Model Y 70,000 Mile Review - Time to Move on

[@Gjeebs]

Tesla just updated their referral program so if you click my link before you order, you save between $1,000 and $2,000 depending on which one you order: ts.la/ben56263

[@dathyr1]

Well, I am retired and bought my EV for just doing around town daily driving. I don't get on high speed Expressways or do long trips, and I only charge my EV in my home garage. So it works for me, and I don't really care what others think about EV vehicles.

[@duketlam9206]

Me too. I drive 20 miles a day. Beside air cabin filter which I change myself, windshield fluids, and my $126 on 12v battery replacement. That's all I have spent on maintenance. Yes original tires still. It's been 5.5 yrs. Gotta love the cost of maintenance

[@vce.john1734]

I’m planning for that too as soon a college student and college is only 3 miles from me an EV perfect for me. That how my cousin too me got an model y he use it for city driving and to his shop then home he got two other vehicles for road trips.

[@quickpstuts412]

Same. Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one who actually just uses my EV for daily driving and no road trips. I work from home so I hope to keep my 2020 Model3 for a long time, especially since it's paid off.

[@irons4614]

@@quickpstuts412 +1. My situation is quite similar to yours. I work from home and use my MYP for errands around town, reserving my wife's hybrid for the road trips. This has been great for us considering all the little trips around town add up quickly with an ICE vehicle.

[@unloveableandre]

and so many people have the same routine and still complain. They never get highways, or go on long trips. I just don't understand the love for ICE in those scenarios.

[@samclark3879]

I have a 2021 MYP with 39,000 miles. I purchased it with the idea it would be the last car I ever have to buy. (I was 68 at the time). Nothing has happened since to make me think that won't be the case. No maintenance costs outside of changing the cabin air filter and the tires recently. Absolutely LOVE my MYP as much now as when I bought it.

[@rwest8905]

Same age. Same year Y. Same mileage. Same conclusion!

[@mustangdaddy4125]

My2021 Y Performance was purchased in June 2021. Now it’s at 60,500 miles and I switched out the 21 Uber turbines for 19 inch Gemini wheels at 40,000 miles. Happy with it so far and no plans to replace it anytime soon.😊

[@markcain5168]

You must be my missing twin. 2022 MYP.

[@notvaporlocked5479]

Bought a new 2022 LRMY when I was 69. Lots of road trips. It’s our only car and we absolutely love it. It now has 28,000 miles on it.

[@skoprowski]

I am retiring and am thinking of getting a used 2021 MY from Tesla that has 40,000 miles. So you wouldn't hesitate buying one? It will not be our main car but more of a toy for me. with maybe occasional longer trips.

[@jevonmaddox1615]

I've been building model Ys for the past 3 years. The improvements made to this vehicle within this time are quite astounding.

[@Michaelngo102]

Getting a MY soon in less in a month i hope. Excited.

[@thebarkingmouse]

I just got my model 3 Performance 2 weeks ago and I would say that the quality is very good. Couple of minor things I've noted that I can live with but maybe addressed on the next service is the passenger and driver side door the driver side door seems to be a couple of millimeters High at the hinge and the passenger side is a couple millimeters low at the hinge and because of the lighted trim inside the car that becomes really apparent, and there's a creak somewhere in the driver's side seat. But otherwise the fit and finish on this car is as good as I've ever seen and both of these issues are going to be addressed on a service visit because there were things I noticed at delivery.

[@dynapl]

@@thebarkingmouse I really wanted to like M3P but ended up ordering MYP over the weekend (my first EV🥳). My wife kept gravitating towards curbs on every turn with M3 and I did not want to deal with it 🙄Also, when I sat in the back seat my legs were up my face. If I were the sole driver I would pick M3P. Congrats!!

[@justinsugay1149]

I had a Leaf for 4 years and now have a Model 3. Tesla Supercharging network makes for a completely different experience. Way better!

[@SuperSuperPork]

this right here.... Tesla supercharging network is 5 - 7 years ahead of its time. . .

[@jermwerty]

Same story. 2018 Leaf with 150 mile range but you know after 100miles it was "iffy". Tesla is a totally different beast no problems with highway speeds or road tripping!

[@ricky4673]

Still expensive...

[@jermwerty]

@@ricky4673 Do you consider the fact I got a new Model Y for basically same price as what my local dealerships have a new Toyota Rav4 listed for as "expensive"? I think a little perspective helps! Its not bad.

[@clu4u]

@@ricky4673Not with $7500 tax credit and 0.99% financing. 100% financed, $630 per month for my Model Y Performance. 😎

[@samirshah5411]

I got my long range model Y on June 2, 2021 have put on almost 89,000 miles, zero issues besides three sets of tires. Waiting for a cyber beast allocation.

[@samirshah5411]

@ayo9057 windshield wash and 3 sets of tires, I hated the OEM continentals, I switched to Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, my favorite tires, has been a dream to drive.

[@rihasanatrofolo2472]

Did you get the cybertruck?

[@samirshah5411]

I pick it up on Sunday 11/10 😍

[@YoungMalcolm1987]

How much were the tires? Im thinking of getting a tesla​@@samirshah5411

[@SpiritualTraveler888]

What do you do burnouts every day! 3 sets of tires. Wow!

[@cherryli7525]

New owner of Model Y about 5 months, such great car love it. Thank you for the great video ✌️👍

[@laubachm11]

About to buy one soon with 0% interest hopefully with FSD

[@CaptainCrunch-1]

Gotta get Michelin tires. They last much longer. I own a model 3 (5 years) and model y (2 years) and have had one issue with a passenger seat sensor. The Tesla tech came to my house and fixed it within 30 minutes. Zero issues. Love traveling in the model Y. Haven’t been limited anywhere we go in the US. Both vehicles lost about 8-10% of max range the first 2 years and haven’t degraded at all since. My model 3LR still has a Mx range of 285. I think I could own these cars for 15-20 more years if need be. Absolutely love both cars.

[@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck]

Thanks for the tip on Michelin!

[@tedhu262]

Hankooks last longer and they’re more comfortable and efficient

[@harrytobiassen5214]

How many miles before you changed your first set ​@@tedhu262

[@jstar1000]

I got 43k miles out of my Michelin Pilots so I agree. Could have stretched them to 45k but they were noisy and were riding rough when I got rid of them. The new tires are great. I went with Firestones this time and bought them online for under $600.

[@HimiInuOni]

I usually get tires with a 60k mile warranty, that will pro rate you if they fail early. So when they die out at 30k, im only paying 50% for the next set =).

[@ColinLaughery]

Took me a few months of watching your stuff to see the full spectrum of humor that you toss. Damn, man... You have a gift.

[@coryvb3056]

After my 2013 ICE SUV had an engine blow up after only 66k miles I purchased a Tesla MYP online and never looked back. MYP 22 is the best vehicle I have ever owned! Great and thorough review as always Gjeebs!

[@MrCountrycuz]

What model was that suv?😊

[@johnbailey2933]

I have a M3P with 30K mi and am going to get a Model Y for my spouse with the 0.99% finance. I'm happy with both. Your (and others) complaint is like saying I would buy a certain car if it had a much larger gas tank. Rather our complaint should be the slow roll out of dependable and multiple charging sites. Tesla is the only car company making this part of their capitol investment strategy. If logistics support doesn't markedly improve, EV adoption will remain a niche product (at least in the US). (IMHO) Thanks for your honest update.

[@DIS_IZ_JOSH]

dude yes! Thank you for explaining this to people about the insurance claims. I just experienced that same BS that you were talking about around 7:00 about how even paying extra every month for "zero-deductible" windshield protection, and roadside assistance, etc. using any of these count as claims against insurance!! I had no idea about this until my Fiancé was just dropped by her insurance company for having 3 claims within 3 years (2 windshield cracks and 1 flat tire that needed a tow truck). and she paid extra for all those services, yet insurance dropped her for actually having to use them! its so frustrating that car insurance is mandatory and they can just drop you if you ever have to use their services! scummy business practices. Buyer beware.. I stopped paying my insurance extra for those services after learning that and will just pay out of my own pocket if i ever need roadside or windshield. FOH with them trying to count a windshield crack as a whole claim and raising rates or dropping people entirely from coverage just from needing to use that service that they pay extra for. spending tens of thousands on insurance coverage over the years, but god forbid if you ever actually need to use it, insurance companies will just say bye bye to you as a customer.

[@Gjeebs]

Yep you are dead on! I experienced this as well

[@Ganruut123]

Use Geico. Those windshield claims will never count against you )

[@chuckunderwood8992]

i am retired and have only put 3o,ooo miles on my 2021 Model Y LR. I only charge to 70% and and plug in when the charge gets below 30%. I have had noticed very little battery degragation . I have only used charging stations on long trips. This is the first car that I have purchased that gets better with age. Thanks Elon.

[@BrokePhilanthropist]

Drove from Sacramento too Houston in 38 hours sleeping at chargers only. 30 minutes sleep every 3 hours. If you drive long distances this will increase your trip by 4-5 hours if you drive 15 hours

[@blankface26]

How much did this trip cost you?

[@WaynePeacock]

Battery density is important. But, when considering the whole EV market, I think range is not as important as infrastructure and charging speed.

[@quickpstuts412]

Agree. Most people, even the ones who bought the standard range will rarely get low if they’re mostly doing daily driving. What matters is if you do have to charge on a trip is that you can charge quickly.

[@scifithoughts3611]

The battery density has been increasing and so has the range. I’m not sure why the creator said that. Maybe the range hasn’t increased fast when you look at a particular model, bet even that, the range is always going up every 3-4 years.

[@abclawnworks9127]

I’m at 37,000 miles and just replaced tires. I’ve also added washer fluid once and about to replace the wipers. I’d buy one again

[@Gjeebs]

Yea that sounds about right

[@abclawnworks9127]

@RF-it7uv what’s the price of the Lexus?

[@kqschwarz]

I have purchased 3 sets of 3D mats so far based on Gjeebs recommendation. One for each my Model 3 and Model Y and one set for my wife's new BMW i4M50. I live in the Northeast with lots of ice and snow and sets have been fabulous. I also have cargo mats that have been equally terrific (my wife has a horse, so there is lots of schlepping of all kinds of dirty horse paraphernalia). I have the Kagu model of floor mats due to the extreme wet weather in our area (no carpet pile to collect water). I second what Gjeebs says, these mats are terrific.

[@InvestingWithAdamK]

Bought a model S in 2014. Was able to transfer the free charging to a model Y in 2024, and keep the model Y. We are now a 2 Tesla family with now combustion engine anymore. The 2014 Y has had less than $500 in maintenance over 10 years, and we’ve had about 10% degradation on the battery. Way less than estimated. Solar for the house and free charging on the Y, I feel like our gas bill is $0 a month. Insurance through Tesla at $268 for both cars. Couldn’t be happier.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

The Model Y debuted in 2019, not 2014. You must mean the Model S.

[@paulroberts2549]

I’ve had my model 3 for 8 months and absolutely love it we use it we have traveled in it with no problems and love the fact I never go to a gas station anymore. It’s such a smart car Tesla is the best ever by far.

[@usmcsaxoki]

Just took a road trip in mine from my home in northeast Indiana to Philly and back and it was the most relaxing and easy road trip I've ever taken. The ease of driving the car, speed, handling, comfort, autopilot, TACC, the supercharger network, etc. are why. Love it.

[@marlamitchell3280]

I have a 2018 Model 3 Dual Motor that I still drive everyday and love. Just picked up a 2024 Model Y AWD Long Range from local Tesla dealership in Mesa, AZ and am loving it! As you point out, I could not resist the .99% financing!

[@samwarren1429]

Gjeebs stated reasons for upgrading: 1) Low finance rate. 2) Creator content. Number 1 is reasonable IF you like the current model or need to replace your car NOW. However, you seem to have the current car set up just the way you like it. Trade up to the performance model? Number 2? What new content can you create with it? Everything is the same except for the processor and cameras. You have already done all the upgrade videos, travel videos, impression videos, accessories, etc. That only leaves a few new processor driven features. Logically you should wait for the refresh (if that still happens).

[@thewaterboy2013]

Agreed. There isn't a valid reason for the upgrade between model y years across the board currently. If looking for #2 that should be an entirely different car that will bring people back who haven't seen the car/other viewers who aren't interested in Tesla.

[@Therestof]

Its better to keep it and do another 100k miles review imo

[@Gjeebs]

I have endless ideas of what I would do but yea refresh would be sweet

[@Gjeebs]

Agree, putting on more miles would be best

[@shkarlin]

I have to agree, I’d certainly wait for the refresh, if for no other reason, the additional content that will offer.

[@trevorrodgers777]

I've had my 2024 MY for 6 months and LOOOOOVE it! I drive about 60 miles round trip for work.

[@MrHotep75]

I'm about to purchase my first Tesla and this has been a very informative and candid video. I appreciate this 💯. Thank you!

[@Gjeebs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markp911]

Got to Tesla model 3 5 months ago. My favorite car I've ever owned. Absolutely love it.

[@TheYendor24]

I vote that if Top Gear USA is ever revived, Gjeebs has to be the host. He just has to. I love this dude's channel.

[@DirtyBeemer1]

Excellent idea. He’d be an instant star on that show

[@Parker--]

Top Gear has been dead for like a decade. Not disagreeing with the choice, but still. A shame.

[@Gjeebs]

Yea it sucks it's gone. That was my favorite show

[@ironborg6405]

Agreed!

[@ScottyLo]

Great video. Just purchased a used 2021 model 3 AWD long range. We love it and the more I watch videos like this the more I am happy about our purchase. Having a big Tesla charging network is key as well as being able to update your car via your touchscreen is awesome. Looking forward to the low maintenance cost.

[@charliewilliams1474]

The same people that complain about range and charge times, are the same folks that willingly sit at costco for gas.

[@dyhppyx]

Such a good point

[@Ariaga_II]

Such a good comment. In some cases sit and wait 30 minutes to fill up.

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

@@Ariaga_II how is this a good comment? This isn't remotely true. I don't want to do EITHER of those things. The Tesla just isn't a great road tripping car if you're just trying to get somewhere. I say this as an owner of a M3. The range sucks, particularly in the winter, the charge times are longer than i want to wait. This is a fact for so many families.

[@cpreid]

@@L3x4Pr0nethis is 💯 accurate my friend. All the Tesla owners in complete denial of the realities of the poor range smfh.

[@Ariaga_II]

@@L3x4Pr0nethe original comment is about people that don’t own a Tesla complaining about the time it takes to charge the car being “too long”. These are the same people that go to Costco and sit, and wait, and wait , and wait until they can fill up for slightly less (say 30 to 50 cents less) than going to their local Chevron. These people will be willing to sit upwards for 45 minutes to an hour. I have seen it. As the owner of a Model Y LR it was ok for the only road trip I took it on, but that was my experience. I personally wouldn’t want to drive cross country with the vehicle, but then again it’s not something I am doing very often anyways.

[@cityinthesky1341]

I love this channel. "...I can view my dog while I'm fighting a war at Costco or Walmart..." My next vehicle will be a Tesla. This is the best Tesla channel I've come across. Very useful information. If you know anyone who is getting older, self-driving technology may provide freedom at some point in their life. I think many people don't realize this yet.

[@ronniemullis8717]

Thanks for the in depth coverage, well done. Glad I subscribed.

[@Gjeebs]

I appreciate you watching

[@AvocadoAtrocity]

I feel the exact same way about the Model Y. It is truly a sports utility vehicle. It just makes so much sense.

[@raffichowdury5752]

How often people go for inter state road trip? Some people complain about range anxiety. This car is absolutely a steal. Saving about $150 in gas every month and investing it in stock. It will pay for itself. No maintenance. Absolutely love it.

[@scottbreseke716]

Every time I've gone on a long road trip I keep finding charging stations without even looking for them.

[@vevenaneathna]

if your only goal is to save as much money as you can by offsetting gas price with electric, then you would need to have only one car that has no compromises, it should be used, as old as possible without compromising reliability, and u should pay cash and just get liability only insurance. also never supercharge because its more expensive than gas. ironically the car that this describes is not a tesla... its a gen1 chevy volt, a 10-14 year old phev. mine paid for itself after 18 months. theres no tesla that can do that right now. no range anxiety, just put gas in it when youre not charging at home or at a destination charger/at work.

[@chauhoang]

Have my model y for 7 months with 25k kms. Best purchase ever. Average 100-150kms per day even on -40C day still fine. Almost never charge in the super charger.

[@starecmirec]

Thank you for a very valuable, informative and balanced video. I appreciate you sharing your honest thoughts and helping others make better decisions when choosing a new EV car. 👍

[@GeneCain-l6q]

I commute 130 miles a day on a Tesla rwd model 3 lfp and love waking up to a 80 to 100 % charge every day and spend $60 a month on electricity. I have no range anxiety after two months of no issues. Had the car for 1 1/4 year what’s all the complaints about - no maintenance except tires. I will not go back to a dumd dumb ice car.

[@lrm2071]

Is it mostly highway miles and how much left when you get home?

[@davegenet]

I wish they made a Y with a metal roof and a openable sunroof. It’s nice to block out sun completely and still get air and sun when you want it. I live in Arizona.

[@garyculver4345]

Or metal roof and no stupid sunroof .. just sayin' .. ; )

[@davegenet]

@@garyculver4345why bother being insulting? Just saying.

[@Gjeebs]

I totally agree

[@shkarlin]

I live in Phoenix, bought a Y one year ago. The heat from the glass roof hasn’t been nearly as bad as I expected, to the point where we never got a sunshade or tint which I was planning to do Day 1. I think the insulation is much better than the older Y’s like Gjeebs has.

[@twocds4751]

They would sell way less cars.

[@anthonyshelly4718]

As someone looking to potentially purchase a used Model Y, this video was very helpful! Thank you very much for thinking through these things and making content about it for people like me!!

[@martinterrizzi515]

Model 3 performance I have no problems saved a lot of money. No transmission no engine parts no exhaust no radiators ect .

[@frankcastle1578]

No soul, no style, no heritage … etc you missed those

[@PapaKenzino]

Wait until u need something lol

[@martinterrizzi515]

@@frankcastle1578 Have also an SS Chevelle

[@mocheen4837]

I daily a Model 3 Performance with Mountain Pass Performance coilovers and 20” zero g wheels. My wife’s daily driver is a Model Y Performance. We also have a manual BMW M3 with full Dinan suspension, exhaust, tune on HRE wheels and a lifted 4Runner. I am looking to add a Porsche 911 S or C8 Corvette to the stable. My Dad daily drives a VW ID4 and has a 1969 Camaro for the weekends. My best friend uses a Model 3 Performance for his daily driver and has several muscle cars ie 69 Camaros, 70 Chevelle, 70 Nova etc.

[@mocheen4837]

@@frankcastle1578This is why you buy multiple cars. Each car for a specific purpose. I was just at a Cars and Coffee meet and many of the people there own several cars.

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Superb review 👌. Everything we need to know. The best part is your non biased, non Tesla cultist, opinions.

[@youcandoit7290]

Depending on your insurance, a tow, key lockout etc through your insurance coverage can also be a claim!!!!!!! Those bastards...... DOnt pay for tow in your insurance... use AAA or similar if want towing coverage.

[@jerryjensen5052]

I've added the Model Y 2024 for my wife and and I continue to drive my Model 3 thanks for all your videos that convince my wife to at least test drive the model Y and she loved it after the Test drive....

[@dvanmartin9842]

3D Mats are a great product. I love mine.

[@qman66]

Just wish they wouldn't stick their logo on it

[@SuperShawn2020]

I’ve always loved your videos. You are the #1 KZbin reason I purchased the 2024 Performance 3. Your level of objectivity is much appreciated.

[@Gjeebs]

I appreciate your support and I should have my Model 3 Performance soon!

[@TuneupMagic]

@@Gjeebs After putting 1K-ish miles on the summer tires of your 2024 M3P, please be sure to publish a video for all to see the highest speed you can achieve when making a sharp left turn; capturing the speed entering the turn, speed during the turn, and speed exiting the turn. The speeds to beat (36mph entering, 36mph during, 36mph exiting) can be seen in this clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epCXZniFaqeUq7csi=5kF4SGUUTH9Jt-e_ achieved by my stock 2024 MYP urgently clearing an intersection safely under yellow.

[@TedKidd]

I upgraded my 21 to 24 in March. So glad I did. $13k, FSD transfer, credits to put boost on one of my other cars, 10k supercharging, brand new warranty, and rid of a noisy hard riding car.

[@JP-hb8jv]

So u got a new car,boost and 10k miles worth at the SUC for 13k and old model?

[@mini2nut67]

We did the same. The improved suspension and sound deadening are game changers.

[@quickpstuts412]

I’m jealous. The noise is my biggest complaint. The 24 seems perfect.

[@AB-wy7dr]

Then in 3 more years you can trade in your noisy car for the next one that will be noisy 3 years after that.

[@quickpstuts412]

@@AB-wy7dr LOL! I rode in the 24. Big improvement over the earlier models.

[@ricoma6037]

Glad I found your channel. I'm holding out for a model II. I hope it won't be too much longer.......... in the meantime, your review is fantastic!

[@jsasu.3]

i just hit 90,000 on my 2021MYP. Love it. 2 sets of tires and about 6 jugs of washer fluid/wipers is all i have replaced. BMW fan also, in fact, Im shopping for a X5 M50i (V8) after a we pay the Tesla off.

[@blueplanet1048]

You should do a video on your Tesla. It seems the amount of oil changes and gas saving alone might have added to lots of savings

[@douglasengle2704]

You should have posted why you'd opt for an BMW X5. Is it because it is mid-size crossover SUV with more size in category than the compact SUV category of the MYP?

[@immhepp638]

I had a BMW X4 m40i before buying a myp 2022. The best looking bmw I have owned and it was a blast to drive like most all bimmers and of course FAST! That being said I LOVE LOVE LOVE myp! No comparison, don’t see myself driving anything but my TESLA again 😊 Too each his own ✌️

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

I got mine in late 2021 and I just hit 40k miles. The only issues I’ve had were a couple seat trim repairs - one in warranty. I just had a wheel replaced because my wife curbs the thing at drive throughs. Go figure. I also just had the CCS retrofit and a few months ago I had the hepa filter retro fit. I-40 across easter Oklahoma is a charging desert - 195 mile gap which my car just barely made (2%) and I had to do 15 under the speed limit to do it because of high winds.

[@AB-wy7dr]

One thing I love doing most is buying my new car at MSRP and taking it straight to the PPF place to Apple Pay them a cool $7k. Then after that I enjoy going to buy a bunch of after market plastic pieces to strategically place in spots where my car’s interior is missing.

[@cameltoast]

😂😂

[@iKiavi]

But I’m literally about to do this ☠️☠️☠️

[@kyle6209]

I have been using my 2024 Y for work only and so far it’s been amazing for range, I put about 5k of miles per month on the car. More convenient than a gas car for me

[@robertsmith6408]

I have owned my Y since March 2021 and i love it. I have done zero maintenance, except pour some washer cleaner fluid in. Battery has not degraded and most of all i have saved 6000 in gas costs over that time, app tracks it. My original tires still have 50 percent on them. This guy complains to much, everybody i know that owns them have zero trouble and love the massive gas saving!

[@scottbreseke716]

Your review sounds much more accurate to me. I wonder who paid Gjeebs to do the negativity. Most Tesla owners know that range is not an issue.

[@robertsmith6408]

@@scottbreseke716 its not at all. When i drive like 250 miles i want to stop and take a piss, sandwich/coffee. Also I catch up on my Netflix shows. When i go to Vegas I top off at Stateline. Range is a non issue and New Y will have a 500 miles range, more then most gas cars. I am getting solar next week so i will charge from the sun! I think you are absolute fool if your not driving a Tesla!

[@scottbreseke716]

@@robertsmith6408 I've had 2 different Model 3s in the past. Now I'm on a Model S.

[@robertsmith6408]

@@scottbreseke716 only problem with 3 and S is for me i need the storage. I carry Ebikes all over the place and they fit good in the back. The S interior is so nice.

[@scottbreseke716]

@@robertsmith6408 Cybertruck, Model X, or Model Y might be best for you. I don't haul around a bunch of stuff, so S is fine for me.

[@natenay5730]

what is the cost of the car maintenance overall after 70,000 mile?

[@efficientequilibrium2982]

Some critical points about MY performance as a previous owner of mid 2023 version: 1. It is fast on a straight line but by no means it drives sporty. It is actually very lackluster in terms of handling. 2. The efficiency is actually pretty close to the regular MY, if you drive it the same way avoid max acceleration the difference is just a result of wheel size. 19" on a myp yields same mileage. 3. Ride quality is better than the earlier models but still not good, I would have been ok with it if it handled better but it doesn't. Also the brakes calipers are just painted red otherwise brakes are the same as the regular model. The earlier models actually had better brakes, the later ones are just painted. 4. Finally, the car interior is cheap even after the upgrades in years. This was probably not a big deal several years ago because of the novelty and covid market but now it is beginning to show. It is outdated at this point and quality is not even close to the entry level vehicles from Japanese brands. After my test drive with the new model 3 I can say that it is a very significant improvement over this model y and the previous model 3. Much quieter, much better ride quality, much better material quality, the doors sound nice, seats are much better etc. It's by no means at a luxury car level, the build quality on the tester was still behind Japanese cars but it was close enough to overlook these things. If they bring new model 3 improvements to model y that would be a big step up. I don't think one should get this one unless the price is very good or they need a vehicle immediately. Awaiting your video on the new performance model 3. Cheers

[@Tek_93]

All fair points 👍

[@freddybell8328]

What Japanese vehicles are you comparing the quality too? There are a lot.

[@burnx45]

What vehicle did you replace you 2023 model y performance with?

[@TuneupMagic]

Watched the 2024 Monaco GP and saw how the F1 race cars handled the Grand Hotel Hairpin?? If not, this clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epCXZniFaqeUq7csi=5kF4SGUUTH9Jt-e_ of my stock 2024 MYP doing a sharp left at 36 MPH, then an immediate curve to the right to urgently clear an intersection safely under yellow, will give you an "instant replay" of the F1-speed at the Grand Hotel Hairpin for all practical purposes. Please quantify your mid-2023 MYP comment "1. It is fast on a straight line but by no means it drives sporty. It is actually very lackluster in terms of handling."

[@dwayneam]

Thank you . This is such a good, all around review of the Model Y to help people (like me) make that 0.99% decision.

[@digitalhen]

$770 for six months of insurance is a steal

[@edgarestrada1146]

I pay 86$/month lol.

[@user-ml8dm9fz6l]

most people pay that for a year for their old beater petrol car that cost 1/100th the cost of a Tesla new

[@wisejustice7742]

I pay $1100 for 3 cars for half a year. That's about 370 per car. Pickup, suv, sedan. So I personally think it's expensive. Cancels out gas savings.

[@bobf5740]

Really love the Atomic wheels on the white Y. Good explanations especially for people considering first EV. Really appreciate down to earth explanations. I’m a two time Tesla purchaser and have owned 75 cars so far and find the Tesla S and Y to be among the most interesting, quiet, spirited and fun cars I’ve owned.

[@ezpoppy55]

The range on my ‘21 M3 SR+ is such that I get wherever I want/need to go. Across town, up and down the West Coast, and across the US, I’ve always reached my destination.

[@Peter-rq4xn]

Ditto! Thanks for giving love to the ‘21 M3 SR+. As much as I have wanted to upgrade, I just can’t justify it knowing I have a unicorn that doesn’t rattle or squeak and is still as efficient as the day I picked it up.

[@ERIKM-ed9ef]

The truth is that Tesla range is infinite. Just put any address in and the car will take you there without you having to think about it. Charging is your friend, not your enemy. If you really need to travel 800 miles quickly, you fly. Driving, even in an ice vehicle, 700-800 miles sucks up too much of your vacation time.

[@ezpoppy55]

@@ERIKM-ed9ef Ummm… I think that is what I said. As for driving v flying, I’ve done both. I choose depending on my wants and needs. Speed is often the enemy of relaxing, IMHO, and relaxing and experiencing are my true goals of a vacation. Sometimes, the trip IS the vacation. Safe and enjoyable travels wherever and however you go!

[@clintatk]

My Model Y has been my perfect replacement for my Toyota Tacoma. Same load rating and I just carried a solid cherrywood dining room table top on the roof racks from Texas to Seattle.

[@Gjeebs]

That's crazy! Would have loved to see that haha

[@clintatk]

@@Gjeebs Zero issues except for a steady headwind across northern Utah, it cut mileage dramatically.

[@zorancukar1574]

Great review. Thank you, Gjeebs!

[@JaxGrammy]

Great video. New Y owner - I needed a comfortable vehicle to split my time between my new home in Buckeye (built only 40 houses away from my grandson), and my home in Temecula. My grandson loves this car and we go stargazing in it at night. I love the Indio supercharger station because it has all the shopping and eating options. We are looking forward to heading to Torrey Pines and Carlsbad in our Y the next time we head out to CA.

[@vegajf51]

Great video, I 100% agree, the Model Y is a great car that just happens to be an EV.

[@rwentowski]

I had a model 3 - gave it to my granddaughter. Now have two model Ys love my Teslas. Great vehicles.

[@Atgul-z6o]

10:13 the real question, did you eat the sandwiches anyway?

[@Gjeebs]

hahaha I'll be honest I did eat one of them. Felt like I had to

[@trex2092]

3 minute rule on 3D Floor Mat.

[@dwayneam]

LOL. I would have had some too. Those floor mats looked clean :)

[@BreakingElegance]

Nope I can't deal with that range anxiety

[@bbhoustontx]

@@BreakingElegance....... so why are you here?

[@new_nonsense]

I live in Orlando FL and my Model Y insurance started at 158/month and now it's increasing to 180 starting July. No claims, no tickets.

[@Gjeebs]

Yea you gotta shop around

[@KateKelseyRealty]

@@Gjeebs do you recommend a specific online source for shopping around?

[@godislove025]

Great video ! I love your 🛞 wheels

[@duanekeizs9951]

Love this one Gjeebs. I bought my MYLR in 2021. Still in love. Those 3D premium carpet liners are sweet. Too bad they’re out of stock right now. For those of us who live in the northeast they’d be perfect for the summer months.

[@Coyote.five.0]

i am a true petrol head , i love my gas engine cars and, i love all forms of propulsion including ev's people that are ignorant towards the technology in ev's tend to have very wrong ideas of the actual technology they go so far to make you think evs are for the liberals or for the biden voters but in reality and i have proof they are unaware of what an ev can do or how it works or they go based on what other say or they go based on what they saw on the Internet im going to tell you this , i dont believe evs are the future or the green alternative no i dont think that, but evs are fast cool and i love my ev everyday more and more .

[@liarzdice]

Not a liberal and definitely not a Biden supporter and I own an EV because it saves money.

[@mattmaurizi2069]

Misinformation from the right on ev’s ,

[@claytonjames4779]

So what is it that has you thinking these cars are not the future?

[@Coyote.five.0]

@@claytonjames4779 consumers are not accepting them like manufacturers were expecting too

[@timothyjones7907]

I watched you back in the st days, I’m happy you have grown so much. Good work man!

[@Toycollector33]

Ive had my Y for 3 years and 65k miles. I would buy a new one but the batteries havent improved. I'll hold onto mine until there is something to upgrade to. Tesla should figure that out before they run out of customers.

[@evilphuk]

Same, the main thing that would make me trade my existing model y would be the battery but it hasn’t improved drastically.

[@Lokkiism]

Absolutely right I love my model 3 for daily driving, but my lifted jeep on 40 inch tires is my fun weekend ride. Live both for their specific reasons

[@johneric98]

What is the battery warranty?

[@phenom354]

8yrs/100k miles

[@777Outrigger]

My 2023 Model Y is 8 yrs/120,000 miles

[@laloajuria4678]

Google

[@michaelcrz1430]

Thanks for sharing, I live in CA by Sacramento and I pay $728 Annually for my 2021 Tesla Y 7 seater, full coverage with $250 deductible for comprehensive using Costco Insurance. Seems like Mercury is over charging you.

[@AngelRios240]

I had to rewind to make sure I heard “ Open Butthole”😂😂😂.

[@natehoy6924]

It's definitely one of the funnier voice commands programmed into the Tesla. LOL

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

15:46 I think more people would opt to install the pull shade. My Lyriq came with one. In the summer it gets so hot while I'm charging that I actually use it with the air conditioner on high.

[@mannydcbianco]

Part of me feels like the range debate is soooo overdone and we should be past it by now, but the fact of the matter is that no matter how much I love the Model Y for day to day driving the range is, quite honestly, absolute ass for road trips. Just to get out of Texas I will be driving 85 mph for 5-10 hours depending on which direction I go, and at 85 mph in 100+ degree weather (AC running at full blast) you will be lucky to even hit 180 miles on a full charge and 19 inch wheels. And that's taking it all the way from 100% to close to zero. If you're instead doing 80% (to limit charge time and battery degradation) to 10% (to have a safety buffer) you're looking at less than 130 miles of range at 85 mph with AC working hard. That is essentially unusable unless you have a _very_ relaxed idea of what a road trip is or if you are ok with stopping over and over again to put 15 minutes worth of charging in every 50 miles to keep the battery between 20 and 80% at all times. That method adds up to 10 stops just to get from central Texas to Colorado. I don't know if there will be a solution to this anytime soon, as there's been almost no improvements to EV range in the past five years. At this rate it'll be 15 more years before we see a Model Y with a true 400 mile range or even a 250 mile range at 85 mph.

[@dadman9492]

I feel your pain but you could drive your pick up and pay three to four times the cost in fuel or drive the my. Everythings a compromise. Or you could drive your wifes (figuratively) prius, but no man wants to be seen in those things. I cane my model y to make up for the charging downtime lol.

[@ACMichler]

I make about 190-210 miles a shot at 85mph in New Mexico with my model Y on cross climate 19" tires. The wind is the biggest factor after speed, AC and heating maybe a 5% degradation.

[@yayinternets]

I rented a Model Y for a road trip last year from Denver to San Antonio (with time in Dallas and Austin) and it was absolutely miserable. I've rented them multiple times for road trips, so I'm not a newbie, but your experience trying to drive across Texas in one sounds very much like my experience. Especially because the range estimates are so far off in the heat. I even had one of those roof sunshades and multiple static cling tinted pieces to help with the sun. On the long trip back to Colorado through desolate parts of TX, almost got stranded a couple of times. I ended up turning around and going back to a charger and hanging out until the sun went down because it was super obvious the range was off by probably 80+ miles and I would have been stranded before making it to my next stop. I was even driving slow and turned the climate control off, still didn't really help much. It just doesn't seem like it's been tested very well in that environment for road trips. It really made me not trust the vehicle at all.

[@mannydcbianco]

​@@yayinternets Your experiences matches mine almost 100%. It's borderline unusable for road tripping. Driving through vast, desolate areas (plenty of those in Texas) with no Tesla chargers for dozens upon dozens of miles can drive the anxiety through the roof. You can end up having to go 45 minutes out of the way just to charge. Up in the north it works a bit better than down here: lower speed limits (65-70 in most places) makes a significant difference for the range, as does the cooler climate (unless it's winter and then we have the frozen battery issue instead...). Plus most northern states are smaller and more densely populated so there are more chargers available within a reasonable distance.

[@ERIKM-ed9ef]

@@mannydcbianco AAA reports that two thirds of road trips are less than 400 miles. Your self reported experience is an outlier. 5-10 hours just to get out of Texas? Ever heard of flying? I've both driven and flow to New Mexico from Los Angeles multiple times over my life. I'll take flying any day. Why wast two to four days of your vacation? It's like saying I'll work in Richmond, VA but keep my family in Syracuse, NY--I'll just drive the 500 miles on Friday night to be with my family on the weekend. That would make no sense. I would even go farther to say that if you are on a "road trip" time by definition does not matter. But I think what some people really saying is that they don't want to spend the money to fly and rent a car. Fair enough. Just be honest with your true motivation for dissing EVs.

[@ambientrelaxingandhealingm7552]

Thank you for pronouncing Maibach correctly 🙂

[@TheMightyJ95]

Pay a life time for car insurance and afraid to use it...tell me the Insurance company doesn't run the greatest legal racket in the world.

[@ThatNeighborsLawn]

LOL that musk clip 🤣🤣🤣

[@Gjeebs]

hahaha it's late in the video I hope people see it

[@qman66]

Ya that was my favorite part

[@lkendrix7782]

What name brand tires are you using? Any advice on tire selection? Do you have the tires rotated?

[@Gjeebs]

Hankook ION All season SUV. I love them

[@lkendrix7782]

@ thank you

[@ericgregori]

I have had many cars over the last 40 years, but my Model Y with FSD is my favorite. I like the free features that come multiple times a year via OTA. The only vehicle I would trade my Model Y for is a Cybertruck.

[@BennyVentresca]

Have bought 4 Tesla’s 2 S and 2 Y’s. Love them. Best cars i ever bought!

[@Tigerex966]

Please review the sandwiches and coffee🥰

[@montgomeryeglinton]

Range hasn't been a problem for me at all. I just stop at superchargers if going on long trips. The only bad part is that some superchargers can be slower if they are the older types.

[@cleroyster2610]

What happens when you are at the end of your warranty for the battery, to the resale value of the car?

[@moisesceja5294]

Lmao, sandwich good like eating.. 😭😭😆😆

[@WIDGET738]

Very thorough video, as usual. Gonna buy a Model 3 Performance cash very soon. Gotta get my Corvette sold first for garage space. Vette has been the most reliable car outta the 27 cars I've owned, so hoping the Tesla is fairly trouble free. Only gonna use is locally, really, as a 3rd car.

[@EVMANVSGAS]

First, I don't care what Stephen-G says

[@Gjeebs]

hahahaha I'll give it to you I like the confidence

[@mitchlewis535]

Thanks for the detailed video! Can you leave the AC on and sit in the car while it's charging on a hot day? Or does that reduce the charging speed significantly?

[@Gjeebs]

yes I leave it on while charging. it reduces speed a little but not noticeable

[@lnguyen2690]

I like your sale rep talk (as the way as my thinking process.) It's very informative. Can you do a comparison between TESLA MODEL Y and Toyota RAV4 PRIME? Pls!

[@timpospischil425]

The e-technology and efficiency are great, but I miss some things (comfort features) about the car and some of it is simply put together carelessly. There is no luggage security in the trunk in general or when loaded up to the roof. This is safety relevant! the small headrests at the back are uncomfortable. I also don't think it's a good thing that there is no radar-based driving assistance system, that there is currently no proper parking assistance (only a camera, no sensors) and that the windshield wiper somehow does what it wants.

[@KPriv2.0]

Your content is great. I never thought about going EV until watching your videos. I did a demo drive about a week ago. Still debating if I wanna go preowned or new but definitely will buy it from Tesla and not a third-party just to get the extra warranties. Looking forward to having a model Y even though it will be hard to let my caddi go. But I will not miss the maintenance 😆. Thanks G!

[@MaxBoomingHere]

Was literally in Indio yesterday for a church camp. Currently researching my first car and the supercharger network there was the largest I've ever seen haha

[@Jmarshallw56]

I think if more people saw this video more people would buy them. I think this would be perfect for me and my wife. My use for it would pay for itself in gas saving in 3 years. Thanks awesome video.

[@chriscuddy1104]

Great video! Also in Phoenix and the oven joke 🤣 Just ordered MY RWD at 0.99%. The RWD also charges at the same speed as AWD 250 kW

[@Gjeebs]

They have changed it so many times I didn't even know. Thank you!

[@smp9992]

I've had a MYLR for 6 months now. I never knew about the 'Keep' feature. I knew there was a front dash cam, I did not know I could bring it up on the screen. I am certain there will more more easter eggs to be uncovered. Great video - this is the one you show your friends. "Forget the fact that this is an EV, I just like driving the car" - that's my new line when speaking to others.

[@douglasengle2704]

17:42 Dog mode A/C with interior temperature billboard sized display. That is essential when somebody walks by a closed car with dogs in it on a hot summer day. Police and other people will break the windows. I hope the system defaults to put all the windows down before shutting down A/C. It still seems a bit risky with possibility of failure. I leave the windows down. At first one of the terriers would jump out to follow us, but once the car became familiar he stayed. They were both rescues and likely ran away without their original owner really searching for them. They didn't become tame until several dog schools and taking them for long exhausting 2 hour walks daily all over Paul Ruster Park over a few years. Three are a lot of people that wish Tesla offered an adaptive air suspension in the Model Y that comes in the Model S. With Tesla's advanced software development I'd think it should develop an active suspension. That is a suspension that makes use of active components instead of springs and dampeners that reads and adjusts in thousands of a second. Active suspensions were being developed in F1 in the early 1990s till the rules forbid them. The reason for forbidding active suspensions in F1 was a driver with some support thought they would remove the driver from being a critical aspect of racing in F1. There was also the fear the active suspension could fail suddenly uncontrollably crashing the car. That fear appears to be the fear that takes place with any large change. Deciding on a new model Y: A new model Y doesn't have the expensive after market characteristic upgrades as the current car. Those upgrades likely don't add to the resale value and are likely wanted immediately on a new model Y. The unbelievable low interest rate of 0.99% 28:55 on a new May 2024 model Y is hard to believe with most new car interests rates getting on the closer side of 10% which compounds a sicking amount for a five year loan. Five year car loan interest rates Googled 2024-06-07 Fico 661 to 780 (prime) new 7.01% used 9.73% Being that the car is continuously going to be used for KZbin reviews a new car with new after market suspension and other day two components makes sense, because it is of interest to KZbin viewers. Also as a sale representative it is good image to stay obviously up to date with the car you are driving around as long as you feel the replacement is at least as fulfilling to drive and own. Tesla interiors are just OK at best on its first generation cars and below what is expected for premium cars. A Honda Accord is better. It now possible on a new Model S to get $20K+ interior upgrade with real leather and durability aspects suppose to be at the level of a top Mercedes. That overly costly interior upgrade makes the Model S plaid acceptable for persons that would normally carry people in their top level Mercedes or BMW. The reason for the paint clear protective coating wasn't gone into. Is the Tesla model Y prone to paint chipping or abrasive paint wear? The main issue with insurance of BEVs in general is even in a relatively minor traffic collision if the battery pack is damaged the car is frequently considered totaled by the insurance company causing high insurance rates for BEVs. Hyundai BEVs have had battery pack replacement quotes at $56K. Teslas battery packs survive better in a minor collisions than many other BEVs. Teslas are hard to get parts for. Tesla should encourage a strong parts delivery program both internal over the counter parts which are available with shipping at reasonable prices and aftermarket. Not owning a BEV the reason I'm interested in a USA EPA rated BEV 400 mile range is because it is expected in high speed driving, to be comfortable, about 2/3 of that maybe reasonable range. At around 0°F running the heater with other very cold weather increases in energy consumption, a 50% range reduction is likely with current BEVs. ICE vehicles at 0°F also use more energy, but they are not losing energy due to the cold reducing their battery chemistry. One reason to have hybrid electric gas vehicles is to use ICE hot exhaust and hot water to heat the vehicle's interior and battery pack in 0°F temperatures and below. I'm not aware of any manufacture using the hot exhaust from the ICE for warming the battery pack, but the exhaust heat is almost instant after starting the engine. CATL has a new LFP battery that is suppose too have minimal chemistry energy loss significantly below freezing and 10 minute fast charging, but it still has energy loss issues at very cold temperatures. That is the physics of low temperature chemistry. Gravity EV chargers are the only fast chargers that maybe able to take advantage of CATL's very fast charging batteries. Gravity has a future goal of 5 minute full charging with the current chargers able to provide 1/2 MW. Gravity EV chargers only seems to have a presence in NYC, but it is hopping to grow hugely. The current Tesla's except maybe Cybertruck don't allow for that high rate of charging. Earth's greenhouse effect is always in saturation from the strong greenhouse gas water vapor absorbing all the greenhouse radiant energy from the earth within 20 meters of the surface and can't have its overall effect changed by other greenhouse gases such as CO2 or methane. That was taught in my high school science and hasn't changed. C3 plants would benefit greatly from three times current atmospheric CO2 levels greatly greening the earth. Global warming has been dead at about 1°C since 1992. In 2022 global warming was officially reported at 1.06°C. In 1991 global warming was officially reported at 1.1°C. Without new technology nuclear electric power generation or hydroelectric power new ultra high efficient clean burning coal electric power plants have 1/4 the fueling costs of cheap natural gas. Natural gas in the USA will probably only go up in cost. Coal should stay constant in price. Most older USA coal fired electric generation plants build in the 1950s and 1960s are having to use low BTU Powder River Basin coal at 2/3 the BTU content per pound as WV bituminous coal because it has very low sulfur and it is the only practical means to meet sulfur dioxide emission regulations. That 's means they are having to ship 50% more coal for the same BTUs of heat where shipping is a primary expense of coal. They burn coal inefficiently. These make their coal fueling costs high with the plants also being at their end-of-service life. Wyoming PRB coal would be practically worthless if it wasn't essential for old technology coal fired plants to meet sulfur dioxide emission requirements. Newer technology coal plants build in the 1970s burn high BTU coal able to deal effectively with some sulfur content. Thank-you for the video it covers many aspects of long term ownership of a Tesla Model Y.

[@knekker1]

If we ignore the additional cost. Can you change the wheels to NOT be staggered on the Model Y performance, would they fit? And while we are on the subject, can you add 18" wheels to it, to bump up the ride comfort?

[@Gjeebs]

Yes you can do both of those and you can change it in the Tesla infotainment so the car knows it's on 18" wheels so the efficiency will change

[@knekker1]

@@Gjeebs Thanks for the reply Gjeebs, much appreciated.

[@Clif_Brown]

I appreciate your fun Tesla videos and have bought a number of the products you have suggested for our Dec 2023 Model Y Performance. We are in our 60's and the MYP was the first EV we have ever had, and we love it! Super practical and more fun than any ICE vehicle we've had in decades. Doing a "Tesla Launch" on the MYP is impressive. Even "at my age", when a pumped up exotic or roaring V8, at a stoplight, show definite intent to blow my doors off, if the road ahead is clear, I leave them in the rear view mirror every time. I can't help myself. We charge it from our 10Kw solar system on our house in the Coachella Valley area (hotter than Phoenix). Longer roads trips are so easy with the Tesla Supercharger mapping/nav system built into the car and app. If the Supercharger selections would also expand to show the close by amenities to it, that would be even better. Oh, I hauled a quite large 60gal heat-pump water heater, in it's shipping box, inside in the MYP. The guys loading it at a Lowes said "no f'in way!" They were amazed/dumbfounded when it slid all the way up to the front seat backs, and I closed the trunk hatch. See ya guys!

[@anonalpha1190]

What rims are on your Model Y? Love that style, look just like the custom rims i chose for my Infiniti G37 15+ years ago.

[@johngwinn2088]

Very good review, covered many things I have not heard before and straight to the point!

[@llxzxll]

How does range compare between the forged 19 rims vs TESLA 19 geminis?