Let's Talk About the 2021 Tesla Model Y (Long Range)

[@FacelessMage117]

Your videos have been a big part of convincing me to order. I live just south of Fort Worth and finally bit the bullet and ordered. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JoshGarris]

I watch a TON of Tesla reviews and informational videos because im obsessed but this is the BEST video I've seen with both practical information and the quality of filming. 👌🏼

[@KromerMedia]

I LOVE THAT YOU HAVE BRADY HELP FILMING YOU!!! This is such a dope video with so much information. Thank you Sarah!

[@aslye]

RIP back tire rim. 2021-2021

[@Robo10q]

Plenty of companies specialize in fixing curb rash at reasonable prices.

[@PS-zw4yc]

Andy’s got a sweet channel he posts about Tesla’s

[@Kbaxter223]

I’ve felt that

[@chocolatewheelchair]

They designed the rims and tires to not last. I can prove it easily. The rim size and tire size need to match I order for the seal and the rolling resistance, cornering and they wear evening as they can. What happened here is the rim is too wide for the tire. I have even had this happen to me. It’ll slowly warp the brake rotors. You can laugh and snicker all you want by Tesla is making bizarre and arguably unsafe design choices.

[@PS-zw4yc]

The lady who tweeted something foolish erases her comment lol

[@PeterdenHartog]

Did the same thing to my wheel/rim the first day and never looked at/worried about it again lol. Gotta just get over it with cars. I have a 2020 M3 and keep it at 70% normally and just boost it to 90% before trips. You don't want to do 100% because regen breaking won't work. Also the charger at home (L2) is such a game changer. I just leave my house with a 'full' car every morning.. It's awesome!

[@ConorORegan]

The intro for this video is awesome! I love the white interior and grey exterior combo!

[@MarkSpurrell]

Love the white interior, but yikes that's a lot of dye transfer. Starting to think I should just go for the plain black.

[@jaypandya913]

You really should imo

[@owencarey606]

I have the black interior and every time i spill something i remind myself i don't have white seats😂

[@DaniAlexandria]

ive had the white for over a year and it looks new. i wipe it with baby wipes weekly and ive heard the white material is easier to clean

[@deathcab898]

Go with white! I have 3 kids and have had white seats since October, they clean so easy with just a wet cloth.

[@nothingtoseehere96]

She probably wears a lot of new clothes. Once you wash clothes once, there’s basically no dye transfer. Mine is pristine after 2 years.

[@FeatureRequest]

Actually a great review. I have a model y and it's just so practical, fun, fast and so much tech.

[@mattmull3125]

Thanks, Sara! This is the most informative video I’ve seen on Tesla. You’ve answered just about every question I’ve had. I appreciate you taking the time to post it.

[@haylibaby3]

10/10 video Sara! I love your reviews always. I wanted to add something I feel like never gets said about Tesla's; They are honestly great until parts need replacing, the parts are VERY expensive. I work at a shop and we've seen a few Tesla's which were used as taxis, the high mileage in short time always give a great view into the future for what a normal daily driver will experience. Regen braking also saves on pad life, but the calipers rarely get used and can easily seize up over time from lack of use. A step in the right direction in automotive technology for sure, however I feel that the cost of maintenance in the long run always gets overlooked.

[@xiingli]

Aside from applying pressure to the wheel, you can just spin the control wheels. A bit easier :). Also to get out of autopilot, you can push up on the right control stalk instead of tapping the brake pedal.

[@marsgizmo]

I was definitely thinking of a 3D Printed spacer for the charging tray 😁

[@JesseDriftwood]

Sara! This video rules! Great work :)

[@saradietschy]

Thanks Jesse!!!!

[@33yearsoldcarpenter]

Mmmm

[@33yearsoldcarpenter]

@@saradietschy mmmm

[@Wooster77]

Should I waited for Biden's ev credit to be enacted. Maybe it's retroactive.

[@Chris-yr7pi]

Umm… no.

[@photoshopcafe]

I have this same exact car in Blue. Best car I've ever owned. The hands on the steering wheel thing is a pain. It always tells me to put my hands on wheel when they already are.

[@0xVeniVidiVici]

I have a blue model Y as well. The reason for the steering wheel alert is because it is looking for a slight turning force. Not recommending this but you can buy a steering wheel weight that clamps around the wheel to always apply a force for you for those long highway drives.

[@dylanlong6269]

@@0xVeniVidiVici Definitely don't do this. Do what Sara showed (hold the bottom of the wheel with one of your hands, except I usually flip my hand over, also you can alternate between hands for long trips) and let the dead weight of your hand/arm pull on the steering wheel a little. Feel free to rest your arm on your leg if that works for you. It takes a while to master, but once you've got it you should almost never get a nag. In case you didn't know, the way nags work is that the motor that turns the steering shaft looks for resistance when it makes adjustments. If you put your weight on the wheel (or turn the wheel yourself) that will make it slightly harder for the motor to turn the shaft, and therefore it knows you're paying attention.

[@darylbrice]

Pro tip, just roll one of the scroll wheels up or down one notch (I do the volume) that registers as being attentive.

[@photoshopcafe]

@@darylbrice lol, I figured that out about a month ago, and do it all the time :)

[@photoshopcafe]

@@0xVeniVidiVici lol, I've thought about that

[@tedhu262]

It switches lanes automatically with no need to push turn signal. It's an option to go full auto. We went on 4400 mi roadtrip. It drove 95% of time automatically. We have fsd for both ours. Planning to keep ours for decade like our last car. Spread out its pretty affordable esp if you roadtrip alot. Which you will because auto driving is so effortless.

[@ozieaev]

Hello, Sarah. You can cancel from Adaptive or keep in lane mode by pushing left handle up once. No need to step on breaks. Very happy with my Model 3. Have advanced autopilot package. Not FSD. Super easy on highways but on roads with construction you really have to pay attention especially if lanes marking is not there. As for home charging you can use portable charger you have with your car. Just have to get 220v line and get electrician to install oven/drier NEMA outlet. Your speed will jump to 47km/h. So basically you will charge over night and will have car ready to go every morning.

[@kacatley9258]

Thanks for this tip in 2024!

[@RiahAriel]

Yup, thats it. No white seats for me! Black int/black ext with 20" induction.Ordering my Tesla Model Y for my bday in July! :) I also live in the DFW area without a garage so I am glad that you are finding superchargers accessible. Great video!

[@RobbieRobb42]

Another way to disable the autopilot is to press up on the right stick. This way you're brake lights don't come on (provided you have your foot on the accelerator, otherwise regen braking will kick on the brake lights and start to slow the car as soon as you disable AP).

[@QUiNTiNBANKS]

thank you

[@twinsauce]

THIS IS LITERALLY MY DREAM CAR!

[@maxmatthis9459]

really nice b-roll at the beginning!

[@JoeLumbley]

Sara you are killing it. You covered all the things I want to know and you even showed me your scuffed up wheel.

[@MK-jq8xl]

This is the exact specs that I ordered. Model Y performance in midnight silver metallic and white seats. You did an amazing job with this video!

[@bp523]

I wear dark jeans every day. For my Model X white seats I use Isopropyl Alcohol in a spray bottle (recommended by Tesla) about every 6 months. If I want to scrub less, I just use a Magic Eraser dampened with Fantastic, Simple Green, etc. Works like a charm. I have 80,000 miles on my 2017 car and so far the Magic Eraser hasn't affected the performance of the seats/coating at all so don't worry about the Twitter comments.

[@RyanLestage]

To get out of auto pilot you can also press up on the stock.

[@Gracefullyclassy]

As family who is transitioning majority of our cars to EVs( specifically Tesla’s -unless smth better comes out), You have one of the best reviews for tesla especially with when you’re educating on specific tech functionality. I hope they sponsor you to do more reviews for other their models. 😊

[@LukePennerAerobatics]

Really helpful video, Sara ! I’m in the market for a model Y so really appreciated your take on the Y. 👊🏻

[@saradiettschy3837]

Thanks for the feedback, hit me up directly I've got business strategy for you

[@saradiettschy3837]

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[@JonReyesNYC]

You need to get that thing wrapped 🔥

[@manenwan]

I was gonna say yianni from yiannimize but i forgot they're in the uk 😔

[@ErikStone1]

A side note about the white seats...the white seats are actually cleaner than the black seats because you wipe them more often. I can assure you that the black transfer from your jeans would also be on the black seats, but because you don't see it, you don't wipe it.

[@Cozmicsaber]

4:45 I gotta call you out. "the gas" What? 😂😂😂

[@jacqueaddison3934]

I love your videos and this was a nice surprise since I also watch car videos. Also seat covers seem like a good idea

[@cogaz]

OMG. The iPhone mini! Thank you for that because I have a mini and I would have never thought about this!!!!

[@thecrockettslife]

Thanks so much for this video it was so informative.. Pick my 2022 tesla Y up in February

[@RSherm25]

Been waiting for this video! Excited to show my wife as we are close to pulling the trigger on a Y. Great stuff as always!

[@LondonLawyer]

Another awesome video! You've explained so many pet peeves and tips and tricks I've never heard before even after watching a million Tesla videos on KZbin!

[@ddames]

You make such great content 🙏🏽 been subbed to you for like 4 years and you continue to push out great vids 🙌🏽

[@juanbreetzke]

This car is so beautiful... I think I was a bit on the fence when it came to Tesla but after looking into the car, it's just amazing.

[@notsurfsup]

Cool. If you could just explain again about that 'one driving pedal' thing again... 4:47

[@tornado_dude2039]

basically, regenerative braking makes the motors slow down which actually charges the battery. She means one pedal driving because regenerative braking can slow the car down enough to be stopped without having to touch the brake pedal

[@martijntjuh1000]

Why is Sarahs channel so underrated. Sutch good content great background music plus shes a geuine person.

[@robkillian5486]

Hey Sara. Great video. Good conversational style, and also nice to see a review that has more of a tech focus. I do have a couple of suggestions/constructive criticisms for you that I think will be helpful for your viewers, your battery, and your seats. The first is simply another cleaning suggestion for the white seats - baby wipes. The magic eraser seems to do the job, but I think the baby wipes would be a faster clean. The second is to please please please do some further research re: supercharging best practices. If you are running your battery to "20 or 30 miles", and then setting it above 90% at a supercharger on a regular basis, you are likely shortening the life of the most expensive part of your car. There are some really good videos about this, and I'm pretty sure Tesla will have some advice, as well. I can tell you really love your Model Y, so I hope these suggestions are helpful for you, and make your experience even better. Keep up the great work!

[@EllyValentini]

I love that lately your videos have been the length of a sitcom episode. It’s like a real chill ride :D - I’m not used to autopilot, so when you took your hands off the steering wheel, my heart skipped 2 beats 😅 So freaking cool thou 😆

[@lifestyle4dividends776]

Great review Sara!!! Stoked to be a Tesla owner soon 🚀👍🏽

[@danjobanjo]

Hey! This is my first time seeing your channel and I just wanted to say that your channel is clearly underappreciated! U looked at the first 5 seconds of your video and scrolled down to see your subscriber count and it shocks me! So yea that's pretty much everything I wanted to say! Keep up the amazing work!

[@JonesCollectiveMedia]

His face!! “Unbelievable! That fart button is so clutch!

[@JohnnyJolt]

Great review. Love the garage, very cool. I think the fart info is now my best Tesla feature. LOL

[@Mr_Blacksmith]

Your girl went from reviewing Boosted Boards to a whole Tesla! #LevelUp #TheGrind #Peachy #StayWinning

[@U2haveanicedayty2]

Sara Excellent video. I wish you the best of luck.Really enjoyed also little suggestion pick up a custion for the seat and might help with the seats.I do this so keeps it a little protected by anything.Thanks so much for sharing Deb.👌💯

[@kevinjessop2945]

i knew you were in dfw now but you totally drove right by my house! and your new studio is down the street from mine in grapevine! totally cool. just fan-boying! welcome back to dfw

[@robwitty]

I experienced the "to short to charge" with most wireless chargers with the iPhone 12 mini as well. It is solved with a small bit of the weather stripping for doors and cars(you can get it in white or black). Really inexpensive and solves the wireless charge issue for the little iPhone guy!

[@tinylil]

This was soooo helpful in helping me pick my configuration!!!

[@baldelephantskin]

woooooooowwww!!! out of all places you picked sikhay. appreciate the support of the community lol

[@ak_hoops]

Yes Sara, let's talk about it!! I've been wondering how you like it. Early upload? Love it. P.S. that jacket is amazing!

[@Pharmlady]

I’m just starting to research Tesla’s and this video is awesome 👏🏼. Thank you for this! Keep the Tesla videos coming!

[@UncleJessy]

Get a ppf for the back tire area! My paint has chipped/been eaten away like crazy from the NY salt roads this past winter. The white leather looks awesome! Congrats on the new ride!

[@dominicgomez7064]

Can also do mud flaps

[@UncleJessy]

@@dominicgomez7064 yep! Recently added some to mine

[@ronm7781]

@@dominicgomez7064 just don't but the Tesla ones they are horrible

[@alanpedini4685]

Awesome review, I ordered mine from Legacy West in Plano. Sadly, I still haven’t received it yet. Hopefully within the next 2 to 4 weeks. Can’t wait!! I ordered a red with white 20” wheel upgrade.

[@MissNique]

My friend had this autopilot/ self braking/ lane assist feature on her 2016 civic. It's really quite impressive.

[@johnl1945]

Picked up my Model Y AWD yesterday. NOT ONE panel gap, scratch or interior issue. Woohoo!

[@DirtyTesla]

Awesome review! I was glad when you got your Tesla after selling BTC! We're getting an X from GME gains lol

[@saradietschy]

Amazing 🤣

[@LolaAtBratTV]

Perfect timing! I got my VIN today and this is my exact car!

[@TerryMasenko]

On the topic of charging, not all Tesla superchargers are the same. The ones you used the urban model have a maximum output of 72 kW (with no power sharing). Tesla V1 are 120 kW with A/B port power sharing, V2 are 150 kW with A/B port power sharing, V3 are 250 kW (dedicated power). Also, for freezing cold days, telling your Tesla to navigate to the supercharger when there's at least 20% charge left, it will warm up the battery en route so that it can accept the maximum power right away with minimal ramp up.

[@frankmackii904]

Entertaining tutorial ma'am, great post. Reppin Lone star state for my sister 🤘🏿 have fun & stay safe everyone

[@Jane_quinones]

Still on the fence about getting that white seat... I want it but with future kids I’m thinking black is better? Also thinking of the gray exterior so I was thinking white would be a good break so it doesn’t seem too dark.

[@FractalPrism.]

so....you cant get adblockers for the tesla browser / youtube player? im on firefox, i see zero ads ever.

[@ScottWallace5]

"There's toll roads everywhere" There are lots in Texas, especially in DFW area. A bit annoying. But great video Sara! Enjoy the Y!

[@SonyaHensley]

I wonder if a Norwex enviro cloth would clean the seat. With water only and with or without their cleaning paste.

[@saradiettschy3837]

Thanks for the feedback, hit me up directly I've got business strategy for you

[@saradiettschy3837]

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[@Sam-ew1vr]

I clicked so fast been waiting for this vid!! looove it!

[@7duke77]

His reaction to that acceleration was PRICELESS!!! 🤣

[@ryagas5369]

He wasn't ready. :D

[@Mark_Castillo]

Been waiting for this since you tweeted about it

[@BearKire]

Regarding the damaged rim situation. It's bound to happen when riding low profile tires, that's why I personally use "alloygator rim protectors" on my 265/35R21 Model S rims. Have saved me multiple times. European parking facilities isn't designed for wide American cars.

[@progression_decibel]

How's their susceptibility to coming off at high speeds? Intriguing product but I keep repetitively seeing online concerns that these things could fly off the rim (like on a highway) and cause even other/more damage than they originally were designed to prevent.

[@BearKire]

@@progression_decibel I’ve been using them since I got my Model S in 2014. They can be a bit hard to install, so I guess that’s the reason. I usually let my local tire shop install them when I change tires.

[@graffmixer]

That’s the exact color I want but with the black interior!!!! Great review!!! Answered all my questions

[@0xVeniVidiVici]

Hey Sara! I would recommend using non scented baby wipes on your seats for cleaning, NOT magic eraser as that is abrasive and could wear your seat material.

[@PS-zw4yc]

100👍 Even on regular leather they work great

[@kristinvc349]

Exactly! Mr Eraser is like taking sandpaper to your seats - fine once or twice but will really damage your seats with repeated use. Also a different brand of jeans with better dye would be a good idea

[@MrKlawUK]

I don’t like the cup holders. The armrest means you have to pick up the cup from the top which makes me worried I’ll pop off the top and spill everything. And if you lift up the armrest, there isn’t enough room to get your hand in from the side. If I could slide the armrest back a few inches it’d help a lot

[@erhantimur]

Liked within 3 seconds, I knew this would be GOOD!!

[@erhantimur]

@@BucNas7y get a life.

[@BzReef]

This is currently my most watched video because I am currently waiting on the exact same configuration. Same exterior, interior and wheels. Estimated delivery isn’t until July though…

[@freedom4454]

God bless you for this video. It's so informative!

[@daviddifranco]

I love this video, Sara! As a new Model 3 owner, I can finally relate to this. I may have missed it, but what camera mount(s) are you using? I'm looking for something to hold my GoPro for vlogging/reviewing on the go while in my Model 3.

[@derryXDINES]

Caught the inside of the new studio on Shelby Church's vlog, really cool to see the inside here! It looks phenomenal. I just got a new Honda for my first car that has a screen, and it overwhelms this old dude. I couldnt imagine having even more features like this Tesla!

[@kacatley9258]

Better NOT kick your Tesla or as a fellow Texan, I'm bringing the calvary along with me! Love the color combo! Was conflicted with this exact combo or white/black/tint "Stormtrooper" look. Both are wins!

[@mehdisheriff]

5:24, she didn't even give him a second to respond😂😂

[@TylerHilliard]

Good video! Next one would be cool to mention the in-between at-home charging option: nema 14-50 (washer plug) - much cheaper than Tesla charger to install if you don't already have one, and much faster (~30 miles per hour) than the wall plug you were referencing

[@saradiettschy3837]

Thanks for the feedback, hit me up directly I've got business strategy for you

[@saradiettschy3837]

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[@Mr_Blacksmith]

19:32 Ahh yes, the every '90s kid' doodle

[@relayy7715]

Loved this video. I can’t wait to get mine in September!

[@BigPowerAL]

Super satisfied with our 2021 Model 3. Tip: hitting the horn saves the video footage too. Like the white interior but choose the black for less clean up. Installed a ClipperCreek 40A charger for the house.

[@briankwon34]

You can push the right handle up to get out of autopilot and cruise control as well which is easier in my opinion

[@briankwon34]

You can also scroll one of the media/function wheels to get rid of the apply pressure alert

[@ChasTucker]

Love the DFW Super chargers!!! The one in Waco is a V3 also. Crazy fast!

[@rafacq]

The Fort Worth and Plano chargers are not true Superchargers, they are not 125/150kW, but 72kW! The new Supercharger in Grapevine is a new v3/250kW Supercharger.

[@RubenMaciel]

Studio goals :O

[@RedNeck_Zeus]

If you're up to it I'd recommend ceramic coating the (not) leather seats. Also all weather floor liners because Tesla's carpets are awful.

[@bryanbecker6163]

Because of the junk engineering looks like the whole car will have to be replaced in four years as they will all be in junkyards sold for scrap metal to save the environment?

[@RedNeck_Zeus]

@@bryanbecker6163 what's your point here? My comment was from the perspective of a Detailer, I'd recommend ceramic coating and all weather liners for any car on the market.

[@TechMoments]

Use baby wipes to clean seats way way better!

[@zaynab2085]

Soap and water works well.

[@Seeraj69]

Wow! That quality from the GoPro Hero 9 😍

[@joetripp123]

Great video Sara. Just an FYI - it looks like you are at what they call an 'urban Supercharger' (max 72 kw) and those are half as fast as normal superchargers (125 or 250kw). So your 100 miles in 20 minutes would be more like 200 at a regular Supercharger. For Idle Fees - yes once you get fully charged you 'may' get an idle fee if you let the car sit there for over 5 minutes but historically Tesla won't do that unless the Supercharger stalls are over half full. Some states charge by the kw of power and others by the minute. So in Va for instance you wouldn't want to charge to 100% while you have dinner as that last 10% like you said takes a long time but you don't get that much range in return.

[@terrylange5734]

You can go to Plano without using the toll roads - mainly 121 service road - depending on time of day it may take a little longer but better than paying the tolls

[@tres837]

Ok, you are always great. Please keep up the good work. Also to do some photo stuff while at home

[@Ernesto2004]

I love your video Sara

[@iVilliain]

@2:32 is that John Hill? The skateboarder? Also, I did not know you lived in Ft. Worth! Awesome! I love the DFW metroplex.

[@zeba832]

First of all, I love your personality and you are absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you for all this information, my hubby and I are looking into getting the Tesla Model Y with 7 seats, but I really wanted to know all the tech stuff and you did an amazing job of explaining it all! I also entered for a chance to win the Model 3

[@BoyNamedKelly]

Wow way cool, Sara! Would love to see a follow up vid about your thought's and feelings. I wanna hear how much you love the car but also all data annoying stuff! I mean, I am sure there are annoying things about that car.

[@cybrtrkguy]

Holy crap Sara did it! Congrats!

[@JetFire9]

You can voice control the air vent direction, but you have to do some guessing to get the command right because Tesla has a lot of voice commands that are not documented.

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

Nice video 👍🏼

[@adveshdarvekar7733]

That's a great car. I'm looking forward to buy it in future!