This is why I will NOT buy another Tesla - One year ownership review. 

Some people get bored with any car after a year - this guy is one of them. I buy a carefully selected car and drive it for 10+ years.

I've had my model 3 for about 2 1/2 years and 50,000 miles. I still look for excuses to drive it. Best car I've ever owned and I'll never go back to gas.

Had mine for a year now and it still looks, feels and smells brand new. 30,000 miles on it and still have NOT had to replace anything, not even the wipers. I fall in love with it more and more every day.

Any issue with the tires wear from inside? What PSI do you keep the tires at? I have the same set of tire as you do.

Complaining about a refresh when you have a Porsche in the garage that looks like one from 30 years ago.

I think there is a setting so you can have the app open in the background to unlock the car. And there should also be a setting now to simulate regen braking when it's not fully available (of cause depends on your current software version)

I gotta say, I agree about %10 of what you said. My wife got a model Y about 2 weeks ago, I’ve driven it 3 time, and there’s no way I can ever go back to a gas car again.

Does your Tesla have a rear trunk cinching mechanism? Have you experienced it failing? On our Model S it has failed 3 times. That causes the car to “think” the trunk is open when it is shut and you can’t open the trunk. It also disables cruise control and auto pilot.

Regen braking was not reduced via an over the air update. It just got cold outside. In fact, tesla increased regen braking in a cold battery via an over the update where it basically will create heat with the motors when the battery is cold and still provide regen braking when it did not before. Also, the battery likely didn’t degrade much, the BMS estimate is likely just off due to charging habits Not a perfect car but it’s very nice :)

Would your battery degradation/reduced range be due to the change in tires? Wider tires might cause more weight and drag? Just a thought 🤔

Did you get the double layer glass for front and rear? How is the sound proof?

How do you know it's not the wider tires you put on it, that have reduced the range?

Good points. The positive definitely outweigh the negative for me. My wife got one after her 530i was totaled. Many asked for my recommendation and bought Tesla. I spoke to Mach E owner who bought one when someone backed out of a contract. He said the one thing he did not like about the Mach E was the poor charging network when he drives long distance. I believe Tesla is not just an EV but an EV with a whole network of supercharging. The price you pay is part of the supercharging.

There's a setting for using brakes to simulate regen braking when your battery is a 100 percent or for some other reason it cannot regen. It works very well and can't really tell the difference. In fact it was turned on by default in my model 3, I don't remember turning it on.

Good video. I see this was 8 months ago. I wonder what you think of the refreshed Model 3? I have the impression many of the interior issues you raised have bee addressed there. I think I've heard there are plans to have an update for the MY.

I'm curious, what battery chemistry is your model Y using ? Tesla is switching to the LFP chemistry for certain models but from what you say about your range I have to assume you have the older lithium ion battery chemistry which personally, even with my solar generators I won't buy lithium ion for anything.

I would agree that the feeling I get when entering my M3LR is far from one of luxury and that continues while driving with a rattle here and there. However, I never assumed that luxury was what I was paying for in a Tesla Model 3. I consider it (Tesla) to be the best electric car available for the dollars paid. Acceleration, OTA updates, range, charging infrastructure and an overall feeling of technical excellence overtake the loss of a luxurious feeling.

Do you charge your car to close to 100% every night? That might explain your lack of regen in the morning, and the relatively high range loss after just a year. I've had my M3LR for 4 years and have had similar range loss, although doing a couple of deep discharge cycles might bring it back up a bit. Not concerned because the most meaningful range is not 300 miles but the distance to the next Supercharger on a road trip. Anyway, I'm taking delivery of this same blue car but with white seats in a week, and wouldn't get any other brand until competing charging networks get their shit together. The way things are going with EA that may take a while yet.

may I ask you and your viewers a question, when you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal does it apply the brake lights? the reason i asked is i followed one around Brisbane Australia for a while as we were going the same way and it would slow down without any brake lights coming on resulting in me nearly rear ending it.

Talking about tires (besides keeping them properly inflated), I've heard that Teslas only get 10,000 to 12,000 miles on a set of tires. How long did your tires last before needing replacement? Thanks for the vid.

How was the ride quality with your stock tires on those 21” wheels? Did you feel every bump, hear a lot of road noise, etc or was it average? And did the ride quality and road noise improve when you replaced your tires?

I have two Tesla's a 3 and a Y. I am all in on Tesla. I have had the 3 for approx 3 years. I will never own another ICE car, and not becasue of the environment, I just love the driving experience. I agree with a lot of your points, I still have not seen anything that can match the Tesla for price/performance/features/buying experience/dependability.

did you always charge your battery to 80% or you always did full charges?

so when your tesla needs repairs or maintenance, where can you take it besides a Tesla dealer?

i got the model Y LR. owned since Jan 2022 and have 50 K miles. my battery loss is very little maybe 10 miles but i also rarely charge to 100% so thats probably helped a good bit. I do agree the wireless chargers do suck. My car does Ghost breaking randomly day and night but sometimes it doesnt happen for weeks. FSD does work much better than the Autopilot program. I would buy another one a highly recommend one to anyone.

You just select mechanical braking mixed into the regen when needed in software, creates the same feel when lifting. In brakes and steering control menu, enable mechanical braking when regen reduced. 11 months in and I would never consider a non Tesla EV, I travel upstate NY to Boston regularly, The charging infrastructure (non Tesla) is not reliable enough. The networks are not online and you do not know if the charger will be working or occupied when you arrive. Supercharging is the huge deal breaker for me, I have never been skunked.

What is the overall comfort level from the suspension and seats? Also, 22 miles per charge decrease seems like a lot to me in just one year. I have never owned any EVs so I have nothing to compare it to. Were you regulating your charges per Tesla recommendations?

Appreciate your honest take… Question, after putting 21,000 miles on your Y, did you take for granted the conviene of the Tesla charging stations? Thanks

I have owned a Model Y Performance since last October and plan to keep it long term. It is a fantastic around town car. Plenty of storage space for our needs. It is a fun car but also appliance-like too. Not a problem for me as we have other vehicles for fun or utility.

So for you, if Tesla doesn't change the color of the paint they apply, there's "no innovation" ? Have you seen any of Munro Live's analyses of Tesla's continuous design improvements?

My model 3 is new and so far i love it. Tesla fixed the wind noise problem on the drivers side window. I wonder if your front LP bracket will work on a model 3

I’m excited for my model y to be coming in. Wouldn’t have considered if it wasn’t for the reduction in price

I have had a model Y LR for 14 months and I have over 25K miles. I mostly love the car. The phantom braking is really the only thing that would prevent me from buying another Tesla. That has gotten much better with software updates, but it is still an issue that I have my doubts will every be truly resolved. Until CCS charging gets better in the rural area I live in Tesla is really the only option. I do most of my charging at home, but I do road trips nearly once a month and there are far fewer CCS fast chargers along the routes I typically travel.

no complaint abotu snow falling into the trunk when you open it due the awkward design of it?

got my first phantom brake on the highway. having read that this is a real thing I didn't get worried. but if tesla is trying to convince bad drivers to go FSD shouldn't they first get that issue right? And why can't I put in gps coordinates to get somewhere like any other basic satnav? There are many places that do not have street addresses ...

Since you asked, after 3 years I still love my model 3. It handles like a sports car and passes everything in sight - especially gas stations.

I learned a couple of things in this 1. It's generally an alright car but much of that goodness seems to come from the charging network. I've never seen a charging station here or maybe just didn't notice one. The centre is only about 20 minutes away tho. 2. A lot of people don't know the difference in spelling breaking (as in breaking something) and braking (slowing a car).

We’ve owned our model Y since October 2022 and have enjoyed the car very much. Its acceleration, the drive, the look, the screen, and all of its features, are all fantastic. The negatives are the life of the tires, there was a funny smell coming out of the filter that we had to change, and the severe depreciation of the car since they keep dropping the prices since we purchased the car. At the new prices, I would definitely buy another one, roughly around 20 K less for the same exact model and features

If your car only has 2 pedals, what other driving is there than 1-footed?

Absolutely love my Model Y. Safety, software, and SuperChargers are just too good to ignore. Incredibly comfortable, best cargo capacity in its class, excellent performance, great range... what's not to like. ;)

Regen braking did not change. Your weather or charging patterns changed. Plus, a feature was specifically added to address this where the manual brakes automatically applied slightly if your regen is limited. This provides the exact consistent behavior you’re looking for.

Is it true that every thing in the car is displayed and controlled by the computer tablet that is glued to the middle of the dashboard.

Are people buying their teslas out right or just leasing them? Also are people buying them out after the lease? Please let me know

I have had the same car, with white seats, for almost 2 months and the things you don't like are the things I like best. I simply turn off the automatic high lights. Only the suspension is too low. If we could install air suspension in Tesla, it would be perfect. It exists, but we would lose the warranty if we did. The cameras are very low quality. But I am totally in love with the car.

7 months in my model 3, I have to say 0 issues, I think the only problem is the cameras seem to get blinded easily that's it, other then that it's been an excellent car!!

So if your battery deteriorates that much in one year, how long can you actually keep one of these for before the battery needs replacing? And how much is that?! Gotta be a small fortune.

If you regularly go to work at a certain time, the car will be able to automatically precondition the battery 10-15 minutes prior to your normal departure so you should have regen breaking immediately available. If you are topping your phone at 100% all the time, the longevity of the battery maybe compromised , why would a car battery be any different?

I look forward to your comments on your next non-Tesla EV after 12 months of driving.

How much does it cost to replace the batteries? How often do they have to be replaced?

Does the phantom braking only happen in auto pilot mode?

We were told by Tesla not to charge 100% most of the time. We only charge to 90% and after more than 2 years of ownership the batteries have shown no noticeable decline in charge. Phantom braking is a problem although not as bad as it was, but still a headache. Overall we are quite happy with the car. We would never road trip with it, just don’t want the hassle of finding charging stations. For local daily driving it is so nice not having to worry about gas prices. As you stated the acceleration never gets old, ours is a performance Y. When I really want acceleration I hop in the S plaid, that thing makes the Y seem slow. The S is one of the smoothest riding cars out there due to its air suspension, but that performance comes at a cost and the car sits so low that for me it’s difficult to get in and out of so I don’t drive it very often. For most people the Y is a great car, but never buy any EV until you do your research. There are some unique things that you must consider before buying.

The emergency breaking can be turned down or off. Mine is on medium and the breaking is not aggressive. On a 850 mile 14 hour trip, I think it breaked twice like 70 to 50mph then resumed 70. For when the car isn't using regen there is a new option to use the real break so you can simulate one pedal driving (this could have been part of the last update). There is an option for ambient light, it keeps the floor lights on while driving and they are not too bright.

That phantom breaking is scary: hopefully, a software update will fix that. The roofline shape I assume has a lot to do with aerodynamic drag reduction so it depends on what tradeoff you are willing to make. While I can see the aesthetic reason for hiding the hitch, you would think the smart engineers at Tesla would come up with a better way to install a safety pin even if it means a custom solution.

How does your phone fall off the wireless charger when you accelerate? I’ve never had that happen once, and I’ve definitely put the Tesla torque to the test. I guess to each his own. I feel I got more than my money’s worth, there is not much that I don’t like about a Tesla from the car itself, to the Tesla charging network.

what alternative EV would you move to?

For the cold battery regen check out the option in the menu where regen is replaced with breaks to preserve the muscle memory.

The wider tires have absolutely affected your range. I don’t believe your battery has degraded that much. The cars computer algorithm adjusts the range as you drive over time and with the wider tires there is absolutely no way the range has not been negatively affected.

Any better alternatives to the model Y?

How much do you expect to get when you trade it in?

Good video! I have to admit I am a Model X fan and have driven the car 22,000 miles in a little over five years. The longest trip being over 600 miles round trip about three/four times a year. Covid kept me home bound, so mileage is low. I think this size is huge, in answer to all of you who have space issues. I did buy a new 'alternate' battery, and four new tires recently, plus sprung for another five years of warranty. I am 84 years young and loving the speed I use when getting onto the highway here in the Bay Area. I can avoid everyone!!

all good points. One thing that's helpful in the last couple of updates is the option to combine regen and the brakes together for when the regen is weak due to battery charge being too high. One that i found annoying at first and totally used to now is auto shutoff turn signals when the vehicle detects the lane change.

I am considering of purchasing a Model Y a week or so. My biggest reason is saving money on Gas. I hate going to gas stations 2-3 times a week and costing me about $580 per month plus I don’t have to deal with oil change every 3-5k miles, I save Solar at home Extra convenience and almost Free electricity. Supper charger are everywhere from Northern Cal to Southern Cal. The Fed give 7500 Plus 2000 from The State and an Extra 500 from friend referral. Do you think that good enough reason to purchase Tesla

What is the depreciation on your Tesla? How much did you pay new, how much is it worth now after all the price cuts?

I have had a model X now for 5 years, initially, the mileage was 305 now it's 285, with 80,000 miles, I rarely supercharge so I'm not sure why you lost so much battery so quick. Phantom braking occurs with me occasionally when I pass under a bridge during the day, never had it at night but I've heard this does not happen with FSD. No physical updates....well you get the software updates?? I'm not an Elon hatR so I will buy the cybertruck and I'd love to trade my model X for a model Y.

I’ve done 25,000 miles in my model Y. It replaced an X5. (That I also liked !) The Tesla is utterly brilliant. It’s fast, spacious and safe. I’ll never look at anything other than a Tesla.

Good video. Your comment about night time braking: I have not experienced this on my 2023 MY and I drive lots at night. What I do experience is hard braking as you described for crossing perpendicular traffic in front of me. I would normally not even reduce my speed as I can see the traffic has or will be well clear and yet I get the hard braking. My chief complaint is that the car has no warning of vehicles/pedestrians crossing behind my car when backing up. My 2014 Camry had that! And the cameras do not have a wide enough view to see the crossing traffic behind me. This is my #1 safety complaint for the car.

How do you know the battery has degraded? The range estimate has changed due to the software updates not necessarily battery degradation.

I’ve had my x for almost 5 years, just got a y. For me it has everything I need and enough acceleration. Drive around 50-60k a year and no other car has been as good for that much driving besides maybe my older Toyota.

Tommy, I’m in the same boat as you. I really enjoy my MYP. We got ours around the same time as you. We even used your all season tire recommendation! Now, we are at 25k miles and our battery has degraded quite a bit…full charge is only up to 286 miles now (this is the biggest downfall imo)….I do still enjoy the car, just disappointed with the battery 😢

What are your thoughts on the model 3 refresh?

Does anyone carry an extra tire when traveling? My brain like to worry about everything and I heard they don’t come with a spare?

I got my car within a few weeks of yours (next week will be a year), same config. Starting watching your channel because you got the car when i did. Anyway, agree with your pros and my comments to your cons: Regen braking has always been limited in cold weather. they improved this with the option to turn on auto apply brakes, so you can drive it the same way no matter if its cold or warm. Agree on the wheels, i actually only kept the Uberturbines on for a couple months, switched to aftermarket 19's with crossclimate2's on them. I only have just over 10k miles on mine but i never got over 300 mi indicated, even when charged to 100% which I've only done a few times, now its winter it shows less though. I don't pay attention to the miles tho, just %. Agree the hitch is kinda annoying to use, you basically have to lay on the ground to hook up a trailer. I refused to pay $350 for a $10 garage door opener, yes it should be included... yes there are more Model Y's out there but it definitely isnt a toyota appliance. Your comment of 'it never gets old' (its performance) is the opposite of an appliance car. Interior lighting on the car does suck, but many new cars are doing that, they don't light up the interior, they put dim LED spotlights only on the certain area of your seat, its not just the model Y. I still like mine, I've actually got 2 chances to order the F150 Lighting (I'm a reservation holder) and am holding off because of the limitations on the non Tesla charging network. mostly Non-Tesla charger reliability and availability.

After 4 years and more than 80,000 km in my Model 3 performance I am happy with it. The running and maintenance costs have been low (mainly charge at home off excess solar) and it still performs very well. On long trips it is still the best EV because of the charging network - where I live in Australia its a bit hit or miss for non-Tesla EVs. Importantly, I don't buy cars to 'love' them but to transport me and my family safely, quietly, comfortably, quickly and affordably. The Model 3P ticks all those boxes

Wonder how scratched up ur battery is underneath with how low that vehicle is

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I was surprised to hear you mention the new Volvo considering you didn’t like the minimalist interior of the Tesla. That Volvo follows the same design language but with an arguably worse infotainment implementation. The exterior of the car is beautiful and the price is competitive, but the interior appears to be lacklustre (just like the hybrid XC range has been for years). Would love to hear your thoughts on this.

I’m curious how much it would cost to replace the battery if needed. I’m guessing it would be a significant fraction of the cost of the car itself. Which makes me wonder if the car is really worth the price.

Hey Tommy, In 2018 I picked up a new MS for my wife. To date it has 31k miles and she still loves it, to the point where she says she will never own a gas powered vehicle. For the wife its perfect and the minimal maintenance is a huge plus. I agree on the fun and not so fun part of driving an EV but that's why we have 911's. 😁

8 percent loss in a year? How has your charging routine been? Last i heard that issue happening was from over burdening the natteries by charging too frequently

How hard are you accelerating?

Thank you for this short but detailed information. I am thinking to begin getting into the EV car world. Lots to consider and think about. The Benz EQE is one of my considerations. I enjoy being comfortable now days when I’m driving, especially on trips. I’ve heard a lot about the sears not very comfortable as well on the model Y. Thanks again

Im not ready for electric yet, but always interested to hear owner's thoughts. Nice video.

Agree with you 100% glass top under hot day is not fun, not to mention cannot open! I need to figure out who can swap the car seats out for comfort such as Nissan or Volvo. Cost?

Do you think the battery degradation is due to your cold climate state?

Thank you for the useful review. I own a Chevy Volt right now bc I have always tried to spend the least amount possible on cars. We can afford more, but it’s kind of a mantra of mine to spend as little as possible. That said, I am most likely going to buy the model Y in a year or two. I like the idea of this car bc of: 1. No gas 2. AWD, 3. Storage space, and 4. low maintenance costs. I appreciate the information you provided

I have owned a Model 3 for three years and genuinely look forward to driving it to work on a daily basis. I can't see this changing anytime soon. Also, I have not noticed any loss in mileage through charging. I do about 18000-mile pa.

Nice video. So you still have the MYP? I had one and sold it in 22 because I could get much more for it at the time. With the 7,500 tax credit and .99% interest rate it does make it appealing and I am considering it. I do agree that there are a ton of them and you’ll not stand out it’s why I’m also considering a Honda civic type r

How much did u pay for 13months of Tesla ownership I mean everything the Tesla itself the Tires and all electricity spent to charge the car and The Wall charger etc!!❤😊 Wanna compare if you could have bought a Toyota Corolla hybrid instead for Same $$$😊

We are a two driver, three car household. Over the summer I purchased the first manual transmission car I’ve ever owned and now really enjoy it. I also owned a 2021 BMW M340. I wanted to trade the M340 to turn it into a more utility vehicle, but the X3M40 I wanted to buy they only wanted MSRP and the trade was fairly low. Once Tesla dropped the Y 19% in price, combined with the tax credit, it was a no brainer. Turn one gas car out of the 3 into an EV. Like I said, for combustion, I already have a manual. The best performance aspects are obviously the acceleration and steering ratio. When you really push it on a windy road, you do feel the weight.

I have had a model 3 (RWD LFP) for 13 months (and 16K kms) and still love it. Its a great handling car for our windy roads here in NZ. By far the biggest negative for me is the phantom braking - when you get a full on emergency brake then it certainly gives you and your passengers a big fright (not to mention the risk from cars following closely)! This problem is not unique to Tesla (or EVs for that matter) but they certainly need to improve it. On other big positives I find the frequent software updates are fantastic and the car is much better than when I first got it (many quirks fixed and useful new features added). Also the Tesla Supercharger network is a big plus - my experience here in NZ is that they always have bays available, they charge quickly and they always work with a minimum of fuss (definitely not always the case with other public chargers as I have found here - e.g. in one town there were 2 separate public chargers and both were broken!). I'm not sure a Mach E would work well for me, personally, as our public charging infrastructure (coupled with a higher energy consumption of the Mach E) would be frustrating on longer trips. In any case its a bigger car than we need now. So for me the Tesla positives greatly out weigh the negatives but everyone is going to have their own needs and its a matter of weighing up what you need.

I like my model 3 but have to say that factory suspension is horrible, especially with tires inflated to 43 psi. Thinking about upgrading to comfort coilovers

Let us talk about how many cycles of charges can the battery take?

Thanks for your personal opinions. 36000 miles and nearly three years on a 2020 YP. I've owned over 30 cars and this is by far the best vehicles I've ever owned. As for Tesla no longer innovative, you could not be more incorrect. We can't have our own facts. Good luck your new Geeley.

Great video! There are 100 things I love about my 2022 Model Y. My dislikes are 1) phantom braking during a sunny Day; 2) walking up to the car with my hands full of grocery bags, with my phone in my pocket, and the car doesn't unlock right away; 3) the combination of the plain rearview mirror and the dark tinted glass - its hard for me to see what's in the rearview mirror on grey, cloudy days. That's it.

Is it the battery that is showing less miles, or the car learning that you drive aggressively and is readjusting what it thinks you are going to get because of the way you drive? My Ford Focus Electric will show range estimates based the last recent driving statistics. Some days I get in and it says 118 miles and other days it says 143 miles. Is also depends on cold winter days vs warm summer days. I typically show low 120's miles in the winter while I show mid 130's in the summer. I have had it for 6 years now and know not to worry in the winter because it always comes back each summer. Funny that for the first 6 months you were satisfied with the minimalist interior and now state there other things you need. I think you are confusing need with want. Yes, a Mustang Mach E is a pretty nice car but in range tests and experiments comparing to other cars, the Mach E consistently gets the worst miles per Kiliwatt by quite a large margin, like 2.6 miles compared to others at 3.6. I recently rented a Bolt EUV that showed 4.6 miles/kw in 300 miles of driving in a single day. That would make a pretty penny extra per year for charging. Tesla is exactly the car it is supposed to be, and may not be everybody's cup of tea. There are many others to choose from, but millions so far love their Tesla's just as I really love my Ford Focus Electric. Thanks for your input on your take of the car, but my next car will be a Tesla.

Aren’t u meant to put chains on tyres in icy weather?

Just one point: Elon Musk did NOT start Tesla. Very helpful overview.

Thanks for the video, it reinforced what I was expecting although I hope I won't feel the same as you after 6 months of ownership. I just ordered a Model Y performance after all the price cuts recently and expect to get it this month. I do hope the phantom breaking will be fixed if it's still an issue with software update - I think I read that 2023 models no longer have lidar and I don't know if that's better or worse? I totally agree about it being a common car. I can drive 2 miles in NJ to take the kids to school and see 4 white model Y's (although usually the LR model). Driving 35 minutes in Bergen county I saw 38 Teslas (my kids helped me count as a game). As a car enthusiast it just means I get to pick a nice color PPF and a new set of wheels to stand out a bit and I may add ambient lighting after market as well. Let us know if you ended up replacing it with another car and what you think of the new one!

One question. When you changed the tires did you update the tire size? If not those 21k miles in 13 months are a lil questionable.... The difference in diameters between the tires you have vs stock is enough to raise the speed on the odometer by 5 mph.[actually 4.7mph] Normal use is roughly 12k a year so almost doubling the mileage means youre hardly ever home and basically living behind the wheel..... When I put bigger tires on my truck it raised the mph by 5mph . Didnt realize that for 16years I was accruing more mileage on the clock than actually driven....With Teslas range fraud lawsuit odometer manipulation is gonna be another issue... You should measure the accuracy of your odometer against an actual measured mile on the highway using highway markers and do it at different speeds too....

wouldn't the cold weather be the reason why the battery is only getting 284 miles?

Sub+1, great vid! I'm not a Tesla fan, I hate that minimalist interior and accessing a touch screen for everything is mind-numbing, having to tap through menus to turn on the ac or wipers is very distracting. The interior quality also leaves a lot to be desired for the price point. But hey lots of people seem happy...I mean LOTS...here in the DMV, every intersection seems to have at least 4 or 5😂😂...makes my WRX seem like a Ferrari in rarity at times😁... The gopro cam looks great, but brah...when shooting outside the car, ya gotta stand still😅...I was getting motion sickness from your back and forth swaying😂😂🍻 Keep up the good work (less the swaying😉)