5 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Buying a Tesla Model Y

These are the top 5 things I wish I knew before buying my Tesla Model Y! I still love the car and 100% recommend it to anyone in the market for one!

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▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬

0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Price Changes
1:40 - Visibility
2:34 - Real Life Range
4:04 - Tesla Specific Expenses
4:58 - Charging
6:10 - Outro

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[MattDanadel]

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[praveensg]

All Tesla models unfortunately suffer from limited rear visibility. On my Model S, I quickly got used to keeping the rear camera on at all times. The wide angle view is actually perfect to avoid blindspots and wish all manufacturers did this. Looks like on the Y you actually get a feed from 3 cameras. Very nice.

[slicenrice]

Wow. Really love how quick, informative and straight to the point this video was. Looking forward to more of your Tesla videos!

[vvattup]

Over 1 million Teslas on the road. Consumer Reports releases its owner satisfaction data every year and for the last three years, Tesla has been the leader. Well, CR reports now says four consecutive years, because Tesla has done it again in 2021. Ignore the idiots, haters, and ner-do-wells.

[ObsidianXXX]

I own a Tesla… Decanter bottle only. But it's a start 😂

[mikeknapp]

Just FYI, I've had my MYLR for 10 mo. now. I live in the midwest and winters can be very cold. You mentioned estimated range vs. real range. Based on many many miles driving in the cold on both long distance drives (1600+ miles round trip) and shorter city drives, that real range is closer to 60%. I've driven the same route in mid-summer and mid-winter and the real range is night-n-day different. The same superchargers that I rolled into at 30% in summer, I was limping into at 5% in winter. For winter driving, I learned quickly to assume 50% of the range the car says you will get. If it says I will be at 30% upon arrival, I am comfortable with that and I know I will still have likely 15%. But, in winter, I will not leave a SC unless it estimates AT LEAST 30% remaining upon arrival. In the summer, I have actually done better than the estimate. So I am good with a 10-15% remaining estimate. Only in summer though. Just throwing that out there. Range Anxiety is real in the cold weather. Not so much in warm weather.

[t]

I own a Model Y Long Range. I love it, but it has 3 issues that are close to deal breakers for me, and I’ve figured out workarounds for 2 of the 3, but they’re expensive workarounds. Worth sharing with others who may view this video since they were not covered:
1. The blind spot monitoring isn’t there, and what was shown in this video doesn’t work reliably. Tesla claims they have blind spot monitoring as part of Autopilot on their website. But they don’t. A light on the side mirror doesn’t cost much, but they choose to omit that. The surrounding cars is not really reliable, and I’ve had numerous times where it didn’t show a car there, but I did have one in my blind spot, because a car accelerated into my blind spot. I indicated and started moving, and only then did I get an audible warning and the car prevented me from moving, but that’s really not a pleasant experience, and it can be solved very cheaply. Considering that a 2017 study found that blind spot monitoring reduces crashes by 11%, this is a big omission by Tesla. Of course there are many workarounds, from looking over your shoulder, to getting old fashioned blind spot mirrors to stick on, or using your side mirrors only for blind spot, and your rear view camera for everything else. I don’t have a workaround for this one. I’ve switched to driving using my side mirrors primarily for blind spot and main mirror for everything else. It’s an adjustment, but I’ve gotten used to it.

2. Lack of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Tesla fan boys and fan girls claim that Tesla’s infotainment system is the best in the business, and in many respects it is. But if you use anything but Spotify, like Apple Music, or Audible, or use Waze, you have to control these from your phone, which introduces unnecessary risk. If you are very reliant on one of these, I wouldn’t believe the apologists who say you’ll get used to it. I’m not used to it 4 months in, and I’m resorting to installing a screen from a company called Hansshow (not exactly well known) to get this functionality. It seems to be pretty good. But it will cost me around $800 installed and I’d say it’s not the prettiest thing around.

3. Even with 19” wheels, the Long Range version of the Tesla has a very firm ride, that on rough roads, can be really uncomfortable. This car needs adjustable air suspensions like those found on the Model X, Model S, and at a minimum optional on every competing ICE SUV/CUV. If you live in an area with a lot of potholes, etc, take it for a long test drive first and drive those roads to make sure you’re ok with this. Otherwise, a company called Unplugged performance sells some apparently very good adjustable suspensions that can fix most of this. They cost $3k before installation. I’m going to get them, but waiting to see if that company has installers in my area, since the company is based in CA, and I’m in Maryland.

[alpinestarzR]

It’s easy to install the Tesla wall charger yourself, there is plenty of information out there to inform you on how to get it done just have to make sure you know what your doing, if your not comfortable though then yes hiring an electrician is the better option, great video.

[CharlieLiuPhotography]

Oh phew. Was thinking that these were going to be real regrets since the thumbnail says "Tesla regrets." Sounds legit. Take my thumbs up :)

[EarlBalentine]

I wish I knew how easy it is to scratch your rims or hub caps on curbs compare to other cars.

[dzerres]

I want passenger grip handles. I just don't get why Tesla doesn't go for the "low hanging fruit" on improvements and quality issues. "Simple" changes like the 360 degree camera view, sizing the fonts, and being able to move around and size the icons are no-brainers. I am looking forward to getting the auto-shift feature in our Model 3 which is now only available on the new S.

[MrNodrog]

I own a model y, I live in New England, and wish I knew about the doors sometimes freezing in the winter . On the real cold days u have to heat the car up for a out 20 mins. B4 u get in so they don't freeze . I still love my model y, and want to get another 1 for my wife

[DrGamble]

Good video but some of the battery info is off. Elon tweeted about this to clear up the rumors. They say charge to 90% because regen braking only works 90% or lower. So it's an efficiency thing. Also, you are supposed to go down to 20% to maximize charge rate (might not matter if you charge occasionally at home). Batteries will degrade either way so going to 100% isn't going to make much of a difference on a battery this large over 8+ years

[EatSleepPeePoo]

My delivery is next week and it’s good to find out I already know these 5 things…

[mahid]

Extremly well put together video. You deserve more subs and views :)

[sahildhillon]

I jus got mine today and so far I’m loving it 🥰 the only thing I guess I dislike is some of the interior feels pretty cheap other then that I don’t have any problems the screen is amazing oh and the top roof when it’s really sunny gets annoying that’s my only complains other then that I love it! 9/10!

[toddlind]

Suma Performance sells replacement side mirrors for the Y which improves visibility quite a bit.

[davejohnson]

Glad I waited to buy a Tesla. Tesla price are diving especially on used Tesla Y’s! Just bought a perfect Model Y performance with 21k miles for $46k

[sherrylewis]

Too many owners believe that most people live in single family homes rather than multi-family units; which at this point doesn't provide ways to charge overnight or daily or at all, let alone connect to internet from parking areas.

[roukemamd]

This is an excellent review. Thank you for sharing them.