Tesla Model Y .. 6 months later (the good and the bad)
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- After 6 months and 17,000kms, it's time to share my thoughts on exactly what it's been like owning and driving the RWD Tesla Model Y here in Australia-the good and the bad.
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9 months in and I'm still loving stepping into my Model 3 every day. You're right, the white seats really make the interior pop in the sunshine! I get so many positive comments about the seats. And they truely are easy to keep clean. And yes, the auto-wipers are probably the most annoying feature for me; they're not very intelligent. The one extra good thing I'd add... roadside assistance. Got a flat a few months ago, within 90mins the wheel was changed and I was on my way. Not bad on a busy Friday night.
Did they change the tire on your wheel or exchanged for their wheel? (Do you get your old wheel back?)
Thanks Nick ! So glad to hear you're still loving the Model 3 (no surprise!) and the white seats as well. Great point about roadside assistance ... I haven't needed that yet thankfully, but good to know you had a positive experience.
Can see why this took a while to put together but it was well worth the wait! Very informative I think that analogy at the end was a very well worked out and very relevant. Great vid as always 😊
A really fair and non bias review of the model Y. Love Tesla!
Agree on all the points, especially Premium Connectivity, for roadtrips the satellite color maps are wonderful, especially finding unfamiliar superchargers in context of real world eg in parking lots... plus seeing the scenery around you.. plus, of course streaming music, so easy to just use voice control "play xyz" artist or song, so easy to get whatever suits your mood at the time.
Totally agreed, especially windscreen wiper. Hopefully they can update the software to fix the issue, like can adjust sensitivity.
Got the model y LR for 2 months now and I just can't get enough of it. It drives so pleasant that even my wife who preferred Volvo, says it's a very pleasant car. Even with family trips it's so amazing car. Starting the airco while waiting in the shop to enter a fresh cooled car via the app it's just so amazing. Also the amazing space in the trunk and backseats is just amazing.
I really enjoyed your video! It was great to hear your thoughts on the Tesla Model Y after owning it for 6 months. You gave a great overview of the pros and cons. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the comment 🥰 Appreciate it Rob !
Great video!! Pretty much sums it all up. I also hate it when it's dry and I can't use the autopilot because the wipers go crazy. Hope they fix it soon.
You are sooo right about the auto wipers. Just got our black Mod Y RWD last saturday and it had rained quite a bit since then so plenty of time to get acquainted with the auto wipers. Exactly as you said, it seems to overly react to every raindrop and then the rain stops and it’s still merrily dry wiping. It’s very erratic and so hope that subsequent software updates will improve that. Autohighbeam…great! only little quibble reflector signs on the road often fool the car. It’s dimmed on every occasion for oncoming cars and following cars.
Best car I owned! I keep making excuses to the family to take it for a drive…anywhere😊. Indeed, the future of driving!
Exceptionally good video Ryan! Good and helpful information, clear communication, easy to watch and listen to, well presented. Thank you!
Thanks so much ! Really appreciate that 🥰
Very balanced, honest and informative review. Thanks!
Very good review. Thank you. I'm from Derbyshire in the UK. I'm seriously considering an EV for the first time. I've always had hatchbacks but have been considering the sportier-looking Model 3, however, I'm now seriously considering the bulkier but way more practical Model Y . Your video is very thorough & honest and very insightful.
Great points Ryan. My most annoying issue with the paint, I have the PPF full front only and I wish I can go back in time and do full PPF. I am using Tesla caps with the 19’ wheels because I knew about the 20’ rims sticking out issue. Please share recommended 19’ covers.
Thank you so much for this, just ordered a model Y and needed to see an honest review
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Nice review, thank you for the insights!
Very informative video! Thanks for uploading and sharing your thoughts with us.
Thank you 🥰
Great video Ryan 👍
I have only had my Tesla Model Y less than two weeks, but already love it.
Hope you're well.
Thank you ! Appreciate that, and glad to hear you're loving the car !
Great video Ryan, thanks!
Great video and perfect timing. We are booked for our first test drive this weekend.
haha enjoy ! The test drive is what won us over ! Such a cool experience that first time driving one. Let me know how you go, be interested to hear your thoughts.
@@RyanCowan The test drive was amazing, short but amazing. The seats were some of the most comfortable car seats we believe we have ever sat in. Now to hire one for a weekend and a longer drive. The breaking functions will take a little getting used to but wow. What a car!
This video is so insightful and helpful - love the dog mode updates 😊
The incredible sound system was the biggest surprise.
Well done mate, well orchestrated, good points. We are waiting for ours to arrive on the 6th May on, very excited and we can then stop burning stuff to get around.
haha thanks mate, excited for you to get your new car
When did you order it?
October last year, but there was a drop in price in Feb 2023, don’t think that effected delivery times, just RHD vehicles take some time to switch over in Shanghai. Not to bad considering I would have had to wait over 2 years for a KIA EV6.
We love the big cavernous spaces, awesome, for big bags & random things such as on our current holiday.
Excellent update Ryan. Honest views and genuine in your comments. Glad to hear Cooper also enjoys the Model Y. 😊😊
Love the bin covers in the back, that is awesome
9:38 Agree on the auto wiper situation. Just got 2023.12.1 this morning which includes the ability to adjust wiper speed using the left button on the steering wheel. Better than nothing, but another update/fix would be nice.
The wipers have been bad for years! I would have thought that they would be fixed by now?
Picked up my model Y on the 5th of September and since then have only managed to clock up 22700 km's My family loves the model Y. Great videos.
haha nice work !! Well worth the switch then 🙌
Hi, I have a model 3 and I love the car but just a couple of things that hopefully can be improved. First is that the air conditioning vent blows cold air on your legs even though the graphics on the screen show it blowing towards your face. I complained to Tesla and they worked on it for three hours then said it needed parts to repair. 6 weeks later a new modified dash vent assembly was fitted and it made no difference. Technician said that “it is was it is” That’s why the top of the steering column is flat and curved up to direct the air up. Maybe during winter I’ll enjoy the warm air on my legs. Secondly I wish the clock on screen could be made a little larger. Thirdly I would like the brake lights on the graphics on the screen to be a little brighter for when your using regen braking.
Great videos, keep up the good work
17,000km in 6 months is impressive! I have just hit 14k in 8 months in my model 3 :). Glad you’re enjoying it! Im still loving mine too
I’ve put 100k plus km on my model x in a year. Try beat it 😂
Great video, very fair points on the negatives, I agree, I've had my MYLR for 8 months now.
Thanks mate ! 🙌
We have had a Tesla Model Y for 2.5 years and it is best vehicle we have ever owned. Will definitely buy another one.
Yes! I suggest cover up the front bumper with a plastic wrap before long trip !
Saw you have a greyhound, instant subscribe! :-) I love my retired racer, also a fawn. I'm waiting on delivery of my Y now so doing some research.
Great through Aussie review, thanks .
Great video! Thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for the comment
Great to see such an intelligent, reasonable(and reasoned review) - and it's Australian! I have to admit I was very sceptical regarding Teslas 'til very recently when I actually test drove one. I have been looking at a Kia Niro(an earlier model). I now have to do a little bit more saving as the Model Y looks like an ideal choice for my situation (on a farm with a dog!).
Thanks for the kind comment mate ! Once I test drove one, I was the same and knew I had to get one ! Honestly, a great decision by you to save for the Model Y, you'll love it. And it just keeps getting better with software updates.
Great review, thanks!
Thanks 🥰
As a new tesla y owner, very useful. Appreciate the calm filming. Very nice to follow
Thank you ! And congrats on the new Y ! (P.s. I'm also vegan 😉)
Hi Ryan. Love the videos. Have you seen this Tesla Model Y video by Mike Seuss. He posted about this black rim protection for the Tesla Model Y 20’ Induction Wheels. I opted for the 19’ because of how easily the black rims get scratched up. I wish this was out at the time.
The "stone-chip" issue you mentioned is reinforcing my idea to get the gray color and save money. Thanks!
5 months and very happy as well!
One of the first things I did to my '24 Model Y Long Range is put different wheel covers on the 19" rims that cover the edge of the rim. The other advantage of the 19" rims is a bit smoother ride compared to the 20 or 21" rims.
Love the white on white. I want an X white on white, hoping to get one!
Can't wait to one day own this Kahhhr. Cheers!
Hi Ryan, I just collected my new Model Y Performance today. Your reviews and experiences contributed a lot to decision to jump to an EV and also to choose a Model Y. Having now brought my new EV home and done a little bit of a drive, I'm definitely hooked and, like you, smitten with my Model Y. I also chose white with a white interior 🙂
David … MYP ? I can tell you that it’s going to be just as exciting in 2 years time as it is today.
A stunning car.
Ps buy the official Tesla mudflaps and the protective mat for the rear cargo area.
I have an LR (white/white) love it !
(I couldn’t afford a P, however the acceleration boost was definitely worth buying )
Congrats mate !! And thank you for the kind words 🥰
@@maxflight777 Thanks Max - it is a stunning car. I have got the mudflats and mats already - thanks!
@@maxflight777 The performance of the performance is breathtaking. I actually popped my ears accelerating up my local hill the other day due to the rapid height increase.
Great voice. Great talking speed. Overall really good video quality.
Really enjoyed watching this video.
Thank you !! 🥰 Really appreciate that Dennis !
Had my MYP for about a month now and love it. Wonder if Tesla will ever software update to enable battery transfer from car to source - comes standard in quite a few other brands and seems to be something that the Tesla is missing.
Yeah I'm hoping for this update as well ! Wonder if the hardware is built in for us already or if it will be in future vehicles only
Great video! Thanks a lot!
Thank you ! 🥰
Good review Ryan. I, like you, opted to install the Otrifowd sliding shade. This was not so much for sun protection as I live on the south coast of British Columbia, but rather for sound deadening. Pulling the rear portion of the shade forward seems to dampen some of the echoes fro the glass roof. As for keeping Cooper cool and happy on hot summer days, have you considered dropping the centre armrest/pass through portion of the rear seat back and aiming the A/C duct louvres through the opening? That vent produces a pretty strong supply of chilled air that might just do the trick.
Thanks for the comment mate ! Glad to hear you opted for the sunshade as well. Good point about sound deadening. Prob helps when I'm recording in the car as well. And also great suggestion regard the AC, will try that.
@@RyanCowan Great to hear back from you Ryan. Hopefully the A/C vent idea will work to help Cooper keep his cool!
I have the same car, including the Induction wheels. I’m in the UK and our roads are terrible so I think the suspension is too stiff. I gather the newer cars, certainly those made in Germany, have improved softer suspension. I also agree about the wipers so I find myself using autopilot less and less. Other than that, it’s excellent as you outline.
Does it bother you that after 7 years of promises, Full Self Driving is still nowhere close to working as advertised?
Also, sensors were recently removed from Model 3 and Model Y, and now Summon and Smart Summon no longer function.
I have a 2021 Model Y with 40,000 miles. One plus that you won't come across at only 6 months is the maintenance. My total maintenance has been filling the windshield washer tank, rotating the tires, changed the cabin air filter once but did have to change the 12Volt battery once due to living in a hot location. Still have the original tires. Also a minor thing but I never have to scrub off the brake dust because there isn't any.
If you change your oil every 5000 mi that saves close to 800.00
To add on with the summon feature, auto lane change should also be included as standard with all Teslas. 😎
They are gonna add full self driving in a future software update
@@vedantatripathi1844yeah for a price..
Great video Ryan. We’ve owned our model 3 LR since March 2021. We love it. It’s such a great car to own and drive. And it gets better every time a significant update comes along. However, we too have noticed:
The paint is rubbish. We have the stupidly expensive Red option, which is no better than the white. You’ve only got to sneeze in front of it and there’s another chip. Disappointing and upsetting. We may end up getting the front resprayed and a protective film applied, next time we find a few thousand down the back of the couch.
The auto wiper function is also rubbish on our car. It does exactly the same things yours does. We’ve noticed if you give the washers a squirt when a bug hits the screen, all hell breaks loose for the next minute or so. It must be damaging the blades at least, if not the screen itself.
Still, no regrets. Great cars. Good to see so many 3s and Ys on the road now. We hardly saw a single other Tesla when we first bought ours.
Cheers
😂haha your "down the back of the couch" comment made me laugh out loud. Thanks for the comment mate, totally agree. And very happy to see more and more Tesla's on the road too. Are you based in Melb?
@@RyanCowan we live in Mount Gambier, SA. we also have the first model MG ZSEV (an ex-demo) with the small battery. Can’t take it far until a few more public high speed chargers appear in the regions (there are none for 200 km at present) but we have the Tesla for that.
Great video Ryan summary is spot on,the old guy from W.A.
Thanks mate !
Love love this car! Such a good video 👏
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About to get my model Y long range pretty soon. 😊
Thxxxx so much for that video. Quiero uno en interior blanco también. Hi from Spain
Thanks for the review Ryan. Love the name Cooper for your dawg! What is the brand of the retractable sun blinds you have? I've not seen these before. Really appreciate your comments in the last minute or so of the video. How true they are!
Thanks for the kind words mate ! 🥰 Appreciate it. The sunshade is from a brand called Otrifowd, you can find the link and my discount code on bio.site/ryanjaycowan if you're interested.
Fyi the free wheels actually have wheel covers, if you take them off it reveals some really nice multi spoke wheels. They almost look aftermarket. Super cool.
My wipers are doing the same. Hopefully they are listening to you and make an update soon
Thanks, lets hope they can fix them soon🤞
The OTA updates is the game changer. Every other car you buy is obsolete once it rolls out the showroom floor as the manufacturer is coming up with new features for its facelift or replacement model. But Tesla keeps adding features to keep the car up to date.
Great thoughtful video. Sandy Munro also thinks theTesla Y is the best EV to have. Can't wait to get one.
2 months into my Y, 3,000 km added. Love it
For the wiper problem Tesla should just prompt a windshield cleaning every 30 minutes or so. One push of a button and the windshield is washed and good until the next interval. If you don't do it, auto pilot goes off.
For roof sunshade you used which type? 250 or 490?
A car review with decent production values for once! :) Makes it so much more watchable! Keep it up, Thanks :)
Subscribed, watched the vid the whole way through, great work man!
Wow thank you so much !! That means a lot. Really appreciate it 🥰
Just bought a model Y today and the last 30 seconds of this video you basically said what I said to my wife WORD for WORD tonight. Stoked on it so far. Great video!
haha that's awesome !! Congrats. Honestly such an awesome car. I'll do another 12 month review in the coming months.
Great video 🔥
Thank you 🥰
What a great review. Question with the seats - did you line them with any protection?
Thank you ! And regarding the seats, no we haven't done anything to them 👍
Great video mate, your a good presenter
Thank you mate !! 🥰
Nice video bro 😎
Thank you !
I agree about the lack of standard items like rubber mats, the organizing thing that goes in the front center thingy. Also, I’ve had various things replaced (luckily for free, after being VERY firm in some cases), like a bubbling drivers side armrest, the center armrest (twice), and other things. I think the interior quality of my Model 3 is pretty horrible, especially coming from an Audi. I love the Tesla UI and app; I use Voice Control ALL THE TIME to do things like turn on Defogger, turning on/off Climate, operating steering wheel/seat heaters, etc. so this is awesome that I don’t think you can find in other cars.
Yeah I need to use voice controls more !! Thanks for the comment mate
@@RyanCowan do it! You can say “open your butt hole” and the charging port opens. I’m dead serious.
Great and informative video. Glad you pointed out the benefits of a light interior. For too many manufacturers they seem stuck in the " black seats, black dashboard and black ceiling too". I'm flexible about the exterior colour of my car but inside, where I'll spend the most time I want it light and bright!
I suggest leaving the middle section of the second row down to get Cooper some air while in the car. I do this when I have kids/small adults using the 3rd row in my model Y
Great suggestion, thank you ! Will def try this 🙌
I have been driving my Y Performance for 2 months and I'm really happy about the car. The biggest issue with the car is that visual parking assist sucks and is a big step down from the 360 park assist I had in my Mazda. Then how the drive assist adjusts the speed limits needs an overhaul. Finally for some reason the car gets really dirty in the door openings I guess these are not sealed off good enough compared to other cars. But all in all I like the car.
Valid points.
Since this is a 6 month old Model Y, some of the complaints have been addressed in new units. The suspension is improved, the price is reduced, and it gets the full tax credit. I keep comparing it to other similarly specced EVs and the MY just seems like the best deal overall. I could be wrong though, I just can't find another EV that matches the MYLR spec sheet without being way more expensive.
Totally agree mate ! Thanks for the comment, glad you're loving the Model Y
I just ordered a brand new Model Y LR in Quicksilver color, I'm so excited to own one!
NICE ! 🩶 That colour will look amazing !
It’s crazy that you talked about Driva, a school mate of mine created it!
Oh wow ! Seems like a great company !
As far as you talking about The seats, if it is a stain it doesn't wipe off with soap and water. If it does wipe off with soap and water it is simply dirty.
I love your video's i am a subscriber for i long time
Thanks mate !! 🙌
Nicely explained. I test drove a Tesla 3. Model U being similar everything is ok but the lack of speedometer in the line of sight is so annoying and puts me off from buying one.
Love the video Ryan! I’m wondering if you would recommend it if we don’t have a home charge? Will it be a nightmare ?
Thank you ! 🥰 I'd still drive a Tesla even if I wasn't able to charge at home. Really depends on how many kms you do per week. If you're happy to stop at a fast charger every 10 days or so, etc. Feel free to message me on insta if you have more questions !
I have Opel/Vauxhall for 6 years na 105000km and do not have so many stone chips but I drive in "winter"country...
This was great. I was going to order a Y and then the new 3 got announced which looks so good. Now I’m really torn!
Tough decision ! Hard to go past all those updates in the new Model 3 .. however we love being higher up and the extra space in the Y.
thinking about getting one as our next car so I rented a MY for 5 days for a family trip. Personally, it felt a bit small and low compared to the camry and CRV we are use to. Loved how quiet it is and the surprising amount of cargo space. The biggest annoying point was that we had to pretty much google how to do every single thing in it and there are likely many features it has that we never knew existed.
The car is not ideal as a rental vehicle for those whos never driven one. 5 days was enough for the initial hype to die down a bit. I still think its an interesting car and would love to explore all of its featurea. Just not something I feel I urgently want anymore.
Ha I've wondered exactly what someone's first impression is to the Y from a rental. Sometimes my brain just blacks out trying to do something basic, like indicate or park it. I've owned a 3 for 2 years and it still catches me out sometimes. It's almost risky to have people jump in to a Tesla without some prior experience. I hope it didn't put you off them for life :)
I feel ya. I've test-driven Model 3/Y four times, and checking stuff online in between on how to do certain things. It was only on the 4th drive that I could actually enjoy just driving and was confident enough about knowing my way around all the settings and controls.
@@SkandiaAUS I was thinking the same thing. It looks like Ryan's dad drove it in this video and I was wondering if I would do the same. We test drove the Model Y this week and we're on the fence about it.
@@SkandiaAUS probably depends how much you're trying to do. There's a lot you can do to customize your experience, but you really don't need to worry about if you don't want to. Drove one (MY) for 24hours , the owners showed me in 2min how to setup my profile, charge the car and I drove off... and just enjoyed the drive. My only trouble was the first time I tried to open the frunk (and the first time I tried to charge, but that was on the awfull provider app, not tesla's fault).
Hey Ryan, now, which you reckon is the good buy? The model 3 highland or old model Y. Your advice is well appreciated.
This was an interesting video. I am left wondering about the ride quality and any noise issues you experienced as well as build quality.
Ride quality is not very good compared to other cars in this price range. But it's been updated in the newer models. Build quality is excellent. No noise issues.
Hey Ryan thanks heaps for the informative video. I have heard lots about the white seats and how easily they mark, especially with blue jeans. Have you ( or anyone else here) had any issues with marks on the seats and difficulty cleaning the white seats?
Thanks mate ! 🥰 White seats have been amazing, and super easy to clean every single time (no matter how bad the stain!). I would recommend them to everyone. They make the interior of the car feel amazing !
Very good content👍 For me I think white exterior and interior look more premium and futuristic but black exterior is the free option in Shanghai😂
Thanks. Good rundown 👍🏼. I wonder if you can find a model X owner and do a comparison?
Thank you ! 🥰
Hey Ryan, Great Video as usual very insightful. How is your charging cycle ? Do you top it up everyday to 100% or a lil less upto 80-90% on daily basis ?.
Thanks mate ! 🥰 Charge it back up to 100% most nights. But as you can tell, we've have done a lot of driving in the car so far already ! Still haven't found the need for a fast charger, but looking to install one at our next place.
@@RyanCowan sweet... thank you 😊
how awesome is that black number plate 😍
Thanks. It came standard with the car ! All Tesla's are delivered like that in Vic 🙌
Great review. It summarizes my thoughts to a T.
Thanks mate ! 🥰
Great vid, does Cooper fit in the boot with the seats up? I have a lab that’s probably a similar height and can’t work out whether a Model Y is a good fit for us
Thank you ! And yes, always travels with the seats up, keeps him nice a snug !
Didn’t know about the dog mode feature. I love that
It's the best !
It's still such a shame that Tesla doesn't offer the Model 3 as a wagon or a shooting brake. The better boot access without being lifted, tall, and oversized would be an amazingly perfect solution.
Good vid
6:30 thats why u need ppf at least for the bonnet / front side of any car.
A good car and alot of info on the car like the cleaning the tesla
Other than the larger rims, have you upgraded anything else on your Tesla from the standard version? I like the appearance of yours, but I'm having trouble understanding why some Model Y vehicles look better than others
The 20 inch wheels make a big difference, the 19's look a bit too small for a car that size in my opinion