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Tesla Model Y

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

By Jeremy Johnson on
It was just announced that Tesla is finally applying the $7,500 EV tax credit at point of sale for Tesla vehicles that qualify.
By Peter Neilson on
Discover why the new Prius is pricier: Unraveling market dynamics, consumer views, and Toyota's strategic shift in our latest in-depth analysis.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Multiple people are stating that they are not yet getting the point of sale EV tax credit this year. Who is dropping the ball here, and how long is it going to take?
By Peter Neilson on
Unveiling the untold story of EV battery replacement costs, environmental toll, and the uncertain future of used batteries. A deep dive into the world of EVs.
By Jeremy Johnson on
You can get an instant $7,500 tax credit on these Tesla vehicles in 2024. However, there are two vehicles that don't get this rebate.
By Armen Hareyan on
Today I saw an interesting comment under one of our Torque News articles about the used EVs and PHEVs, in which he says he recently traded in his 3-year old 55,000 mile Model Y but feels the new owner will be disappointed with the range degradation.
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Tesla Model Y is an incredible vehicle and is the bestseller in the world this year. It will also be the bestseller in the world for years to come. It will take the Tesla compact car to dethrone it.
By Jeremy Johnson on
What does it cost to charge your Tesla Model Y? Here's what it costs to charge at home, at a Supercharger, and at a shopping center.
By Jeremy Johnson on
The trunk in a Tesla Model Y fits 9 suitcases. That's a staggering amount of space, and if you use the frunk, you can fit 10 suitcases.
By Jeremy Johnson on
A Tesla Model Y owner says he saw smoke coming from his Tesla Model Y while charging at a Tesla Supercharger. Here's what it actually was.
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model Y Juniper is as cool as the refreshed Model 3, says one person, claiming to be a Fremont Tesla salesman, but he adds that Tesla customers don't get to choose the battery.
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla is reportedly preparing to launch a refreshed Model Y from Giga Shanghai in China as soon as mid-2024. This is earlier than the previously expected timeframe of late 2024.
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla isn't resting. Model Y Juniper will start mass production in mid-2024 and will have a new battery.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla needs to implement pull through charging, as this Tesla is seen with a trailer driving far over the curb in order to charge. With the Cybertruck ramping, this is going to become even more important.
By Jeremy Johnson on
A video was shown recently of a Tesla Model Y towing a semi-trailer. The Model Y has a 3,500 towing capacity rating, and this semi-trailer is about 3 times that. Here's what happened at the end of the tow.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Recently, Tesla’s Head of Vehicle Engineering confirmed that the Cybertruck will be able to charge at 350KW using V4 superchargers. Now he’s saying the Model 3 and other Tesla vehicles could get 350KW as well. 15% to 85% in 9 minutes.
By John Goreham on
The EV infrastructure debacle is about to get worse before it gets better. Here’s why buying an EV without an NACS-style plug in 2024 is just dumb.
By Marc Stern on
Safety advocates praised Tesla's recall of more than 2 million vehicles but said more needs to be done.
By Marc Stern on
Tesla faces new probe as safety regulators look at its Autopilot System.
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicle manufacturers and fans make bold claims about the longevity and low COO of pricey battery-electric vehicles. However, many buyers still fear an expensive battery replacement may spoil a good ownership experience. Here’s the solution.
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking for a short explanation of which EVs qualify (and why) for tax reduction in 2024? Here is a 10-vehicle list of EVs that made the cut and what it means to Tesla and other EV shoppers.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is slashing the price of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles and offering $1,000 off to early Cybertruck reservation holders, as well as offering incentives such as 6 months free Supercharging in a year-end sales push.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Back in 2021, Elon Musk said Tesla was working on digging tunnels under Giga Texas to be able to deliver vehicle components directly to the production line from underneath. And Now a new video shows Tesla has started construction of these tunnels.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla Model Y sales in Europe have declined in 2023, and according to one X.com user, this is due to Tesla removing rain and parking sensors for a total of $119.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s how to Venn Diagram Consumer Reports latest reliability and range analysis reports to choose the best EV for you when it comes to reliability with range.
By John Goreham on
As the modern age of electric vehicles grows close to completing three decades, we look back on some milestones in the industry and in our testing.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest on Tesla special lease and financing deals for this month reported today by Carfax and the caveats you will want to pay attention to before signing a deal.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new video reveals Tesla has added two novel Cybertruck features through an over-the-air software update. The vehicle now does a new startup light sequence and automatically raises & lowers the suspension to increase accessibility and ground clearance.
By Jeremy Johnson on
There is a video going around of a Tesla Model Y racing up a sand dune, where it handily beats two jeeps to the top and "leaves them in the dust".
By Tinsae Aregay on
In the past few days, the drama between OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft has been all over the news. And as the future of AI captures the public’s imagination, Elon Musk has proposed an alliance between Tesla, xAI, & X(Twitter) to dominate the AI front.