Tesla Model Y Practicality test: bikes, passengers and BIG box v 3, S, X, other electric family cars

[@EzekielWheel]

The dog at the end was perfect exactly why I’m watching these I have three big dogs

[@0-Will-0]

Definitely one of the best EV channels on youtube, bonus you are from the UK. Love how you have a stable of cars you can just nip to go and try things on in tests like these.

[@ShogunxCAL]

This video is very practical. Those falcon doors are genius

[@onlineo2263]

Mountain bikes get in easily into the Y or the X if you take the false flat floor out, the bike just need a little more depth. The S has this due to the lower boot floor.

[@darrenbarlow5759]

You can get a mtb into a Y without taking the front wheel off? I have a Y and haven't been able to make that work

[@darrenbarlow5759]

That's good to know! I've been using my son's car because of this. I'll try this. Thank you

[@AllenHart999]

Very interesting. Thanks.

[@sryev9410]

Haven’t seen this anywhere else on KZbin absolutely fantastic content. Hope your Y is back on the road and fixed mate.

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

9:26 - YES! Seeing the i3 in the background early in the video I went "oh, come on, that *HAS* to fit in the i3, I hope they try it!" Pleased to see you actually did! (I carried quite a few "surprisingly large" things in my i3 over the years before replacing it with a Mach-E.) Also, you remove the lid for some vehicles - I'd be willing to bet it would fit in the Model S with the lid removed, too.

[@kevinliley1102]

Excellent test and illustrates the relative capacity of each car nicely. Love how you dragged the passer by into your testing at the end - the dog was a very willing participant - unscripted and fantastic improvisation which is why your videos are so good. My daughter is moving house this weekend and has the equivalent of 20 big boxes of sh*? so it's a white van for me. My Tesla Model 3 Performance just wouldn't be up to the task.

[@RSEV]

Hope the move went ok

[@kevinliley1102]

@@RSEV Yes, it did. Thanks for asking. The white van was somewhat slower than the Tesla and no regen. It was filled to the rafters with her tat. God knows what will happen when she buys a house. I might need an artic then.

[@desparky]

Brilliant work guys. I have a Model S that I use for mountain biking and I love the convenience. However, I have recently been considering also buying a Model X as i thought it would be even more roomier for carrying mountain bikes and camping. I was very surprised to see this test. Thanks for this awesome practical demonstration.

[@H-Harold]

Amazing video once again. Just so amazed by the space in all 3 compared to others in their class. Finally collect my MYLR in Norway on Wednesday.

[@thomaskendall789]

I love watching your reviews of all things EV’s it’s fascinating to see the technology evolve. One thing that would be really cool to see, is how mobility aids fit in cars: folding/rigid manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters for example! One thing that is incredibly hard to get real world visual reviews on cars that fit mobility aids! Love your videos and thank you for making such interesting and in depth content! 👍👍

[@RSEV]

Thanks for watching, and that’s a good idea. Need a willing volunteer to come with some items to test and give their verdicts. I was involved in converting one of the first Tesla in the uk to hand controls and it worked brilliantly and owner loved the access and boot space for wheelchair.

[@jonathantaylor1998]

These make for brilliant 'consumer information' videos, Richard - you always do such a great job with your comparisons...! 😎

[@Emmanuel-wo4gs]

This is a very interesting and practical video . Thank you very much, this is very helpful

[@lucas4ovwales]

Excellent video - really interesting, particularly with the bike and doggo. For bikes, the Model Y is an absolutely fantastic car (arguably one of the best on the market). The towbar upgrade will take 3 big, adult bikes with a decent carrier. Plus it has roof rack capability. So it should be able to take 5 bikes, 5 passengers, plus a load of frunk and trunk luggage for a biking trip. The Model 3 is similar, but its towbar is more weight limited and is realistically better for just 2 big bikes (plus 3 people in the rear is a bit less comfortable than the Y).

[@sryev9410]

On the Y box test you didn’t take into account the deep glass roof on the tailgate - pretty sure that white box could have got in as the glass tailgate is designed to accommodate two human heads (for when you have a seven seat version) try it again! ;)

[@Undisputed_King]

Your video made my mind up. Keep doing these. Great work

[@mikekyffin3779]

Absolutely informative video from you guys again. A reliable source of information. I’m currently comparing a second hand X versus a Y and this certainly helped. Looking forward to the Y review. Keep up the great content. Thank you.

[@KekszNET]

I wouldn’t go nowadays for a Model X, old technic, slow charger, a lot of problems as its not new and of course it is a huge car. :) hard to find a parking spot for it ;)

[@mikekyffin3779]

@@KekszNET have you owned a Model X? If so, what year and battery size?

[@KekszNET]

@@mikekyffin3779 no, just came across some user feedback on boards I have a model 3, pre-refresh from 2020

[@MacsElite]

Would love to know what you finally decide and why.

[@mikekyffin3779]

@@MacsElite I chose the Model Y. Collected 24/03. Sadly having pre and post collection issues with vehicle. Considering it’s return before 14 day limit. A difficult period to be honest. Hope others have a better experience.

[@adrianlw2750]

Good vid👍 Take-away: when you go to look at a new car, take a mountain bike, selection of boxes, and some big kids. Try-before-you-buy! Love the way your “8 year-old” had to help his own leg out of M3 @23:30… I am reminded of a time when I picked up a full height fridge freezer, still boxed, in a 2004 Honda Jazz. It did fit, the hatch-back fully closed but The driving seat was almost fully forward and my knees were up round my ears! Thankfully only a 3 mile journey but the discomfort did save me the delivery charge!

[@amyroberts8340]

Model S rules the bike challenge 🥳 Thanks for the video, so informative and why I went to you guys when purchased my S

[@AG-rr2fi]

Best video ever thanks for working hard I love model y

[@tantanman2852]

Great video. It’s a bit annoying the rear rakes so much as that definitely eats into the practicality on the Y and even X (think about sliding suitcases in, the rake forces them in flat)!

[@ukfalcon85]

Look forward to the trip to Devon video.

[@tomattime]

A, superb practical rEView. Good luck with the mountain biking.

[@thomaslowe5996]

Sehr persönlich, sympathisch! Very nice...

[@bephremb]

Brilliant video! Go Sash and her owner

[@NP-th1mo]

I’m looking forward to getting my Y in a few weeks. Great content by the way.

[@gordonlaurie]

I've been trying to work out if my 2 Golden Retrievers would fit in a Y or if I'd need to stick with my Velar when along comes Sasha :-) Test drive in a Y is now booked. Thanks so much!

[@darrenbarlow5759]

Enjoyed the video because getting a bike in the back was the reason I chose the Y over the 3. When I purchased a mtb, I found the same issue. The front wheel has to come off. So glad to see the model S can take a road bike and mtb with ease

[@ehudk215]

Great video. As a Tesla expert, could you comment about the X/S ride with the raven suspension vs the ild regular air suspension?

[@RSEV]

Raven with adaptive can be even softer than regular air.. so that’s my favourite for sure. Model 3 and y are hard. Planning a video all about ride and suspension comparisons

[@theeegoos]

Thanks for the comparison video. It helps me a lot in visualising the space in these 3 cars. Keep up the great work!!

[@stewartabel]

Great video, thanks. I have Model 3 2021 Performance and looking to change in 2023 to the model Y

[@MarkusLinnala]

I really do like these real world tests. Total volue is something you can usually manage and estimate from pictures and it kind of is of not high value. Most car magazines use stantadized boxes of small dimensions and it just is of low value. But cube (big box), plane (flat tv, bike) etc are much better as even if you can have cube meters of volume you might not be able to fit the item because of small doors etc. One test you are missing is long and thin item. Like 5cm * 30cm * X meters also just 5cm*5cm*X meters. So thin ladder like object, or pipe.

[@ramblerandy2397]

Ha-ha, you get an enthusiastic LIKE for the effort you undoubtedly put in with the various loading capabilities - who would have known that an S could outdo an X with the odd bicycle? And the fact that your dog could walk under the seat of the Model Y. 😊 And thanks to Sasha the Retriever who was a trooper. 👍

[@chrisrowe22]

I made my wife sit through this video and she came up with a very perceptive observation. It’s all very well for the gull wing back doors on the Model X opening in a tight space, but how does the driver get out?

[@3pointedstar]

Auto summon in reverse?

[@marioh5681]

I don't have one but I'd imagine adults know to open the door and be careful in close spaces. Kids just swing the door open lol also when putting in kids and babies you'll need that extra space.

[@themomentalist]

What do you mean? The driver would get out of their door. Unless you are saying ‘what happens if another car is parked right up next to you, so you can’t open the driver’s door?’…. In which case, I would say ‘Why do you think this is a problem with the Model X, and not one that would be experienced by EVERY car on the road?’

[@stevendu5914]

Climb into the drivers seat via the middle row, if Summon can’t be used

[@ericvet8b]

Nice video! And always funny and relaxed!! Sash…, what a superstar!!!!! 🥰 (although not a Lab, but a Retriever Richard! 😉)

[@mykehoole5787]

As always, great video with a lot of relevant details. Sasha was the real stat of the show 👍

[@lenimbery7038]

I've had my NA model Y for about a year and it's nice to watch all the reviews about the car now that it's new to the UK!

[@Mububban23]

I initially read that as "naturally aspirated Model Y" and was well confused 😀

[@noahnoahnoahnoah]

Would be interesting to include car seats. Your kids at those ages would also be in car seats. So I guess the models X with long box wouldn’t work as the car seats wouldn’t fit next to each other! Useful video. Thanks!

[@NO3V]

This is the consumer advice we crave! (and I'm not even joking..)

[@PieniLatoPreerialla]

Excellent tests! Thank you!

[@AnthonyVaz-io2jv]

In the 5 seat Tesla Model X can you fit a spare tire in the sub-compartment of the rear trunk? You need approximately 28” x 28” x 6”. Thank your video. Your practical storage tests are very useful.

[@Paul-Thomas-LifeCoach]

Great review Richard. Love the addition of the dog!! Sasha was the star this time!

[@Infernos01]

Had to leave a like for the dog test at the end with the stranger. That was just too funny lol

[@peterryan7340]

How do you not have 500k subscribers! Keep up the great videos 🇭🇲

[@Teslawalter]

For the bike and the Y, put the handle bar in towards the front seat. It does fit a men's hybrid bike.

[@slartybartfarst9737]

If your concerned about the boot lids closing onto something pull closed by hand the lift systems are designed to allow manual closing, no need to pop a glass. My Model S takes my full suspension 29er Mountain bike with both wheels on. Its a squeeze and passenger seat has to be halfway back. Bonus info the new Roadster also takes a 29er full suspension mountain bike if you remove the front wheel not bad for a Hypercar. Yes I did buy the Tesla Roadster Model as its CAD derived and yes I did mock up a copy of my mountain bike, but if you flip the rear seats down and Tesla does what it normally does and sticks to making production as prototypes yep mountain bike in the back of the Roadster. Sash is the star of the show shes beautiful and what a useful insight for dog owners, kudos to Sash and her owner.

[@bobrose6429]

You did not mention they have no load constraints/fixing, so icebox in boot sliding around

[@appleguy0711]

this video was aweosme

[@carloj3271]

Watch till the end!!! Adorable Sasha.

[@willdclarke33]

Really useful comparison. My current nissan leaf fits a bike embarrassingly easily. And the car I want to replace is a golf estate, thich is bigger than any accessible EV on the market. A Passat is much bigger. Drives me mad. They're all massive, but all smaller than a golf inside 😂.

[@glennmcmullen5192]

Well done video! Are they 29 inch wheels on the mountain bike? I am wondering if The Model Y can fit the bike with the front tire off and still have a passenger in the rear?

[@DavidNakkila]

Incredible information in this video! Thanks!

[@perilsensitive]

Subscribed. Please please do the bike test on every EV you can!

[@NicolaMs007]

the golden retriver "Sash" she was beautiful....she really like it in both the Y & X buut mostl could tel she liked the X 😊

[@briankavanagh7191]

RS @5:05 "it'll be fine" but you did give a backward glance, a little phew and a relieved clap😂 Looks like the X is the best all round car.

[@lenimbery7038]

I have a mountain ebike that will fit in my Y if I put the front wheel in first so that it can be turned vertical once inside where the roof is high

[@rodlister3098]

Be great if you could do a video on Towbars and bike racks for Tesla. It’s a problem in Aust.

[@petermak750]

I do have an S and am a mountainbiker. Happy! Although, happy anyway with the S. 😁

[@MrCarpediem6]

great video ; the model x 6 seater model has no folding, or removable, middle row seats ?

[@beatmeierbm]

Thank you so much for testing things that matter 👍🏼

[@beatmeierbm]

who cares about 0-60 once it's below 10 sec

[@KidKnuckles]

Watched for info, stayed for Sash.

[@ewadge]

I wasn’t going to click on this video because I wasn’t to interested. I’m glad I did though, very entertaining. I was missing some Benny Hill music during the bike test.

[@Rajjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj]

Wow really wanted something like this for size comparison! 👍

[@jimmyers4890]

Great comparison, thank you. How about loading the bike in the X through the side door?

[@AY-wg6ig]

It is a lot easier to load the bike in from the falcon wing door. Even bigger bikes.

[@StevenG89]

Very surprised that the bike didn't fit in the Y and X. I have a Skoda Kamiq small SUV and my road bike easily fits without taking a wheel off. Granted the MTB has wider handlebars than a road bike but the bike in the video seems to have pretty narrow handlebars itself. Maybe if you turn the front wheels inwards?

[@darrenkellett]

Excellent video mate. 👍👍

[@Tomm9y]

The practicality of load areas is important. There seems to be more trim and the wheel arches intrude for the full height which shouldn't be necessary. I would love to see a slighly longer Model X with standard doors and wider boot space. Also the seats should fold flat, why don't they use the old flip up/removable rear seat base method?

[@3ND3RRRR]

You didn’t try the white box in the y, I think it would have closed with it.

[@ulf5738]

Very interesting video

[@SpacePigAdventures]

Hi! Great vid. What are the dimensions of the big box?

[@gap9992]

So bigger cars have more space - brilliant! LOL But importantly you don't need to get a Y, or X which look like a M3 / MS in a hall of mirrors at the funfair, to get a practical car. An older model S might be the way to go for us private buyers in the UK that need a bit of space

[@markhomer6357]

Ref the bikes , would you not buy a bike rack or will it not fit on the rear ? Great vids btw 👍

[@jessebaz2971]

Strange you didn’t lay down in the model S… it’s exactly why I chose to watch this video

[@g2024_]

Very cool. When I get mine, I’ll try the boot with suitcases, as I’m a taxi driver, so have lots of airport runs. I’m just down the road from Stansted airport & the gridserve great motley charging station 👍

[@chriskeating3024]

Would love to see the Enyaq included in the box test, please

[@axb-wr2ib]

I've had three mountain bikes (seats and front wheels removed) with 1 rear passenger seat up in a Model S

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Brilliant video👌

[@erichgebbie5673]

Very useful.

[@MrPstapleton]

Amazing video, great info thanks guys

[@joennick1]

I've heard the China made Tesla MY has poor maximum weight limits (passenger and goods) but the German made Tesla MY's is better re this. Is that correct?

[@wyx087]

Thank you for the tests. I’m deciding between 3 and Y. Could your Model Y review mention whether you feel the Y is worth the extra? Especially vs the 3 LFP (90% Y LR vs 100% 3 LFP has similar range) I test drove both back to back last weekend. The 3 is well tuned and feels great to drive. But the roof beam is bothersome for my wife who sits up to manage the kid. No hatchback is also very limiting. The Y is great in terms of space. But the drive feels unstable, it rolls more over uneven surfaces. Also ride feels harsher despite having more tire sidewall. (Both 19 inch tyres)

[@RSEV]

If don’t need the practicality of a Y, or 4 wheel drive, model 3 LFP all the way…

[@mr260z3]

@@RSEV in Australia, we have the option of a LFP Model Y. Based on a number of comments I’ve read from UK viewers, it seems like this would sell well over there.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Is the Model 3 a hatchback in the UK?

[@a3refillpad]

You load the mountain bike in via the fwd in the X. It's actually much easier than via the boot. That's how I do it.

[@TW20]

great video, daily lifestyle.

[@stevendu5914]

At 19.44, have you tried to move the bicycle’s back wheel behind the rear right (behind the driver’s seat)?

[@davidheard8493]

Great video! Especially was interested about the mountain bike section. Would be good to know with the front wheel removed can a bike fit in the model 3??

[@damiancox7276]

He did mention that - front wheel off was a yes just not filmed (having a M3 I can say the boot is deceptively huge)

[@andrewklyuchnyk1619]

12:45 did you try turn the white box? or it's square?

[@phunkster93]

wow wow wow now. Did you actually say "Golf bats"? Something inside my died when I heard that lmao

[@BjrnRuthberg]

you need to include the i3 in all your space tests...

[@colinlee5248]

Mate you do the best reviews! Try doing more with animals, Sasha was beautiful!

[@tarnjit.gill1353]

Can we haul regular size stove or washer & dryer in tesla x?

[@damiancox7276]

Great, because you have so many cars you can compare the various versions in one go, useful dog information as we have a M3 at present but it does not really work with my large Labradoodle, with her wedged between the kids on the back central seat. MY seems to offer the solution, mud and dogs inside the front of the car is not great.

[@myboypicklestheninja8787]

Wish could get model x

[@ppaprok1]

Heyyy, what is better elektromobil Tesla model S or BMW i4 M50?

[@jtdraco4717]

I like it 😃.

[@Jonathantuba]

Bikes easily go in the model X through the falcon wing door

[@jonathan5354]

Was that a 29 inch mountain bike?

[@jamesk3565]

Im sure others will agree that the dog is the real winner in this video🐕

[@c4lho888]

is the model s bigger than the 3 and is it the only hatch back?

[@KekszNET]

A MTB with front wheel off can also be transported with a Model 3.