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Tesla Model Y

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

By Armen Hareyan on
The surge in Shanghai deliveries and the 6.16% sales boost of the six-seat Model Y L suggest Tesla's strategic pivot to family-oriented models is paying off in China’s competitive EV market. However, a few consequences could emerge.
By Aram Krajekian on
Even as Tesla’s FSD racks up billions of safe miles, regulators are opening new investigations. The numbers suggest a breakthrough, but is the world truly ready to hand over the wheel?
By John Goreham on
We have just tested a portable Level 2 Lectron EV Charger with an NACS connection. Be sure to read this before installing your NEMA 14-50 outlet.
By Aram Krajekian on
Tesla dropped new “affordable” trims for the Model 3 and Model Y, but does $37,000 really sound affordable anymore? Between inflation, interest rates, and a thriving used EV market, buyers might see value in very different ways.
By John Goreham on
Tesla obtained its first factory from Toyota in a stock deal that would be worth a staggering amount today. Here’s how it maths out.
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as a simple rock chip turned into a costly lesson for a Tesla Model Y owner, where hidden calibration fees and delays revealed just how complicated “fixing glass” has become in today’s high-tech cars.
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla owner in his 70s says their new 2026 Model Y with FSD is a "new lease on life," bringing mobility back despite diminishing eyesight and driving anxiety. Check out the story and see if Tesla is helping to bring mobility back to older adults.
By Denis Flierl on
A South Florida owner, Joe Ventura, says a full ceramic tint made a big difference. Less AC use, cooler cabin, lower Supercharger costs, and better resale. He saw big daily gains. Check out Joe's story and other must-have upgrades besides tint. 
By Denis Flierl on
A powerful Facebook post shows a Tesla on fire after a minor fender bender, calling EVs "ticking time bombs." But is one viral image the full story on EV battery safety? I'll dive into the facts and reveal why gas cars are more likely to catch fire.
By Armen Hareyan on
The unexpected details hidden in Tesla’s firmware reveal a stripped-down Model Y E41 that could change everything about how we think of affordable EVs.
By Denis Flierl on
Kenny's Tesla Model Y is protected by a paint protection film, and he couldn't be happier. But is a PPF the best choice for every car owner? From ceramic coatings to DIY kits, discover the pros, cons, and options to keep your ride looking flawless.
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla’s door handle redesign comes after unexpected safety failures that left people trapped inside their cars, raising urgent questions every owner should be asking.
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla Model Y versus the train, one trip’s data collides with assumptions about what is best for the city.
By Aram Krajekian on
When advanced technology on the newest Tesla Model Y slips for even a moment, it can turn confidence into doubt. And when that doubt comes at highway speed, the results can’t be ignored.
By Denis Flierl on
A life-threatening hydroplaning crash in his Dodge Scat Pack led Joe Epps to trade muscle for electric. He's now "in awe" of his new Tesla Model Y, which he says has a "night and day" performance difference. Here is what performance fans need to know. 
By Noah Washington on
The Lucid Gravity is here, and it's exceeding expectations. After three weeks of ownership, this owner is blown away by its soft-and-sharp drive, cavernous interior, and stress-free range.
By John Goreham on
EVs Failed to Top 10% U.S. Market Share in August With Federal EV Subsidy Expiration Just Weeks Away - Last Chance For EVs to Reach This Milestone Ends October First
By John Goreham on
EV advocates point to a simpler powertrain design with fewer moving parts and claim that EVs will require less maintenance and repairs. Great theory, but is it reality for actual EV owners?
By Noah Washington on
He wanted OEM glass for his Tesla Model Y after a baseball shattered his windshield, but State Farm is refusing to cover the full cost, forcing him into a battle over parts quality.
By Chris Johnston on
It looks like the damage to the Tesla Model Y brand may be permanent, but we have some insights.
By Noah Washington on
Thieves just hacked a Tesla Model Y by compromising a third-party app’s API token, remotely unlocking the car in the middle of the night. Their haul? Not the car itself, but a pair of earbuds.
By Noah Washington on
This Tesla Model Y owner watched in disbelief as a man in a RAM truck used a sawzall to steal his charger stand, highlighting a troubling new reality for EV owners.
By Aram Krajekian on
A year behind the wheel of a Tesla Model Y reveals more than brochures ever can, and one owner’s 19,000-mile update shows exactly why it keeps winning people over.
By Noah Washington on
He owned his Tesla Model Y Juniper for less than a day before it was totaled. But he used the repair time to create a custom "stealth OEM+" build with custom LED lights so clean they look like they came from the factory.
By Noah Washington on
This is one owner's third Tesla, but a simple service appointment has him questioning his loyalty. Find out how staff at a service center gave him a runaround and misdiagnosed a simple seat noise.
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%.