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Tesla Model Y

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

By Aram Krajekian on
A Tesla owner says FSD braked faster than him during a chaotic spinout, raising the question of whether this technology is quietly redefining what it means to feel safe behind the wheel.
By Chris Johnston on
The media reports that the Tesla Model Y refresh is a failure, but the sales data paints a more complicated picture.
By Aram Krajekian on
A Tesla Model Y owner watched his car drive 325 miles across three states in without a single intervention, showing just how close autonomous road trips may be to becoming everyday reality.
By Denis Flierl on
Once just a minimalist EV, the Tesla Model Y is now a blank canvas for a new kind of "car guy." This owner spent more than his monthly payment on accessories, and he's not done, proving that the drive to customize is here to stay, even without an engine.
By John Goreham on
Federal support for EVs in America has shifted from all-in to abjectly hostile. EV market share had already flatlined, so what is about to happen in Q4 and beyond? Here’s how EVs lose share and settle in at around 5% U.S. market share, down from 8%.
By John Goreham on
Two years ago, we began testing an EV charger from Emporia. Little did we know just how valuable this charger would end up being for our daily electric vehicle testing.
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tundra owner has changed in his worldview since his wife bought a Tesla Model Y. What did he do? He purchased a 2025 Tesla Model 3 and says he'll never go back to an ICE vehicle again. Check out Samuel's surprising Toyota to Tesla story. 
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner is concerned about Tesla's "excessive speeding" being reported on his insurance. Other owners are frustrated, saying their score drops even at low speeds and when FSD isn't active. Is this a glitch or something else?
By Noah Washington on
He was driving his 2024 Tesla Model Y with a canoe on top when it suddenly phantom-braked on the highway. The terrifying cause? The car's computer mistook the tie-down rope for a pedestrian.
By Aram Krajekian on
A Tesla Model Y repair left one family stuck between two very different numbers, and what unfolded says a lot about how cost determinations really work.
By Aram Krajekian on
The Tesla Model 3 may win on paper, but numbers don’t always tell the whole story. Here's why the Model Y’s practicality is resonating with many owners and proving why it’s the go-to choice for families.
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Tesla Model Y just proved its worth in gold for one rideshare driver. Read the story of a rideshare driver who put 200,000 miles on his EV and found it to be surprisingly reliable.
By Denis Flierl on
A BMW i3 and BMW X4M owner is jumping ship and buying not one but two Tesla cars: a Tesla Model and a Tesla Model Y. However, what led him to make the decision comes from an unexpected assist from artificial intelligence. Check out JJ's surprising story. 
By John Goreham on
A new report highlights the ineffectiveness of the Tesla protests that have now seemed to fizzle out.
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model Y owner can't believe how a few modifications and slick wheels will get the compliments coming in waves. Here is the type of wheels he's running along with the tire setup. He has learned what the art of making his car stand out is about. 
By Noah Washington on
After test-driving a 2026 Model Y, one driver concluded that its improvements in efficiency and cabin noise are a testament to Tesla's progress. However, a key feature in the 2022 Model S left him wondering if Tesla’s pursuit of simplicity is worth it.
By Aram Krajekian on
A short 7-mile drive is all this owner needed to notice the differences between his Tesla Model Y Juniper and an older Model 3. The contrast he felt proves just how far Tesla has come in making daily driving more comfortable and refined.
By Noah Washington on
Think "car camping" means stuffy air and restless nights? A new Tesla Model Y Juniper owner put Camp Mode to the ultimate test with a CO₂ monitor and two sleeping kids, revealing a surprising secret about how Tesla keeps the air fresh.
By Aram Krajekian on
A cross-country move with a trailer in tow can reveal a lot about your vehicle. For one Tesla Model Y owner, the journey proved just how towing can swing between frustrating inefficiency and shockingly effortless power.
By Denis Flierl on
Janie just returned from a 10,000-mile U.S. road trip and says it was a great experience. For those wondering if a long road trip in a Tesla is worth it, Janie did it solo and loved it. Here is what road travelers need to know.  
By Armen Hareyan on
Get ready for a wild ride as Elon Musk’s Tesla Model Y fleet gears up to revolutionize Bay Area ride-hailing with over 100 autonomous vehicles. Will the 2026 Super Bowl be their grand debut or a regulatory nightmare?

By Chris Johnston on
Owning a Tesla Model Y means parking feels like a gamble now.
By Aram Krajekian on
This new Tesla Model Y owner was stunned to lose nearly half his battery while his car just sat in the garage for a week. But once others began dissecting the settings, the real culprit quickly came to light.
By Tinsae Aregay on
During a Tesla Robotaxi trip, MKBHD accidentally leaves his phone on the back seat. He calls an Uber to follow the Tesla, but ends up in a driverless Waymo. MKBHD then uses a Waymo autonomous taxi to chase after a Tesla Robotaxi.
By Noah Washington on
He drove his new Tesla Model Y Juniper 90 miles and was so impressed by FSD that his cousin is now considering buying one for his 70-year-old father, believing the self-driving tech could actually keep him safer.
By Aram Krajekian on
When this Hyundai Santa Cruz owner's budget started getting tight, he knew something had to change. Choosing a Tesla Model Y wasn’t what most would expect, but it ended up being the right move for these key reasons.
By Noah Washington on
His 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance started violently shaking at 70 mph+ just hours after he bought it. Now this owner is calling out Tesla’s used car program as “shockingly bad” and a risk to all buyers.
By Aram Krajekian on
Not every Tesla deal is as good as it looks. This first-time EV buyer loved his Model Y test drive but had one big concern, and the advice he received shows just how complex the decision can be.
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner just upgraded and took his new Tesla Model Y on a nearly 2,000-mile road trip. The efficiency numbers he came back with might just change how you see the Juniper refresh.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner shares a week and a half of frustrating failures that turned him from a big Tesla fan into someone who has decided to sell his Model Y and buy another vehicle from a trusted, reliable automaker.