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Tesla Model Y

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

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.
By John Goreham on
The new Tesla Model Y base trim shows some obvious signs of penny-pinching, but oddly, Tesla did one big thing to make it better.
By John Goreham on
New data from iSeeCars proves what many EV advocates pretend not to know. EVs have the worst resale value of all powertrain types, and it wipes out savings on gas.
By Denis Flierl on
A Texas owner of a flawless 2021 RAV4 XLE is weighing a Tesla Model Y trade-in to escape rising gas prices. With two car seats and a short commute, is the $1,100 fuel saving worth the EV insurance hike? We analyze the real-world 2026 ownership costs.
By Aram Krajekian on
After a Tesla Model Y driver suffered a massive heart attack on I-20, the car managed to reach the hospital following a remote reroute. Rare events like this hint at how connected vehicle technology may quietly be redefining emergency response.
By John Goreham on
In the second of our two-part story, we examine reasons why the U.S. EV market may remain depressed for the foreseeable future. The prior story looked at three reasons EV deliveries may move upward.
By John Goreham on
With Q1 ending, we see a few solid reasons why new EV sales in America may trend upward. We will also do an accompanying story exploring the other side of the coin.
By John Goreham on
There is a raging debate over whether Tesla discounts new cars, but the more passionate question may be whether calling Tesla’s retail locations “dealers” is accurate.
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Model Y loaner reportedly developed rodent-related wiring damage shortly after being issued, leading to a $2,800 repair dispute.
By Noah Washington on
Some drivers comparing the Honda Prologue and Tesla Model Y say the vehicles offer very different experiences.
By John Goreham on
EV owners seem thrilled that energy prices are up. Here’s what they are posting online about the topic.
By Armen Hareyan on
Porsche is now doing what Tesla mastered years ago, and the reason why could change everything you thought you knew about the future of luxury performance cars.
By Noah Washington on
From $2,000 hidden fees to trade-in offers that vanished into thin air, this owner’s car-buying journey was a total disaster until he looked at a Tesla Model Y.
By Armen Hareyan on
After the New York blizzard slashed his Tesla Model Y range and raised his charging costs, one NYC owner discovered an unexpected utility trick that may drop his rate from about 45 cents to 12 cents per kWh. People, we may be overpaying.
By Denis Flierl on
Local Model Y drivers in the United States are raising alarms after one owner with fewer than 20K miles was recently told his high-voltage battery issue wasn't covered because of alleged "extra damage," resulting in $17,000 replacement estimate.
By John Goreham on
Tesla is back as king of the mountain and putting a lot of space between itself and rivals in America. All with just two models.
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are sinking fast in America. Here are some sobering facts from a recent Cox Automotive EV Insights Report.
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Tesla Model Y owner was left reeling after a routine pothole encounter resulted in a "catastrophic" high-voltage battery failure and a denied warranty claim.
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Tesla Model Y owner was left reeling after a routine drive revealed that his control arm bolts had simply "fallen off" at 60,000 miles.
By John Goreham on
Many Tesla Model Y owners report that they can’t get the HVAC system to warm their feet in cold winter weather. This is not a matter of them being ignorant of how to work the car. We offer solutions that have helped fellow owners.
By John Goreham on
A Tesla owner reporting a winter EV range reduction that is as much as 50% is met with both agreement from some owners and others who seem to accept this range reduction, sprinkled with a pinch of scorn.
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.