Tesla Model Y Tested in DEEP Snow

My Tesla Model Y is Tested in DEEP Snow. How well does a Tesla handle the cold and winter conditions? What about bout 8-10 inches of snow? Find out.

[johannesbenedelle]

As someone who drives in snow a lot, with proper tires, this video is giving me a bit of anxiety. This is not a demonstration of the model y's capabilities but a show of all season tires incapabilities.

[sheinz]

Great Test, Thanks. Top tip from a 4 wheeler, in a situation like this let the air out of your tires. Not all the way but from where you have normaly go down to around 25 PSI, This will give you from 200% to 400% more traction depending on your rim size. Larger low profile tires will give you less than say a 18" rim. When driving on black ice and heavy snow you should always do this, full tire pressure is only for hard pavement surfaces where traction is optional. Yes on a long drive it will give you less millage, but if conditions are bad, your much more likely to get home in your vehicle, rather than a tow truck, then millage is not your first worry. CHEERS Steve h.

[xristosapostolopoulos]

After owning my Y for a couple months and driving through the absurd snow, I’m pretty impressed especially with the all seasons I got. I just wish traction control wasn’t so strict! I just wanna spin!

[jasondavid]

If you get stuck there's an off road technique called steer for traction.
When you apply power don't keep the front wheels straight.
Steer sharply from left to right and keep steering left to rightas you add power until you have got unstuck. Seen this and it works. 👍

[mcbridem]

I just drove in 12+ inches past many stuck trucks, cars, and semis. 255/45R-19 PIRELLI P ZERO WINTER tires are amazing.

[chriscruciat]

For the love of god man turn the steering wheel when you back up and are stuck in snow. Anyways winter tires is the way to go. Coming from a guy that lives in Canada.

[renragged]

I was curious about Tesla's corrosion warranty since driving on roads that have had snow can have salt which can do a number on the undercarriage. Turns out Tesla has one of, if not THE, best warranty for corrosion. 12 years/unlimited mileage. That's impressive.

[flyshacker]

Great video! Thanks for having the courage to do this test! I’m moving to North Idaho and plan to get a Model Y. This is exactly the info I need. I will probably get SNOW tires! I read every single comment below this video. Good discussions. Thanks again.

[TeslaIncome]

I've been Plowing with my Y and use the Nokian Winter tires... works amazingly well going through even deeper snow..

[TheCryptoHomie]

If you actually get stuck. Try turning the front tires all the way to the right and try to move. Then all the way to the left.

[JimSpence]

Best way to not get stuck is to stay out of deep snow, followed by winter tires.

[roake]

Manual shovel mode works pretty well. Very impressed with Y's performance in deep snow.

[ChrisFerrell]

As someone who lives in the mountains in WV this helped me feel a lot better about Model Y in snow. I currently have a Subaru Outback which is like a tank in snow. It seems like the Model Y should be close to what I can do now.

[markus]

In Europe you get a fine if you drive without winter tires in winter.
There is a reason ...;)

[ricomeno]

This comment is out of place but 3 years ago I saw this video and I told my self I was going to buy one last year in 2023 I got a black performance model y, whatever you believe will come true in life never give up on your dreams and illusions

[CC-cepe]

Good video, majority of people who buys awd will think "all I need is awd I don't need snow tires" and this is a good demo that awd is only park of the equation

[elmonytr]

In snow
it's all about
tires
and
vehicle height from the ground.

[VampireOnline]

We got 14.5 inches here in Nebraska on Monday. I don't have a Tesla, but my Explorer did fine without winter tires. Got stuck once trying to cross a main street that was plowed, but easily pushed it out.

[brucec]

So if you do Summon, can you then help push the car from the outside?!

[roberts.wilson]

in these conditions YOU MUST use dedicated snow tires or even offroad specific tires and/or chains