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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 Chris Johnston on
There are small Tesla Model Y charging details most owners ignore until something goes wrong.
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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.
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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.
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Strongly divided opinions from Tesla Model Y owners about the white interior as praise, frustration, and loads of recommendations fill social media.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla fan shares how a family gathering led his in-laws to purchase two Tesla vehicles. During the event, he and his wife brought a Cybertruck and a Model S and started giving test drives. Within 48 hours, his in-laws became Tesla owners.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has filed a patent aimed at solving one of the biggest challenges to mass-producing 4680 cells at a lower cost. These batteries power the Cybertruck and Tesla Model Y, and the breakthrough could lower vehicle prices.
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla FSD v14.2 brings smoother, "human-like" driving, significantly improving safety on open roads while struggling in parking garages. It signals a shift toward reduced car ownership and fiercer competition from Chinese rivals like BYD.
By Denis Flierl on
One Tesla owner says his Model Y now feels like a "bathtub" compared to his Cybertruck's "cloud-like" air suspension. Is the ride quality gap really that wide? See what makes the difference for this and other Tesla owners.
By Noah Washington on
After a 2,200-mile road trip, one Model Y owner confirmed the journey was "hours slower than a Toyota Highlander Hybrid" due to 11 mandatory charging stops.
By Chris Johnston on
Buyers of new cars like the Tesla Model Y are speaking out about a missing essential that could leave them stranded.
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We’re seeing EV deals from Honda, Subaru, Ford, Kia and Hyundai with other automakers hinting at more incentives to come by year end.
By John Goreham on
We analyze the EV market in the United States using data provided by Cox Automotive. EVs are now heading backwards in market share as incentives end and interest wanes.
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a Tesla Model Y owner who has found out the hard way that the new generation of the Model Y may not be perfected quite yet. Do the headlights actually not work in snow?
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One of the most commonly posted questions in Tesla clubs is how to wash the Model 3 and Model Y. Will automated washers damage the finish? Here’s what Tesla owners report and what many suggest doing.
By Noah Washington on
After driving 26,000 miles in his Model Y, one owner is switching to Rivian, not because of the car, but because they're tired of the social hassle.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner states, “My wife and I sold both of our Tesla Model Ys and purchased two Cybertrucks.” He further mentions, "Now, both Cybertrucks are experiencing numerous problems."
By Chris Johnston on
I Was Upside Down on My Tesla Model Y, but Tesla offered a creative trade-in so good that I drove away in a new one for just $60 more a month and nothing down. Here’s how it went.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Influential Tesla personality Sawyer Merritt shares his personal experience with Tesla Service. Sawyer says he took his Model Y in for service, and Tesla gave him a loaner Cybertruck. Sawyer is extremely happy with the Cybertruck and the level of service.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner reports a dispute with Allstate insurance. He states that he was rear-ended a few weeks ago, and the insurance adjuster provided an estimate; however, now the rear glass has cracked out of nowhere.