Tesla Model Y - Review, 25,000 Miles Later

We have now put 25,000 miles on our LR AWD Tesla Model Y. What a better time than now to do a review with so many miles.
We have owned this Tesla Model Y for 11 months now and the 25k miles are broken out between 8,550 miles of road trips, and 16,450 miles of commute and every day driving.
How has the Tesla Model Y held up during these last 11 months? What has gone wrong, and what has gone great?
Overall, this review is focused on the true cost of owning the Model Y for 25k miles, the maintenance required, my favorite features, as well as the must have accessories.
We have traveled far on 4 road trips now, towed a 3k lb plus trailer, camped in the car, and so much more. I am excited to share with you the unbiased full review of this amazing electric family car.
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[@ablanccook5630]

I bought the standard range model y off menu on Feb 28th. Delivery day is tomorrow! So excited!!! Thanks for all the informative uploads.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Awesome! Congrats!

[@ruggerotube]

Best most useful review so far on the Y model I have come across, kudos from Montreal, Canada. Waiting on my SR RWD to be delivered.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers!

[@genevadaddy]

You will love it.

[@hamiltonspeed]

Here because my wife wants one to sit in our garage because she doesn't drive. Great video!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Haha

[@shannoncross5711]

My Tesla mattress fits comfortably in the storage under the trunk. Much smaller but not sure if it’s as comfortable because I’ve not used it yet. Your great at covering so much of the important stuff we all need to know! Thank you!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers!

[@AlwaysLoudAA]

Thanks for the fair and honest review. I ended up ordering a LRM3 - awaiting delivery!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Woohoo congratulations!

[@mullman]

Picking up my LRM3 Monday!

[@AlgoCurioso4]

I love how you look and talk as the superhero and the villain at the same time.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

MUAHAHA

[@guyburn6940]

Excellent Report! Very informative!!!

[@influentialnobody8960]

Looks kinda geh

[@edd6015]

This was really good. Ordered my MYP on the 4th - thanks for your videos in helping me pull the trigger!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Woohoo, congratulations! I hear 0-60 in 3.5 seconds is good for your overall health

[@PodiumTuningRacing]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy It absolutely is 😁! Had my MYP for a week and loving every minute of it!

[@norbertopereira9441]

I am a automotive painter. Bumpers not matching is normal. Some colors or worse then others but normal. It's not a tesla problem. Take a drive around any other dealership and you will find new cars with the bumpers not matching. Even in a body shop we can paint the hole front end or rear-end with the bumpers at the same time out of the same gun, same painter and same paint. And like I said some colors will not match perfectly.

[@kelbert85]

Love your content! I’ve picked up a few accessories at your recommendation for my soon-to-be delivered LR MY seven seat

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Woohoo! Congrats!!!

[@Bikerbug2020]

I picked up my Model Y on December the 13th 2020, and I use it for business (sales and service in Pest Control), as of today March 6,2021 I have put - 7823 miles on my Mr. Frost. What I have noticed is that it does much better on range when in Chill mode than when in Standard. I think the car is amazing and it is a joy to drive, just wish the basic autopilot had lane change functionality. Hate that I have to exit autopilot when moving out of the way or having to over take. C’mon Elon, give us that functionality.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, auto lane change is all I want!

[@TedKidd]

Door seal kit on my 3 didn't drop noise, but keeps sills clean. Worth it. Have white on both my cars. Only have FSD on 3, miss lane change.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s strange, the door seal kit is one of those add on that I really like, but didn’t really do a lot on sound.

[@TedKidd]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy the 3's sills don't get all gross with salt. So worth it. I think the double pane help the Y a little. Haven't done the door seals yet.

[@MohammadRafiq-kt8nj]

Excellent video with lot of information. Thanks for taking time to share all this information.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@sun_flower_child_1387]

This video is amazing! I am soooo excited to be able to call the mode y mine, hopefully this year!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

You are going to love it

[@hassohammer]

Man, excellent video. Thanks a lot for your time to do this video and the tips. Thumbs up

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Thanks so much

[@qpham63]

7 seat Y soon...love all your recommendations particularly the floor mat and the trailer hitch...only for bike rack...going aftermarket on amazon. Thank you sir.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Congrats, you are going to love the car!

[@jimwright4169]

Great review, BTG!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@dturner8124]

Thank you so much. I needed this. so detailed.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@toolrulz8005]

What happens when the warranty runs out, that is the major question. How expensive are the repairs going to be during a 10-15 year period when the upfront cost of the vehicle is already so high. Longevity has not been tested.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s the most valid question of them all. So far we only have the model S for reference and it has been known to hold stupid miles in longevity. We like to think the 3/Y can do the same, but only time will tell

[@ellej1836]

Thanks for this. I’ve had my M3 about 2 months and I’m so in love with this car. Regarding the tires, mine are called summer tires. Never heard tires called that before but I’m sure it’s fine for Texas.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, you’ll be fine in Texas. I mean it’s not like it EVER snows there right? Haha

[@FIBERINDENVER]

If you have a model 3 p be extremely careful on ice in those factory tires. I am in alabama got mine in Aug. Under 40 degrees they get hard... meaning no grip compared to 60 or 70 degrees. I am waiting on my all weather set to be shipped.

[@AlphaFoxtrottMike]

Got my model Y Monday. Love it. Subbed

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Hell yea! Congrats!

[@CarsonBoyd]

Excellent presentation and content! Thanks!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@denniskemper2144]

Good practical information well presented thank you so much!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nickieredshaw7835]

Thanks for your video

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@eduardoig17]

The reason the tires were "terrible" is most likely because they are summer tires. In anything other than really cold winter conditions summer tiers are the best. I used to live in Houston Tx and now live in Dallas and I run summer tires on my car all year round and love them. Except when we had that snow storm a few weeks ago. During that time I had absolutely no traction at all. But I love summer tiers for their grip. Also you said "30k miles on a gas car doesn't sound good" it all depends on the tires. Super sporty summer tires usually last around that maybe a little less (usually i get anywhere from 20k to 30 miles)

[@FlyingPhilUK]

Lot's of great info and insight there! - what about battery degradation? Did you get much degredation?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I believe it was about 7%

[@themeach011]

My white paint was perfect when my Y came at Christmas. Only issue so far is that the paint as already almost completely gone off the little bulge at the bottom of the rear door just in front of the rear tire. We live in the country and the gravel roads have taken a toll. I did expect this from seeing other people mentioning it and yes I did see some stick on 3M type product that could be applied but they seemed expensive and I don't think they would last very long on the gravel so one day I'll have to get some paint work done or a wrap or something before I sell it. My dually fenders do the exact same thing to the paint on the gravel roads. Just the nature of where we live I guess

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Tesla has a smaller piece that you can put there that’s $40 or $50. May want to look into that

[@themeach011]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy I'll check it out. I didn't even think to look for something from Tesla. All I could find was different aftermarket ones that were like 750$ for one side of your car or whatever.

[@gardyjoseph7542]

Thanks very nice, I really enjoyed the video and the information that you provided.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@davidstrong7854]

awe man, I couldn't imagin having the white unless I was the only person with the car. Too bad they don't use tan, or maroon,.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, it just looks so good though!

[@super_populr]

I have owned 15 Tesla's now since 2013, the one thing I learned way back in 2014 is to never buy a new Model of any Tesla for the first year they will continue to update it dropping the value. Always wait a year to buy the first model.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, that’s good thought

[@TroySavary]

15 in 7 years? They must not last very long.. Or you are full of shit.

[@bad50]

@@TroySavary LMAO

[@makdaddy8399]

@@TroySavary Must be a government employee...and have a printing press.

[@justinstewart3248]

@@makdaddy8399 or just makes horrible decisions with money.

[@Dronetothetop]

Very good review. Thanks for sharing helped me a lot.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@badraven9532]

Fuel comparison on 25mpg. OK, but my car averages well over 50mpg cruising at 60-70, not being specifically driven for economy. Truly YMMV. Nothing replaced, warranty or not, one service at 20k miles, £140.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Just sharing what our numbers are

[@mariamarakixoxo]

Great video. Can't wait to get my Y soon! 👍😊

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Such an awesome car

[@nevillejames2200]

Great content 👍🏿 thanks for the review. I heard that some people had to do a brake service under 20,000 but they lived in central Canada. Not sure if that would make a difference

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Interesting. Nothing on mine

[@s13ef9]

Comparing to a well equipped Honda Accord that averages 30 MPG combined and 50 dollar oil changes, I still don't see the value for a commuter car. The staggering Tesla depreciation is still outweighing the cost savings, but I think the gap will shrink over time. Tesla is definitely a solid company and their cars are quite nice.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Depreciation is pretty decent right now, but it’s still an expensive car. EVs still have a ways to go before costs get to the level of gas cars

[@thecaffeinefiend]

I'm waiting for Tesla to upgrade the suspension on the Model Y because from what I've seen and heard, it's pretty trash. If I'm going to pay a premium for one of these cars, the suspension better as smooth as a BMW's.

[@JV-py3lg]

The harsh ride is from the 20”-21” rims. Standard Gemini wheels are really smooth driving

[@grahammacdonald1483]

I owned a BMW M550 and have test driven a model Y performance, the suspension is actually maybe a bit smoother, certainly at least as good.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s not the best but it’s not the worst. Get the Gemini wheels, that will help

[@andreelopez8371]

ok, so Do I go for the white interior or not? Blue jeans do stains the white seats, seen it myself, but it does look way better than the black seats.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Ceramic coating for the seats and you’re covered

[@andreelopez8371]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy how much is that and how often does it need to be apply?

[@JohnWardHere]

Picking up my Model Y tomorrow. My cost per kWh is only currently $.05.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

That’s pretty awesome!

[@JohnWardHere]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy i already paid and everything. I like your videos. Is there a way to add a referral code at delivery?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea you should be able to add a referral code. You don’t have to wait for delivery. Just call your advisor and ask them to add the referral code you want to use

[@Aimeen_]

Watching this video for the first time, then the shock of seeing HTC and Deer Creek pop up on the map. Are you on Duke Energy?

[@Aimeen_]

Looking at a Y or an X. I have so many follow up questions.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yep, Duke energy. We are really close to Deer Creek

[@FesterHAter]

Another great video. I have a white Model 3 with black interior that I'll be trading in on a Model Y. I'm definitely going with a red exterior but I'm on the fence about the interior color. White almost seems too bright (especially in the sun).

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

White baby, that’s where it’s at!

[@abbatis34]

Will keep it cooler i would expect.

[@Birdfeeder795]

It’s just crazy to see that people thinks that all weather, all season and M&S tiers are a good and safe choice for driving in winter conditions. The only way is a sett of dedicated winter tiers and summer tiers. Buy quality winter tiers from Continental, Michelin, Nokian etc. don’t cheap out on safety folks.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It snows like 3 times a year here…not cheating out, just being practical

[@lionwilde414]

Very informative video.. thank you very much

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@SirDragonClaw]

Wow thats cheep petrol, its about 4-5 times that in australia.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea this was before all the mess we have now

[@intruder313]

Good video but to be fair the frequent oil changes are a racket you have there in the USA - cars only need them after about 12k miles if that

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@veppaservices.wecare4164]

Great video!!!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Glad you liked it!

[@hectorkeezy1499]

It all sounds really good. But the biggest cost, will be the replacement, of the “ gastank” ie. The batterypack. Of cause its way down the road. But it has to be done, at some point. By the way, i’ m investing in Tesla Stock, to be able to afford a model Y, when Giga Berlin comes on Line. 🇩🇰🙋🏻‍♂️🪐👩🏻‍🚀🇺🇸

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

At some point a gas engine dies too. But looking at the high mileage Tesla’s out there, I’m not too worried

[@Markbro101]

Nice and comprehensive!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@seanf5634]

Can you tell me your typical range with a mix of highway and city driving? I've read that Tesla has very optimistic range estimates. Is that true?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

70 mph in 70 degrees 100%-0 is 260 miles

[@34base34ball]

After 4 months with our Tesla we are very disappointed. The car brakes hard and it is dangerous because there is no apparent reason for it. The cars auto high low beams go from high to low beam constantly. We drove 15 miles and the lights went from high to low and back without any oncoming traffic on a dark road at least 100 times. It’s alarms go off with nothing around and brakes for no reason. On auto steer on the highway @ 70 miles per hour it hard braked several times for no apparent reason I’m talking 70 to 40 in seconds. We now don’t use cruise control, auto steer, auto head light dimmer. These cars are not cheap and all the options they come with should work and not be dangerous for other traffic or us. There are many things we like but these things mentioned are dangerous. We will probably sell it and find an alternative that we can test drive first before laying out thousands.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

The phantom braking has gotten worse in recent updates. Just know that software will improve this, and it just takes time. I understand the frustration though, I hate phantom braking. I find near Semi's on the highway it freaks out so I know to keep my foot near the pedal in those situations.

[@salcontreras7185]

Sorry to hear that , you not qualify for the free unlimited supercharging 😔 I glad I keep my ms 16

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Oh man, I have so many miles from referrals thanks to all these people!

[@GoofballFlyer]

Your energy cost computes to 4.7 cents per mile. My Honda Insight averages 5 cents per mile and I can top off in 5 minutes without having to search for a charging station on a road trip. If your battery fails it’s a very expensive repair. My hybrid battery can fail and the car will still run on the engine. Then there is the cost of the car. Your Tesla is about double that of my Honda. I’m not seeing much economic upside for a Tesla over a modern hybrid.

[@andrewokamoto]

Very interesting! Installing a trailer hitch capable of towing 3500lbs is not worth it due to the power consumption would need to stop for a complete charge after only 75 miles.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, we don’t tow the camper with it anymore. Not a practical solution

[@KarthikMariappan]

Thanks for all the nice tips about the Y, The paint protection film and the Ceramic coat which goes first. TIA

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

PPF first, then ceramic

[@300rivers7]

Great review.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@JonathanRootD]

That door seal kit is no longer available.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Oh crap

[@ricbrack]

Thanks. Very informative. Is there still a code for free supercharging?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yes of course. Referral code in the description

[@beatricelim1545]

Does anyone have any info on when the next price drop is?? Planning to get mine next month but I’d be happy to wait if the price drops any time soon!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

They just dropped the price, so it’ll be some time for another drop I’d imagine

[@Thekidwithair01]

Meanwhile, I’m out hear getting 5000 miles on my tires HAHAHA

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Ouch!

[@Thekidwithair01]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy I should clarify. I have a mustang. Which is one reason I’m getting my Tesla on Tuesday! Loved the video, thanks for all the tips! ;)

[@rzu7120]

Did you notice a difference in efficiency with the new all-season tires?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Not yet but I have a big road trip coming and I’m hoping to get a better feel for rhem

[@ertassi]

You mention the ceramic coating for the exterior. Did you put that over the film that you put on the car? Or is this ceramic coating go right on the paint and used in place of the film you put on

[@ModestMuse3]

Ceramic goes over the PPF. Seems like most people get PPF just over the front end impact area and ceramic over the top of everything.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yep, it’s over the PPF

[@johntao6962]

is the better route app. that you download on your phone or into the Tesla?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

On your phone

[@sludog]

What type of home charge do you have for the 25k miles? if I get a Tesla this year debating if a Tesla wall charger is worth the $500 plus installation cost or save some money and install a 240 outlet and use the included Tesla charger for the overnight charging.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Just the mobile connector

[@InHisService772]

Enjoy it while you can!! When your car is out of warranty the repairs for it will be hefty because only TESLA can repair a Tesla. I am looking forward to the historical view that gives a true meaning of the quality and longevity of these cars.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s a fair point, but we are getting a good look from the S longevity of those costs and unless the battery craps out, these things are holding up pretty well. Battery is covered for 8 or 10 years though

[@InHisService772]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy Understood. For me (an owner of German cars for 20 years) I am concerned that the dealership says that the only thing the Tesla will need is new tires and brakes. I have done a ton of research on the Tesla vehicle because I am looking at making a new car purchase. The Tesla definitely needs more maintenance than tires and brakes! don't want to be one of those "unlucky" individuals that need repairs because as I understand it they are VERY costly when out of warranty. And I am not one to get a new car every 5-7 years. All that being stated, it is truly a beautiful car. But, because it is an expensive one too I would like it to be a bit more consistent and reliable in terms of quality and longevity.

[@laloajuria4678]

@@InHisService772 i mean, there are windshield wipers/fluid to replace as well.....seriously, what other maintenance do you think there is?

[@InHisService772]

@@laloajuria4678 the research I have done shows that some of the parts on the car begin to wear after a while and need replacement. The cost comes in when the car is out of warranty and the replacement parts and labor are very expensive. For example, I own a mercedes but it is rather old and outside of warranty so I no longer take it to the dealer for repairs. Tesla owners will not have this option which will leave them vulnerable to high repair costs...

[@abbatis34]

@@InHisService772 not much to go wrong with the motor and power train and it is under warranty for 8 years/192,000km along with the battery.

[@rantingcullinarian]

How much are repairs once you're out of warranty. That's when the whole "cheaper than gas cars" may change, since with a gas car you can take it to your local mechanic, and with an electric car you have to use Tesla service and pay for that premium. I'm not criticizing, just working through things in my head.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea, no doubt. Warranty is 8 or 10 years, which is way longer than I keep a car

[@rantingcullinarian]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy did you get an extended warranty?

[@markbeeman3093]

Is there a good 4x4 hybrid comparable to 4 runner?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I’m sure there is

[@NashvilleWarEagle]

Would you still wait on the EV credit if looking to buy right now? I am absolutely itching to buy a Tesla finally and the Green Act is now 1 month out and has zero movement. Just curious. Thanks! As a separate question, does autopilot kick off when changing lanes if you don't have FSD? The one I test drove changed lanes if I held the stalk down and I still cannot figure out what feature that is because the previous ones with FSD did not require the stalk to be held but just pressed once.

[@qman66]

It won't change lanes if you don't have fsd

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Standard autopilot disengages when you switch lanes. I would personally see how the EV tax bill shapes up that’s a lot of money

[@NashvilleWarEagle]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy I can't for the life of me figure out why it was making me hold the stalk instead of just click it. I agree about the EV credit, its just so hard to keep waiting! I take forever to make up my mind and once I do I'm ready to rock. Haha I have read that the EV credit only offsets tax that you owe at the end of the year rather than being a credit/refund against total tax liability for the year. Have you seen it put that way? It doesn't make any sense to me and I could change my withholdings to make sure I pay more at the end of the year but I never owe $7k at the end, in fact I usually get a little bit of a refund. Which according to what some posters have said, that would mean I'm not eligible for the credit anyhow, but like I said that doesn't make any sense at all to me.

[@genevadaddy]

@@NashvilleWarEagle it would be great if anyone knew what is going to happen with the GREEN act. Nobody knows though.

[@jamesilsley]

@@NashvilleWarEagle tax liability is not “what you owe at the end of the year.” It is the total of what you have withheld plus what you pay at the end of any. The only time you wouldn’t have 7k in tax liability is if you didn’t have any earned income during the year or claim more than 100% in investment losses.

[@emjayay]

Electric cars are all freeloading by not paying the per gallon taxes, which are already way too low in the US. The federal part hasn't been updated in decades so it's effectively half the too low rate it was set at.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

I’m, well, that’s pretty inaccurate. Here in Indiana, we just increased the gas tax to .175/gal. I had to pay an EV fee at registration of $150. If an average person drives 12k miles, I’d have to be driving a 14 mpg vehicle to pay the same in taxes via the pump. Now look at the MPG of your car and tell me who’s paying more in road taxes...

[@rollsroyce6691]

Oh no. The gas price estimate for an equivalent vehicle is incorrect. Only recently gas prices have gone up. In order to be more accurate and less biased, use the average gas prices for the duration of the time you have had your EV.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

True, but pandemic prices were pretty low. We were in the 2.25 range around here. So there’s maybe $500 during the time of our ownership that could be overstated. 2.50-3.00 is pretty standard around here barring a pandemic

[@laloajuria4678]

1 month and 600 miles in.......man, not gonna catch up it seems!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Lol

[@ogdastarwalker8341]

Is it worth jt

[@justinstewart3248]

Is there a spare tire with this car?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

No

[@mimmipiggast2243]

Why are Teslas so hard on tires?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Weight mostly. Heavy cars chew through tires

[@dickdrip]

What about blinker fluid

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Oh man, I always forget to have a bottle laying around too

[@jakehardy5997]

I just ordered my LR model Y. I can't wait to finally take delivery!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Woohoo! Congrats!

[@cphu72]

Just bought my model Y yesterday. Went in person to order it (off menu). Your videos have been very informative. Keep up the great work!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Woohoo, congratulations!

[@dkras]

Did you get an existing car from inventory or a brand new made to order?

[@ablanccook5630]

@@dkras I bought mine off menu as well. The car is new but was already built out. They only had a few in stock, but luckily they had the exact configurations I was looking for. I think you can call, but I actually went in to one of the retail locations and chose it with the help of one of the reps.

[@cphu72]

@@dkras Got existing inventory. I just wanted the basic white one anyways

[@JimSpence]

@@cphu72 I have the red Y and love it but my 3 was the white (which was extra $ in 2018) and I have to say I miss the white. It’s easy to keep clean and it looks sharp

[@miguel510dg]

Honestly when I started watching this video I was like “this dude is gonna be boring and won’t explain much”. Surprisingly I really like the video and good points and really well explain a lot of info for only 30mins videos now I’m gonna watch your other videos lol. Me and my wife are thinking on getting the model y. Thanks for the time you put in the videos and good info!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

So glad you gave it a shot! Happy to have you here! Plenty of existing content as well as the weekly content to learn and absorb!

[@nicholasgarcia7830]

Love how genuine he is too, doesn’t have to be a show host and over exaggerate everything when explaining simple tips and facts

[@KevinCollects]

$2.75 a gallon!!!!!? Wow LOL come to California and you’ll be spending $4.49 a gallon for 91

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Lol ouch!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Excellent video, thank you sir and keep up the great work!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers!

[@alvarofletcher4548]

Sorry to be so off topic but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost the account password. I love any assistance you can offer me!

[@zaidenignacio5516]

@Alvaro Fletcher instablaster ;)

[@alvarofletcher4548]

@Zaiden Ignacio Thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@alvarofletcher4548]

@Zaiden Ignacio It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my account !

[@leaflover3497]

My husband and I did a little road trip yesterday to enjoy the nice weather. Three cars at the supercharger along the highway- all three of us had white Model Y!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Nice

[@seansilagy6956]

I've had my Model Y for about a month and a half now - snagged the standard range when it was still available for website configuration! I have been absolutely loving mine. For anyone considering purchasing- you can still call to order the standard range Y! Off menu item :) Just dropped by to say I've been watching your videos over the last 3 months or so to help me prepare for my own Y- very informative, and you've been really helpful in me making my decision to get the Y over the 3! Cheers from Texas!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers indeed! And congratulations!

[@kaligrownbudz6200]

Congrats Sean. Welcome to the club👍❤️💯

[@cmccarrick10]

Being a shareholder and potential future buyer, this was an awesome review!! Thank you for sharing!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@VegasTech]

I have two kids under the age of 3, thinking about moving from our current 2019 Model X to Model Y. This video was super helpful as we decide what we'd like to do.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

its a great family car! You will miss those captains chairs in the back though.

[@VegasTech]

@@BeardedTeslaGuy we have a 7 seater model X. with the 2nd row being a bench. We thought we’d use the 3rd row from time to time, but never. Our kids love the falcon wings, but I am getting aggravated with them being slow and extremely buggy.

[@jpcampbell]

Great review. But for 50k, you should not need to add seals to doors are have color variances. I hope they correct all that soon.

[@Lex-qr9jg]

Another great vid. Also just took delivery of my MY yesterday, and I used your referral as well, so thank you!! Hope you and your family are well, keep up the great vids, they helped me a lot along the buying process. :)

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

So glad to hear and congratulations!

[@genevadaddy]

Congratulations on 25K! I just picked up my MY standard range yesterday! So this is the first video of yours that I’m watching as a fellow Tesla owner. And like a lot of others your videos really helped me with the decision and preparation to get the car. And I’m loving it so far - even got an update last night!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Super congrats! Such an awesome feeling once it’s yours!

[@നേരമ്പോക്ക്-ഫ1പ]

I bought Model Y 2 months back. It's suspension really sucks for a costly car like this.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s not terrible, but it’s not great either

[@BrogeKilrain]

So really how far can you drive if you follow recommendations of not charging over 80% and not running down charge under 20% to prevent battery 🔋 damage . How many miles can you travel drive over 80 mph highway. Many friends report like 150-180 mi per charge on a Y long range. So Plan on stopping like every 3 hours if you drive flow of traffic My Ram full size pickup V6 eco diesel can go 600 mi on a tank and you can get inflatable bed for back . Expansion curtain rod to divide from front . The seat is also wide enough to sleep if your not over 6’

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

So using 60% of the battery at 80-85 would be about 120 miles

[@22tbond]

Great video. With two young kids stopping to charge on a long trip is never an issue for me. It takes me 20-30 minutes for bathroom and snack breaks so it works out perfect.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Ha, same with these kids

[@henrycruz45cal]

Hello and thanks again for these videos. That averages out to .1883 cents. Is that what it cost per kw when charging at a super charger? All these year, I have been getting free charging with my 2015 Model S so I'm not sure but I thought it cost about .29 cents a kw. Please clarify

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s more than that. I left with a charge and was able to get destination charging here and there so it brings the perceived average down

[@brianmatic539]

Great and informative, thank you for this awesome video. Keep it up!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@wmRedtesla]

I had experience on a 1000 mile rt last week end. On the final portion, my model y said 13% was left with about 25 miles to get to my brother's house and I began to really sweat if we would make it. navigation calculated my arrival with 11%. then about a half way, a warning was flashed up saying 'there are no known charging facilities within range of your batterie's ability to get you there.' There is a real big area in middle south Georgia where there are no charging facilities. Not to fear, trusting Tesla, i rolled up in my Brother's driveway with 11% as Tesla said i would. I immediately converted one of his welding outlets to 14-50 and a full charge by morning.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Yea the on board trip estimate is really accurate

[@rustyroquet9366]

Great review thank you for all the helpful feed back and insights 🙏

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Cheers

[@Danne89]

Great review my dude! Wish you the best all the way from Sweden! :D Can't wait for our Model Y sometime this year.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Woohoo! Maybe some day I will get over to the EU to meet you all! Giga Berlin model Y is going to be amazing!

[@jcj68]

Did you apply the ceramic coating on top of the PPF? Will the CC alone protect against road debris? I've done the PPF in my cars before and it was very difficult on the curved areas mainly, I cringe just to think on doing it again but it's cheaper than having it installed. I like your channel, great videos!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Ceramic goes on top of PPF. Ceramic will prevent things like swirls and light scratches. It will not stop rocks and road debris from chipping paint.

[@naomimiles-berenger488]

Is your insurance more expensive than with your previous ICE vehicle? Just got a quote for our new model Y LR and it's 35% higher than our ICE per year.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

We switched carriers because it was at first, but with progressive, it was less than our ICE

[@amimartian]

Hang on a second. A $30 rubber seal kit for a $60,000 car?

[@DennisTuckersAwesome]

How do you apply the ceramic coating over the plastic overlay? Do you apply the ceramic coating and then the plastic overlay?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

You mean PPF? If that’s what you mean, PPF must go down first, then ceramic on top of it

[@imrodmartin]

awesome review - I got my Y at the end of 2020 - and I'm loving it! I should do about 20,000 in the first year. I am super-envious of your road trip to Marathon!!!! I just can't swing the time to do it (I'm in SE IN - not far from Indy). Thanks again for a terrific review!

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It was such an awesome trip. Kind of a nice "recharging" opportunity

[@rkgsd]

Hopefully the faster tire wear EVs like this experience doesn't offset the savings.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

The factory set of tires get chewed up fast. My next set lasted way longer by switching to Vredestine

[@kevxxfxxx9643]

Hi BTG, if you like the white seats, maybe consider putting the white color seat covers (brand Xipoo on amazon)? Love to see your review on this product. As usual, thanks for the great content on youtube.

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Been working with a company on getting a set! Really hope they work out

[@ozjef]

Comment on price is pretty funny considering the basic stock LR Y is 57k now lol

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

Insane how much prices have changed just since this video posted

[@johnl1945]

I agree with you about the heavy, bumpy ride of the Y. I’ve been waiting for my Y for almost 2 years (LR RWD- lol). So, I rented a model Y (Turo) for 4 days. Loved everything about it, EXCEPT the ride. It was hard, bumpy, jarring. Sadly, the ride was worse than most cars I’ve owned, from $20k to 50k. Not even close to my old $35000/45,000 BMWs. I LOVE Tesla. LOVE. But a $50k car with poor suspension? How are we supposed to think about this? Any advice about how to sell this to my wife?

[@BeardedTeslaGuy]

It’s not a plush ride. Not much you can do about it