DON'T BUY A TESLA UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS FIRST! Pros and Cons of a Tesla Model Y One Year Later
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- TESLA PROS & CONS 1 YEAR LATER!
I'm back and more nervous than ever to break down all the new things I love and hate about my Tesla after driving it for one year. I know a lot of Tesla lovers have had a VERY different kind of experience driving their own Tesla's, so I do have to say this is MY experience with MY Model Y and I hope that most people don't have as many issues as I have had. If you're thinking about buying a Tesla Model Y I would HIGHLY encourage you to do a lot of research, and make sure that you're comfortable with having some unique challenges that you may not have had with a gas vehicle. I also have heard that people who have different models (Model 3, Model X, Model S) have not had similar issues, so make sure you're specifically researching which model you're interested in. Oh! And I also heard a rumor that if your Tesla is made out of the Texas factory actually has a better build quality than the Teslas made in the factory in California. So, perhaps you will have better luck with a Texas Tesla, lol.
Let me know if you want me to do another video like this, as I do STILL have Tesla tips and feedback that didn't make the cut here.
Also, feel free to drop any questions you have down below in the comments as well as I try and answer ALL the comments that I can!
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The dog knowing the Tesla is bumpy and not wanting to get in is hilarious 😂
It's like little kids~ The rumble of the gas engine puts them to sleep~ When you can't hear progress with the pull of the car's gravity, your brain get's confused, and you get motion sick~ They make pills for that, and he wouldn't mind the ride after that~ Cheers!
Even a dog knows the Tesla sucks 😂
@@LasVegasMasterChefdude its bumpy due to Tesla stiff suspension. I tried VW ID4 EV and the ride was way smoother due to softer suspensions and better sound proofing
@@samjam6989idk, I’ve driven the id4 and tons of electric vehicles, the model 3 highland is the softest suspension I’ve ever felt in a car. Period.
@@hamabrewer she's got a '22 though... the highland refresh is known for big improvements in suspension. but I have a newer model y, and the suspension is pretty good, but I have 19" tires. But honestly, I don't like a floaty ride, and prefer some feedback.
"I have to drive often on dirt roads, yet I opted for low profile high performance street tires on large wheels, and actually paid more for them. Why is this happening to me?"
Lol I was gonna say this too.
There are also charger outlets in the deep center console right in front of the cup holders
I watched this video thinking I was going to disagree with everything you said…I own a Model 3 and Y…I realized, I agree with 70% of this stuff…Although, I’m not getting rid of either one. I think I’m just on the edge and love the technology…I love the cars. Plus I would not own any other EV that is outside of the Tesla SC network. The ride is rough, there are literally no lights in the cabin…it’s honestly hilarious. To be fair, they have tried to address the cabin lights, and it does get ridiculously hot in the cabin. I live in Florida…the summers are rough without tinting it. I still love them though. I would also add build quality issues, the sound engineering when the doors close are terrible. Having owned a BMW and even my Fiancée’s Mazda CX-5 sounds better when the doors close. Good luck…hope you find a car you love.
It's good to know all the cons and not just hearing all the good stuff thinking there is nothing that can be wrong. This opened my eyes. Thank you for the video 👍
DON'T DO IT!!!! Trust me! Everything on mine broke so quickly it's like a GOOD LOOKING WOMAN YOU WILL REGRET LATER!!! Sooooo good looking but don't DO IT!!! She's a BAD WOMAN she'll do you wrong, listen to a Hank Williams song, he knows!
@@cheyennecrystal8564 Especially if you see a group of Teslas together, you get the cheerleader effect. 😅
Me too. It seems there's a lot of positive videos than ones that gives both sides.
@@LivingTheDream21go get yourself a Lexus. More expensive but its more reliable, comfortable and higher resale value in the long run. You can get yourself a hybrid or a PHEV lexus if you want to save on gas
Also is it rwd or awd
Damn Chica it cost me $300 for a EXCELLENT tint Job and $20 to patch TIRES .. We are really living different lives
Where do you live!?!?
@@ErinRobinson Washington DC
I patched mine for 17$
Paid $20 for a patch as well. I got a flat late saturday night on a road trip. Tire shops are closed on sundays lmao. I was stranded for two fucking days.
Y'all realize Discount Tire (America's Tire in the west coast) will patch any tire for free, right? Even if you didn't buy your tires from them.
When you say it's hot, are you taking advantage of cabin pre-conditioning?
Just curious what tire size you got because I heard the bumpiness is an issue with the larger tires not the standard size ones.
You can’t turn off the auto wipers while on autopilot since the cameras need to be clear. Turn off autopilot and turn off the auto wipers.
Thanks, that is good to know.
get rid of the Tesla is a better solution
@@rfbead321 Have you owned one?
@@munkymind all tesla haters don’t own tesla 😂😂😂😂😂😂haters lol
Tesla should display a tooltip when you press disabled wiper off button so anyone would know why it’s disabled
I know some have recommended the 19-inch tires for ride comfort. I would also recommend folks evaluate the option of switching to non-run-flat tires. They have a more comfortable ride as well. That's what I did on my BMW X5. What about not having a spare tire? We have an air compressor in the trunk to fill the tires with air if they have a leak. If the leak is so bad that the air compressor doesn't get us to a tire shop, then call tow truck (we've never had to call tow truck by the way, if you have good tires, the likelihood of this scenario is extremely low)
It's not the tire or the wheel. Why don't people ever blame the piece of junk they're driving in?
Tips for you :)
1) Replace your *rims* and tires with the 19" with the taller sidewalls and it will solve both the ride comfort, and they can handle much larger potholes, etc.
2) In my model 3 I've noticed the AC is much cooler if you put it in AUTO mode, and do not change any settings other than the temperature / direction. Try it out for a nice cool ride even when it's 105+ out.
3) Wipers do suck, Tesla needs to add rain water sensors some day! It's so bad. Also, autopilot is why they won't let you turn off auto mode.
4) Get your tires done at a regular tire shop, not tesla. Also don't be afraid to try different tires than the OEM ones. I've had great tire life with the pilot sport 4s all seasons.
Enjoy your next car! Don't get big rims with low profile tires, or you'll end up in the same boat for your biggest issues.
There is no such thing as Tesla tires
Sounds like u listen to everything mechanics tell u
@@ggray1213 referring to the tires tesla installs. No need to buy the same.
On a car this expensive low profile tires should be fixed out by suspension for example my 60k land rover (got 2) one rides on 22 wit low profile tires and the other on 20's with high profile tires they both ride very similarly no excuses on a car this expensive.
@@tajigang139 has air suspension and costs $30k more tho
We still love our Ioniq 5 after one year of ownership. Super smooth and quiet.
But hideously ugly
I loved my Ioniq 5 AWD too! It was totaled and I went with a Tesla very reluctantly and only did it because of the tax credit. Wishing I would have gotten another Ioniq 😢
"I wanna throw it in the trash can...." That pretty much sums it up...even her dog doesn't want to get in the car. Wow.
take Wipers off of auto before you put in autopilot. I put it on off & then start autopilot because it says ' wipers can't be off while on autopilot '
Good honest review! What new car did you end up getting?
Well these are very honest reviews and I respect that, I am so lost as I MDX lease is up and this time I al thinking to go buy Tesla but boy, the main concern I have is comfort ride, I love my Acura MDX comfort and quite rode, I have been to some long drive 12 HR + and never felt tired, it is purely luxury but thinking about planet earth and do my part of
Reducing carbon footprint, what you guys suggest ?
I had 2 nails in one of my '19 Model 3 tires and it was still drivable. Took it to Nat'l Tire and Battery and they patched it. No problems since then and it's been 2 years.
Getting flat tires is such a luck based situation. There was a time with one car where I often got flats, it was a Honda Civic and I was living around an area where this just often happened. In Europe you can buy tires with a relatively cheap tire insurance for multiple years which fully covers these situations, at least financially.
Costco repair flats for free if you buy tires from them.
They also rotate tires for free.
Thanks for such a honest and informative review!!
Awesome review. How is the wind noise while driving?
Most if not all the problems cited are relatable (if one was to hypothetically experience it) and things many probably take for granted especially if one has never owned an EV. It is refreshing to see/hear about experiences that are being outside of the EV fandom that nothing ever goes wrong as it is all sunshine and rainbows type stuff.
All EV are trash junk
She needs to take the car back to the service center and have them show her where things are. The model Y is one of the best car that she can ever have because she can safely leave her pets in the car while she does some shopping with Pet Mode. Also, the HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense mode come in handy in cleaning the severely polluted air (from Canadian wildlife) if she lives in the north east.
Never heard anyone say the wireless phone chargers are useless before. Even the iPhones I have had as passagers have had it charge okay. On a one hour drive I charge my phone more than 60%. It has a larger output than what iPhones come with. It is great!
It is one of the features I would say definetively imrpoves my quality of life.
Appreciate your honesty!
Thank you! I'm trying to just lay out my own, personal experience!
Unfortunately she is not being honest. The second row has lights, they are tiny but man do they light up the back row. She's either lying or has never noticed the two lights that I (and my 5 year old son) noticed immediately. There are other dishonest statements that she has made. Very unfortunate for the people on the fence.
Didn’t I read Tesla made improvements to the Model Y suspension? Is your build date before the suspension upgrade?
Thank you for this. I want one so bad but don't want to have to worry about all the problems.
Great points and info for us Tesla considerers.
Do what my mom did on her Tesla, Replace the wheels you have (sport wheels with low profile tires) to the Standard ones (smaller wheels with thicker tires). This will help the ride A LOT (one issue you have) and will also not be so prone to getting flats. Since these ARE STANDARD TIRES and wheels that come on a base model, TESLA will support them. Cheers.
Question is why do you have to do this on a 60k car ?
@@sudhirraom Honestly if you go and watch the other reviews the 18" wheels and tires while better ride than the sport wheels it does not really address the very stiff and rough ride of the Tesla in general. There was rumored to have been an upgraded comfort suspension that was rolled out, but Rsymmons of the UK who sells EV and Tesla's did a review of the old vs the new and they could not detect with the seat of the pants drive review any differences. These things are just a very stiff rough ride. I see people putting softer springs on them to try and work around this, but it appears to be an ongoing issue. I have been trying to get to the bottom of this as I am evaluating my next EV purchase and I keep running into this growing list of issues with the Tesla's. Ride quality being one of them.
It’s cheaper just to get softer aftermarket springs
She has the standard 19" aerowheels.
@@sudhirraomIt’s all you can do if you made the mistake of buying the larger wheels in the first place.
Thank you I'm sending you an abundance of great energy!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Got mine 6 months ago and absolutely love it
The buyers remorse will set in.
How long will it take before BR hits?
@@Carlos-ti8ws it probably has but he is deluding himself
@@benjaminharrison1522 Hu?
@@skepticalmechanic I can see english is not your first language
The tire cost actually is a shock for me, so many problems... this is the first time i hear so many issues with the tires, why is this not more known, it is a killer, replacing fuel cost with „burning” tire cost.
I have been driving electric vehicles since 2011 and have owned a Model 3 for over 4 years now. That stuff about the tires doesn't seem right. That screw puncture should be fixable. I've had many flats on electric vehicles over the years and all the puncture repairs held up. For Tesla tires, it is time consuming and a pain to cut out the inner foam and clean the sticky around the puncture area, patch, and glue in new foam (right way to fix a flat, not sure if I would trust the simpler and faster plug method). Tire pressure does not have to be exact. I run mine 2psi over as I have found that keeps my tire wear even for where I needed to drive (up and down parking structures). And rolling over a rock in a driveway is a new one to me. I constantly roll over 2" gravel that somehow find its way from my hardscape to my driveway with no problems. Agree with you that the lighting is dim. I replaced all the lights on the doors, the frunk and the trunk with brighter LED lights.
The cost of installing a Level 2 charging setup depends greatly on the home and the current electric setup. My home was built in 2017, has a 200amp panel in the garage. All I spent was $300 for an electrician to wire up a NEMA 14-50 outlet. I paid $379 for a 40amp evse, so I'm only out about $700 for my setup.
Might help if Erin read the manual!
The auto wipers are automatically switched on when you are using Autopilot - so you need to disengage Autopilot before - then you can turn off auto wipers (I find this feature very annoying!)
There are two USB sockets just below the retractable cover in front of the armrest - the driver/passenger don’t then need to use the rear USB sockets - they are for the rear passengers to use!
The front charging pads don’t work so well - if you are using a thick cover on the phone or one that has metal in it - as that inhibits the inductive charging.
Good to know. Thank you!
Exactly
This woman is slightly clueless.
@@heythave slightly? she doesn't even know the locations of the reading lights in the back seats... And she believes Tesla Special Tires exist...
@@Freda4lee She really should take the car back to the service center and have people show her where each of those things are. I get car sick and I am not even riding in a Tesla. It would be a mistake for her to trade in her model Y right now especially if she lives in the north east because of the terrible air quality from the wildfires in Canada. She can put her car in Bioweapon Defense mode and have her cabin air cleaned. She is lucky to have that since only Model Y, S, and X have the HEPA filter and this function.
Do you not have USB-C ports inside the glove box? Mine does.
You know there's two USB-c port in the center console right?
Im glad i saw this video . Thank you , this helps a lot . Been debating between Tesla Model Y and Lexus NX.
welcome back!!! ive been considering a Tesla and its coming up to time where I need to replace my car but I'm sorry the tire thing alone is enough to convince me, that gives me so much anxiety my goodness
Except everything she said about the tires is pretty much false so…
They can absolutely be patched (she just got upsold because she didn’t know anything) and as long as you’re getting them rotated they can actually last a good amount of time.
With all electric cars, you will have worse tire ware just because of weight and all the torque that electric motors supply.
I know a TON of people with Teslas and you can find them all over UA-cam that have beaten the crap out of their cars, and they still drive great.
Don’t trust one person’s word that honestly, doesn’t seem very smart about any of this to begin with. 🤷🏻♂️
For example she is complaining about ride quality but doesn’t realize that is what happens when you intentionally buy low profile tires. 🤣
If she would have gotten the standard tires the issue would be severely lessened and on top of that, you don’t have to replace them as much.
Specifically her issues with tires is because she simply knows nothing about it.
Go do some research with people who actually know what they are talking about.
I think you’ll be surprised and impressed. 👍🏻👍🏻
I have a patch on my tire I have model Y and the car is just fine
Except the motor of the Tesla Y, the car is built kind of flimsy. I just bought a 2023 Tesla Model Y and the paint in the front chips easily and within 4 months my wind shield cracked. A tiny pen needle size chip (just think of a tip of a ball point pen) created a crack across the wind shield. There’s probably too much pressure when assembled. I wanted this car for awhile now and after getting it. It’s just ok. Just don’t believe the hype about the car. I think many believers of Tesla might over look it’s flaws and not tell you the truth about this car. I’m telling you you’ll probably have many issues with your car and pay good money because it’s not covered by their warranty before you get all the kinks and flaws out of your car. Tesla needs to do better in building their cars.
Great video and sorry to hear you've had issues. We've owned our Model Y now for 1 year and drove across Canada from end to end and no issues except for some phantom breaking on the prairies. that's actually the only time that's happened to me. I do get the phone connectivity issue from time to time and seems to affect me and not my wife.
We got the enhanced autopilot and I use it a lot on road trips. I'm very mindful for what the car is doing just incase I need to take control.
No issues on tires. I was not able to purchase the winter tire package from Tesla directly but I was able to get the exact same tires elsewhere.
There are cabin lights in the second row next to the coat hanger. You can configure them to turn on when you open your doors.
There are 6 USB C charger plugs, 2 in front, 2 in middle, and 2 in the third row.
The rough ride is due to the lower profile tires. If you go back to the standard wheels it's a much softer ride and this is something that you should know when doing your research.
It gets hot here in southern Ontario Canada, but I found the cabin heat protection worked great. Also tinting the driver and passenger side windows helped and it makes for a cleaner look.
1 pedal driving is truly a game changer! I also love how the car gets updated and feels like you got a new car. Sometimes it's the little things that matter. For example the heated steering wheel used to be just on and off. Now it's Auto, Low, High, or Off.
The thing that truly boggles my mind is the amount of space in this car. We are a family of 5 plus a yellow labrador retriever and we've been able to do some serious road trips and camping with just the hitch rack you can add (look for X-rack). You don't want to have anything on the roof to keep the car aerodynamic and not drain the battery (30% vs 10% with a hitch rack). Another example was I picked up my sister and her husband and two kids under 2 - so 3 adults in the car, 2 kids, 5 large suitcases, 2 strollers, 2 car seats, some jackets and some baby bags for stuff and there was still a little more room. Only 1 suitcase needed to go on the hitch rack.
Anyway i hope this helps others and good luck to selling your car.
For those curious, yes the dog came with us when we drove across Canada.
It's also worthwhile to mention the pros and cons of the Tesla app and how much savings you can get from this car (although each driver might have different results). For context we've put on 29,000 KM in 12 months and when you factor in the gas savings, it's over $4000 in savings this year alone. You get all these insights from the app. I've also not had to service my Tesla Model Y at all. I've only purchased the winter tires. So maintenance is another cost saving in on itself.
I also carry the Tesla key card just incase there was ever an issue with the phone connectivity, so no need to purchase the fob in my opinion.
@@calloncampbell one question
I want to know if person live in apt unit is on ground floor and parking spot of mine is 50feet from kitchen electric outlet
Is buying tesla model y ok
I see lot of videos saying u need house and garage
As I saw lot of videos
Charging from home outlet saves lot of money as compare to outside and superchargers degrades the battery life
Please give your input
Great info. How do you use the x-hitch with luggage? I thought that was for bikes. Also, how would you transport a 44” Bellicon rebounder (trampoline) with the model Y since you don’t recommend a roof rack? A trailer?
@@rajendramodusu5980 I've had EVs charging in a garage, under a carport, and at SuperChargers/work/parking garages in the city - I have a fast-charge in my carport currently. Very cold weather impacted my range both in a garage and outdoors, but not enough that it was ever a problem.. No noticeable battery degradation on any of my 3 EVs over the course of ownership (all under 5-years). That said, I practice good charging hygiene (charge to 80-90%, and don't drop below 20%). I'm seeing more businesses, garages, and apartment lots offering charging stations and hope that continues. With the range of a full electric, it's easier to have the option to charge at work, while running errands, etc if access at home is limited. I had a home in the city with street parking and DID manage to plug-in overnight back then (2013!). Those cords, like cars and anything else left outside overnight, can go "missing." Mine didn't, luckily. Most cords lock onto the charge port and would require the "app/key holder" to release them now. 50' seems longer than any of the cords I have run across so far. Is there an exterior outlet closer to your spot maybe? Locally, some of the utility companies have offered free/subsidized charging stations to businesses or locations that agree to install and maintain the equipment and make it available for public use. Just another thought. I hope that's helpful. Good luck!
Thank you so much for this!
Thank you, your video is very informative and it made me make my decision
What did you decide to do?
Wow, I've had none of these experiences. I absolutely loved driving my model 3 for the last 4 years.
Great comments. The tire issue is made worse by the extra weight, but it is also a scam that automakers are making cars with larger wheels, which makes the tires more expensive, more vulnerable to potholes and rocks, and makes the ride far worse (less tire give). I got a recent Camry in the LE model (17” wheels) because the more expensive trims (XLE (18”) and XSE (19”)) are more troublesome. Second, I would prefer higher tech steel wheels that are less susceptible to being bent or broken.
Thank you for this review I was going get one tomorrow, change my mind.
You're full of it, and it this ditz changed your mind about ANYTHING, God help you!
@@LasVegasMasterChefhaving experienced certain things in a car is not tied down to anyone. She pointed out valid points which made re-evaluate my perspective. I wouldn’t get THE year she is talking about but wait for some kinks to be addressed. Two of my bros have Tesla. 2023 MODEL 3, S & X. They also have some complaints. So her points are valid. Regardless I don’t need gods help while making 6 figures. I m doing quite fine. Your myopic!
This video came out so much mature than I expected. Some greta points there...
Too late, I've had my Y perf for a year already. Some early problems with cruise control phantom breaking but that got resolved automagically by an update. I've heard the Y perf is rougher than the LR, while you feel what's going on around you it's about the smoothest and quietest car I've driven - maybe a crown vic is smoother but who'd want to drive that?? No prob charging, road tripping, keeping cool or warm, but there are a thousand tricks to know. On the tires, they send different ones to different areas of the country, the all season I got have been great all purpose tires and are wearing well 25k in.
one question
I want to know if person live in apt unit is on ground floor and parking spot of mine is 50feet from kitchen electric outlet
Is buying tesla model y ok
I see lot of videos saying u need house and garage
@@rajendramodusu5980Get yourself to a supercharger and play some games for 15 minutes and it will top up the car for you.
And plug in at work and at supermarkets as well.
@@heythavepaying for superchargers is only slightly cheaper than gas. No point buying an EV if you use a supercharger as your only main method to charge
The app problem is an iPhone issue. Aggressive power saving limits how often and how long the Tesla app can keep the phone awake. Androids have the same problem, but you can turn it off and the phone app works great.
What do you mean turn it off ?
My husband just bought the Mustang Mach-E and it has the 1-pedal driving option. Also, we live in Michigan and it drives smoothly on our horrible roads.
Incredibly helpful video!
This objective critique was so helpful, Ty so much! I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a used model Y and I think I’m gonna look at other electric SUVs since I also live in LA and the potholes are everywhere. ✌️
I’d love to hear what replacement cars your considering. Thanks for sharing!
I'm on the fence. I think I'm going to wait and test drive a few EV's later this year. I've worked with Vinfast and I test drove those in Vietnam and I really liked them (felt very similar to Audi in it's handling).
@@ErinRobinson don't bother with another EV. The carbon benefits are mostly hype, as the lithium battery's are made in Congolese mines using child labor. Get a gas car or a hybrid and don't look back and don't let the eco cult make you feel guilty
@@ErinRobinson- Though weight contributes, the tire issue is actually an industry wide one with the trend towards large wheels and fragile tires with thin sidewalls. So if you get another newer car and it has tires with thin sidewalls, consider selling the wheel/tire combo it came with and buying a new combo that has smaller diameter wheels. For the Model Y for instance you could swap the 19” wheels for 18” inch ones and put Defender LTX 255/55R18 tires on and they would be pretty robust.
- The wiper situation is a result of Tesla’s move towards ‘Tesla Vision’ for reference see Bjørn Nyland’s video “Tesla Vision test (no radar) Model Y Performance from Giga Berlin”.
All that being said your observations about Tesla the company are spot on, so I don’t blame you for wanting to sell your car.
@@ErinRobinson so is vinfast better than tesla?
Lololol hearing this has completely shaded the authenticity of this video. Vinfast is a shady company and the cab is basically a scam and a non starter…to recommend people to buy Vinfast over a Tesla is an insane thing to do unless you are being paid to do so. Which Vinfast is best known for in the car reviewing community for paying influencers, and sending them and paid vacations to get good PR for a car that is basically a deathtrap and is horribly manufactured.
Suggest ford, ioniq, VW iD series….but vinfast??? Thats a red flag. If you look at reviews for that vehicle you will quickly see that even local Vietnamese people are complaining about being censored by the company in highly invasive ways…
Now this video makes more sense…
this is the first actually helpful pro/con list i found on youtube so far. thank you!
I listed and tomorrow I will order my model y. Thanks.
This was priceless! Great info to know thanks Erin
Extremely appreciative of this review as I am currently thinking of getting a Model Y
Best to do is to test drive yourself.
I like your honesty. Subscribed 👍
Do you own a Tesla?
@@_nosikeuzoma1456 I don't. I have good reliable ICE vehicles that are paid off. Whenever I chose to try out the electric stuff, I'll probably go hybrid first. Like a Toyota hybrid or Lexus.
@@joseCalderon1976 not bad though but if you doing the ev why don’t you go for a test drive
Hey what about power Grid overload,i know in the summer it's a big problem in some states.
I bought this car and pretty happy with it. I have both Iphone and androidand personally android works better than iphones. Iphones are sometime not reliable. The wireless charger works really well for the android phone(Galaxy S23) whereas Iphone pro 13 charges really slow or iphone 13 mini dont even get charging started. 2023 model Y comes with a comfort suspension which removes lots of bumpy rides. I am not a fan boy but I heard many things about tires and windshield. Thats why Im not planning to do long trips. Personally, this car suits better for local driving.\
Thank you so much for your content!
Thank you for this insight, Chris! Good to know about the Android connectivity!!!
@@ErinRobinson :) I heard your husband said dont sell it. Give it another chance!
I've had literally zero of these problems with my model Y in 1 year of ownership. It has never once slammed on the brakes in autopilot or on the highway, Bluetooth connectivity is perfect with my android phone. It is a bit too stiff ride for a "luxury" car, but that can easily be fixed with $600 Tein aftermarket shocks for $600, and the suspension is fixed in all of the new models made today. It's by far the greatest car I've ever driven. Autopilot on the highway is a lifesaver.
I had one for a few days and the bluetooth connected, but I couldn't hear anyone but they could hear me. Adjusting the volume did nothing. I just gave up. The auto pilot kept disengaging. I agree with everything she is saying. I had a 2023 with a max range of 268, and it wasn't even coming close to that. It would say I have enough to make my trip, but it was at 9 miles of range when I arrived. You can't do anything with 9 miles. You have to go sit 30 minutes to charge, and be late to your event. It does get too hot in the car in Texas, but expected this before I ever drove it. It isn't a bad car, I just think it is a little overrated. I want to buy 2 of them just to rent them because people like you love them.
@@drjd2real I think the Bluetooth thing is down to getting the settings set up correctly. I forget the exact menu's but there's a couple diff things to set up the Bluetooth. Autopilot does slow down quickly when it sees a speed limit sign, a lot of people think that is phantom breaking but it's not. Highway driving, agreed you won't get the mileage it suggests. It will in city driving but highway miles deducts probably 15% of the range. But overall, the car has so many features that nothing else can really touch. Sentry mode and built in 4 camera dashcam is a lifesaver. Safest vehicle ever tested in 3 continents safety standards. Best audio system best voice commands, best phone app, best software updates, you name it and it's the best at it.
@@yeahbuddy92193911 It is more than 15% on the highway. I'll give an example. It had 119 miles and suggested I charge to make the trip. I charged to 268 miles, and had 120 miles to go. When I got there I had 10 miles left and it suggested I charge again. I kept seeing the same people charging at every supercharger, and they said the same thing I said about it should have more range. I charged it 3 times for about 500 miles, that's 268x3=804 miles of range minus your 15% is 683 miles but it wasn't making it. I would love it if it got close to the estimated range. I could have made the trip easy in my Lexus on one tank without all the stopping to charge. I understand why most people like it, but if you've been in luxury cars most of your life you shouldn't be that impressed.
@@drjd2real Fair enough about the range, it definitely isn't ideal for road trips. I've had a few nice cars, one luxury Acura but to me the Y blows it out of the water in performance, features and technology. Just having a voice command to tell it to play a particular song, is years ahead of any other car on the road. If you count over the air software updates, the summon feature, FSD, its a decade ahead of anything out there.
@@yeahbuddy92193911 I understand your point but I'm not impressed with some of these features. I think it makes people more lazy than the already are. The performance you rave about eats through the battery like crazy. There are plenty of cars out their with voice commands, and they have a Silverado that can drive itself. I know it doesn't count, but I've been using voice commands over a decade with aftermarket radios like Kenwood, Alpine, and Pioneer. I guess I still like gas powered vehicles. I think they are way more eye catching than any Tesla. I haven't missed the Tesla yet when I had to jump back in my gas powered vehicle. I took an Uber before in a model 3. The driver was using autopilot barely looking at the road, and I felt unsafe as hell. I understand people have no problem putting all their faith in trusting a car, but I'm not there yet.
Windshield wipers turn on automatically when you are in autopilot. The reason you couldn’t turn them off is because you need to exit Autopilot mode in order for them to turn of
Thank you for your insights
Have 3 Tesla’s(2 M3’s and 1 MYLR), none of these issues are something to worry about. A lot of her complaints are related to lack of basic vehicle knowledge.
Tire’s are not an issue go with Tire Rack they come with free insurance, I never use Tesla Service for tires. Only had to replace 1 in 4 years (For free with insurance). For Tesla new users...you do NOT need Tesla "special" tires, we have Michelins and Pirellis on ours (not original and theyre better).
Bumpy rough ride- true no argument there lol
The sun roof literally a $40 sunshade solves the problem.
The windshield wiper thing take it off Autopilot.
Autopilot I use it 80% of the time with no issues for the past 4 years. It has saved me from accidents twice.
Sunshades are SO annoying. Tried that and it was a huge headache, which is why I tinted.
@@ErinRobinson yeah don’t acknowledge the dumb ass comments you made about the tires and spent 5 minutes throwing false information out the entire time. Lazy. And of course the sun shade is a head ache to you Lmao I can’t imagine how many mangers you ask for a year
@@Tysport11 TESLA TIRE MAN BACK AT IT AGAIN!!! HAHAHAHA
Great video!
My wife and I were planning to buy a Hyundai IONIQ 6 which has super cool exterior and interior design and good range, we love it soooo much, but the charging networks is a BIG drawback, at least in Canada or more specifically in Ontario. And that's the main reason we decided to buy a Tesla instead, because it's crucial for any types of long distance drive.
From Ottawa to Toronto, 400+km, there are only 2 public charging stations on the way and they are next to each other and only have around 4 fast DC chargers in total and some of them might be broken regarding to google maps review..., we can do a detour to other chargers, but that's more time and it's not guarantied to find a working fast charger.
While there are 3 Tesla Super Charging stations in the same route and they are 100km away from each other which is super ideal, and each station has 8 chargers, 24 in total, 6 times more than the public/3rd party ones. It's just waaaaay better than public chargers in Canada. Because it's not very realistic to have long distance drive with any other evs atm, so we will get a Tesla, and are waiting for the Hardware 4.0 upgrade ones, hope some of the issues mentioned in the video would be resolved in the refresh models.
What is hardware 4.0
@@MrHardikdpatel A new version of hardware set. New CPU, GPU, and adding back the radar (potentially, haven't seen anyone confirm this)
@@linkfang9300 hw4 also includes newer higher resolution cameras, but the radar turned out not to be included (1 year ago rumours were that it was there.) late '23 teslas and all '24 ones are HW4. The cameras also stay cleaner in bad weather, so you Autopilot does not complain about "decreased visibility" as much.
Now theeesssee are the things a wanted to know. Thank you!
Erin what is the next car you will buy ??
There is a ton of bias (almost over-correcting for the toxic Tesla fanboy culture out there) and over-generalization here. I can break things down into separate points:
1. Autopilot does not consume more energy than manual driving under all circumstances. This depends on the driver's driving style/skill and the follow distance on the autopilot setting. For average drivers and highway driving, autopilot tends to be more efficient. Test it if you find this hard to believe or check out more knowledgeable Tesla owner channels.
2. Either you drive in really bad road conditions or there is something very wrong with your specific car. But a differences of few PSI should/will not cause your tires to blow out. I was half expecting you to drive a MY performance with 21" wheels but you are driving the MYLR with 19". It is mind-boggling to me that you find this vehicle under this configuration uncomfortable. Is the ride hard? Yes, but not to the extent where you would find it uncomfortable. I am leaning toward really bad roads where you live, given your really bad track record on blown/punctured tires. Speaking of tire prices, you pay luxury tire prices for luxury cars. This shows a bit of lack of pre-planning and forethought. If you bought the car a year ago, there were already a ton of reviews by then on what it means to own a MY, what to expect, and what to avoid.
3. This leads into the heat issue. With a little bit of planning and research, you would have realized that the most important accessory you could have bought for your MY would have been a roof shade. Why is this important? Well, without it you have an EV that is nearly half glass and for all intents and purposes, functions as a greenhouse if you are not prepared or well-informed. Combined with the higher ambient temperature around where you live, it's just a recipe for bad ownership experience.
4. All Teslas are practically computers on wheels. They have made it easier and more intuitive to use, but it still requires quite a bit of research and planning to use. You really should read the manual (or at least the relevant sections of it, like controlling wind shield wiper and how it cannot be controlled when you have AP/FSD active). Owning a Tesla or any EV is a way of life. To criticize the way of life isn't really fair to Tesla since most EVs would have the same or similar issues (weight, tire requirement, bad efficiency under extreme heat/cold weather). You might be better off driving an ICE for some time before EVs become easier to own/use for the general public.
5. My wife uses an LG-G7 (by no means a new or flag ship phone) and I use a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. In the 1.5 years we have owned our MYLR, we have never been in a situation where the keyless entry has failed to work. But as someone's has already suggested in the comments, it is possible that the issue is your phone+Bluetooth combo. But even if it isn't, you could have used your key card to gain entry into your vehicle reliably.
Now for the part of the review that I would actually agree on:
1. Customer service experience is really bad. No question about it. Among many issues, it is indeed true that Tesla service really isn't comfortable working with aftermarket parts and accessories.
2. Teslas in general are more expensive than competitors. This is true but if you factor in the expansiveness and the reliability of the charging network and infrastructure, it might actually even out. So this is a bit neutral.
3. If you live in a location that is not near a service center, getting service is going to be a genuine hassle. Imagine having to drive 3 hours to get to a SC for trivial repairs because it is not worth it to Tesla for a mobile ranger to drive out to you.
Full disclosure: I own two EVs, a MYLR and a Bolt EV 2LT and no other cars. Much of what you have criticized about either are not facts or are not applicable to everyone. I am not going to claim that I am a completely satisfied Tesla (or Bolt EV) owner but I sense a lot of anger, frustration and plain bias in your 'review'. But I understand that you are entitled to your opinion (yes, as long as we all recognize that it is only an opinion and not a general trend of facts). It is funny, that there are so many other things that are actually wrong with a Tesla (like build quality, removal/addition of software and hardware feature without customer acknowledgement, keeping benefits software locked behind a pay wall or closed source software) but you chose to talk about some of the most statistically improbable issues that the Tesla community has encountered with their vehicles. I would say, if you are unsatisfied, go ahead and sell your vehicle to someone else who might be better informed, more enthusiastic or more patient about bleeding-edge comsumer tech but you seem hesitant to do even that by quoting the paper work involved with the process. This leads me to think that you have basically targeted this video to flame/troll Tesla fan boys. A bit disingenuous if you ask me.
^100% this. This was more of an emotional rant a lot of due to user error and lack of knowledge.
Okay fanboy. Gas cars are better in every way right now. You’re not saving money and you’re not saving the earth😂 find a new worthy obsession.
So you admit the ride is 'hard' on a 40k+ car? 😂😅
Thanks for the review, I have been seriously thinking of buying a Tesla model Y. I live in Arizona, so your comments about the car being really hot was very relevant to me, I also was interested in regards to the rough ride as many of the roads in Arizona or not very good and so I could imagine that would get really tiring, having a rough riding vehicle on the bumpy roads here in Arizona.
Also, I’m with you with the Tesla fan boys, who just seem to promote the benefits of the vehicle and never really discuss the great downsides of Teslas. So kudos to you for having the courage to reveal what you found in your 12 months of ownership.
This person does not know it all about EVs, let alone Tesla. She does not understand the wiper control for one. The car will have a hard ride, just like my BMW 3 did. Firm suspension plus the tire do that. Tesla says lower the tire pressure to 39 psi. As to tires, you can but these Michelin tires at most tire shops. You don't need to go to Tesla. Many places do not like to plug a flat. This is not a Tesla issue. Once again, she needs to do more research before talking. Also, if there was an issue with the wipers that was a system issue, well take it in to Tesla to be fixed. You have a 4 year warranty. Yeah, they dropped the price and you are affected. Well, buy a Ford F-150 at the beginning of the season then 6 months later you get 10 grand off, a free TV etc. It happens to all makes just we don't see EVs dropping in price. As to recalls, there have been few. Is she talking about updates? That is what makes the car great. They have added so much in the 5 years I have had this car.Yes, the car can get hot. I bought the sunscreen that helped big time. Cost about 60 bucks and I didn't get an expensive tint. Pops in for summer and out for winter. My Model 3 is an early model and 5 years old. No issues other than the chargeport door stopped working. Fixed in the drive. So, go back to gas and wait weeks for service then have to take the car in and wait. Yes, I am one of those that says it's the best car I have owned. I have owned about 15 cars over the years, including 4 being full Electrics (BEV). They do need to start having more service centers, true. But, in 5 years I have been once for the upper ball joints to be done under recall. Mine were okay, so I waited until the car was 1 week for the end of the warranty. I also had them do a full check. Everything was fine. Not had a flat with the Tesla yet but all the ones I have had over the years, I did not blame the car or the tire. I hit a nail, screw or mega pothole, that's why. Three potholes were so big the wheels were destroyed.
These Fanboys are hilarious. Are they bots or Musk family 😂😂
Love this video and your honesty . I almost got a Tesla but then went for bmw
Great video. Thank you
Costco keeps Tesla tires in stock where I live and prices are good. Also you have tire pressure monitoring in the Tesla. You kinda mad it sound like you have to use a gauge and physically check each one. My guess is that the extreme hot and cold of a desert climate, cold nights and hot days might cause the PSI to fluctuate in a 24-hour period.
Curious to know if other EVs have same issues when it comes to flat tyres and towing. My understanding is that Teslas tend to be lighter and more efficient than comparable EVs due to their construction (with Giga castings) and therefore require less battery size (and therefore weight savings).
Seems not.
Legacy cars kept using the old tried system to hook and tow a car.
No special arrangement needed.
Same with tyres: no warranty issues, no special order, just as every other car.
The weight issue may be the difference between a petrol car and an electric car.
But honestly, it's not that dramatic.
I own an electric car, I have standard tyres (not the EV, low drag, mumbo-jumbo ones) both normal and winter, and after five years those are just fine.
Not seen any wear more than the old petrol car.
All ev are scam trash
@@ulissedazante5748 whatever european
The wife and I have had our Polestar 2 for about 6 months and have had no issue with tyres/tires and there is a "tow mode" setting and can be towed like a normal car.
It is heavier than an equivalent Tesla (that would be the 3) but isn't like a tank or anything, weighs about the same as a crossover and so it's tires aren't really that different than truck/suv tires. You don't see Honda Pilots popping tires left and right. The bigger thing with tires for EVs is the instant torque at low speeds, dedicated EV tires tend to be made out of materials that are better at dealing with those forces.
Eh. I own a bolt euv, and it's lighter than every model Tesla.
The Ioniq 5 is lighter than a Y and way lighter than the X.
Even the Nissan Ariya is lighter than the X.
Set you follow distance on auto pilot to the furthest distance. That made a world of a difference and I don’t have issues with phantom breaking.
And how's much did this tesla cost? it's alot here in New Zealand
Hey, Erin! It seems like this car is definitely not for you, but I wanted to write a couple things as someone who has a 2021 Model 3 and is pretty happy with it. I paid probably half of what you paid so I’d be pretty disappointed if I was you too! But with the fob thing, I also got two cards with my car the exact same size/shape as credit cards that function like keys. So even though my Bluetooth connectivity issues don’t seem as bad as yours, the one time I couldn’t use my phone bc it was going through an update, I used my key card. On the odd occasion that my car doesn’t immediately recognize my phone, that’s been immediately remedied by opening the app. Also by the time I had my car a year and a half I noticed a couple manufacturer issues; I had a rando piece of (what sounded like) metal rolling around in my passenger door and the plastic at the bottom of the driver’s seat was pulling away from the rest of the seat. I got everything repaired at no charge under warranty. I’m surprised an issue such as the rogue wipers would not be covered, as you clearly have it on video. It was great because on top of the free repair, I also got $200 worth of Uber credit to use while my car was in the shop to get me around and continuing to do what I needed to do. I’m sorry you got such a dud though and hope your next vehicle works much better for you!
I’ve actually heard better things about model 3’s and models that come from the Texas manufacturing facility vs CA. Both my husband and my apps never work, even when opening the app. It will actually be completely working for things like music but for unlocking the doors or starting the car, it now doesn’t work for either of us. Tesla specially told me it’s a Bluetooth issue with the car, so I’ll have to take it in now
According to Consumer Reports Model-3 has about average quality control records while that on the Model-Y is worse than average. Thus your experience w Model-3 cannot quite match that of someone who owns Model-Y.
Thanks for sharing both the pros and cons. Too many youtubers focus only on the new techie part or how fun it is to drive (which are all true) but there are cons as well. Just to piggy back on your list of cons, the rear motor failed on my 2021 Model 3 LR at 13.5k miles with 1 year and 7 months into ownership. It takes 9 days to get a service appointment. The car has had build issues from the start from plastic panel peeling off, to interior cabin rattling noise, to heater problems which all required service calls. If the price of used Teslas have not dropped so dramatically as Tesla dropped its new car prices, I'd trade this dawg in for an ICE car. It was certainly fun to drive.. at least for the 1st few months.
I test drove a Model 3 today. It just felt like I was driving a car, nothing special. AC was inadequate for 110 degree heat. I can’t understand people who say it’s fun to drive. I did not try autopilot or FSD…maybe that’s what people like about it.
@charlesdenial That's right.. it's just another car with a different type of motor. People like the acceleration of an EV, but they probably never have driven a V8 before ..
@@charlesdenial The people saying they are fun to drive have probably never driven a lightweight sports car like a Miata or Lotus. They probably just know "mash the juice pedal" and have never driven an interactive manual trans car while heal/ toe shifting and dipping hard into curves on mountain roads.
Thanks for sharing your 1st hand experiences. Contrary to what Tesla zealots contend, the issues you describe are well-reported by other owners (and former owners). Definitely food for thought for anyone considering one.
I just bought a Tesla Model 3 two weeks ago and I appreciate the heads-up about the tires.
If you have 18" stock tesla wheels and tires, you won't have these problems. Bigger 19&20" premium wheels have blowouts more often.
But, you do need to watch the tread wear, especially doing fun fast starts at first, wears fast.... 25-30k is common... I got other Michelin tires and wearing a lot better .
@@cgamiga I have the 19" sport wheels, so I will keep an eye on them.
Sorry to hear all the troubles you’ve had. One thing, yes you can patch your tires. The patch can withstand the pressure and the weight of your Tesla. No you don’t need to be +/- 2psi. Not sure who told you that. You can use a sunscreen for your roof.
you were on autopilot, so you could not alter the wiper setting. Do read the instruction manual, and it will help
Oh yeah, I forgot...we all have to go to Tesla University in order to get from A to B. Got it.
Yeah, that’s reasonable for people to do Tesla U (not). Tesla removed $144 ultrasonic, and radar sensors in spite of record profits, and now they try to use the cameras to to do the job that those sensors used to do.
So now you have to discover that you have to turn off the oh mighty auto pilot to avoid the wipers coming on at random. Not to mention phantom, braking caused by the recent deletion of sensors that used to back up the cameras. Got it.
@@ErinRobinson Yeah, that’s reasonable for people to do Tesla U (not). Tesla removed $144 ultrasonic, and radar sensors in spite of record profits, and now they try to use the cameras to to do the job that those sensors used to do.
So now you have to discover that you have to turn off the oh mighty auto pilot to avoid the wipers coming on at random. Not to mention phantom, braking caused by the recent deletion of sensors that used to back up the cameras. Got it.
@@ErinRobinson I mean if you're going to make a video trying to inform people, then yeah do your research
Lol also she wiped the wrong cameras. The camera that the car uses for auto pilot is between the front and back door on the side frame. 🤦♂️
@3:40 rough ride? Don't know about the older model Y, and my expectation of the quality of ride may not be the same as Bengy's but my 2023 LR Model Y seems to ride fairly smooth (especially for a vehicle that handles as well as it does on curves). I've heard that there has been some improvement in suspension with the 2023 Model Y. Do bear in mind that I am a big fan boy and am still in honeymoon mode with Perl (my Model Y).
@6:24 in early July, 2023 I had the opposite and frightening problem of my wipers failing to work correctly during a downpour on the interstate. I was using TACC (didn't have Autopilot configured at the time; I was driving home from picking up the car) in the left most of three lanes. As the first drops began hitting, the wipers came on and ramped up in speed as the rain increased, up until the downpour reached blinding can't-see-past-the-hood intensity when the wipers started slowing down! Being new to the car I was not very quick with the controls, so I was barely able to work over to the right side of the road and off on the shoulder without causing an accident, indeed, it was only by grace, if not Grace, that I got there. After working with the wiper controls for a while on the shoulder, I eventually was able to keep the wipers at high speed and got back on the road (which I only managed due to having new tires and excellent acceleration -- that Y-car can really move!). Ironically, about a quarter mile down the road I came out from under the heavenly bucket-brigade, turned the wipers down and then off, and the rest of the trip was uneventful. So yeah, even this "I love all things Tesla/SpaceX/Boring/X.AI" guy had a moment of intense regret. The moral of this story for me was to trust but not be put into a position of having to rely on any automatic feature. (I do use TACC and basic Autopilot all the time, now, and one day I may even use automatic wipers again, but I am always ready to take over.)
Weird, I've not had any of these issues (or any issues) with my Model Y. It's not even that heavy of a car and you can defiantly patch the tires btw. Seems strange that you would suggest otherwise.
I ran over a screw and Les Schwab patched it for free! No problem. No issues since it was patched.
Yeah, somebody saw that she wasn't going to know better, and fed her some BS.
She said tesla suggested that. Why would the company say that if you can patch them just fine?
Tesla & Electric vehicles are heavier then ICE cars, & Teslas have a lot of tire problems because of it.
Interesting video. I have a Model S. I’ve owned it for 5 years (original owner). I also don’t like the camera based wipers, but there is a software option that lets you operate them with standard intermittent capabilities. You might want to check and see if that is possible w the Y. Also I have patched multiple tires based on catching screws or nails. Tesla actually patched one for me several years ago. But for the past several years I have used other tire service companies and have never had an issue. Make sure they actually patch the tire, vs using a plug. As for the cost of a tire, performance tires are expensive, but you will get a better deal by buying them from someone other than Tesla. I have had my Model S for over 5 years, and it has been a great experience, so far. I still have 1.5 years left on the extended warranty or 100,000 miles whichever comes first. I would add one more high note that I didn’t hear mentioned - safety. The car exceeds the max safety rating, that is for all models. Look up the accident that happened when a Tesla went off a windy road in California that borders the ocean, fell 250 ft and landed on the rocks. Everyone survived.
I respect your opinion and am sorry for your experience, but thankfully your experience is not the norm.
Yes I drive a modern Y and it's the smoothest car I've ever driven. Not sure why she says highway long trips are rough, no Tesla owners think so.
When you talk about car safety in terms of accident rates or survivability, you need to take into account that Teslas are expensive, limiting their use to owners who are well off - such people have less accidents and survive better because their wits are sharper, they consume less alcohol and drugs.
When EVs become the dominant form of personal transport and they trickle down the used car market and get used by the dregs of society, the safety statistics will look a lot different.
Teslas are at present making up only a small fraction of vehicles on the roads. When they become common enough for head on collisions or T-bones between Teslas or other EV's, each carrying one tonne of batteries at 100 km/hr to show up in the stats, it will be interesting to see what happens.
Self driving cars are a very bad idea. It's no good saying the driver must remain alert and be ready to instantly take over at any time. If and when self-driving cars become common, people will loose their driving skills and be unable to usefully take over.
@@italianoftheeast2481 "no Tesla owners think so". You mean no OTHER Tesla owners (that you know of anyway) think so. Because....she is actually a Tesla owner
@@sh969 you're correct, she got it wrong
I don’t think she got it wrong. I’m on my 2nd S and every day I’m frustrated by the car. It started with awful sales experience with both cars, many mechanical issues, fit and finish of a cheap car and service that makes me scream. The supercharger network is the only reason I still drive a Tesla. They are not an aspirational car any more IMO. They are a less than average quality builder of cars. I look forward to many options in the coming years.
Love this review. I'mhappy I watched this before I bought mine
First off, Love your Golden! I sold my Model 3 after just 1 year. I loved the car but couldn't take it anymore & the final straw was bringing it to Tesla Service & them having the car for 7 days while not touching it for 3 because the tech assigned to my car was off! The doors closed like a 70s Chevy, the fitment was terrible, the ride was too harsh, & even though car was tinted it was hot as he'll in the summer even with roof glass sunshield here in FL. It also had a propensity to jerk off to the right in AutoPilot if there were a couple of lines missing in the road or randomly slam on the brakes. After a year it developed a rattle in the front end that Tesla claimed they couldn't figure out h that was the last straw along with the constant price cuts. I bought a Kia EV6 GT-Line the day I sold my M3 & couldn't be happier. Ride is smooth as silk, car is lightning fast, beautiful red didn't cost $2k extra, has its own 'almost enhanced auto-pilot' which works similar but every line on the car is PERFECT & there are several ReGen choices including IPedal which will slow & stop the car like Tesla.
Any car that requires the key be on my phone is a no go. Exepecially since in LA there's always some crazy, drugged up creepy man in most parking lots trying to hit on, kidnap, ask for drugs or try to touch and s/a any woman just trying to put her groceries in the back of their car. UGH!
Doesn't require the key be on your phone, you can get the keyfob like I did, its a more traditional approach to getting in the vehicle and you can just leave it in your pocket. Haven't had any issues with it.
I would just use key card to get into the car.
Thanks for sharing. It really stinks that was your experience. I love the regenerative braking too! Other EVs have it, but either don’t come to a full stop (kinda scary) or require a paddle to stop… it’s hard advice to take, but I’d suggest selling for a new ‘23 model y. Things seriously get hugely better every 3-5 months. Suspension and tires are softer now too, but you can prob get more durable tires from discount or tire rack. Good luck!
I have heard that the newer models have worked out some of the kinks, but also...I heard they got rid of the parking sensors!?!? Which, I couldn't live without
@@ErinRobinson Parking sensors still work, but it's a brand new system using vision. On the flipside, FSD version 11 is amazing at any speed, on or off the freeway. You could get it on your current Y, but given how many issues it has would probably opt for a newer car. You can get the Austin Model Y (better quality, lighter weight) for $49k and it qualifies for the $7,500 federal rebate.
@@ErinRobinson Oh, and they also updated the suspension in newer models. Smoother ride, might be easier on your dog.
@@JoshuaSantos04 recommended viewing RSymons RSEV's video "New Tesla "Vision" parking assist update - embarrassingly bad. NOT better than parking sensors…"
@@theichione1827 I don't think they worked on parking much yet, but for everyday driving it's really good.
Wow that was very interesting to hear.
Great feedback.. Thank you
My experience is exactly the same except the tires and the ride is not really bad in the Model 3. I thought my connectivity problems were because of me having an Android. (Was about to get an IPhone cause it's very annoying) and somebody said the windshield wipers were because of autopilot.🤷
i've had no problems with connectivity with my android, so it could be with certain phones. I doubt its the bluetooth itself, since a keyfob works perfectly and that is bluetooth.
Best car I've ever had. They make roof shades that are easy to install. Suspension is way better on the newer models. Haven't had any tire issues, but I don't drive on many dirt roads either. I do a lot of highway driving and autopilot is amazing.
Even my id4 came with an electric roof cover that blocks out the sun and keeps the car cool. Fanboys of course think that it's ok this expensive car comes without obvious things as do other cars. Not sure why we can't get a soft drive supposed SUV. You can keep buying them but I think I'll wait. To many things that should have come with the car like interior lights. Maybe tires that don't wear out in a Year. Enjoy
@@DAVIDTATLITUG ehh it's discounted to $53k now. Luxury EVs are like at least $20k more. You're expecting too much at that price range
@@DAVIDTATLITUG LOL, there are interior lights. She just couldn't find them. They are right next to the coat hanger hooks.
New tech is glitchy. Thank you for your no BS vid. I will wait to buy.
I've had my 2022 Tesla Y Performance Dual Motor for over a year now. No issues with the wheels/tires (I have the big rims). It's not just a weight issue - performance tires on big rims aren't always patch-friendly. (Audi eTron weighed less, same Pirellis and pretty rims - not patch-friendly. I rolled on the donut spare to the tire center and got a new one). My driveway is a long, gravel road.
I'm in the PNW, so the greenhouse roof isn't an issue very often. I wish that roof could open. I still tinted everything.
Definitely has that sporty, tight, "feel-the-road" handling - it's not "wafting" over bumps like my Escalade. (It's also not a mortgage payment at the fuel pump, because obviously). The less-sporty wheels and standard tires would really improve your golden retriever's comfort as others mentioned.
Early on, experienced a small handful of connectivity issues that seem to have resolved themselves, so non-issue here.
It's stupid that the screen doesn't have the ability to tilt toward the driver, and lacks responsive "buttons" to help a driver in a bumpy-arse ride manage the screen as needed at 60mph. I've seen an after-market mount that will tilt the screen. I haven't tried it yet.
The always back-ordered key fob needs to be standard...seriously. My car's charge-pad charges my iPhone FAST. (I remove the case.) AMEN regarding the after-market accessories options. My floor mats wrap the whole interior and look sexy as heck! Regenerative braking is also in Rivian, which has some serious air bags/suspension for that floaty ride. There's also a doggo setting in the Riv, FWIW. #FellowPetParent
I'm happy w/ my Model Y. Buying it was EASY and painless. I just plug it in and go. And that bio-hazard mode has been a godsend during all of fire/smoke season. The seats are really comfortable. The instant torque is pure joy. That sound system in unbeatable. Truly. The goofy toybox and other fun features are pretty amusing. Honestly, watching Netflix in a hospital parking lot because of Covid protocols at the time kept me sane and calm during a 5-hour wait. (Everyone is okay.) I like that I can keep an eye on my car, pets from the app, and that my car can be located via that same app if there's an emergency. I spent more on fancy rigs that gave me more grief and recalls and remorse. So far, so good here. Wishing you better luck!!!
I use the phone thing... with an Google phone (I mean literally a Pixel) it's super reliable. My wife had problems with the Nokia (garden variety android) one she had before. but the bad thing with the keyfob is that you need one for each car. You can have 10 Teslas and use the same phone on all of them, but you would need 10 fobs.
The phone is >99% reliable for me, and I would not use the fob if I had it, but I got one for my wife, because the it wasn't working for her on her old phone.
As someone who has been seriously considering a Tesla Model Y this was a very useful video as pretty much all of your cons/things you don't love would be non-starters for me. Living in Texas, the AC issue is an absolute deal breaker. So many other videos seem to ignore or gloss over any such issues.
Because they no longer exist... They went to the heat pumps a year or two ago? You talk a lot about "Considering" shit, why don't you read some info, and let this bimbo go! Haha!
If it helps, the AC issue is not a thing, I drove around in Florida with no issues, Florida is hotter than TX. You can buy a glass roof sunshade for $65 that essentially blocks out the sun and helps the car stay even cooler. Also you set the climate control from your phone, something most cars can't do. So everytime you get in the car, its cool. Most of her complaints were really not valid, other than the stiff shocks. The tires, no problems here she must be driving in construction zones.
I'm in South Texas... the AC issue is just non-existent, and I keep mine outside 24/7 as I do not have a garage. If it is a bit uncomfortable an easy fix is an inexpensive ceramic tint on the glass.
I am considering getting a Tesla. I am glad she brought up some of these items instead of sugar coating. Did you change your tires for a better ride?
Live in SoCal and drive out to the desert often as well. Never had the problem with the A/C as we cool down the car before we get in. We are thinking about a shade for the roof during hotter months but so far it hasn’t been that terrible.
Some easy problems to fix so you don’t have to sell your car:
Simple fix for stopping the windshield wipers, press the right button on the steering wheel for voice command and just say “turn off wipers”
The tire replacement situation, instead of buying replacement tires from teslas which nobody does, go to discount tires, they work closely with tesla and offer tires for wayyyy less and work with your warranty if anything is wrong. They also provide tire insurance for super cheap.
Don’t know who told you the 1-2 psi difference could explode your tires but that is physically impossible. I’ve had my tires be 43 42 40 42 and nothing happened. Ive driven my model Y for almost 3 years now without any tires issues, I get normal tire row rotations every 6k miles and go on a lot of road trips. Not a single flat nor “explosion” so seems a bit exaggerated here
Yep, same here.
I’ve never watched any of your experience videos prior to Tesla but I agree this one is a bit exaggerated on a few levels and could be helped by just calling Tesla or looking on Google. Seemed like winning more than anything.
Agreed. I have no issues with mine and it’s a performance with low profile tires
Sell it, get a nice Yugo or Gremlin
Knock on wood I've not had any of these problems. Smooth ride, no connectivity issues, no issues on cruise, my phone charger works...I believe you I've just not experienced it yet. Yeah lighting in back is redic. I'm worried about the tires. Owner 3 months.
I did a test drive and within 5 minutes of driving, I got motion sickness due to degenerative breaking. I think your dog got car sick due to abrupt stopping and accelerating, which is a common problem for EVs.
I have owned my 2022 MYP for a year now and I'm very shocked at your experience vs mine. I absolutely love mine. I have taken it on so many road trips and it's been amazing. I also drive it 70 mph everyday on autopilot and it's been a game changer and has saved me from potential accidents a few times. You're an influencer so to a lot of people, your word is the only word to trust. It's sad people are willing to cancel orders or have changed their mind based on your one experience. It sounds like you were sold a lemon and I don't think your "honest review" is an accurate reflection to owning a Tesla. I'm sure you'll roll your eyes and call me a fanboy for putting this comment but I'm slightly annoyed that you made this video and are trying to push it on people as "this is the reality of owning a Tesla" because I will argue that it is NOT.
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She needs to read the owner’s manual or get questions answered from the service center? Like, how she could not know that there are usb plugs in the front. Really dumb.
You got some terrible advice regarding tires!
Nothing about these issues is unique to Tesla! Other EVs aren’t any lighter. All tires require proper pressure. Nails and screws can be picked-up by any tire on any car. And they can be patched.
I have a Model S, which is heavier, and I had a tire patched many thousand miles ago. The first tire dealer (big chain) was too lazy to do it, but the next (privately owned) place did it in an hour. They only charged me for the RoadForce balancing (which is the proper way to do it).
I drive from the Bay Area to San Diego multiple times per year and have never had any issues with tires other than this one nail!
You are talking to people who want to get your money rather than help you. Sad that you attribute this to the car, as this sets you up for continuous bad experiences and disappointment, no matter what you’ll drive.
I am glad you were so honest. My brother has a Tesla Model 3 and he acts like it is the best car on the road...with no problems.
Your comment were really usefull. Thank you Erin.