Tesla Model Y: Brutally HONEST 1 Year Review

[@astateoftech]

Thoughts on the Model Y: Worth it? . Tesla referral is BACK!! Save MONEY when buying a Tesla using my link in description 🫡

[@billybobbob3003]

no its not worth it. but my 2014 honda crv lx fwd is.

[@terryrodbourn2793]

Yea but in Northern Virginia with white car the local birds would 'bong' it very time I parked! Then when I got black sports car the bird droppings STOPPED ! Handle this one Batman! :)

[@Sw33tBabyRays]

That’s not a heads up display. It’s an instrument cluster.

[@Harrythehun]

My 48 600 miles and 1,5 years old MY has been fricking marvellous! No problems, no issues!

[@arkeshsharma]

I currently own a 2019 Audi and the moment I sat in my friend’s model Y, I immediately noticed a difference in seat comfort even though I was wearing a jacket. Audi seats are more comfortable than Tesla’s. And I assume Mercedes takes that to the next level. So, I’m misaligned when you say the model Y seats are comfortable. You can definitely say the definition of ‘comfort’ is relative. I highly recommend driving an Audi or Mercedes.

[@bobby350z]

Tesla seats are not comfy. I have 2 Teslas, one with black seats, one with white. My 8 yr old van has comfier seats. Heck my 20 yr old 350 z has more supportive seats.

[@lamabra]

I just test drove an Audi and a tesla and had the opposite experience! Audi felt like I was sitting on the concrete🤣

[@arkeshsharma]

@@lamabra it’s amazing how perspectives change with different models of same brand. 🤣 I’ll give it one more go then. 👍🏻

[@lamabra]

@@bobby350z What year? I just bought a 2024 and the seats are SO comfy imo

[@bobby350z]

@@lamabra - 2023 MYP and 2021 M3LR. Like I said I am used to sitting pretty low and tight in my 350z. I never get any back pain in the Z or any other cars for 30+ yrs. Both teslas cause back pain. I played enough with the lumbar support.

[@henrison]

My biggest fear with range is arriving at a destination with only xx% battery left and then not having any chargers nearby to recharge.

[@stock9299]

charge before your destination

[@FourOneSicks]

all you old heads do is create false fears i swear lmao...

[@JessieMae333]

This was a great review! Thank you. I test drove one last year for fun & fell in love. We ended up needing a new suv in January and I wanted a Tesla. Husband said no. Fast forward to now, we’re about to order 🤭

[@Braavoo__]

I understand teslas are far from perfect, but then again what brand is now? I used to be a Tesla hater, but was always curious about them. I demo drive one and was on the hook. Months later I did another over night demo drive and was sold. Months later they had them model y on .99 Apr (USA) and bought it. It’s true, once you drive a Tesla you won’t go back to gas lol

[@colejohnson2488]

Once you’re Tesla owner, always a Tesla. No going back!!!

[@astateoftech]

Haha yup!

[@decentra]

I just picked up my model Y today. I can see why people love them

[@colejohnson2488]

@@decentra sweet, love the model Y! What did you pick? Long range or performance 😈?

[@decentra]

@@colejohnson2488 MYLR7 with the white interior. I really love the 7 seater layout. I did ended up getting the 20” wheels not sure that upgrade was worth it

[@colejohnson2488]

@@decentra nice choice! You will love it in a long run for sure and recommend you to have a road trip/camping in it. Worth it!

[@filup7419]

The title says "brutally honest". I fail to see the "brutal" part. Saying this implies that you are unhappy with the Tesla but you are clearly completely satisfied. This makes you clickbait.

[@dry_water]

Surprised you didn’t mention anything about the mirrors. I took the model Y for a test drive today and it feels so hard to merge safely with how tiny those mirrors are.

[@503pestoregon]

You can get bug eye stick on mirrors for 10$ at auto store. It fixes this issue. Also you can see the curb when parking.

[@paulo123-]

Why not use the camera?

[@alanmonroe6585]

That is what the camera is for…it is safer…no blind spot. Those side mirrors are only there to comply with federal law.

[@gr4v13d]

you have cameras on every possible angle…

[@DaStockAnalyst]

r u from toronto? i see CN tower. same city and planning to buy

[@drtomgao]

Auto wiper doesn’t work often dry wipes in all Teslas. Also it’s not a luxury car.

[@d-man509]

same with mine. auto wiper doesnt seem to kick in .. even in a big downpour.

[@rickybungalow8839]

This dude paid 2k for something that’s already in the car…

[@Woz443]

I’m glad it’s been a worthwhile purchase! Will probably make the move to EV soon.

[@astateoftech]

Haha do it! 😏

[@DrRussPhd]

LOL . . . "after market accessories" , in other words stuff Tesla should have put in the vehicle in the first place but is too cheap to do it and instead make you buy it your self. Can you think of a reason Tesla does this? I can think of 54 billion reasons why they do it. Most of these "brutally honest" reviews just sound like paid commercials done by a host who is jabbering like a magpie on methedrine . Yes, Teslas are cool, edgey cars but have too many fit and finish issues ( namely the cheap paint, huge gaps in the panels, etc ). They have great tech but poor quality control when it comes to the vehicle's body. The old adage of "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is" holds here. Nice review but you did not mention anything about how much cold weather affects the range of the car, charging times, whether or not you leave it outside or keep it in a garage, since you are in Canada, eh?

[@akirasanchannel2024]

Nice review. One thing you can do to keep your Tesla connect all time is use an old phone and ask to your operator a second sim card. Like this you can always have connections on your EV. And it can stay connected to the USB on the glove box 😉

[@jollyroger1009]

EV or not, it just seems cool.

[@ralphclark]

You trained by watching Doug deMuro didn’t you.

[@astateoftech]

Hahaa that’s the first time I’ve heard that. Doug’s a legend, so I will take that as a compliment 👌🏼

[@Sanerc85]

Looooove the sound system in Teslas!

[@astateoftech]

Underrated for sure!

[@AniruddhModi-y2x]

Love this vid, jst got a model y

[@astateoftech]

Thanks a lot - congrats on your Model Y 🎉

[@FourOneSicks]

not gonna lie you're video is not truthful.i understand you need to get views though

[@Zenitup]

One of your BEST reviews - Model Y is the BEST ❤

[@indraniliyer8363]

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[@astateoftech]

Thank you!! 👌🏼

[@ferretrayn1903]

Stuck deciding on Y or 3 myself right now! Now that the LR 3 got the 7500 tax credit it makes my decision even tougher.

[@astateoftech]

Tough decision - I guess it comes down to if you value practicality or a more fun drive

[@1974angels]

Any suggestions or recommendations on installing the charger at your house? We test drove the model Y about a week ago and we loved it! We live in an older home and the panel is not powerful enough to add the Tesla Charger. We’ve been given a few options (upgrading the entire system being the most expensive) adding a sub panel being the least. Obviously many things to consider before purchasing this car so any advice would be greatly appreciated. We’re in Toronto btw if that helps. Thank you 😊 btw we’d like the fast charge option installed I believe it’s the 240 volt option

[@frederickr.mooresr.3520]

What year model is your tesla Model Y I think you mention PBF for the front of the car. Can you give me a little more information?

[@johnduck2190]

Looking at the y model AWD with the 75000 tax credit and 15,000 down payment to keep my payment low ,i was told wait till September when car markets are pushing last year inventory including tesla

[@astateoftech]

I would say try to avoid timing it because Tesla changes their pricing randomly- if you think it’s a fair deal, go for it or you could wait for the model Y juniper to get the latest and greatest 👌🏼

[@johnduck2190]

Yes totally agree

[@iftekharahamedsaym8050]

Now they are giving 1.5% apr offer for Y

[@DiamondBlackXteriors]

Here is my experience, I just paid off my 2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody few months ago and i thought it would be best to buy a Model Y performance for daily driver and save on gas and not to put too many miles on my Scat Pack so i did, Based on 2 months of ownership i drove about 6200 miles and that's 3k/month and based on gas prices in CA i can tell you i was getting about 14-15mpg on charger and doing the math and comparing it to my Tessie app that tracks all the data and i can report i have saved $2525 in Gas and i haven't driven the charger even once since i got the Tesla and i spent $500 in Electric cost for two months and may payment is $725+170 Insurance through Tesla and if you do the math the 2months of payment+Insurance+Electric Bill will total is less than the Gas i would have spent on my Dodge Charger so I'm now thinking i need to sell the Charger because it makes no since to keep it, i enjoy driving the Tesla more then i thought i would and i can't go back anymore and planning to upgrade my Dads Lexus and moms Explorer to Tesla's after i install solar. BTW if you want accurate calculations on gas you need to use Optiwatt or Tessie because they allow you to change the gas price and put your actual MPG to get an accurate comparison unlike Tesla app give you BS national average and compares to Most efficient Hybrid cars and that's not the case for most people.

[@AlanTrades]

Hope you sold that dodge. My first Chrysler dodge was a jeep gladiator 6 speed. Worst decision ever and never going to buy a gm product again. Not because of the vehicle, but the service

[@sailorjohn2224]

can a down load turn your tesla into a bomb?

[@munirondrums]

can you link me to the tape you use for your special autopilot hack :)

[@ps4logic87]

Do teslas burst into flames when they crash?

[@jacobheinz8236]

No. Have you seen one?

[@DrRussPhd]

That would be a Ford Pinto. :)

[@ndudman8]

So not actually a review :(

[@XxRonnie86xX]

Ceramic tanning is prime. You can see outside of the vehicle flawlessly. On all my back windows 5%, driver & passenger 50%, roof 25%, and front windshield 70%. Would have not gone so high on my roof, next time I’ll go for 70%

[@jamesbui2695]

Thanks for this. I have a brand new model Y, well about 3 months into it.

[@mitshumarner5870]

Starting with a steep price and steeper learning curve to operate a Tesla from the touchscreen and steering wheel controls, the need to get the sun shade and jacking blocks is insult to injury. I read that why you pay higher prices for your Tesla is the technology under the body panels which there's no argument from me. Tesla is and still is innovating the automobile and made EVs mainstream much like Tucker did when he launched his rear engine car. For now, you have to deal with the spartan interior, glass roof, poor paint job, ill-fitting exterior body panels, cheap interior materials (for such a costly car) and quirky issues (sometimes) with all that new tech. That said, CR recommended the Model 3 as a best buy for its reliability, and I heard they improved its ride too. Someday, I would like to get a Tesla, even the Cybertruk which is out of this world different. But isn't that why Tesla owners buy their Tesla products anyway?

[@Skyking6976]

Owning a Tesla for a month, I can tell you the spartan interior is because Musk wants full self driving and you’ll be able to use the touchscreen as much as you want. For now the car’s interior camera will see you’re not looking outside and remind you it’ll shut off if you don’t stop looking at the screen for so long. I/m done driving and use autopilot 99% of the time. I start down the driveway, push a button, tell the car in normal language where I want to go, pull down on the right stalk and it will drive me there. Steep price? With state and federal incentives I only paid 39K for a Model Y, which included upgraded paint and interior. 39K is almost 10K less than the average vehicle transaction price in 2024.

[@teodors2502]

I kept my tesla y performance only one year (dec 2022 model) ⛔️Even with 19” wheels still way to stiff suspension. ⛔️ Road noise at highway speed is not up to the price tag/class. ⛔️ Range drops substantial at highway speed. Same in cold or high temperature weather. ⛔️ Went for a lexus hybrid.

[@ElMistroFeroz]

You should've gotten a regular gas car. Less maintenance, less moving parts, more power and the fuel efficiency difference is negligible.

[@keithferguson6422]

I have the white on white with black wheels also, Love it...

[@astateoftech]

Yup it’s a great look! 👌🏼

[@igloozoo3771]

If you are in the fence about buying a Tesla, don't drive one unless you plan on buying one.

[@hermanmoreno9217]

Excellent review.

[@indraniliyer8363]

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[@astateoftech]

Appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@PeiqiLi-RL]

Love the space , tried X before. y should be good too

[@gravity_dog]

My model y speakers glitch the F out when I take it through the car wash. Is that common or just me?

[@MrTrytiped]

Nah that's not right. Do you put your car in car wash mode when you go in? Even so never had that issue. I'm assuming your internal speakers glitch out? How so?

[@anthonybrown1322]

Gas over electric

[@heardbutnotseen1529]

Where’s the review?

[@TruckGal]

Heard they eat tires.

[@alanmonroe6585]

As an owner of a Model 3 and Y, after owning cars from virtually every other car manufacturer, no they don’t eat tires faster unless you are constantly enjoying the quick acceleration the Teslas so effortlessly provide. It is hard for me to control myself so I keep it in “chill” mode most of the time which makes it slower like an internal combustion car. 😂

[@sam10818]

How much battery capacity did you lose in your first year?

[@Tool0GT92]

Most data shows 1-2% a year but levels out to about 7% total over 6 years

[@Joey_DiGs]

Wonder about the 12 year mark, is it another 7% or does degradation accelerate

[@unlimitedhoops3784]

Haven't watched the video yet, but I can tell you that the car is fully worth it

[@OchoUchiha]

Paid promotion for sure 😂😂

[@naaj27]

Nice video..... good information

[@astateoftech]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@tid418]

The general design of the Teslas would not work for me. I require a conventional analog instrument cluster (with actual needles) in front of the driver, with discrete switches that can be operated by feel for all necessary car functions. There should be no touchscreen needed to operate the car. Using it takes your eyes off the road, and in the harsh automotive envionment, it will fail in time. The question is when... and until it is fixed, whatever it is needed for cannot be done. The repair will certainly not be cheap, as dealer prices seldom are (and with Teslas, that's pretty much all repairs). f the touchscreen is part of an easily replaceable double DIN car stereo, that's tolerable as far as the reliability goes (since it is an easy fix when it fails), but the less looking away from the road that is required, the better. On my newish gas vehicle (mid teens), when I replaced the factory CD player install an aftermarket radio with USB media capability, I did opt for a touchscreen car radio, since that also opened up the possibility of a backup camera, which my car (with the typical high rear end and poor rearward visibility) unfortunately needs. The important part is that the main audio controls on the steering wheel work nicely with it, so again, I don't need to look away from the road. I don't have an Android or iOS phone, or a Windows or MacOS computer, because they are bad for privacy. My car is no different. For this, it must not have any connectivity to the outside world. That means no OTA updates, no realtime info on supercharging locations and how busy they are, none of that stuff. The data flow is a two-way street, and for me it's "road closed." Teslas are clearly not meant to be operated independently as such, and that is a problem for me. I have a policy of never buying any hardware that requires an external service operated by someone else to function. Anything I buy that is not a phone, laptop, or router will absolutely be airgapped from the WAN, and that includes cars. Tesla people always mention how road trips are easy because the system just automatically plans for supercharger locations and guides you to them, but that means being connected to their spy system, which is a NO for me. I have taken dozens of road trips across the USA in gas-powered cars, with no navigation system other than a paper map, and I never had to worry about navigating to a specific place where I could "charge" the fuel tank. Teslas may have the best EV charger network around, but it's still not to the point where you can find multiple charge points at nearly every exit from the interstate, or at every major intersection. With a gas car, I don't need guidance to a charging location. When I am on a road trip, I don't like to waste time. I have a limited number of hours in the day before I become too tired and have to stop, and I want to get the miles in before that happens. I stop for gas... that's all. While the tank is filling, I go in and use the bathroom, and I grab some food while I am there, or I hit a nearby drive thru afterwards. I'm in and out in ten minutes. Waiting for an EV to charge to 80% is still too long.

[@chaywarburton3488]

10-20 mins for a supercharger to do that. That's too long? 5 stops is one hour extra on a day trip...

[@CherylStuckey-p8e]

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[@kabooks3229]

I test drove a MY both long distance and performance. Cant get over how loud the cabin is while driving

[@alanmonroe6585]

Wait for the refresh version of the model Y. I own a 2022 Y and just bought the refresh 3 which is the quietest car I have ever been in, and I’ve owned Mercedes and BMWs.

[@Topazpm20]

I'd never buy a Tesla.. lousy ugly interior, no style. Plus, don't want to support that creep Elon Musk.

[@simonli3023]

I love all the features of the Tesla but damn do they look so ugly

[@wildmaneatingcatfood]

If you road a bicycle before ownership