectious and fun to watch, I was so happy for her and Andy.

[pepstein]

FYI, you can press the accelerator pedal to force the car to go faster while in Autopilot. So if the car starts to slow down when it shouldn’t, press that pedal! There’s no need to touch the brakes or stalks to override phantom braking. It’s annoying, but if you remain in charge and ready in this way, it’s safe. I’ve noticed phantom braking is less common and much less severe in the latest public FSD beta release, so the future is looking bright.

[lawrencecoleman]

We’ve our Y for a month and everything you and your wife mentioned is true. It’s a dream of a car.
Great vid again Andy. Cheers from Australia😊

[pathTube]

40K miles on 2022 MY LR. The braking is not "Phantom, " but a legitimate safety response to something ahead... maybe another vehicle ahead moved toward or drifted slightly into my lane, maybe a pedestrian was on track to enter the road. Approaching an incline has caused unexpected braking as I think the car perceives seeing the road rising above the horizon as a possible obstruction in the road. Approaching a curve in the road can result in harder braking than a human might, but it's still important that the car slow down, so I'm glad it's slowing before the curve. People mis-perceive this as "phantom" when there is a real reason for braking. Btw, this has much improved in recent months with recent software updates.

[ProsixOfficial]

Some real problems that I see nobody talks about…
1. Windshield is the most fragile I ever saw in my life… I know people that changed the windshield 3 times in 400 miles.
2. Paint chips very often because of road debris.
3. Phantom breaking is scary untill you get use to it.
4. Rims also damage very easy.
Some of these are not a HUGE problem if you know them before buying the car. Not to not buy it … but to take extra care and were you can to protect it.
I hope this comment will help people who want to buy a model Y

[michaelsmithers]

I’m suprised how ppl don’t understand the relationship between speed and range. As you increase your speed, over a certain point, your wind resistance goes up exponentially. If you want the optimal range you have to go closer to the optimal speed or close to the speed used by EPA/Tesla.

My strategy on the highway is to pick my supercharger based on options given, usually one further than recommended, Then I titrate my speed to have between 5-10% on arrival. This translates to covering max distance and having fast charging speeds as the battery is low.
I wouldn’t pull into a charger at 1mi, because I’d have slowed down on the highway to ensure a little more buffer.

[wolfgangpreier]

230 miles is about the same i get when i drive mostly on our Autobahn. In winter its less, in summer, when i have to drive through traffic jams its slightly more.

[drossc]

Interesting take on your Model Y after one year.

I have had mine for 15 months now, and recently drove it from California to Delaware (and back!) and I agree that the phantom braking can be really disconcerting. But it did only seem to happen when I was going faster than 75 mph.

Never having run the battery down to zero, I don't really know the full range of the car, but I did notice that range was reduced in areas where the speed limit was higher than 70 mph. Also, strong headwinds (like those found on the Great Plains) can really cost.

Otherwise, I think you guys nailed it: really comfortable, safe, great storage, excellent visibility.

And Jamie (sp?) you should definitely come back and steal the show from Andy whenever you like. ;-)

[Adventures_with_nick]

For reasons I do not know, my 2022 model Y has only once ever had a phantom brake issue in my 32, 000 miles of driving and heavy use of auto pilot

[formytots]

Thanks Andy and Jamie for your first year review of the Tesla Model Y. Good feedback for Tesla and great footage from actual owners. 6 thumbs up. 👍

[nameremoved]

Rename this video to: "Show your wife this video to get her to let you buy a tesla"

[truscavasile]

did you say 79 miles an hour avg? and youre wondering why your range is down??? XD

[dang]

Great video, thanks for putting that together. In the last year, I have not seen any phantom breaking. It used to be pretty common, but the latest software seems to really fix the issue. One problem that is probably going to persist though - which feels a little like "phantom" breaking: In my area, there are places where the speed limit changes from 70 all the way down to 45. Everyone drives 80 to the point where driving less than 80 feels dangerous - but when the car sees that change in speed limit, it suddenly starts slowing down to stay within the speed limit or some % of it. I unfortunately think that some of these things we'll just have to live with due to the NHTSA or the speed limit drop to 45 getting fixed. It's a stupid speed trap, 100% of cars driving past that area are going at least 25mph over the speed limit.