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Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y

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

By Armen Hareyan on
Everyone says Tesla needs a bigger SUV, but the Model Y's success tells a different story.
By Aram Krajekian on
Winter is often where skepticism about electric vehicles peaks, but one Model Y owner says real-world snow, ice, and steep terrain turned that doubt into confidence.
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Model Y dominates Scandinavian roads, but inspection data is raising concerns.
By John Goreham on
Tesla has about half of the EV market wrapped up with just two models. How can an automaker succeed in the face of such a dominant pair?
By John Goreham on
A post by a Tesla Model Y owner asking for help about a cracked windshield yields many fellow owners saying the same. Why is this happening to Tesla vehicles?
By John Goreham on
Let’s break down how Tesla owners view the issue of paint quality control, and see if this owner is alone in thinking that a car costing over $60,000 deserved proper paint.
By John Goreham on
A new Tesla Model Y owner seeks help from fellow owners in cold-weather climates. She wants to understand better how to keep her car from freezing and becoming unusable.
By Denis Flierl on
A 0.6-second jump might sound small, but for Tesla fans, it’s a total game-changer. From a Christmas gift to a performance beast, see why this Model Y owner is dropping $2K for the "Acceleration Boost." Is shaving a split second worth the spend?
By Chris Johnston on
With all the wailing and gnashing of teeth about the cancellation of the federal EV tax subsidy, sales of electric vehicles in the rest of the world have continued to chug along, leaving America behind.
By Aram Krajekian on
A warning over “tail lights not being on” in a fully functioning Tesla Model Y reveals a growing gap between modern automotive design and long-standing expectations.
By Chris Johnston on
The gap between Tesla Model Y dashboard range numbers and real driving is complicated, but we looked at the real-world range of 30 different EVs to see how they stack up.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was on the brink of trading in his all-electric truck for a Tesla Model Y. This would lower his monthly car payment by $1,000; however, he says that after a Cybertruck, he doesn’t want to drive any other vehicle.
By Aram Krajekian on
A routine Tesla service visit turned into a revelation after a Model S loaner made one Model Y owner rethink ride quality and acceleration.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner says he has had three Teslas since 2023. He adds that he test drove a BMW i4 and a Hyundai Ionic 5, thinking a switch might be good, but he’s now convinced he will not buy any vehicle other than a Tesla.
By Chris Johnston on
There are small Tesla Model Y charging details most owners ignore until something goes wrong.
By Chris Johnston on
The small compromises that can be made to allow you to drive a Tesla Model Y while living in an apartment or condo.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y buyer shares her disappointment with the lack of personal care when picking up her new vehicle. She adds that the employees wanted to rush her out of the delivery center and that the whole process felt cold and inefficient.
By Noah Washington on
After a scheduled software update left his 2021 Model Y Performance completely dead, one owner was hit with a $2,300 estimate for a new Autopilot computer.
By Chris Johnston on
This isn’t clickbait. As we move into the holiday party season, it’s nice to have a provocative (true) topic to get conversations started. I’m here to help with some interesting facts about mining materials for EV batteries like the Tesla Model Y.
By Chris Johnston on
Strongly divided opinions from Tesla Model Y owners about the white interior as praise, frustration, and loads of recommendations fill social media.
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla wheels seem to scrape more easily than other brands. Fortunately, there are great tips to avoid damage and some cost-effective ways to fix the damage that we discuss here.
By John Goreham on
Tesla owners are in an uproar over a new report from Consumer Reports that shows the brand dead last in used vehicle reliability. Here’s what owners are saying about this report from Tesla.
By Rob Enderle on
Despite aging tech, Tesla’s Model Y dominates China’s 2025 premium EV market. Yet, surging rivals like Xiaomi and Zeekr are eroding this lead, with a permanent dethroning predicted for 2026 absent a Full Self-Driving breakthrough.
By Chris Johnston on
The upcoming Tesla Model Y FSD update is creating a wave of excitement and a bigger wave of debate over what it truly allows.
By John Goreham on
EV advocates think that EVs are amazing in every single way. The truth is a bit different, but those who say an EV is undrivable in winter are simply wrong.
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports shines a light on the common myth that battery-electric vehicles are somehow more reliable than other options. Here’s what the data says.
By Chris Johnston on
A highway scare in a Tesla Model Y is exposing the tension between driver responsibility and driver assistance systems, and who is to blame for accidents.
By John Goreham on
With limited data, since not all manufacturers report deliveries each month, we can see the writing on the wall. The EV sales disaster is proving not to be a one-month phenomenon.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Reliability concerns are being raised about Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles powered by LG batteries made in China. A research team states that LG packs have an expected lifetime of 150,00 miles, while Panasonic packs can last 250,00 miles.