TESLA Model Y 2024 Review! | Here are my thoughts...

The Tesla Model Y have been around for a while now and I personally wanted to check them out and their supercharger network. And they do something very very well...
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Exterior
1:21 Boot & Frunk
2:33 Rear Seats
4:09 Front Seats
7:55 Long Drive Experience
10:30 On the Road & EV Chat
14:23 What's it like to drive?
16:36 0 - 62 mph Launch!
17:32 Supercharger Experience!
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[@rlstrad2059]

Rented a Model three for a week. Now have one permanently in the driveway. Perfect commuter vehicle.

[@meandthepotatoes4916]

Can I ask how far you drive in a day? I’m about 100 miles a day and probably getting one of these in the next few weeks. Assume the savings are big?

[@aggerleejones200]

@@meandthepotatoes4916 100 miles a day is no problem. Just keep it plugged in when it's not in use (Tesla recommends this) so when you get up I'n the morning you'll alway have a full charge. I get about 280 miles on mine when it's full. If you get in a pinch for some reason you press one button the the navigation screen and it will display direction to the closet supercharger and they are popping up everywhere. They come with an adaptor so you can also just use any charger. You can also buy a charger from them that you can plug right into any outlet, albeit is is super slow if you're at work or something. I bought a used Model 3 and totally love it.

[@mowcowbell]

Currently in the USA, a Model Y long range is competitive in price with a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CRV. I ordered a long range, white interior, stealth grey exterior last week from Tesla, should be delivered this week. I already have a 240v outlet in my garage to charge the vehicle. Will do most charging at home, although there are 2 supercharger locations within 20 miles of my home.

[@npoleary]

Ah that’s good! Thanks for sharing! 🤓👍🏼

[@mrjomaled755]

We have a '21 mY here in New Mexico and it's just an awesome car to drive, and an SUV at that! We've been electric since 2019 and we're never going back to ICE vehicles. The Tesla charging network here in the US is extensive and very convenient, so traveling the interstates is easy and fun. So, we said goodbye to oil changes, transmissions, tune ups, gears, engine noise, gasoline expenses, timing belts, you get the picture. All we do now is plug and drive.

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🤓🙏

[@kdelete4949]

I agree the looks of the Model Y can be better. But price point and experience driving this car is amazing. No way I would buy a RAV4 or CRV over this.

[@minimalist0000]

Thanks for the review.. The price in the US is so compelling. I bought the awd long range model Y for under $40k usd. They had amazing inventory discounts and I got the 7500 federal tax credit.

[@npoleary]

Oh awesome! Wish the UK government offered incentives! 😅

[@lukewdk2482]

It was the best selling car in the world in 2023, not only Europe. Of any car.

[@handscombmj]

That has been one of the most positive reviews of owning an EV I have seen. Very interesting Nick. Thank you as always. Any chance of a review of the Skoda Scala please? Keep up the good work

[@npoleary]

Thank you! I’d love to get an EV one day! Glad you enjoyed it! Sadly haven’t covered Skoda as of yet on my channel, I may look to expand into more brands in the future! Currently I’ve features Mercedes, BMW, VW, Tesla & Smart.

[@thorkildipsen4009]

Great video. I love the voice commands to control things while driving. Perhaps also include that in your test?

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Yeah defo! I’ll give that a go!

[@NattyFlump]

Great review! We held off buying an EV for quite a while due to the uncertain state of public charging in the UK and range anxiety. Got our Model Y in December last year and haven't looked back. Range anxiety has proven to be non-existent, it really is as simple as entering your destination and letting the car handle charge routing if necessary. My only complaint would be it likes to arrive at your destination with single digit percentage state of charge for some reason - this is fine if that's home where we've got a wall charger, or there's a destination charger available, but elsewhere? Not ideal. So when that's projected on the trip I just hang at the supercharger for longer than it recommends to raise state of charge higher and then continue, which really is no more than 20 to 25 minutes tops and given the need for food/toilet breaks it makes no difference to overall journey times. One thing I noticed in your video - you don't actually need to open the charge port from the touchscreen at a super charger. If you press the button on top of the charger cable when holding it near the car, it automatically opens the port. The whole supercharging experience of just plugging in, charging, unplugging and then just driving off is so seamless it felt like I'd done something wrong the first time I tried!

[@npoleary]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed the video! 🤓🙏 Haha yeah I realised that after I filmed the video! 😅 I know for next time! 😆

[@someoneelse6934]

I’ve had my 2024 MYLR 2 weeks. I love it.

[@RichieTheFoodie]

Nice review pal, thanks . Just ordered a Y long range

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! What colour did you go for? 🤓

[@RichieTheFoodie]

@@npoleary white with white leather. Will probably purchase the acceleration boost pack. We test drove the performance, the power was ridiculous

[@npoleary]

@RichieTheFoodie ah amazing! 🤓👍🏼

[@Vivek.shukla]

Hey may I know why did you order long range and not RWD? I myself is bit confused as I barely drive 10 miles a day but we drive to scotland twice a year and in summer to the beaches. So is it worth to slend £8k extra?

[@jasbo7288]

Great video Nick, I was only at Tesla Leeds last Friday to look at the new model 3 and it looks great restyled but for me the model Y is the nicer car to be in as a passenger & driver. They said I could test drive there and then which I've done a couple years back but put off now by the 2000 euros insurance excess..😁👍

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it! I’m pretty sure my excess was that too! 😅 Better than £50k+ I really enjoyed that car! It was nice to see how Tesla operate and their ecosystem is amazing

[@14energy]

Good content keep it up!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏 🤓

[@Professor-Jack]

Hello Nick aka Mr O'L. 2 questions dose the back seats recline and what are those above your head in the back seats are they lights ? I love the white seats iv configured my car to long range with white/black seats with 20" wheels with dark silver opening the door I like that have a nice week end 👍 ❤ what's really got me is the charging as its very good plus I have some where to kip when I go back up to Scotland

[@npoleary]

Yes they do recline (I found that out after recording the video 😅) And you! 🙏

[@Professor-Jack]

you forgot to hit the thumbs up ah. yes thanks for your quick reply. just a wee suggestion it might be good to have a look at someone else's videos to dig out the full spec or from the dealer ship you got the car from, like there's plenty of good ones. with full specs, It gives you a full rundown of the car or any car you're going to have a review. on this is a good starting point don't you think remember to hit the thumbs up

[@npoleary]

Haha just did! Didn’t forget that time :p

[@pl-ps2pd]

The thing above his head is a gopro camera and mount 😊

[@matthewstrauss1843]

Nice review. Thanks!

[@npoleary]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffgrimston4565]

Steering is also programmable and it sounds like you have it set to comfort. Sport is stiffer.

[@andersemil5541]

Impressed with the frunk size on the dual motor ... I thought it would be a lot smaller than the single motor

[@MarkN67]

Nice review Nick. I recognised a lot of Poole but I didn’t catch where you plugged in at the end - where was it?

[@npoleary]

Near Stone Henge 🤓🙏

[@MarkN67]

@@npoleary thanks, I live very close to Tesla Ferndown and saw Poole park etc.

[@npoleary]

Aha well spotted! 👀

[@pauld6967]

FYI, you save steps by touching the charge port on the display of the car or use the voice command to open the charge port. It isn't necessary to dig into the menu. Also, you can just step out of the car and use the cellphone app to open it. If your CCS works like our NACS connectors, you could also just tap the door with the charging connector to have the door open.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! I found this out after I gave it back 😅 I’ll know for next time, my first time reviewing a Tesla so bear with me 👍🏼 Voice command is a good idea too!

[@pauld6967]

@@npoleary You're welcome.

[@Keneo1]

You don’t even need to do that. There is very sensitive easy to press button on the supercharger handle that will open your charge port if you press it near to it, like a remote

[@GeorgeNikolaidis]

Nick you probably are my favourite KZbinr. Your videos are excellent! And we always learn new things. However, today I noticed something and then I checked other videos of yours and it's always the same... You are sitting way far from the wheel and your arms do not follow the 90 degrees rule in order to control steering more efficiently in case of an emergency. Thank you again for your videos.

[@npoleary]

Awh thank you! 🙏 Well I don’t promote this too much, but if you wanted to support the channel you can become a member for about the price of a coffee per month😛 kzbin.info/door/8VSC5vv_SUeydoBo9ISucwjoin Plus in return you get to see what I’m up to and you can watch the videos way in advance than shown publicly. For example right now there’s 3 videos that members can see that are scheduled in advance. With the seating, sadly I have exceptionally long legs so I have to sit further back otherwise my knees hit the steering wheel 😅

[@sunnyhoip]

Thanks for the review, and I like your viedo; I heard a lot of complaint around the build-quality, noise level and riding quality around Tesla Model-Y, what is your comments if you compare it with other available EVs in the market?

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Well as I mentioned in the video the ride was firmer than I was expecting and the steering was very sensitive but having said that owners commented on my video and mentioned it can be changed in settings. For the price, they have offers on at the moment which actually make cheaper than my petrol car which is crazy! It would work out about £10 - £15 more per month but running costs so much less.

[@rosshilliar2105]

How did you get on with the speedo being to your side rather than in front of you as in regular cars?? How easy is it to adjust climate etc through the display?

[@npoleary]

Excellent questions 🤓 So it’s strange at first, but after 2 hours of driving my muscle memory in my eyes got used to it. In fact after a week, when I got back in my car I looked left for the speed 😂 Climate control is easy, the temp adjustment is literally bottom of the screen. There is a menu that you have to go into to adjust other things which I know some don’t like. But if you’re just adjusting temp, it’s a tap away 🤓

[@Vanilla2165]

You can always use your voice for a whole range commands, including lowering/raising the temperature. It’s remarkably accurate

[@rosshilliar2105]

@@Vanilla2165 thanks

[@jeffgrimston4565]

Speedo is very natural once you get used to it and nobody ever complains about it in the Mini where the speedo is a lot further away!!! Other controls like lights or wipers pop up bottom right of the screen if ever you need them. Most things work fine on auto and it’s overall the easiest car I have ever operated in almost 50 years of driving.

[@joeclifford4953]

Great informative review of the Tesla experience. They have got so much right . How does the cost of charging work ?

[@jeffgrimston4565]

Overnight at home 2p per mile = 300+ mpg equivalent; Tesla Supercharger typically 10p per mile = 60+ mpg equivalent

[@npoleary]

Thank you @joeclifford4953, sorry I try to reply to all comments but sometimes KZbin studio doesn’t show me the odd one or two. Just spotted it now ☹️ Well glad you enjoyed the video! The cost of charging is down to where you get your electricity from. From most expensive to the most cost efficient: Public Charging (non Tesla) Public Charging (Superchargers) Public Charging (slower ones) Home Charging (standard Tarrif) Home Charging (off peak tariff) (this is what I can do now, more videos coming soon!) Home Charging (with Solar Panels) From the most expensive I’ve seen it could cost about £60 or £4.20 for a full charge at home. It matters A LOT where you charge!!

[@mondotv4216]

You don't have to open the charge door from inside the vehicle. Tesla super chargers and their wall charger have a button which you press which opens the charge port door so it's even easier.

[@npoleary]

Haha thank you! Yeah I found that out after I gave it back 😅 I know for next time! This was my first Tesla Review so bear with me 😛 More Tesla content coming soon! 🤓

[@colinnich]

Or just push the flap

[@bowa1977]

wait, so are you saying that super charges can open your own battery charge port? so

[@colinnicol9447]

Like you I have the A Class mine is the premier plus and I have HUD, augmented reality nav, 360 cameras etc, which I wouldn’t be without. What are the extras on this car.

[@npoleary]

Ah nice! Tesla make it actually really easy, everything is kind of just included. Oversimplified, there’s the Rear Wheel Drive version Long Range (all wheel drive) And performance model Long range is the one in this video 👍🏼

[@Uchejnr]

Great vid Nick. Interested to get your thoughts on the recent model 3

[@npoleary]

Hoping to cover that soon Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss out! However one thing I am going to be doing is checking out the older / previous model first for comparison and get my head into the space of current Tesla Model 3 owners before looking at the new one. But can’t wait to see it though!

[@roxter299roxter7]

You forgot the under floor storage on the rear.

[@Professor-Jack]

Loving this Nick this one is good, the Y was on my shopping list, very nice to see indicator stocks one of the things I was bothered about how about external sensors ?

[@Uchejnr]

A recent update introduced "high fidelity park assist". Essentially Tesla's version of Birds Eye view which for it being the first attempt is decent and will improve with future updates. Suggest watching a video on it. This is definitely a huge upgrade on the cars now that they don't have ultrasonic sensors

[@lukewdk2482]

I prefer Tesla vision for parking assist. Have had USS on many previous cars.

[@grahambrown42]

You are supposed to put the charging stop into the Satnav journey, then the system automatically pre conditions the battery for Supercharging.

[@npoleary]

I know 🤓 that’s why I mentioned it in the video I was doing that section for the video 👍🏼

[@Jaw0lf]

Savings from running costs can be much more than half. Being generous and saying an ICE car gives 50 MPG at £1.50 per litre is about £34 for 250 miles. EV for that miles needs 3.9 m/kWh. Cost at 7.5p overnight for 5 hours would be about £4.80. Teslas reduced costs have reduced and are now in my opinion, very competitive for the level and size of car when looking at ICE cars especially when looking at similar performance.

[@chrish8871]

Can’t get am mtb in there on one piece though, where you can in the s

[@abayamangali]

Hello Nick! Irrelevant to the Model Y, but I was wondering in your A class I saw that you have the ‘advanced sound system’ and I want to ask what are your thoughts on the sound system? I know Mercedes also has the Burmeister sound system, but it’s only available for the A35 model and up in the UK.

[@npoleary]

Well I picked that spec because of that sound system 😅 Yes it is very good, I think it sits in the right place, got a very punchy bass sound when you turn it up and the audio is very clear so yes I’d definitely recommend! No it’s not Burmester but, if you have the option for the Advanced Sound System, you should definitely go for it!

[@user-rq6ie5ft3g]

Hi Nick, A great video, thanks. But here’s a question for you - which would you choose Tesla Y or Mercedes EQA?

[@npoleary]

Thank you! That could be a video for another day! Tesla’s tight integration of software and hardware is incredible, however Mercedes is very familiar as I have a lot of coverage on my channel with them. They also do have an integration with selected chargepoints through Mercedes me charge. I would need to try a road trip with them both, I know how they both work now. As always each manufacturer will do things slightly different in the world of tech so we’ll see!

[@Pierceb2]

Nice review, trying to finalize decision between Ioniq 5 LE or Model Y Long Range here in US . Tesla has many advantages but Ioniq 5 has beautiful Interior and HUD . Tesla NACS charging available in a few months. Tesla FSD v12.2 Beta looks really good and refined.

[@lighthousesaunders7242]

By the 2nd or 3rd OTA adding new features you'll regret not getting the Tesla

[@npoleary]

Yeah it is good to see and hear that Tesla offer OTA updates regularly adding features and functionality!

[@Pierceb2]

Yea, have Kona Ultimate EV and no OTA Updates has been a pain and Hyundai really behind on their software. So dilemma solved, bought the Model Y AWD Long Range today after long test drive‼️

[@itsharvey1112]

Great video Nick. I followed you when I had my Mercedes cars and now I have a Tesla model Y so it was interesting to hear your views . Agree firm ride but putting that aside best car I’ve owned. Sorry ICE die hards .

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Got more videos just like this lined up over the coming weeks and within a few months I hope to produce some more Tesla content 👍🏼 And don’t worry if Mercedes fans are reading this, I’ve got exciting videos lined up for them as well. So so busy! 😅 Regarding the Tesla Model Y, it is one of the very few cars, that when I gave it back, I sat down and configured one to see how much it would cost.

[@borinvlogs]

Hi Nick. I have driven just over 20,000 miles in my Model 3 Performance and total charging cost so far is £105 for a car that does 0-60 in 3.1s. There is no annual service schedule as well and it comes with 8 years warranty on drivetrain and battery. I can't wish for more. So glad that a company like Tesla sells such amazing cars. I came from BMW M3, M4 and Porsche and Tesla is still quicker than those cars i had on public UK road in any condition in my experience.

[@npoleary]

Sounds awesome! I have a charger at home already so….i’m ready! Haha I did buy a new car last year (petrol) so can’t afford a switch right now. But for now more EV testing and reviews!

[@thomasj1148]

Great video! The first one I've seen on your channel. You should test drive the new 2024 Model 3, it will loook similar to the new Model Y (project name Juniper) so you can get an impression. I've owned two Model 3s since 2019, waiting for the 2024/2025 Model Y. Quite frankly, the Model Y you drove looks dated compared to the Model 3 2024. More premium feeling.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! It’s already booked in so make sure you’re subscribed and you’ll see it! I even drove the old one too in preparation for the new one so I can be in current Tesla Model 3 owners shoes. Can’t wait to film it and check it out! Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@TheTrinitygroup]

Great review, thank you, my wife wants a test drive of the model Y before we order ours and I did not know that was possible, We have the BMW X6 so hopefully it’s comparable with space and luxury, I love EV’s, we’ve just installed our solar system so it’s exciting times.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏 Ah nice yeah defo take it out for a spin! Wish I had solar! 👍🏼

[@s1lentmusicx]

Tesla is expensive in places like Dubai where the economy is fueled by fossils but cheap when the economy isn’t like USA and uk

[@gavinbamford1095]

How much was the charge? Was there an app with a registered credit card?

[@Popdog76]

All through the app as an owner. Cost is about 15-20£ full charge depends on location and time of day.

[@npoleary]

Hey Gavin, For me and that particular car it was free as it was a press car. However for owners of Tesla’s at that public chargepoint (so you’d use it en-route somewhere) it was £0.45 per kWh. Times by the battery which I believe is 78kWh, then a full charge would be around £35 for when I was there. However you wouldn’t stay there till 100% anyway and you most likely wouldn’t arrive at zero. So you’re more likely to spend around £20 to charge up to around 80%. Charge at home though on standard rates in the UK and it’ll be around £23 for a full charge at home (0% to 100%). Get an off peak tariff and charge during the night and it can be even half that!

[@honesty_-no9he]

You do NOT need to press OPEN CHARGE PORT in the car at a SUPERCHARGER. There is a button on the charging plug simply press it as you approach your port and it will open.

[@npoleary]

Haha thank you! Others have pointed that out too, it was first time reviewing a Tesla. I know now for future 🙏

[@folly7533]

You don’t have to type a destination. You ask the car to navigate to somewhere.😊

[@npoleary]

I’ll have to try that out next time! 🤓

[@Hornetville]

Like the seats in the Tesla just not white if you wear jeans 😁

[@npoleary]

Yeah I thought that! 😅 But they were okay after a week! I’d probably go black though just in case 👍🏼

[@sayedali3208]

everything looks good but the suspension! does it mean a bumpy ride?

[@npoleary]

It’s not bumpy it’s just firmer than I was expecting. I like a firmer ride in a car anyway, means you’re more connected to the road 😅

[@johnwilkinson1962]

I got one over a year ago just to see what the fuss was about and I must say, really impressed, previously I have been a German can fan, having had BMW’s from 3 series through to 7 and 8 series, then latterly Land Rover (dreadful reliability). Really cheap to run never missed a beat and everything works, costs me £18.00 to full charge at home then good for 250ish miles. Don’t think I will ever go back to ICE, it’s the future, like it or not 😊

[@npoleary]

This is exactly one of the reasons why I’d love to switch to an EV. And if you saw last week’s video, I have a chargepoint ready! 😅🤓 For now I’ll test them and make a few videos on them! Hoping to check out more of Tesla models soon! 👀

[@mini2nut67]

Most owners don’t realize that Tesla’s respond to over 100 voice commands to operate commonly used features like windshield wipers, etc.

[@npoleary]

I’ll have to try that out next time! 🤓

[@DeeSock]

If you press the lightening shortcut beside the car on touchscreen the charger port will open that way too. Or you can also press the button at the top of the physical supercharger plug

[@npoleary]

Is that right? 🤓 Wish I’d have known that sooner! 😂 Everyday’s a school day!

[@johnnyforeigner11]

You can also press the right-hand scroll wheel on the steering wheel and say "open butthole."

[@honesty_-no9he]

MODEL Y is the best selling car IN THE WORLD and it is ONLY SOLD in half the world. China and Shanghai factory made that possible.

[@someoneelse6934]

Ummmm… mine was made in Austin Texas

[@KhaiNguyen-fw3dm]

And mine made in Fremont California😊

[@honesty_-no9he]

@@someoneelse6934 hat is such a classic insular American reply. Shanghai supplies the world. USA is not the world it is the home market.

[@silverghini2629]

How long until Tesla remove the window switches?

[@npoleary]

Who knows 😂

[@shahabclan]

best car

[@ActionJ322]

Since you are the Mercedes expert, would love to know your thoughts between EQE500 vs Model Y Long Range. If you can make a comparison video, I'd truly appreicate!

[@sunnyd6291]

Don't bother mercedes is head over heals better than Tesla in all aspects

[@bullittuk]

​@@sunnyd6291apart from price range efficiency space OTA updates charging and safety, so basically you pay an extra fortune for chintz and a badge . You do you...

[@DrearyCash]

Nice review, I should also point out that the car goes even quicker with more range in the battery, definitely an insanely quick car

[@ArthurMorrrison1000]

You dont need to do the stsrt charge command. Just walk out grab the charge cable door automatically opens and plug it in.

[@npoleary]

I know now I figured that out afterward! 😂 Thanks for letting me know though, I’ve actually found there’s quite a few ways of doing it!

[@gregthompson3231]

I am always excited to see your reviews. You almost make me want one... haha. I considered a Tesla before purchasing my Mercedes, however they are so fraught with issues, and they can literally lock you out and brick your car at anytime remotely. That happened to my roommates coworker coming back from a trip. I do like the streamlined elegance and simplicity. However there are many reviewers in the US that have video's of the fit n finish and tolerances really off. Panel gaps that go from 3mm to 6mm in the same panel. In 2016 I was excited to make my next car an EV, but again, too many issues. And even with Mercedes redundant protections, several have caught fire, one recently in FL burned a house down. So probably wait a few years for me.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! And thanks so much for watching! It was super interesting, next week’s video will be interesting too! Like an extended version of this video that I hinted at but a deeper look. Regarding EV fires, honestly it annoys me with Media companies. Do some digging past the headline and you’ll see that car fires in general are actually quite common across all makes. But what annoys me is that media jump at the sound of an EV on fire. For context, this sounds mad but over 100,000 fires in cars happen each year in the UK which equates to nearly 300 a day 🤯 Fires can happen for many reasons, people’s lack of knowledge regarding charging could be the culprit too, they could be charging via a domestic socket with extension leads.

[@johnnyforeigner11]

EV'S have only one tenth the number of fires that ICE cars do.

[@honesty_-no9he]

That is very out-dated. Also it does not apply to the UK. We get Shanghai made TESLAs made by well educated Chinese people not poorly educated Americans. Before Shanghai Gigafactory existed we got badly made ones from the USA.

[@honesty_-no9he]

@@npoleary Entry level MODEL 3 and MODEL Y have LFP batteries they do not burn. All BYD EVs use LFP.

[@waynerussell6401]

VERY POOR RESEARCH!

[@davedyer3654]

Steering feel is selectable in the menu

[@npoleary]

It is, I think if I remember there were 2 settings 🤓

[@proomster]

I have an IONIQ 5 and it’s really difficult to imagine going back to petrol when I’ve spent £200 to fill my car with electricity for 8,000 miles

[@npoleary]

Awesome! I’ve always wanted to check out the IONIQ 5 🤓

[@SuperDraupnir]

It was the best selling car in the world in 2023, not only Europe.

[@npoleary]

I saw that too! But when researching I saw more articles and posts of it in Europe being the top. Either way, that’s so impressive than an EV is in the top few let alone 1st place! Have you got one? 🤓

[@phat_gunpla_etc]

do you get a humming sound under the big screen? i heard one owner says that is a issue in his stand range

[@npoleary]

I didn’t hear a hum at all Sounds like he ought to go get that checked out just in case. It wouldn’t surprise me if there’s a fan or something for the car’s computer, so on a hot day it might be running. I’ve heard that in my own car! 😅

[@tonykelpie]

You don’t mention the battery type of this car. LFP, or Lithium ion?

[@npoleary]

Lithium-ion I believe 🤓

[@paulcarson5813]

I believe LFP only in short range Tesla’s.

[@davidcldwell]

One thing I was interested in is "how do you start it?" but that wasn't mentioned. One minute chatting, next minute driving?????

[@Uchejnr]

So if you owned a Tesla, you can assign your phone as a key so as long as the car detects the phone, you press the door handle and the car unlocks. Once you are in, just press the brake and shift into gear. Without a phone, you place the key card just underneath the armrest and press the brake. But most users go with the phone option and just carry the keycard in their wallet as a backup. Anytime the door is open, the car essentially is "on" and just waiting for the brake to be pressed to initiate the driving gears

[@davidcldwell]

Thanks for that. I guess with petrol /diesel cars I know how to start etc. Not familiar with EV cars.@@Uchejnr

[@npoleary]

Hey @davidclewell @Uchejnr beat me to it! Haha Yes exactly as they explained, when the door is open, the car is essentially just “on” so when you put your foot on the brake, you can change gear and go. Super easy!

[@kpsher367]

It looks exactly like my 2021 TM Y EXCEPT the steering wheel is on the WRONG SIDE 🙂 .

[@brianknowles1727]

If there is an electrical fire is there a mechanical way of getting out.

[@npoleary]

Of course! They’ve thought of that: www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-AAD769C7-88A3-4695-987E-0E00025F64E0.html

[@sarangkale2110]

So would you ditch your Combustion engine and go for EV? I am still a bit sceptical about EVs in very cold weather and the remaining charge.

[@npoleary]

EV in general were always really bad in the cold, until I noticed that a few of them weren’t as bad. When you’re researching for your next car, have a close look to see if they have a “heat pump”. Heat pumps are way more efficient and won’t demand as much from the battery which means, more range 🤓

[@waynerussell6401]

All the countries with the most adoption of BEVs are cold!

[@davidmccoy9969]

If you’re in the UK wouldn’t it be a froot instead of a frunk? 😎

[@npoleary]

Very true… 🤔🤔

[@arowana_fish]

Hi Nick, from your review seems like your next car will be a Tesla 😂

[@npoleary]

Well it’s one of the very few cars that I’ve sat down and configured one when handing it back. Sad to see it go! Tesla’s integration of software and hardware is 100% on point. It makes the charging experience so much easier. But I can’t and won’t change my car just yet, only bought my new one last year. So depreciation would be a factor. On the plus side, there’s more Tesla content coming soon! And more Mercedes stuff lined up soon as well!

[@lesliestephenson1298]

Q, What's the difference between a hand held electronic device ie, smartphone and the electronic infotainment screen in the middle of the dash. to use this screen you have to take your eyes off the road for extended periods of time. surly this cannot be safe ?

[@npoleary]

True… But using a screen in any car (regardless of it’s size) would be considered “Driving without due care and attention” So I would advise against using any multimedia system while driving unless it was a couple of taps away.

[@kmwong1988]

I think in general people are using their phones to send messages. I've owned my tesla for 6 months and the only time I use the screen whilst driving is for Spotify. Even then, I just stick the car on autopilot which gives me reassurance I won't be drifting across lanes and will slow the car down for traffic. People complain for lack of buttons on this car but you don't really use all the buttons in your car anyway. Over 90% of them you set once or switch it to auto like lights, wipers, climate etc.

[@djtaylorutube]

Speaking just of Tesla, there's pretty much nothing that needs doing on the screen while driving. Note that I put *need* there and the other stuff is either automatic or on other controls. Happy to explain if you have questions around specific controls?

[@CsakEn-pl7uv]

Draconian laws what about cup holders and all luxury stuff buttons etc in last 20years of car production. Who cares@@npoleary

[@willp2003]

I don’t have mine yet, but I think there’s different steering feel options

[@npoleary]

Yes you change the “weight” of it, to make it seem heavier if preferred 🤓 Thanks for watching the video! 👍🏼

[@specialkcitizen6263]

Yeah pretty much my experience of owning a Tesla. A lot of KZbin video's slamming Teslas and it seems like agendas and bs. One can buy. A 3 year old model 3 l For 22k and I think that's a pretty good dea!. Texas are not lerfect, but no car is.

[@npoleary]

Wow that sounds like a good deal! 🤓

[@fatcat9468]

Used Model Y are cheap here in USA. I’ve seen as low as $28,000🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💰💰💰

[@npoleary]

Wow! 🤩

[@irekfilms]

You did not mention : 1 the rear seats recline! 2 the acceleration can be unlocked to 4.2s/60 3 autopilot ! 4 auto battery preheat when navigating to supercharger! 5 there is a button on supercharger nozzle to open charge port! And much much pore more !?!

[@npoleary]

Yeah I know! 😅 I found out the rear seats reclined after filming! Didn’t spend much time in the back 😅 Also how do you do that? That’s interesting, I thought the performance model has faster / more motors? Yeah was fully aware of that but didn’t include everything in the video. Decided that in editing (purely just want to keep it simple for people who have never driven electric and are considering the switch) It’s a fine balance, I could have spent hours talking! Ah yes I found that out eventually! First time reviewing a Tesla so bear with me 👍🏼 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@gogeorgia707]

The marketing is akin to Apple.

[@colinnicol9447]

I live in the north of Scotland I wonder how many superchargers it would show if I bought this car.

[@npoleary]

share.icloud.com/photos/0a6mEubMHsZfAwnCiErqyVZkg Shown in red 👍🏼 Ideally get a home charger installed as well. I got an Ohme Charger installed on last week’s video 🙏

[@Jan123.]

If I sit in the back I personally find this firm Tesla suspension pretty annoying.

[@hansweissmann_xviii6754]

A Tesla, Nick? Et tu, Nick, et tu?!

[@npoleary]

Wanted to check them out! Always been curious about them 🤓

[@hansweissmann_xviii6754]

@@npoleary There is a huge collection of jokes on line about that sun roof. Especially from those buyers in China! Simply hilarious.....When you have time.....

[@YMMOT-NOLAM]

your driving position with outstretched arms is not the right and optimal position, you should know that as a test driver

[@npoleary]

Sadly it’s my body shape! I have to sit further back as I have very long legs but a shorter body. It’s the only position I can sit in comfortably without having very bent legs which then hit the steering wheel.

[@nick255]

Glad it still has indicator stalks

[@PhilT993]

Unfortunately I think that's going to change soon

[@npoleary]

Tesla themselves confirmed they are not refreshing the Model Y this year, so you’re good 😊

[@kingsaf3998]

Your forgetting the Plaid, that’s even faster 0-60 in 1.99 seconds.

[@npoleary]

I know 😅 Really wanna try that one! That’s on the Model S though right?

[@kingsaf3998]

@@npoleary Hi Nick yes that’s correct the Plaid is the updated version of the model S. I personally love the model Y and it’s on my shopping list.

[@irekfilms]

Plaid never achieved 1.99 0/60 Tesla gave that figure with pre-rolling one foot ! It’s more like 2.5 s/60

[@npoleary]

Very true, they do state that on their website But impressive still!

[@kingsaf3998]

@@npoleary if you watch the Plaid in America drag strip, the plaid is beating any ice car put against it including super cars.

[@saadatkhansk]

feels shaky, isn't it?

[@SecretAznChan]

Not frunk, FROOT!

[@npoleary]

Haha 😛 Very true!

[@quintinrafferty7232]

Bet you wished you had to get one after that launch? 😂

[@npoleary]

Haha 😛 It was fast! 💨

[@snuggles03]

Why can’t all charges be that fast? That’s all infrastructure and that costs billions

[@npoleary]

Very true!

[@daz3022]

Dont mean to be harsh but the Model Y has been out for 2 years here in the UK and this review is OK but doesnt add anything to the 100's of others

[@npoleary]

I personally wanted to check them out and see what they’re like and give my perspective 👍🏼

[@npoleary]

Plus it was car of the year and I’ve never seen an EV top the charts like that, so wanted it to share it with everyone 🤓 On my channel, I focus on the tech side of things within cars and Tesla are very good at it which was great to see!

[@PhilT993]

@@npoleary And I'm glad you did

[@jansimonteambondi143]

I am no expert but doesn't fast charging ruin the battery faster?

[@npoleary]

Not necessarily, it’s heat that causes battery wear. One of the reasons why a phone will state that it’s too hot when in direct sunlight and shut down and advise you to move it to a cooler place. EV’s on the other hand are thermally managed by their cooling and heating system so in the heat, it’ll cool the battery a bit ready for DC charging. Opposite thing will happen in the winter, it’ll heat the battery slightly to the optimum temp.

[@chrisyates399]

Nick that supercharger just cost 79p per KhW -= around 25p per mile! This is WAY MORE than the cost of any diesel car!

[@npoleary]

Supercharger rates can vary at different times of the day from what I’ve seen. When I was there the cost was £0.45p Can you see the different times on the Tesla app?

[@chrisyates399]

@@npoleary No, Nick the minimum is 79p per Kwh unless you pay an additional £10.99 monthly, and even then it's 62p before 4pm or after 8pm! Which makes it much much more expensive than to use a standard 2l diesel with zero waiting. The ONLY way that you can save money is to home charge at a much reduced speed on an EV tariff.

[@chrisyates399]

@@npoleary ...and yes you can see the rates on the app.

[@npoleary]

Ah I know there are different prices for members and non-members but yes if you’re striving for the cheapest, charging at home will always be cheaper. Off peak tariffs, it’s even better and then solar is the ultimate goal. Of course it just depends as I appreciate not everyone can park or charge at home so that’s why EV’s work for some and not for others.

[@rickymarsden6187]

@@chrisyates399your wrong, I have a model 3 and it can charge as low as 35p a kWh in the evenings and mornings. All dependent on times. Normal public chargers are around 75p which as you say is expensive. However if I need to use a public charger then I need to be doing more than 300 miles in a day which I can’t remember the last time I did that. It’s the best car I have owned but they are not for everyone due to no driveways etc. my fuel savings alone nearly cover my finance costs

[@Jan123.]

Just because there are less buttons doesn't mean it's "super easy". Btw: I recently took a taxi ride in a new Tesla Y. My back seat rattled like an old Fiat Panda.

[@chrispnw2547]

Take a Mercedes e-class body shell and put Tesla drivetrain/electronics underneath it and Nick could be a transformed EV car owner 😉 My thinking cap personality is troubled about EV adoption as I DO NOT think governments have thought through the infrastructure needs to support a primary all-electric vehicle population . It has been said (but Elon Musk won't speak to it) one Tesla Semi will require an entire electrical substation to support a MegaCharger (not SuperCharger) installation for these Semi trucks. Thank you for the review

[@npoleary]

Haha that would be good! 👍🏼 Oh yeah I’ve seen those MegaCharger stations, they’re huge! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@grahambrown42]

No Frunk on an EV is a huge red flag for incompetence of design and engineering.

[@npoleary]

Good job the Tesla Model Y has one! 😅

[@foolcellsorryfuelcellmirag4835]

I’ll take a Tesla before a Merc. Why because I’ll have 50 grand more in my bank account and my Tesla will have more range. 😂😂😂

[@npoleary]

Which model would you go for? Model 3 Model Y Model X Model S Any performance or Plaid versions? 😛

[@becheriksen]

No ev will last as many years as a petrol or diesel car, the ev car will loose a lot of value in a short time. And it’s not the future for cars

[@rinalynaguirre8714]

Thanks for your thorough review. My Tesla Model Y is arriving next week and I can’t wait

[@npoleary]

Ooo nice! 👍🏼 What colour have you gone for? And have you got your charger installed at home yet? 🤓

[@rinalynaguirre8714]

@@npoleary I went for midnight blue☺️

[@zizou97]

All Tesla's look the same to me. Nick says the running costs are almost half of a petrol car. I am not sure about that as Insurance, service and repair costs of these is very high.

[@npoleary]

It does though depend where you get your electricity from for that stat 🤓 Charge at home and it can be very cheap Servicing, there’s less to service so should be cheaper although this can vary across manufacturers.

[@zizou97]

Insurance costs, repairs are way more expensive than a normal petrol cars thats why ev's are depreciating heavily. I mean its not just about saving money on petrol costs.

[@borinvlogs]

@@zizou97 what car do you have?

[@zizou97]

@@borinvlogs just a budget car Seat Toledo 1.4tsi dsg but extremely reliable and very cheap to run has a massive 550 litres boot. Will most likely buy an Ateca or Karoq next time.

[@waynerussell6401]

Consumer Reports - Tesla cheapest brand to own in 5 years. Insurance - Money Geeks recommends in US - Tesla Model 3 at State Farm $1,381yr Tesla Model Y at GEICO $1,233 Tesla offers its own insurance in some areas based on driver performance and ADAS use.

[@jacquespotgieter2700]

16:46 Speak to me I'm closer...

[@davidpickard9393]

This car would suit an old git like me except old gits don't do touch screens

[@npoleary]

Haha they’re not all that bad It looks quite daunting but it’s quite easy! If you’re up for seeing one more, tune in next week to see a guide more about the screen itself 🤓

[@freddydad1]

I was expecting a specific review on any changes to the new model, but it's a generic model y review, like every other review from the past 4 years..

[@npoleary]

This is my first Tesla review so wanted to start on their most popular one. They announced they are not changing the Model Y this year (at least). Hopefully more Tesla content coming over the next few months! I’ve got my eye on the Model 3 Facelift! 👀

[@bhendrikabel]

It’s like a Model 3 with a bowler hat on top of it. The model 3 is already hideous but the Y tops that. And when exactly does Tesla get a grip on dampers and suspension? The ride is just not good enough.

[@npoleary]

What car suspension do you like? What car’s got a good ride that you like? 🤓

[@bhendrikabel]

@@npoleary try a ride in the BMW I4 e drive 40 and drive a Tesla 3 or Y after that. You gonna see what i mean. Tesla has a lot if good points but design and comfort are not one of them.

[@npoleary]

@bhendrikabel ah I drove the i4 and i5! Only for a short while but they’re pretty good! Not had them long term though :(

[@mikestanley3219]

No reviews of Teslas ever mention build quality (which I understand is pretty poor like most American cars) nor handling and roadholding, so that a comparison can be made with the market leaders, eg a BMW 3 series. I hoped you might mention these aspects.

[@jalexand007]

Actually build quality is top notch. Munro does a lot of videos on that topic. The past problem is the car would go from factory to owner vs factory to dealership then to owner and dealership fix problems before placing in the lot. Worked for Toyota for many years and we had to fix every shipment of cars.

[@npoleary]

Yeah I have to agree build quality is good! I’ve read a massive mixed bag of comments online (from various countries) but this was my first review of a Tesla. So wanted to cover a few more models first and multiple cars 🤓

[@jimpackard8059]

You only have to look at Tesla videos to see the common comments about panel gaps.

[@jalexand007]

@@jimpackard8059read above

[@waynerussell6401]

Tesla are the market leaders. All engineering comparison companies and OEMs bench mark against Telsa, and only Tesla. Even in the early days of the Model 3 Tesla bear Lutz said in Road&Track JUN 14, 2019 : "I was stunned. Not only was the paint without any discernible flaw, but the various panels formed a body of precision that was beyond reproach. Gaps from hood to fenders, doors to frame, and all the others appeared to be perfectly even, equal side-to-side, and completely parallel. Gaps of 3.5 to 4.5mmhe are considered word-class. This Model 3 measured up." The average passenger car made in China gets 37.2 “complaints” regarding quality per 10,000 cars over the last quarter. Made-in-China Model 3 only received 0.7 complaints - topping the chart. Symons UK importer found no difference in quality between Fremont and Shanghai made Teslas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIeWo6lqmZ6ki8k Model 3 wins against the BMW M3 in many reviews - and certainly in sales, reliability and value! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoS1iH6urtmKapI (reviewer got it wrong on the weight - Model 3 is very similar in weight). Tesla cars receive the highest ownership satisfaction in surveys worldwide including US Consumer Reports and similar in Norway and China. Model 3 received a 98% 'would buy again' in Bear Bloomberg survey and highest rating in S&P Global surveys. The latest Model 3 is an example of Tesla continuous development with stunning reviews and stellar sales, now surpassing sales in countries like Australia. The Performance model release is eagerly awaited in coming weeks. In contrast the M3 sales continue to fall - down to a quarter of peak in US. Their biggest selling M series was in fact a BEV...

[@Tigerex966]

No luxury at all but good use of space and fast.

[@waynerussell6401]

Kelley Blue Books luxury car buyers preferences survey ranks Tesla top four years in a row: Best Overall Luxury Brand; Best Value Luxury Brand; Most Refined Luxury Brand; Best Performance Luxury Brand; Best EV Brand... Also safest cars with best ADAS and Autonomy by far.

[@Tigerex966]

@@waynerussell6401 and they got it wrong on each count. Shows how much hype and lies money can buy even kelly blue book safety agencies etc all have a price.

[@jalexand007]

Because it is the best car.

[@andrewwilson3448]

Are EVs the way to go? The UK does not currently have the infrastructure to support the majority of vehicles being electric.There are currently not enough charging points for all of the EVs currently on the road. What happens when the battery deteriorates? Some insurance companies are now refusing to cover EVs or are raising their premiums to extortionate levels. How will EVs get charged if an owner only has on road parking? At the end of the day, they really are boring in style and driving experience.

[@npoleary]

In 2024, EV’s are just another powertrain for people to choose. Public Infrastructure grows massively everyday, in fact keep an eye out for in a couple of videos time, I talk briefly on this. If every car changed overnight to an EV, it wouldn’t work but for those who want to make the switch and do their research, they can find it cheaper than a fuel car. The most ideal steps: Charge at home (if you can) this is cheaper Utilise overnight tariffs with cheaper electricity Solar Panels (then you’re laughing) If you can’t charge at home, it is more tricky yes but some people are open to the challenge and find the cheaper charge points. Batteries are rated to last as long as an engine and often have 8 and even 10 years warranty on the battery alone.

[@bblueangel2]

People actually ting it even more because they get sun burnt😂😂

[@johnw65uk]

I can’t stand them, they remind me of those cheap Chinese plastic dinky toy cars you have when you were a kid. And they just put a sticker inside as a dashboard or a tablet in this case. If I spend a lot of time inside a car I like to enjoy the look of it. It doesn’t even have a hud so you’re constantly looking over at the tablet for your speed. Also £50k, you’d need to be doing some serious mileage to make a saving over petrol or diesel costs considering it’s probably £10k more expensive over a petrol/diesel equivalent. Plus I hear their customer service is a disaster. You can tell I’m not a fan haha

[@npoleary]

Yes I’ve heard a few people mention that Tesla’s don’t have HUD’s Maybe they will in the future? We’ll have to keep an eye out! But there are offers on, I noticed on their website, a standard Model Y works out only £19 more per month than my current Mercedes A 180 Premium. But with a £2k less deposit…

[@johnw65uk]

@@npoleary yeah the hud feature or just a smaller screen in front of the wheel is a must. I have a b class 2021 amg version and I just like the styling details inside and out. Teslas just look too bland for my liking. The only thing I’m envious of is the 0-60 times.

[@Tigerex966]

Cost cutting to the extreme

[@npoleary]

Thanks for watching! 🙏 I can see why people think that but don’t forget Tesla invest heavily in the user experience with charging, software and infrastructure which in the end means a seamless experience when it comes to charging.

[@waynerussell6401]

Yes! Best engineering team in the industry with constant improvements. Model 3 costs a third less to make now than when released and has over 50% new parts. Getting top reviews. customer satisfaction ratings and stellar sales meaning higher production and even less costs. ROIC is top in industry. R&D the most at $2,984 per car produced. That's three times the industry average of roughly $1,000 per car and higher than the collective R&D budgets of Ford, GM and Stellantis (StockApps). Goal is $25000 car reveal next year. Everyone bench marks Tesla...

[@sooperhooper]

The reason "All chargers can't be like this" is that the national grid will NEVER be able to handle super high powered fast chargers on most people's doorsteps,that's just the truth that EV drivers don't want to hear.

[@npoleary]

Oh no I didn’t mean people’s doorsteps, that would be a little bit excessive 😂 I’m happy with 7kW at home! In fact over the moon about it, no more domestic socket charging! What I was referring to was the whole plug and charge thing that Tesla have, no authentication needed!

[@sooperhooper]

Yeah I get that,we have a Mercedes A250 hybrid & we charge it from a socket but it isnt too bad as its only a small battery which takes about 4 hours ish to fully charge,for me though if you own a full EV and are driving distances is still difficult with out of order chargers & charge times on regular chargers & thats without millions of people who dont have access to home charging,for me EV`s for everyone is decades away if ever.@@npoleary