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Tesla Model Y

In this section of Torque News you will find Tesla Model Y news and reports.

By Noah Washington on
A household with both the 2026 Model Y Premium AWD and Performance found the buying decision in the daily details: seat comfort, ride quality, wheel choice, and whether speed is worth the trade.
By Tim Healey on
Automotive industry observers have long debated over what will happen to electric-vehicle batteries as EVs reach high mileages. Well, some Tesla owners have given us data to work with, and it's pretty interesting -- and surprising.
By Tim Healey on
Whether to take your car to the dealership or an independent shop is an eternal debate. One Tesla Model Y owner may have provided yet another possible answer in the never-ending discussion.
By Armen Hareyan on
The Tesla Model Y price change prompted mostly positive or neutral reactions from the most top repliers in the Tesla enthusiast community revealing one unexpected reason most people aren't upset about the price hike for the 1st time in two years.
By Armen Hareyan on
Although he really liked the Tesla Model Y's driving experience the lack of buttons really frustrated him, and this customer went to Ford Mustang Mach-E because it gives you all the key buttons that you need for instant access.
By Noah Washington on
New York's Drive Clean records show more than 92,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y rebates. For used buyers, the hidden lesson is simple: some depreciation starts with the first owner's discount, not the second owner's offer.
By John Goreham on
If you own a Tesla and are nervous about using unapproved windshield washer fluid, please let us talk you down off the ledge.
By Aram Krajekian on
After Washington state raised gas taxes, one couple took a chance on a Tesla Model Y Performance and says they’ve saved nearly $8,700 on fuel.
By Armen Hareyan on
Kansas woman took delivery of her white Tesla Model Y Performance on the third attempt after a damaged first car and a temp tag shortage blocked her second. 5 year owner says Model Y Performance has outlasted every Honda and Toyota he has owned.
By John Goreham on
In the second full month since gas prices rose, EVs are still dropping back, making it clear that American consumers see hybrids as a solution for affordable driving.
By Noah Washington on
A Wisconsin buyer got a tax audit letter after buying a 367K-mile Tesla. The state thinks it's worth the same as an 80K-mile car.
By Armen Hareyan on
A West Sacramento mother and her son walk away from a 50 to 60 mph rear impact on I-5, and the Tesla Model Y's battery pack survives completely intact, turning a totaled car into a living testament to structural engineering.
By Armen Hareyan on
A St. Louis man is all in on the Tesla Model Y, but his wife's daily 80-mile commute has stalled the purchase as hundreds of owners flood a Facebook group with the real numbers on range, charging, insurance and FSD.
By John Goreham on
Owners of Tesla Model Y cars with peeling plastic steering wheels are discovering that warranty help is not always guaranteed.
By Armen Hareyan on
Mach-E owners expose the gap between Tesla's spec-sheet promise and its real-world paint, service, and build quality in a 124-response thread that every EV shopper needs to read before signing a purchase agreement.
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla owners with 200,000 to 554,000 miles reveal the charging habits that kept their original batteries alive, and one critical threshold regarding the 10% charging that destroys packs when crossed.
By Noah Washington on
Waymo explains every crash in detail. Tesla pastes the same 47-character sentence into all 18 filings. The collision pattern raises questions that the redacted narratives would answer.
By Armen Hareyan on
As more Tesla Model Y owners cross the 30K–60K mile range, some are calling it the best all-around EV they’ve ever owned while others note persistent annoyances like suspension stiffness, tire wear, and phantom braking. Thus, one big question remains.
By Noah Washington on
A simple door ding on a new Tesla Model Y has turned into a financial headache because "budget" insurance carriers refuse to pay Tesla’s specialized labor rates.
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Model Y owner is canceling their FSD subscription after realizing Hardware 3 delivers a "demonstrably inferior" experience compared to Hardware 4.
By Aram Krajekian on
Many Tesla drivers believe Full Self-Driving completely reshapes the ownership experience, but not everyone is convinced it’s worth paying for.
By Rob Enderle on
As the electric SUV battle heats up in 2026, we compare the Rivian R2 against the Tesla Model Y and Volvo EX60 to see which mid-sized powerhouse deserves your driveway.
By John Goreham on
Hybrids are gaining market share, and EVs are losing market share in America as gas prices climb above $4 on average. Here’s what we know thus far.
By Armen Hareyan on
A new Tesla Model Y owner asked if she could drive from Missouri to Alabama without a destination charger, and an experienced owner's seven unexpected lessons changed how thousands of people think about EV road trips.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2023 Tesla Model Y owner in Georgia faces a $1,500 bill after a 30-inch "stress crack" appeared without impact. Despite a full factory warranty, Tesla Service denied coverage. Is this a systemic glass defect for 2023–2026 models? Get the full story.
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s Q1 delivery slump signals a shift from production bottlenecks to a demand crisis. Can Elon Musk steer the EV giant back to growth, or is the competition finally pulling ahead?
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Tesla Model Y owner reports loss of cameras, Autopilot, navigation, and other systems, with a quoted repair cost of about $3,000 for computer replacement.
By Noah Washington on
After test-driving 14 vehicles, a buyer chose a 2026 Tesla Model Y and described differences between newer and older model years, along with comparisons to several EV and hybrid options.
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla has a glaring hole in its SUV lineup that is quietly pushing families straight into the arms of Toyota, Jeep, and BMW, and the Model Y L may be the only vehicle that can stop the bleeding before it gets worse.
By Armen Hareyan on
A drone flying over Giga Texas just caught something interesting wrapped in blue plastic that looks like a Model Y Long SUV, and could quietly signal the end of the affordable three-row SUV gap Tesla families have been waiting years to close.