2023 Tesla Model Y Review & Buyer's Guide || Should You Really Buy One?

2023 Tesla Model Y Review. We review and test drive the 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range Dual Motor to find out if it is the best electric SUV to buy. We take an in-depth look at the 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance and Model Y Long Range, and see how they compare to other electric SUVs. If you want to buy a 2023 Tesla Model Y or another electric SUV, make sure to watch this review.
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[@Paul-cj1wb]

By far the best thing of all on any Tesla is -- NO DEALERS. Period.

[@vegasbaby3669]

Facts

[@Lorwildrose]

Yep I just finished cancelling a ev6 sale because when we came to sign the deal the Kia dealer added $10000 to the price for a bunch of crap, even if you don’t want it. To add to the insult they sneakily were giving me Zero for my 2022 Tiguan. Plus they “forgot” to take the rebate off the price. If they didn’t scam people the dealers might have a better rep.

[@alanmunoz8961]

@@Lorwildrosetheyre shameless!

[@dotsmada2855]

Buyer experience on my recent Model Y purchase: ordered online on Sunday, signed a few documents, got financing approved and accepted financing terms, uploaded a few items all using the Tesla app, scheduled a delivery date. Some texting between Tesla and myself over the next couple days. Delivery date scheduled on Wednesday. Got a text saying which parking spot the Tesla was at. Drove up, synched my phone, looked it over, accepted through app. Drove home. The absolute best car buying experience I've ever had. Did not talk to anyone. If I wanted to I could, but since I already have another Tesla I had no questions. The buying experience alone will make me buy only Tesla's going forward. I've been jacked around by dealerships my whole life and have never had a pleasant experience.

[@LocTran-ws2ip]

Wish that Tesla will add manual buttons to open the doors from inside for the back row seats. It is so dangerous with no escape in case of emergency for the passengers in the back row.

[@mv5586]

what bank did you use to finance the Tesla ?? planning to buy one but not shore about the BOA,WF and ally Finance Tesla uses ??

[@mowcowbell]

If you'd like to test drive a Model Y for a extended period, rent one from Hertz. I rented one a few weeks ago while on a trip to Oregon. Drove 800 miles and it cost only $40 in supercharging fees. Gas in that area is $4.39/gal.

[@dotsmada2855]

In the US you also have the option for a non-long range Model Y that starts at $47k (after tax credit under $40k). Overall miles is 270. Pretty good deal. I just purchased that one.

[@tedrzepski3789]

Because of you review we purchased a Y. State and Federal rebates reduced the price 10,000 American dollars. Only warning is at age 75 the learning curve was steep and was about a month to get save. Younger more tech savvy buyers will instantly adapt. Having a charger in our driveway is a dream come true.Your videos are first class.

[@mr.foxwiz1653]

I just purchased the Model Y Long Range 2.5 weeks ago and it is great. Fit and finish - perfect. One thing that I didn't like was not having apple car play, but the navigation is great without it. The music streams just fine for me so that isn't an issue. I did evaluate the charging networks and the Tesla charging network is the best. I checked out EVGO, ChargePoint, Electrify America and they all had problems. Didn't care for them so Tesla it is. I charge 99% of the time in my garage so not a big deal. Car drives like a dream, and I am getting used to the plain dash. The computer technology is great and takes time to get used to. We will save lots of money and charging will be very cheap as we have solar on our home. I am thinking that we will save over $3,000 a year by NOT buying gasoline. Sweet.

[@berthogendoorn2133]

Time to update your video as the Tesla Model Y now qualifies fully for all Provincial and Federal Canadian EV rebates, I just put my order in for one and will be picking it up on Sunday May 7th in Vancouver! I sold my Ioniq 5 just for the reason we cannot travel the Trans-Canada Highway coast to coast amongst other major routes. Unfortunately The Federal Government has no mandates to insure access to charging, similar to the initial release of the Ford Model T which also suffered this issue in the early years. But unlike the Ford, where Gas stations popped up all over, no one wants to back the EV charging network even the rather recent Petro Canada Canada’s Electric Highway has nothing but major outages that you cannot rely on for long distance travel (they recently admitted this failure and subsequently doubled their charging fees). And the government did not mandate VW (during the diesel gate scandal) to back our only Trans Canada highway with complete and reliable coverage coast to coast. Electric Autonomy requested an interview with federal Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson and he basically stated he is not worried about reliability, accessibility and access to EV charging (their Corporate buds will look after this), very much like the self controlled airlines absolute failure to deliver quality and regulated air travel, the minister leaves it in the hands of the industries Charging providers to self monitor and we know how well that works!!!! Tesla here I come nation wide travel with a 99.95% up-time on their super chargers!

[@billyrock8305]

What did you pay? 🤔

[@berthogendoorn2133]

@@billyrock8305 CAD$74,715.00 before taxes but and not including the -$5,000.00 fed rebate

[@kens6168]

Well done. Thanks.

[@littlestinker9716]

With the lower price, Model Y is an attractive option now compared to ICE and hybrid vehicles, never mind other EVs.

[@Krahamus]

Prices are not equal in every region, its the same as saying ignore other cars and just use Mercedes.

[@wemakecookie]

Especially when you factor in the gas and maintenance savings. I'm switching from an inefficient van and the gas and maintenance savings will almost pay for half the car!

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

Shari, love your reviews.

[@bluepalomavelomobile8360]

I have a new model Y and don’t have any of the issues he’s referring to. I have the 7 seat and I can tell you that comes in very handy and is great for smaller people and children.

[@stevek9854]

your kids are sitting in crush zone

[@LocTran-ws2ip]

I would like Tesla to add manual buttons to open the doors from inside for the back row seats. It is so dangerous with no escape in case of emergency for the passengers in the back row.

[@jonathansmith283]

we test drove the Y yesterday ,our first experience . we do like it - we have to make a decision in the next 6 weeks . good video ~ JDS/CT

[@kle2217]

I purchased both a Model 3 and Model Y a year apart and both have a design in the bottom aero panel underneath the cars. In both cases, a screw or bolt came off and allowed for a portion of the front of this panel to flop down, and hence start to hit the road any time you go through a dip in the road. Eventually, this break off while driving. Also, when it rained, the cars would collect water underneath and get into the underside. This caused mildew and I had to replace the cabin filter earlier. Both cars were less than one year old. Getting both aero panels replaced cost me about $400 each from Tesla. They did not consider this to be covered by warranty. This is a design flaw that needs to be fixed by Tesla. If you do a google search on this subject, you’ll find multiple instances of this by other people.

[@jerrymixon9209]

The basic "Auto Pilot" is just Adaptive Cruse Control with lane keeping. I fist drove ACC on a Lincoln MKC (Corsair) over ten years ago. The lane keeping with it is a relative new feature that is not always combined on other cars. I like it, and like you, do see the value of upgrading to the higher price options. It's great that Tesla makes it standard.

[@dotsmada2855]

That's one of the big things when people start comparing a Tesla to other vehicles that are usually cheaper. Everything on a Tesla is basically standard whereas for most of those other vehicles you have to buy premium trims to get to where the Tesla is at. Fit and finish may be a negative for Tesla but I believe the motors, battery tech, software experience is far and away better than anything on the market. Likely other brands will improve and come to par with Tesla when it comes to these things, but then they also have the issue of actually mass producing them at a profit. Tesla is already there with other manufacturers still years away. By the time legacy auto gets to the point where Tesla is now, likely Tesla will have their other tech ready to go like FSD and once again others will be left behind. Tesla is actually already allowing other EVs to use their chargers so they are basically giving away that advantage. It's possible they allow other cars to license their FSD sometime in the future as well. We shall see. Maybe in 10 years my Tesla will become a robo taxi and make money for me.

[@marstv4267]

Was looking forward to your video on tesla❤finally good news😇

[@JimLettic-ek7rc]

Rebates in Canada (BC) are $5000 Federal and $4000 Provincial. Note comment in video re: lack of rebates in Canada for Mod Y.

[@TheMelbournelad]

In Australia, those cars used as competition, if available and sold here, as WAY more expensive

[@Billscienceguy]

There are no grab handles. And a pop-in sunroof screen is seemingly an option

[@dpc316]

Test drive one and 5 passenger is at its best as an EV !

[@plecohead]

Excellent videos, can you do a review on the new Mitsubishi outlander plug in

[@carhelpcorner]

Already did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHibkKuCn9Wgqtk

[@gervonniejones4045]

You should review each car brand vehicles an make a list of which ones to get an which ones not to get an do a sedan an especially full-size sedans reviews used or new full-size sedans don’t get much love but people still buy them an I’m thinking about buying one do a review on them

[@tylerbeninati6815]

2023 model y long range or 2022 rav4 hybrid limited? I can’t decide!

[@kenchy318]

Tesla app itself will be one of the main reasons I’ll get another Tesla again. I like to star my car remotely and cool it off before driving. You can start the car from wherever you are. I agree about 360 camera and ventilated seats.

[@dotsmada2855]

I honestly don't see a reason why a simple software update can't introduce the 360 camera. They have plenty of cameras, front, sides and back. Maybe a 2023 Christmas present update.

[@kenchy318]

@@dotsmada2855 unless they put front facing camera on the bumper area it’s not possible. Because my windshield located camera can’t see what’s directly in front of me

[@dotsmada2855]

@@kenchy318 Just watched a youtube video showing 360 view in FSD. It's computer generated using the cameras and sensors. It's not all camera generated and spliced together as if you are watching it in real life like I've seen with other 360 views. you are likely correct that it can only be done possibly with a camera on the bumper.

[@LyricWx]

My bro… tesla alr have premium sound system by default, it’s actually really good from what i heard

[@stevek9854]

please focus on reducing rattling and annoying noises first before FSD. My 2023 Model Y LR has rattling and annoying noises but TSLA service tech can not fix it. I regret so much that I bought Model Y and my friend is saying same thing for theirs😢. He said he will sell his Model Y 2 years later

[@carhelpcorner]

Sadly I hear this all the time with these

[@333KINGPIN33]

It now qualifues for izev rebate!

[@chengsooching3182]

How much L haul Y now?

[@berthogendoorn2133]

I would take a Tesla Model Y Long Range over my 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, which going into the 6th month and still the fast DC charging does not work (never did from 2 weeks after I took delivery and tested it), another ferry ride tomorrow into North Vancouver from the Sunshine coast to have the VCMS replaced (latest guess that Hyundai corporate has advised my dealer to replace). Hyundai know their ICE inside and out but have no clue when it comes to the E-GMP EV platform, not very good in my opinion!

[@curseknight5]

Do you not miss the ride of the Ioniq 5 at all? I take some backroads to work for example East Kent Ave near marine drive in Vancouver and its all potholes and loud crashy rattles in the Model 3 I had.

[@montybhuller1377]

Hi what is estimate miles breaks model y is reliable for not sure 🤔 how many miles

[@montybhuller1377]

Can u reply

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

On price alone who would buy this over the dirt cheap Corolla or a good full size truck with maybe more features for the same money or a RAV4 which is inbetween the two?

[@dotsmada2855]

Because they are much better than a Corolla or a RAV4. Add in the tax credits and the savings on gas and the price of a Tesla becomes more comparable to the cars you mention and also it's a much more exciting vehicle. The tech in it is far superior and the driving experience is also much better. If you think a Tesla is the same as a Corolla, only battery powered rather than gas, then you obviously haven't driven one.

[@ashutoshshivakumar3131]

You don’t have to deal with dealerships. That is a good reason enough to buy a Tesla.

[@bn9161]

In Colorado we can get a Model 3 for less than a Corolla or Rav4. $7500 federal rebate and an additional $5000 Colorado tax credit (regardless of income/tax liability). Thats $12,500 off the price. Seeing inventory base model 3's for 37-38k which means the car is 25-26k after you get tax credit. It's the same price as a mid-spec Corolla and cheaper than the base Rav4 which starts at 28k.

[@Doc1855]

My Aunt and Uncle bought a Tesla a few years ago. The fit and finish is horrible and it’s had countless recalls. Overall they love the car but it’s been in the repair shop more than it’s been out. Because it’s so unreliable, they won’t be buying another one. For us, (if they were cheaper), we’d buy a Subaru Soltera as we get a LOT of snow in our area and need the ground clearance and the AWD system that’s standard on Subie’s. I looked at a new Soltera before buying my Forester Touring last December, but $55K for a new car was just too expensive for us. In the last 2 years we’ve bought a 2 year old Outback with 5,600 miles and a 3 year old Forester with 4,700 miles. Why buy new when you can buy one with less than 6K miles over a new one? Let the original owner take the depreciation hit and save thousands of dollars. Shari, Thanks for the review. I appreciate your videos and all your honest info.

[@Light23K]

I own a 2018 Tesla model 3 and had 0 problems and it’s only been to the repair shop once for a cracked windshield. No car brand is perfect, there will be lemons.

[@Doc1855]

@@Light23K I agree. The least expensive Tesla models are average in reliability, but the more expensive ones are a POS. They bought the very expensive one. I honestly don’t know what model they bought but I know it was the expensive one. They traded in their Mercedes SUV in on it.

[@daddycool387]

Since I have the money to buy expensive car, then of course Tesla is the car I would buy. Over the air (OTA) updates, fast charging, roomy, safety, rust proof, fast, you name it. Tesla is like my Iphone. 😉😉

[@Doc1855]

@@daddycool387 We have a 7 digit yearly income, yet we drive 4 year old Subaru’s and a 12 year old 4X4 pickup. We have some friends who have 7 digit incomes as well and they drive a 5 and 6 year old GMCs. I suppose it’s bc we don’t need to impress anyone.

[@HD-eg8gn]

@@Doc1855 or you're just cheap and like old shit... Makes no sense what your talking about and not believable.

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

6:58 What? My 2020 Mustang and my sister's 2021 RAV4 both have "autopilots" as good as Telsa's...

[@bjk6574]

Rav 4 does not come with auto pilot….it does come with forward crash avoidance & cruise control that keeps distance from vehicle in front. However this feature, disables under 32 mph.

[@dotsmada2855]

Do they come standard?

[@antonytejada8924]

Tesla Model Y extended range and cooler rings: $52000. After rebate: $44500. After gas savings vs your V6 in one year: $40000. After maintenance savings one year: $39000. Very good deal.

[@TypicalGuy84]

I saw JRE on your playlist 👍

[@carhelpcorner]

Yup JRE is a good one

[@ZAR556]

Tesla still have inconsistent quality, probably cuz rushed production

[@ilovetotri23]

I would need to see a lot more charging stations, in general, to ever consider any EV. Also, I would lean toward a more conventional EV, I need nobs and buttons in certain areas.

[@Annette_Hons]

Thing is with everyone pushing the “tax rebate” you aren’t getting it until NEXT YEAR - 12 months+ from now. Secondly, not everyone will qualify. Third, not one person I know has taken the “rebate” and paid down their car loan with it. So to suggest that you can get into a Model y for $47k its inaccurate. You pay $54k+ for the car, that is the sales price. Period. That is what you are paying for the car. If you can’t afford $54k+ for the car now, then you can’t afford it 12+ months from now. And if you are only buying it because you think you can afford it because of the “rebate”, fact is YOU CAN’T AFFORD IT! It’s still a $54k+ vehicle !

[@robcampbell9798]

Then you’re not a good planner. The 7500 is the $hit.

[@dotsmada2855]

Most people don't pay cash on the spot. Clearly when you get the $7,500 tax credit next year you will likely not put it against your loan. You'll use it to pay for other stuff. Starting next year it will be taken directly off the price of the vehicle. If you want I suppose you can calculate the interest on the $7,500 you'll pay in your loan and subtract from the credit. It's still significant for most people. If you and your spouse make more than $300k together then you likely don't need the tax credit anyway and the price a $40k-$50k car isn't an issue.

[@themichaelcreed]

Starting in 2024, the rebate becomes instant at the time of purchase due to the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act.

[@h8rry]

No waiting period almost you can buy it about 1 week. My son need a vehicle to replaced the stolen vehicle

[@afzalshaikh2128]

There is no value in buying a 70k box that really doesn’t save much over a 5-10yr period

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

Basically agreed. If you're buying this car, it should be for other reasons.... like the self-driving or the performance. Otherwise Toyota' is looking very competitive with their RAV4 Hybrid line, or even the 2023 Prius that starts around $28k and will have a much larger support network.

[@robcampbell9798]

But they’re 40k now

[@dotsmada2855]

They are now much cheaper than 70k. I drive less than an average person but over the past year I've saved $1k from using electric over gas. The more you drive, obviously, the more you save.

[@bn9161]

@@terrancecloverfield6791 The base Rav4 hybrid is more expensive than the base Model 3 and the Rav4 hybrid mid trims are the same price as the Model Y after EV incentives

[@dwadd7528]

civic hybrid goes 80 MPG. cost 1/2 no joke

[@islandon22]

Hybrids for now. Excellent appraisal.

[@specialcookday]

I have a feeling you well flip and make longest review when you do review on KN ev9 AE mini V. Will be waiting for KN ev9 review and comparison of model X. Forget wing flip open on tess X. Amount of huge advances of options and size and comfortably of KN ev9. It's like comparing worldwide popular K-POP Blackpink to want to be popular japanese girl XG group. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alaskajdw]

I follow your channel to get YOUR opinion on vehicles, not for you to ask me what my opinion is ! Come on dude

[@anthonymonaco5889]

No much new info here..

[@Dog-advisor]

I wouldn't buy 2k i had one and it was the worest car ever

[@billyrock8305]

Sorry folks hard pass on this one. 👎🏼 Telsa could drop the price $20,000 after you buy it and you’d lose a ton of money. Terrible fit and finish issues along with irritating non stop recalls on this unreliable automobile. Overpriced car. Super ugly, looks like it was made in high school shop class, and cheap looking vehicle. Rating - 3/10 🤮

[@bruceleeroy8302]

Yes, I see these and think they look like the generic cars they have in magazine adds for things like Armor All

[@billyrock8305]

@@bruceleeroy8302 😂 Good one Bruce. Honestly I wouldn’t buy this thing if it was $20,000. I see folks driving a Tesla thinking to themselves it has a snobby narcissist look at me BMW or Benz “status symbol” vibe and I just laugh. Most of the time I don’t even notice these cheap ugly cars.

[@glennso47]

You couldn’t give me one tax free.

[@billyrock8305]

@@glennso47 Exactly!

[@dotsmada2855]

That's one of the dumbest arguments to not buying a Tesla. They may drop the price in the future! Oh no, now it's not worth as much if I sell it. I guess if you flip your vehicles as often as getting a hair cut then maybe it's an issue otherwise who cares? I have 2 Teslas, no issues with fit/finish and I understand their manufacturing process has improved where this is not as much of an issue anymore. All cars have recalls. Do you know how recalls are handled on my Teslas? Over the air updates, because they can be fixed with software. ICE vehicle recalls always require taking them into shops. It's ok though, you can keep driving your ICE for as long as you like. Nobody is forcing you to get a Tesla.

[@b4804514]

DEAD SET on electric. This guy has a bias for ICE vehicles. I would say he lies in this video because of that

[@dudosmokokos]

Ev cars totally not needed. What a bombastic annoying technology to add more aggravation to motorists. Gas & Go is still the way to go. Need gas, easily find one in minutes. Gas up & go in about 8 minutes compared to look for EV charger, if it works, wait 45 minutes to an hour and 15 minutes. We have oil reserves to last 400 years that we know of. It works. Why go backwards? Until they get a full recharge in 5 minutes, plentiful charging stations and lower those stinking high prices, it’s not going to happen. Plus: National Security a nations grid systems sucking up energy across the country, grid failures, government mandates to lower your use of electricity to accommodate these EV’s. No Thank You a thousand times!!!

[@robcampbell9798]

If democrats stay in power better adapt to electric. If. Republican’s regain, then yes gas n go. Hard to tell what’s gonna happen!

[@dotsmada2855]

Lol - nobody is mandating you to get an EV. You can stick with your smog spewing gas car for as long as it works. Nobody is saying we will run out of gas anytime soon. That's not the reason for the switch to EVs but I'm sure you already know that. I do 99% of my charging at home so it actually takes me less time to "fuel up" than my ICE vehicles because all I do is park plug in and go inside my house. Tesla's also don't take 45 minutes to an hour to charge. If you were to charge from 0% to 100% then likely it would take 30 minutes at a Supercharger but typically you just charge for about 15-20 minutes. At your home it doesn't matter how long it takes as you just plug it in over night.

[@ashutoshshivakumar3131]

Hello troll!