Tesla give us a stalk! Radical Model Y refresh revealed

[@jamesfletcher-c2s]

Indicator stalk is a must. I just hope that the programable buttons on the steering wheel can be set to drive and reverse. If so It will be the replacement when our current Model Y is out of manufacturer warranty.

[@Mark-l3n4d]

Indicator stalk seems to do just indicators, the top left button seems to be the wiper button now, not quite sure how well that works in practice? Maybe current Model 3 Highland owners might know.

[@frankcoffey]

The stalk is not just for turn signals you need that wiper button on the end of it because the auto wipers are never going to work correctly. I think they should have to change the label to "random mode" until they fix it and then they can change it back to "auto mode".

[@glideman]

Suspension is firm 😂 it’s like going down a flight of stairs in a wheelchair 🤦‍♂️

[@justgetatesla]

It’s not that bad…

[@ahaveland]

*No stalks, no sale!* Also add a ring to the stalk to continuously vary wiper delay. Fed up with always having to turn off wipers. Fix dry wipes for good! Bring back USB power when switched off to keep chargers, fridge or starlink going... Camera cleaning is a pain - they should all have washers!

[@justgetatesla]

To get continuous power put it in dog or camp mode

[@ahaveland]

@@justgetatesla Shouldn't have to do that if you want to leave the car but keep stuff charging, even overnight without A/C and other systems running. It doesn't affect most people, but those that do need it have made a lot of noise about it especially as it was sneaked in.

[@andym1548]

@@ahaveland it should have an on off toggle.... I get why Tesla would want to clamp down on Vampire bleed on the battery but it should be a user choice option.

[@ahaveland]

@@andym1548 Indeed, it should have a toggle. It affected me a bit last week when I did a 6000km road trip from Hungary to UK and back - wanted to charge my laptop via a small inverter while leaving the car unattended for a while, but it stopped as soon as the door closed.

[@stevebbbbi5438]

Hello from the United States! I subscribed to your channel, we love your tesla content. You seem to be the only channel to talk about the so called all wheel drive found that very interesting and awesome! Knowing what you know now would your next model y be a rearwheel drive only? Keep up the excellent content and I will still be watching. Stay safe and motor on😊❤

[@justgetatesla]

Thanks so much! I’ve already done a video suggesting that the LR RWD may be the sweet spot in the range 😁

[@andypearson9486]

Great video!

[@lenimbery7038]

Way back in 2005 I was shopping for a car and the Nissans were charging $3000 extra for the pearl white.....It made it feel very exotic!....I too have a Model Y with the Pearl white and like it....when I order my new Model Y, I'm going for that new blue colour!

[@ObiePaddles]

Looks great. We have it coming earlier to NZ than the UK. First edition has 20 inch wheels, other than that looks awesome. My son has one on order. Ian, it must be pretty close to when you change your car anyway and so it’s a bit of a no brainer isn’t? Can’t rename the channel after all!

[@justgetatesla]

“Just Get a Leapmotor”

[@s10lucky]

Fantastic! Just looked on Tesla Aus, and yes, its all there ready to order. Looks really good. Ultra red with white please 👍

[@RickLoren-ni5pf]

I am currently driving a model s and wouldn't want a harder suspension. Reckon all modern cars should have a heads up display so you don't have to take your eyes of the road to see basic information. Finally, regarding external washing of the cameras, I would add washers for the headlights as well.

[@paddylogan13]

Have they added a cleaning system for the windscreen?

[@peteramey9385]

I wonder if you can program the steering wheel buttons for left and right turn signals?

[@raymitchell3757]

Hi Ian, decided to buy the new one as soon as available if it includes the acceleration boost, 20" wheels and colour. Only thing I don't like is the silver wheels so would have to get them powder coated to black like my existing one........

[@stocks26]

My 2024 MYLR AWD has black 19” wheels. Looks great against the pearl white.

[@baronsilverbaron757]

I'll trade my Y in and get the new one. I shall stick with the LFP as it's plenty fast already and will be a bit faster plus I can plug it in and forget it.

[@johnbaker5533]

It is a replacement blue. Same price.

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

Light bar on back is not directly visible. You see the light reflected off of the body.

[@alaindrolet8491]

Here in Canada, our Federal Gouverment just stop their subsidise as they distribute all their money. Adding to that, my provincial Government has reduce the amount of 3K. The sherry on the Sunday, the car dealers and manufacturers are asking the Federal Gouverment to reduce their target 2035. So, I'm not sure if people will wait.

[@uap_123]

I will buy this car, glad i could wait for the update

[@andym1548]

Love it, just waiting on the Performance model... and YES... the return of the indicator stalk! Who says Tesla cut costs at all er costs?

[@Mark-l3n4d]

Just remember for the Model Y the indicator stalk never went away. Yes New Performance Y will be a while away if they follow past trends.

[@sdjp19644691]

My lease runs till Nov 25 on my current model Y, its a brilliant car except for the suspension. I will wait & order a new model Y when they are available (in UK) Thanks for your review, as usual good content.

[@RaymondoLeeTravel]

I’m thinking about getting one next year. I’ve watched a few uploads now. Think Tesla is what I want either Model 3 SR or Model Y SR

[@David-bl1bt]

If its available to purchase before April, I'm in. If not I'll wait to see what the price will be and then reconsider my options.

[@JamesMiller-l7o]

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[@robp3431]

More of a re-fresh, with some additional features such as ventilated seats. Hopefully it drives much better.

[@mondotv4216]

Disagree - the front and back of the car both look completely different. And if the suspension is better that's a major improvement. A refresh would be a new bumper and move the badge, don't change any of the functionality and call it a day.

[@Jaw0lf]

Glad to hear they have fitted buttons as well as the stalks. My Highland Model 3 is great with the buttons and I much prefer that method. No more Disco Indicators!

[@Yorkshire-z5v]

I disagree I prefer the indicator buttons.

[@Steve-wy1rj]

Hi Ian, I know you've said that your current Y is a long term car. However, is the refresh something you'd consider trading it in for?

[@justgetatesla]

Consider? Yes…

[@srbs73]

Just took delivery of my MY in December. Not seeing huge benefits. Rear screen would be quite nice and the front camera might be depending on how it’s implemented. I do miss the front camera I had on my i4 that you could set to auto enable at tight junctions that you regularly use, it went into a fish eye mode that you could see if it was clear before pulling out.

[@justgetatesla]

The low down front camera is something they couldn’t really avoid

[@mariusmeyer14]

Thanks for sharing. Funny thing, the stalks are for some regression. Hope Tesla gives the option to add or omit this feature in the configurator.

[@Yorkshire-z5v]

I must admit I prefer to NOT have stalks. Can’t understand why a lot of people are complaining about?

[@ahaveland]

@ Maybe you don't have any roundabouts where you live! Have used stalks for over 40 years. They are just the best way to indicate. Of course, BMW/Audi drivers won't care either way.

[@andym1548]

@@Yorkshire-z5v for me it's just 40 years of driving with them.... I get someone learning/passing now wouldnt care much but with insurance the way it is they wont drive a tesla for another 10-20 years ;-)

[@thathairyguy]

Just to say I have the same issue with the rear camera on my Ioniq 38 kWh, at this time of year I'm often giving it a quick rub with my thumb when I get out after a journey.

[@marklloyd9943]

I’ve been waiting for this. I saw the Asia market launch last week and got excited. I had a model 3 on lease for four years and handed that back the end of last year in anticipation for this Y refresh. HOWEVER; if it doesn’t land in the UK before April then I might have to bite the bullet for a current gen Model 3. I can’t justify the wait for a more expansive model AND paying the additional UK taxes. I’m a big fan of the current 3 but the addition of the indicator stalk in the Y is a big factor. I reckon they’ll add this back into the 3. But not for a while. I’m torn. I’ll hold out until March then make a decision I think.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

360 camera please .

[@justgetatesla]

We have those! The 360 view is software. Which Elon won’t pay for….

[@antoniopalmero4063]

@ 360 cam is the thing I miss most from my Nissan leaf Tekna .

[@frankcoffey]

Kinda looks like a Lincoln MKX from the back, I always considered the rear light bar a Lincoln design element.

[@justgetatesla]

Everyone seems to be putting light bars on!

[@jjamespacbell]

Indicator buttons work fine if like I do you have CyberTruck due to electronic steering. Not ideal if you have to turn the steering wheel more than 180 degrees. I think Tesla has realized the mistake they made on the updated Model 3

[@tayne5009]

I'd hate to think how jiggly your suspension is if my 2024 suspension is better. I bought mine last year because I didn't want to have a refresh with no stalks and less physical controls.

[@sun-man]

My opinion? A cosmetic update with no significant technical improvements, yet with a big price increase. Pass.

[@justgetatesla]

We don’t know about price in the UK yet

[@dorsetandy3873]

I recently replaced my 2022 M3 with a long range M3. Before deciding whether to change to a MY I drove both the old MY and M3 Highland back to back over the same test route. The difference was like night and day, the M3 being so much quieter and sophisticated compared to the MY - the costs of both cars was virtually identical so I could have purchased the larger MY for the same money. I prefer stalks but you do adapt and the automatic gear selection works well, again once you have got used to it. One correction, neither the M3 or MY have ventilated rear seats, indeed on the M3 you no longer have a central rear heated seat as you did on the previous model. If the MY Juniper is anywhere as good as the M3 Highland the improvements will be really noticeable and from the initial reviews there appears little if anything to criticise it for. Tesla’s are already expensive in the UK - perhaps Vice President Musk could use the £100 million he was going to donate to Reform to reduce the costs and stop meddling in UK politics!

[@PlugSocket98]

Hi Ian I like the new design if this brings Tesla forward then why not staying with the same would be a step backwards and that's not Elon's style, thanks for the vid Ian 😀👍

[@TeslaAdventurer]

what about all the minor accessories that you still need to buy (after spending 40k on a car) eg mudflaps, storage compartments addons, cup holder rubber inserts and proper floor protectors. All that should be included by default : ( ....most importantly have they sorted the flippin wipers yet! Im ok with the styling, its the way theyre going so Im all ok with that. If the ride quality has improved then thats a big win. Maybe they should offer more incentives for the UK market to offset consumers getting shafted by the tax changes that might put them off buying eg free supercharging miles (think that last offer on the current MY was free unlimited SC for 1 year). Great Vid Ian, hopefully someone invites you to blog on the facelift soon enough!

[@justgetatesla]

Don’t worry, I’ll get to drive one as soon as they’re here…

[@4tune8chance65]

I’ve never understood the wood trim in a car, it’s just wrong, a carbon fibre or Matt finish is more tech. Yay the have retained the indicator stalk, sanity prevails.

[@justgetatesla]

Had textured metal inserts in my Volvo - it was fabulous

[@Rockdj3833]

Another great video Ian. Agree re the lights, in that I’m sure we’ll get used to them, but currently I’m a bit meh about them to be honest. I do wonder where there’s left to go with them in the future as not sure they can be changed much going forward and aren’t particularly different from other makes (current lights are fairly unique to Tesla imho). I personally prefer the m3 refresh lights. Really need a rear camera washer!

[@justgetatesla]

M3 Highland looks spectacular

[@craigsanderson2858]

Perhaps the indicator stalk is back to enhance regulatory safety approvals.

[@justgetatesla]

I don’t believe so - I believe the haptic buttons are perfectly acceptable. I think they’ve actually listened for once

[@oliver90owner]

It may be a little too much of a price drop, but I could envisage a model Y just a smidge under that magical £40k.

[@justgetatesla]

That would be a proper stretch!

[@oliver90owner]

@ Absolute base model with plenty of after-market upgrades available after purchase? Possibly not that outlandish!

[@Joe-420-69]

the car is slightly longer and has a much bigger storage space.

[@marvin-rollinusa7962]

Trolling for referral program - does not have a clue about what tech was intentionally left of for future upgrades and price points ! Tesla used to lead now they keep up and follow !

[@justgetatesla]

What tech do you think is missing? I can think of a lot - 48v low voltage system, can us architecture, steer by wire. But it’s unlikely you can put those onto the existing platform…

[@busog97641]

*I like the original MY, I like the Juniper, I love the original M3, but I love the Highland. And I truly LOVE the stalklessness of ANY of them.*

[@albertoporras04]

The only really substantially justified critisism of the Model Y compared to it's premium sector rivals for the likes of Audi, BMW, Merc and even the likes of Hyundai/Kia has been a lack of refinement in areas such as ride quality, NVH and interior materials (in my view the current Model Y is a great EV, but not a great premium vehicle). If these have been fixed, and assuming the Juniper upgrade is similarly effective as the Highland upgrade in these areas was, there's very reason to think they will be, then waiting for the upgrade is, for me, well worth it. Styling is, as you say, subjective (I think the new look is a bit of an improvement, but I thought the old look was fine), the indicator stalk is a sensible move, and the rest of the changes are ok but not game changing. However, the Y didn't need gamechanging changes, just a upgrade to its level of refinement, which it looks like it's got.

[@justgetatesla]

I take your point about premium materials. Then again I had a couple of Beemers and neither of those were particularly special inside. Only the Volvo was 👀

[@Chris-mh3vf]

Bet the windscreen wipers are still pants!

[@justgetatesla]

Probably

[@huwjones5879]

Not a front light bar fan. It makes it look like any other generic Chinese EV SUV. In fact I prefer the original Model 3/Y headlight shape. Always liked a firm ride in my cars. If Tesla are using the same suspension tech as the Model 3 Highland, Koni Special Active basically, then the low speed ride should be improved but once you speed up it should provide the same level of handling. I have Special Actives on my Boxster and they are really good. All in all Tesla have tweaked the Model Y cosmetically and in areas that user feedback said they wanted. When you think about it Tesla have invested $billions in the Gigcasting for the Model Y so the basic construction of the car is not going to change significantly, to do otherwise would disrupt he efficient production line and reduce the speed at which they can churn these out.

[@justgetatesla]

Tesla are copying normal practice for the motor trade - keep building cars on a platform / design as long as people want to buy them.

[@paddylogan13]

Why isn't he talking it up? Hmm, maybe we should ask Dr Ket.

[@justgetatesla]

Lol - Doctor Ket 😂

[@ronstarm3]

Unfortunately, Elon's antics means I won't buy another Tesla as long as he's involved with the company.

[@stever656]

Looks great don't like the stalk prefer buttons on steering wheel and gear shift is great with new update with auto gearshift

[@justgetatesla]

Yeah the swipe to drive function is a doddle

[@martinjones5560]

Perhaps Tesla wants to distance themselves from Mr Musk at the moment. Best if he doesn't mention the new car.

[@brendanpells912]

Unfortunately there's no cure for sycophancy.

[@Wol747]

Indicator stalk: YES! Swipe to drive: NO! This drive to minimalism is just unergonomic. Just don’t buy a Tesla.

[@justgetatesla]

Swipe to drive is simple!

[@skittlesrandom]

Thanks to one of your previous videos I purchased a brand new 2025 Model 3 Long range RWD a week or so ago, I had a 2022 but with the new tax changes coming in, it was a now or never situation. The difference between the 2022 long range and the 2025 Long range RWD is night and day, the suspension being one of the biggest its so much smoother, more akin to a high end Mercedes, if the model Y is anything like that its going to be a winner! The indicator buttons are odd but after a couple of hours of driving it was second nature and I don't mind them, more room behind the wheel is nice and the camera and wipers being on the steering wheel is WAYYY better as we all know how poor the tesla auto wipers are haha!

[@neil5877]

I will never buy a Tesla under any circumstances just because of Musk.

[@Yorkshire-z5v]

He only owns 13% of Tesla. What about the atrocities being committed in China? Do you buy anything from there?

[@justgetatesla]

He won’t care Neil

[@Thecaptainblackadder]

I will buy 2 to make up for you.

[@neil5877]

But two, and you will lose 100 grand overnight, so knock yourself out 😂