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.

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.

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.

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.

The upcoming Tesla Model Y FSD update is creating a wave of excitement and a bigger wave of debate over what it truly allows.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Buyers of new cars like the Tesla Model Y are speaking out about a missing essential that could leave them stranded.

We’re seeing EV deals from Honda, Subaru, Ford, Kia and Hyundai with other automakers hinting at more incentives to come by year end.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

A Tesla Model Y owner reports that a mouse chewed through the electrical wiring in her car. Now, Tesla is asking her to pay $450 to repair the damaged cables, but she claims the EV maker should fix it under warranty.

A surprise Tesla birthday gift goes sideways! His wife says the Model Y is too big and too fast! Now Keoni from Oahu is hooked and planning to swap his truck for a Tesla. Will he give up his truck for the electric life? And what to do about his wife?

Tesla’s new ultra long-range Model Y is a technical marvel, flexing its battery leadership. But as brand issues mount and rivals catch up, is it a brilliant solution to the wrong problem?

Elon Musk is envisioning a new purpose for the millions of Tesla vehicles on the road. Musk says the AI inference computer installed in these vehicles could be used as a distributed data center to train AI.