My Model Y BRUTALLY HONEST Review After 1 Year (TRUE COST OF OWNERSHIP) 

I reluctantly rented a Model Y from Hertz. I'm now obsessed with buying one. One of the most thrilling driving experiences of my life.

Great review, very informative. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

Great perspective, thanks for the simple and honest breakdown. Sometimes tech RU-vidrs can get a bit too overwhelming with Tesla reviews. This was on point and gives a non EV driver a good perspective.

idk why I enjoy watching people talk about owning a tesla knowing dam well I cant even afford the tires for it lol

I just ordered my Model Y Performance Black on Black. I ordered the home charger and the mobile charger and the tow package, with the full driving capability. I live in south Florida. Thankfully I can keep mine in my garage.

We have. 2018 3 and a 2020 S and would buy either car again. We have had 1 warranty return that had to be serviced, have bought 2 sets of tires and nothing else. We charge at home and supplement with supercharging when needed.(rarely) Love the cars.

You're absolutely right- panel gaps are totally unacceptable! I've seen this with quit e a few of these vehicles.

Thank you, Kevin, for a concise breakdown on the Model Y. And you are right, viewing your video now, there has been a slight change in the pricing. One item not addressed, I did not see you address is the cost to insure this vehicle. I would say bumper to bumper coverage? Just to add: for such an expensive vehicle, I believe a tesla should have, few added features; Ambient lighting, power sliding sunshade for roof, side mirror turn signals, as standard for such an expensive tech car, not to mention better audio quality. Needs improvement.

Great review. Appreciated honest comments. One way to overcome the problem of menu searching for a feature (e.g., why does the glove box NOT have a manual switch) is to use the audio command feature: “Open glove box” or “engage front window defroster” instead of searching thru two submenus for the particular feature while driving down a busy street. Winter frost problem was good mention.

Great review. Have a Model 3 performance and I love It. I will say that having the Level 2 charger at the crib is a game changer, I couldn’t stomach not having a charger at home to plug in every night. I was on super chargers for 2 months before I got the charger installed at home, It wasn’t the best, and was a time drain to find chargers and plan trips around my range.

How was your service experience, if any? Great video, thank you for sharing your experience, very helpful!!

Terrific video. Very informative and helpful. Thanks Kevin!

That might be the best honest review I've seen yet. Thanks for the information. This will be next car!

lol. Funny you said that statement. "If you don't wanna buy a Tesla, Don't drive one" soooo true....I've been Anti EV forever, I love my Gas cars and manuals BUT! I visited my brother and drove his Model S for a whole week my gowwd. I loved the car, I loved the practicality, not being reliant on price gouging at the gas pumps. so after that I really see the appeal for daily driving around the city, or commuting to work etc. Now i'm waiting for the model Y refresh to possibly buy one next year. :)

Thanks for the honest review, Kevin. Very informative! (From another tech guy 😊)

Would highly recommend to replace that receptacle to a Hubbell "Industrial" grade one. Worth the extra cost for peace of mind

One thing about an expanding charging network and other EV's. The Tesla charging network is reliable however, the other charging networks, not so much. That's the real difference. They can have as many DC chargers as they want, but if they aren't reliable, what's the point? I've never had an issue with a Tesla charger yet. Great video btw pointing out all the specifics on your Model Y, I just picked up a 2022 Model Y Performance, it's amazing. I swapped out my Model 3 LR for it.. quite a difference.

When you said "If you don't like Tesla, don't drive this car..." I literally laughed out loud because that's exactly what happened to me!! I went from "Tesla is a toy car and not worth the inflated prices, to I'm buying a Model Y next year even if I have to go broke doing it" in a NY minute!!! The Model Y, I feel, is a car designed for people who like to drive and I am a driver by nature. Honestly, the "one-pedal" feature Tesla has sold me on it within the first 5 miles of my commute home. That's worth its weight in gold!!!! It'll cost me at least 55k and it'll be worth every single penny.

Bluetooth sounds whack, have you ever experienced the Phantom breaking or acceleration? I want to go Tesla but still deciding b/t Lexus Acura etc. in this price range. Maybe I wait until the 3 LY comes out?

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I’ve had my model y for a year and a half and absolutely love it. The big thing I try to remind people is that it’s not a luxury car. It’s an expensive techy electric car. I find that too many people think they were buying this to compete with their older BMW or Lexus and there really is no competition in terms of trim and true luxury. But to be able to wake up in the morning and have a fully charged car that drives me to work, is unbelievable.

Informative video! Thank you for this helpful information! 👏🏻👏🏻

My issues with my four year ownership of a Model 3 Extended Range: 1) The range was WAY overstated! Cross country driving was horrible! 2) Still not enough charging stations. 3) Not enough repair centers - not much went wrong with the car, but it was an hour drive each way to the service center! 4) Good luck ever getting a service rep or anyone from Tesla on the phone. 4) I never liked the limited number of color choices. 5) It was far too easy to damage your rims on curbs! 6) Full Self Driving was over promised! 5) The delivery experience was horrendous! OK - that's me being nitpicky, since their were quite a few things that I loved and miss about the car! 1) It was well built! 2) I loved the acceleration! 3) Most of the tech features were amazing! 4) Safety - I got rear ended and got little damage! 5) It was extremely comfortable with quite a bit of leg room for rear passengers! 6) Great for local/city driving! 7) Economical when using a home charger! 8) Not having to stop at filthy and often dangerous gas stations! Would I ever buy another one? Maybe? And, it would definitely be a Tesla! But for local driving only! Environmental questions? 1) Lithium mining 2) Battery disposal 3) Over taxing the electrical power grid!

Nice review and commentary, ty !

I love how detailed this video is! Thanks for this

Nice review, thanks!

I think the description of the heat pump was incorrect. The heat pump isn't about heating the car when it's plugged in (although doing so will increase range), it's about heating the car more efficiently by reclaiming byproduct heat generated by various other car systems, e.g., motor, electronics, outside air. The previous heaters would just run electricity though a resistive heater, which is way more energy-intensive. This is similar to using a heat pump for your home vs electric heaters.

I bought a Nissan Leaf back in 2011 (now going on 12 years) because I only wanted a car for short trips (long trips I ride my Harley). This car was great for me. Total maintenance cost over 12 years is around $1600 (three accessory batteries, 4 key fob batteries, flat tire, and recently one motor coolant pump). When I bought the car it cost around $36.5k but thanks to all the subsidies out the door cost me $25k and I got a free level 2 charger in my home for being one of the first to jump on production EVs. At present I get around 65 miles of range out of the original 105 miles (which is plenty for my use) and the battery (still original) still indicates that it fully charges (no bad cells). I have babied the battery by never leaving it fully charged for long periods of time and I usually keep it charged around 50% if not being used for a week or two and the car was garaged. If they make it to production my next EV will be an Aptera (what an EV really should be that puts Tesla to shame efficiency-wise).

Thanks for a "non fanboy" review of your Tesla. The only reasons I'm considering trading my much love VW ID.4 possibly a Model Y are the Tesla Superchargers. God bless,

Thanks for great insights and an honest review that is helpful!

Thank you. Really good video.

I just took ownership of my new Tesla Model Y Performance as well as transferred the FSD from my Model 3 to this. After tax credit and incentives, the car was... 42,500 plus 10k free supercharging miles.

I appreciate your candor. I’m still in the fence about electric cars, but have been leaning towards them a bit more in the last year or two.

I love it man, keep it up, my guy!!!

Extremely helpful video! I am planning on purchasing a Model Y soon and watch videos such as these to learn as much as I can about the car.

My man brought up the old school hold your viper remote up to your chin technique lol!

Were your gaps in the body there when you first took delivery of your car OR did they appear after you had it awhile?

I’m purchasing soon. Do you have a tesla referral link?

Thanks for the review, i appriciate it.

I am still on the fence. I have been following Tesla for years now. The price for the Y is in my range now.

Puur honest feedback love it👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Solid and thorough as always my Ninja

The headlights of those cars are focused too high, blinding the car in front or ahead of it. There should be a recall for those. Strange thing is, some of them are ok, but most are focused high.

Are you going to do FSD review? That will be very helpful and I will subscribe!

This year alone i went from a 2013 Chrysler 300, to a 2017 BMW i3 REx, to a 2023 Hyundai ioniq 5, to a 2023 Tesla Model 3.. no complaints, i very much like my Model 3

Gap issues seems to be more prominent in US. Our 2022 M3SR+ from Shanghai was perfectly fine.

Thanks for your video and review of the Model Y. I just purchased the 2023 Model Y long range. I also did a test drive that same day. Sould be getting the vehicle in a few weeks. I like all the features that come with the car. I got all standard features on the vehicle. Dark Silver metallic is the current standard instead of white. I got the 19 inch Gemini wheels/tires. Last I got the black seats, In all my other previous vehicles they were also black. The seat colors are what I am used to. Last, I just stayed with basic Auto Pilot - don't really need the other auto driving modes. I have a 220 volt line to also do my charging and that will be my main source of charging since I will just do around town and short single charge trips. I know while driving I will be using the "voice command control" for some functions so I don't have to be looking at the Center Screen. It will be a learning experience. You said your tried Super Cruise. Can Super Cruise do any marked roads or go through town like Tesla Auto Pilot can??? I heard Super Cruise will only do certain selective highways like Freeways, etc. As long as the roads are marked properly, Tesla Basic Auto Pilot will enable. I don't need the lane changing feature which now costs an added 6,000 dollars. FSD now costs 15,000 dollars. So my Electric car journey will begin soon. Take care.

Great, honest review, THANKS!

So what is the true cost of ownership?

My wife had a deposit for a Rivian R1S but after talking to her about Tesla's charging network, how bad Electrify America is and that you can get a Model Y for under $50k, it doesn't really make sense to consider anything but a Tesla.

Awesome review!! I was shocked (kinda) of the limited range in cold. Watching this video while it's -40 outside tells me I have to wait a few more years.

Should've gotten mach e premium with extended range and awd. Quality is unreal and performance and ride quality is grest too. Also very quiet!

I don't like the interior color options. Are they really saving money with such limited color options and mostly black trim? Do they know how hot it gets in the desert southwest with black interior trim?

How was your insurance experience? Been thinking about a tesla but one tbing i keep hearing is high insurance costs here in michigan and some problems with certain ins- Companies.

I really like the way you review this car: very honest. With the price range of Tesla Y or below, what other EV cars you suggest to check out?. I’m looking for a new family car replace my older model Lexus RX350. The most selling point of Tesla is autopilot, I love the idea of roadtrip without worrying of drive very much (I’m not a good relaxed driver). But the quality tesla Y looks horrible. And I heard it is not comfort for backrow seat as suspension is not good comparing to other lux brand too.

wheel change? Thanks for the video

My Dodge Durango cost me $800 and it gets about 400 miles of range even after driving it for four years. I never worry about honking the horn remotely, because nobody would ever want to steal it.

I have a big warning for the tesla wall connector. When / if the handle brake, you need to buy a brand new wall connector. I recommend to buy a normal EV connector instead

I have had 23 cars in my life....I am 62 yo. The model Y I had new from 2021 thru 2023 was by FAR the best car I've ever owned. I have a 2023 MB EQS 450+ that's pretty close to the Y but it costs twice as much. I just wanted a bit more ride luxury.

Great review ! Just about to push "Enter" button to buy new "Y" model. This definitely helps ! Thank you !

For the cold weather concern with the door handles, you can use the app to pop open the door

so worth buying or whats up? i have an older bmw x5 and its time to change and save on gas

What’s the battery warranty like? Do tesla hold its resale value?

Wow only 200mile range, my 640d gets me over 700miles on a tank driving how I like with TV and heating on full blast.

Over here in the UK, if we so much as hold our cell phone while driving and get caught doing so, there will be a fine to pay and yet most EV's basically have an iPad attached to the dash.

Would you recommend getting the model 3 over the model y for someone who doesn’t have a family or was the space still helpful. It’s a 20k price difference in Canada since the y doesn’t qualify for the incentives

Have you done a review of electrolyzers? That is a topic that needs to be deeply delved into.

I had one on order and they told me 2mths initially but I kept getting email delays and I needed a car. I ended up buying an Audi E-tron and it is WONDERFUL. I am actually glad that it took too long. The E-tron is far more superior to the Tesla because it's just a regular LUXURY car that you plug up but it totally lacks in tech. That's what I was looking forward to with the Tesla BUT I found out that the Tesla has too many cameras EVEN in the cabin that they "CLAIM" they don't access unless we give them permission (yeah right). I am really big on autonomy for ME. The other thing that Tesla has on Audi is the take off. I can get 0 to 60 in 5.7 secs. But the E-tron is a very heavy car though. I just wish Tesla and Audi have a baby. Audi has the build and look inside of a luxury car but lacks in tech. I think I made the right decision because I do NOT trust Elon. He looks like a mad scientist who wants to rule the world. I don't trust that one day he wont do something to our cars nefariously or listen to us. I saw a red Model Y with the black accents at Costco yesterday and that thing was GORGEOUS. UMMMMMM and the price has come down also. UMMMMMMMMMM

Just picked up my Y yesterday, no panel gaps or anything. pretty much a perfect car

Prices have come down even more. I just ordered a '24 Model Y Long Range, white interior, stealth grey exterior for $41.5K. The $7500 tax credit was taken off the price when I ordered it.

One of the best reviews I've seen.

Good review.

You can use the app to pop open the drivers door if it freezes over

That was helpful. Thank you

WE HAVE A 2016 LEXUS NX 200T, ALL THE PANEL GAPS ARE JUST PERFECT, THEY MEASURE THEM AT THE FACTORY IN JAPAN, these cars would never get out of the factory ,they would fail. if you can't pass very hard tests with blindfolds on you don't work at the lexus factory, Japan=QUALITY.

I m waiting for the model 2 or 1 as I have no place to park such huge cars at home or in the city.

How are blind spots on model y compared to the model 3?

I’ve been an auto tech for 22 years. Electric cars are a fascination for me, and I’m not at all opposed to them. A good customer of mine bought a Model Y, and I am impressed by many aspects of the car. One disappointment: he has had to have the hvac compressor and octovalve replaced *three times* in 15,000 miles. Under warranty, yes, but the first time around took just shy of a month, though they gave him a loaner. Second time took two weeks, only got a loaner for 4 days. Third time, 12 days, no loaner. Apparently the service center he is directed to (in a very large metro area) has been getting busier and busier with similar repairs. Considering that we live in a “cold winter” region, hvac is damn important…and as he found out, since that system is also responsible for the temp regulation of the battery & drive components, every time it failed, it wouldn’t allow him to drive more than a mile or so (the third time it wouldn’t allow him to drive at all). Being that it’s such a critical system, a failure every 5k miles average is very concerning. The last time around, the service center guys told him that it was a $7700 repair if paying cash. So he is intending to sell it before the warranty expires and plans to look into a Rivian, I think is what he said.

and now the price is... lol

That's crazy you have to buy the connector and it's not part of the full price. I just bought the Nissan Ariya Premiere and I got the charger as part the price.

Yeah Tesla is still ok now. But they had better address the quality and service issues as the competition is building from companies that offer better build quality, service and nicer interiors. Tesla is still enticing because of their charging infrastructure and tax incentives. But since they are opening up their charging to other brands, people are looking at other possible options. And if the tax incentives run out on Tesla or other manufacturers offer comparable incentives then Tesla will face more competition. Probably one of the reasons they lowered their prices.

When my dad brought his model 3 the charger was just a add on that came with the car. He didn't have to go the online Tesla shop to see if it was in stock or not.

IMO i dont see tesla loosing in EV period, especailly in charging because Ford and GM already joining up to charge with tesla super charge.

I rented a model 3 LR last weekend and I’m now a believer of Tesla. I’m considering getting rid of my Audi for one now 😂

I wish they would make one look like a cool muscle car. then I would be interested… why can’t they just design a really cool muscle car body and put it on one of the existing chassis/frame?

It’s within spec for a bumper to fall off when you hit a bump. Tesla is like a 737Max for the road.

The multi year problem of quality never gets fixed, the poor quality paint, those gaps are old regular gripes. I see the model 3 is now $28k new but, im thinking the last version. Will the why come down in price as the hatchback competition heats up. Personally im waiting for the $50k used ford lightning to show up.

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I have the exact same car. 2023 Y performance. Love the car, but honestly won't buy another one based on the terrible customer service and delivery service. We took possession of ours, and did a due bill over chips in the paint on the front end even before we left the lot. The following day, Tesla called and said they would not replace the panels. We had to have the whole front end repainted. Worst experience yet with a manufacture. This is the first non-BMW we've owned. To be fair, I guess you get what you pay for and we won't be buying another one. Like you, i'll look at other manufactures. Great video!

Does your car work better with Android or Apple?

At 1:17 you show gas savings for 6 years. What about the price depreciation of the car after 6 years?

I wish it was shaped like a more typical crossover like the CR-V or RAV4.

I have this car, wife has S and I had model 3.. Telsa is a simple and fine car. The S is way above these two from every perspective as far as I am concerned. With that said they are fine for the price but don't think you are getting the quality finish of an M4 or an E class, you arent' but you are paying so much less you live with it and in the end like the cars.

The Model Y is my dream car and I’m hoping one will be in my driveway soon 😅

So if I follow where can charge its great So no straight maps

Great Video, Honda is coming up with a solid state battery, in early 25 ,, could make these battery's obsolete,, But Tesla still ok

hopefully competition will make tesla cut prices closer to reality

Is that 280 miles of real world driving or is that the projected Tesla range after a full charge on your display?

you say you get a normal range of 280 miles. Is that with 100% of battery?? If not what percentage of battery is used for the 280

Yea it’s crazy how tesla charges you for things that should just come standard as they do with other manufacturers.