Hahaha epic ending! Good to see that the ride quality aint a bottleneck for you to keep driving a Tesla. Nice videos, keep it up :D Greets from Holland
Done a similar distance in mine and it really is as good as you say. My complaint is that the paint is not tough enough, but with a front bumper that reasonably priced it could easily be replaced after around 3 years. Best car I've ever had, and by quite a margin. Glad to see you've now got the best colour combination ;)
@@sryev9410 did you do this yourself, if so what colour paint? I’m about to wrap my front bumper but being black I’m not feeling confident on getting a good finish.
@@acoustonaut780 ours is matte black and we did the whole car. We paid a garage who specialize in teslas to do it, they’re super popular you have to book in advance it cost 700 quid including brake caliper paint
I drive the Telsa model 3 LG and did speak to a guy when we where charging last month, he had the model Y and told me he switched from Audi A6 avant and that Y had much more space. For me still to big and we are a family of 3. Still model 3 has more inside and also front rear trunk space then my A4 avant before.
Love your work Richard. You bang out these vids giving fact after fact and no bullshit; It’s a winning recipe. Thanks for all the info. Can’t wait to ditch my Lexus hybrid in favour of a Y which is coming (I hope!) in September.
I’ve just bought a LR dual motor Y second hand, great value at 18 months old and was impressed with it over all other comparable EV SUV’s. Interesting to hear the costs of the repairs. My 718 Cayman needed a new front bumper, similar repair. £4000 for the bumper alone.
I ordered a MYLR Blue/Black at the start of the month and (so far) it’s due at the end of June. Though, I know that that could possible change due to Shanghai lockdown this Quarter. Can’t wait!
Ordered a Model Y end of Feb, actually test driving this week. Had been thinking of cancelling and trying a used Ioniq 5 instead, but with used prices as they are I can probably just keep it for a few months and sell if it doesn’t work out for me.
A bit of a letdown that the front armrest isn't white too. The rear armrest could use the type of cupholder that slots in and out, giving you the full armrest to use it as such. I also hope you will get an option to turn off the "lasers" from the sentry mode.
Brilliant ending. I got mine a month ago and I just cant stop driving it, though at this price point I would have wanted a bit more comfort but hey no complaints especially when I look at the gas prices :)
Happy with my 19's at 42psi the tyres are fairly good, very expensive to replace. handling is good wouldn't want softer suspension setup. before you sell the car we need a drag race with the new one with performance boost to see what the difference is?
@@RSEV just seen the Carwow one, one of the best to date. Really needs two Model Y long ranges, one normal and one with sport mode to see the difference.
My MYLR in grey delivery is showing July but has been jumping between May and July on an almost daily basis. I can’t wait and have all the accessories and home charger already installed just teasing me whenever I get home. Good honest video.
Being in the US, I love my 2023 model Y long range vehicle which I just recently picked up from Tesla. The features this vehicle has are amazing and still learning many of them. My model Y vehicle came with HW4 and the newer cameras. The model Y gives me plenty of storage space, Dual motor AWD, single pedal driving, and the seating front and back have plenty of room for all of us. Being retired, the vehicle is mainly for around town driving, short single charge trips, and do home charging which takes no time at all to charge from 70 to 90 percent most the time. I do not plan at this time to get the EAP or FSD addon driving options. The basic Auto Pilot should be good enough for me right now - if so desired, I can always buy the other modes of driving. Nice to have the Sentry and dashcam modes. I only turn them on when I am out driving around and parking at different locations. I turn them off when back home. Still debating whether I want to keep the Premium connectivity for all the added screen extras. I mainly listen to the radio and never have time to do the streaming or internet features, too busy driving. Do I really need the great graphical maps - not sure yet, haven't really used them yet. Thanks for your video review and take care.
Great honest review of the model Y, when you changed the bumper why did you not re apply the number plate holder, I just feel it doesn’t look right with the curve.
Good Morning Mr Symonds. I was so tempted when I saw her advertised. As you know from the Club, EDDs running wild due to awful situation in Shanghai. May/June now Aug/September. However, I will hang in for my Red/White/Geminis. Red seems to be the most delayed due, I suppose, to so few being ordered/batched. Thanks for another excellent video; to the manner born!
Rear passenger space isn't class leading in shoulder width, it's actually identical to Model 3, not great for 3 adults (a smaller Enyaq provides more on this metric) 3:17
Worth mentioning that tyres wear faster in EVs due to weight. The cost to replace four 20” eg. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is over £1,000! That’s necessary expenditure about every two years doing average mileage. For example, my 2021 M3LR has done 25,000 miles and there’s about 1mm of legal tread left in the MPS4s. So keeping the car for five years (above average) would cost over £2,000 in tyres for a 20” wheel size. Weighing that cost against a new non EV, makes a huge difference to budgeting, especially as we have less servicing costs. We’re selling our Tesla and will wait until the 2024 MY is released before considering buying another EV.
😂!! Brilliant and unexpected ending!! You must have ordered that a while back as white a big waiting times now… Brilliant car… unless things change massively in 3 years when my model 3 lease ends, I will swap for a model Y no doubt, white interior, 20” wheels (you convinced me there!😉 as definitely prefer Michelin tyres), acceleration boost… 👍👍
I like red. My Model 3 is red and if/when I change the next one will be red too. Recently came across one thing I don't like. The emergency door release in the back.
You mentioned the phone key being a positive but my iphone 11 unlocks the car from my living room, very annoying, so have it switched off. Not tried the keyfob yet though. Wish passive entry could be turned off.
The suspension (or lack thereof) is the only real issue holding me back from making a purchase. I have an M Sport version BMW and that is a little too firm / crashy at times but the Tesla really was far worse - and given how busy the orderbook is I doubt air-suspension will be an option anytime soon.
When did you test drive it? I had a test drive of a MY recently and the staff at the Tesla service centre were saying the early MYs in the UK did have stiff suspension, which they have subsequently adjusted for the UK roads. I was worried about this too but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the MY suspension was actually nicer than my 2019 M3 SR+.
@@coolpool1969 I went to a Tesla event in Guildford in mid February this year and I drove a MY long-range running on the optional 20' wheels. So if there has been a change then I may revisit. As I don't want an overly softly sprung car that wallows but first impressions were pretty poor on the ride front - everything else was very impressive.
@@alsmith358 we’ve fitted and tried one of these from mountain pass performance. Second trial after bedding in is going to hopefully be filmed soon. Initial impressions were disappointing but there could be some gains. Expensive for not much is probably my verdict but I remain open minded until the second test
When it comes to the front bumper change; what about costs of installation? Sensors? The parts themselves seem to be quite cheap, but the technology bits are the real cost usually.
Also of note - there are a lot of issues with the camera recording system at the moment, awaiting firmware fix. Mine is very unpredictable and not much use. I have had dashcams on all my cars and motorcycles for 10 years.....I need a separate reliable dashcam on the Tesla.
Have you driven the model y performance? Is the ride quality that much worse with the 21's? And is performance of the car worth it over the LR with acceleration boost? I'm torn between the two
Worth a mention that the mobile phone view of sentry mode only works if you pay £9.99 for premium connectivity. Then it is also limited to about 5-10 mi uses per day.
Love my Y too but mrs has Kerbed near side rear and front just two months in🙄. In all honesty I suspect the front may have been a rock or stone as it’s more a single point impact area. Good thing is that black/grey touch in paint hides a multitude of sins🙂. Brilliant car that’s a lot less crash prone suspension than my last Audi A3 sportback and much more practical too👍. Good video and nice ending😉
Looking forward to ours being delivered, hopefully not too long 🤞 Any recommendations for insurance in the UK, getting some crazy inconsistencies in the quotes so far
You did well to be able to get a new one… I have been waiting for ages and despite being told I was down for a May delivery I am still waiting and nobody can give me any indication as to when it will arrive 🤷🏻♂️ I can see why yours has held its value
most of the complaints come from body alignment issues that is almost more of an art than a science. All model wise now have a cast for your chassis that dramatically improves alignment since all the 70 parts that used to be in the rear chassis are now cast in one piece. People complaining about Tesla model Y problems were mostly cosmetic with paint fit and finish and I will be the first one to admit that Tesla is not the best in that department however as far as drivetrain is concerned no one is even close. Give me a good drivetrain and the hell with the paint because I will not notice a slight difference in gaps From day today but I sure will notice a powertrain that is ugly to drive.
@@colingenge9999 You ask for a good drivetrain? How about good suspension? Model 3 and Y have the cheap, rough, coil suspension. Many owners complain about a rough ride on less-than-perfect road surfaces. Also, Full Self Driving is 4 years late, and *nowhere* *near* working as promised. What about the people that spent $10,000 or $12,000 on this option, which has turned out to be basically FRAUD?
@@DerekDavis213 I test drove a BYD last week which had a very comfortable suspension but compared to my model three long range that soft suspension made me very nervous. I feel very well connected to the road with the test suspension and have fun my car into traffic circles with maximum acceleration on the exit that would be terrifying for any passenger because of the speed but the car has never put a wheel wrong in my experience. I am no expert in handling about four years of driving a Tesla model S and now a model three has provided absolute stability to say nothing of a fairly advanced accent avoidance system that has save me a couple of times. I would refer you to “out of spec reviews“ where are the author appears to have a professional level of understanding of suspensions. He has talked is veerers through a circuit of Nuremberg Ring with five people in the car always under perfect control. He says that the model three performance has the finest and best suspension of any vehicle in his price range and easily beating the more expensive BMW electric in virtually every way except possibly the brakes which under track conditions could use an upgrade that is easily available. I’m not sure why you are choosing to bring up another topic such as Tessa‘s full self driving in order to cast a dark shadow upon Tesla. If you follow self driving software you will recognize that it is an application that appears relatively easy at first but when you get into the edge cases you find that it may be one of the most complex problems to solve Perhaps on the level of finding a cure for cancer or making the perfect nuclear reactor. There are several autonomous driving systems being used in Phoenix and in San Francisco that are Geo fenced but no one has an open application that is capable of driving anywhere including secondary roads, driveways and so on. I agree that Elon was overly optimistic in the initial iterations of full self driving and also agree that charging $6000 and $12,000 now $15,000 is probably outrageous but for certain applications such as Robo taxis, that $6000 which people paid initially might turn out to be a massive bargain. I know that some buyers are disappointed that most people know that Elon is a serious individual that is not purposely trying to scam people which is more than I can say for most corporate CEOs. You can choose to be a hater of Tesla if you want but it’s undeniable that without that company entering the electric vehicle space, They would not be a race among every major manufacturer to see if they can catch up. Fact is that they started 10 years behind Tesla and no one has yet made a car as good as what test I was putting out a decade ago by any significant measure. Other people that respect test of the most are the CEOs of Volkswagen and Ford that are trying their best to even be in the running or to even make a car that they can break even on. Meanwhile Tesla has become the most profitable car company in the world Because they’ve engineer the heck out of every aspect of their car including the Tesla supercharger Netwerk that everyone agrees is vastly superior to anything else that has been offered.
@@colingenge9999 Anyone that has a science or tech background knows right away that Full Self Driving is an enormously difficult problem to solve, especially when Elon Musk decided to abandon Radar/Lidar sensors and only use the cheap made-in-China video cameras on the Tesla 3 and Y. If Full Self Driving is 99% effective, that is *NOT* *GOOD* *ENOUGH* . You cannot trust your life to a car that has sub-standard and primitive self-driving computers. I'm not so much casting a 'dark shadow' but rather pointing out the Elon Musk is guilty of lies and hype, for *YEARS* now. Anything Tesla says cannot be trusted. The quality of Tesla has been so bad, customers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. Also, people that need service or repairs of Tesla vehicles have had long frustrating waits, compared to service you would get for a Honda or Toyota for example. And by the way, Tesla certainly *DOES* *NOT* engineer the heck out of every part of their car. In the Model 3, you can't even manually open the doors from the inside of the car without risking damage to the car! Also, the car is supposed to unlock automatically when you walk up with your bluetooth-enabled cell phone. MANY people have reported problems with this, the unlock function is *unreliable* and *inconsistent* . Also, the Tesla air-conditioning system is known to produce mold and foul smells in the car. A Honda or Toyota do not have this problem. Also, the onboard music and entertainment system is very buggy, even today in August of 2022. I could go on and on.
@@DerekDavis213 I don’t know where you get your information but you are extremely poorly informed. Virtually everything you said is maybe slightly true but most of it is almost completely wrong. I’ve been driving test it for four years and have watched or read over 10,000 articles on Tesla so there’s not too much has missed my preview. I will put you down as a tesla Hater who doesn’t care much about the facts.
Hi Richard & Co, I've heard an awful lot of complaints about the firmness of the model Y ride and see there are air suspension kits available. Have you fitted any of these to a model Y and would you recommend it?
Great content , enjoyed the performance boost drag race too. My son picked up a black MYL Same day you got your blue one. You fitted the fantastic alcantara dash upgrade same day for him. Any ideas as to where from and when my MYP might turn up here in the U.K.? Just no info anywhere..
Hi Ian, Dave’s MY was the second one that had the Alcantara trims fitted in UK! No news about the MYP deliveries other than what it says on their website. Late 2022. Thanks for watching our videos 💪🏻
You won’t have any problem selling that beauty. Sold my ‘19 long range 3 for almost what I paid for it new then 5 days later took delivery of my 2022 LR 3 that I paid $1k less for out the door 🤑
Was sad to see you selling the model Y on. Thought what would that mean for future vlog content. Then epic ending of another Model Y 😀. Keep up the great content.
Another great video Can’t wait to get mine (mid - end June 🤞) Then it’ll be a trip to Bournemouth to visit you & get some upgrades/extras installed on the car, before it starts it’s life as a Taxi in & around Stansted airport 😊
So I've been checking out Insurance for the Y , in the UK its group 50 , why if parts are so reasonable and it has multiple systems to prevent accidents?
Nice one. We have a 2020 Model 3 LR and are testing cars to replace it next March. So far the BMW iX3 is our favourite of the competition but the Model Y takes some beating as an overall package.
Did you buy the black new? Did Tesla start delivering in the UK? I'm not aware that there is any ship that has arrived to the UK from Shanghai with Teslas since April
I test drove the Model Y last week in Bristol (I am an ID4 owner), delivery date was quoted as November. They offered me nearly what I paid for my ID4 in part exchange. Sadly the car was too "sporty" with harder suspension and a lot more power for my wife, the seats were uncomfortable for me (too much lumbar support), I was glad to get back in the ID4 and switch on my massage seats. I must be getting old...........
I have my Model Y for 2 month and 5000 km now. I had a severe motorcycle accident 1 year ago with 4 fractured vertebrae (among other things) and one reason for the Y are the excellent seats. I have driven the ID4 before deciding on the Tesla and didn’t like the seats at all. So, like everything else a matter of taste and preference.
I like an ID4 so don’t blame you. Many love the 3 and Y seats. Personally they feel a bit small for me so I do tend to find other cars also better. I’m different to most in that opinion though I think.
@@RSEV I totally agree with you. The seats are designed for small people. I’ve “adjusted “ to them and after 10K (km) in my MY I’m happy enough with them.
I do have a question about the wireless phone chargers. A first world problem, certainly. I know on some vehicles the phone chargers can't fit larger phones. I think my new phone measures 6.5 x 3.1 inches (Samsung S22 Ultra). Can the inserts on a Tesla accommodate these?
Great honest review Richard albeit I'm surprised Tesla are letting you buy another new one within such a short period, that's assuming it's another one straight out of the wrapper?
I had P100D as a loan car while my 2020 M3P was in for repair a couple of weeks ago. The S is much quieter and noticably faster (when in ludicrous or ludicrous+ mode). However the 3 (and I'd assume the Y) felt so much tighter and more agile. On UK roads the S also felt very big. It's much easier and more satisfying to drive quickly in the 3. The S felt like a saggy old bus in comparison - although the S probably wins on passenger comfort. In my opinion, the 3/Y feels better engineered, but I'd definitely recommend a test drive.
Hi. Great video and content. One question though...about the range. You didn't mention if this was with the AC constantly on. I've just had my Y for 5 days and I'm seeing 100miles range disappear for only 50 miles driving.... and that is around town no motorway or dual carriageways but with AC permanently on. is there a problem with the car I'm thinking?
Climate always on auto! Always. Crikey I’m not going to sit there cold or hot! Plentiful range to have it however you want it. Your “50 miles using 100 miles”. What percentage of battery is this 50 miles using? Is this lots of short journeys?
@RSymons RSEV hi. Really appreciate the response. First Tesla but my 3rd EV…. And yes, so far it’s been lots of short journeys… no more than 10miles each and all ‘city’. Generally I thought this was better in an EV and the hated the motorway 70mph trips as really drains the power. Is the Tesla different in this way? Ta.
Sentry mode, as Richard described is excellent. However I rarely use it because it drains the battery quite quickly. The time it would be most useful, perhaps an airport car park… is the most challenging, because you risk 20% SOC when you return from your vacation.
@@rogerstarkey5390 I don’t think you can choose it ! I may be wrong, but I believe it’s fixed at 20%. That will certainly get you to a supercharger, it’s about 108km on my MY. But who wants to charge on the way home from Heathrow ? 😂
I’ve curbed my MY loads on the black rims , actually it was my wife lol. I love it as much as you say. Huge, fun, amazing and the ride quality isn’t a big problem cause it’s just so damn fun and so damn big
great video apart from the sentry mode assumption. my BMW has the same feature since 2018 that allows me to record as i'm driving and parked and can view video live or via the cloud. plus alerts me of crashes, etc. plus side over the tesla is that it doesn't drain my battery in 5 days if left at an airport. overall MY is the best electric family suv not the best family suv!
The only "complaint" I would have is the center wheel column, it could have an air conditioner passthrough stand for a center wheel screen that has the speed, turn signal indicator, cruise control set speed , warnings for proximity while parking, acceleration and regeneration settings , battery and range level , active and normalized consumption and overall sound volume , so if you want to play something it will not start at maximum volume by surprise. But what i wish for the next year , the 2024 model and onward to have , are aor suspension and air line outlet for pumping the tires or air mattrises with dual settings of either volume or pressure , and an automated two level sun roof cover of 50% mesh and 100% refpector with insulated bottom for burn avoidance, and maybe window 50% mesh that can also be used as insect (mosquitos) shield for camping and for insect filled areas where you want natural air from the windows, using the same 50% mesh from the sun roof, but having it reinforced with spider pattern wire that makes children unable to rip it apart.
I have a similar annoying rattle on occasions in the back of my model 3. Just cannot find it. We are going down to one vehicle so the wife has decided to sell her car and that I will sell my model 3 and we will get a model Y. Absolutely no chance I said so yesterday we ordered a model Y 😂 Red with 19s although now I am regretting not ordering the 20s. September to November delivery though so I can still enjoy the model 3 for now.
range is an issue at first but you soon grow to accommodate it and notice that you effortlessly charge your card home and always have enough range to get anywhere you want to go. If you plan a road trip Tesla lead you to the super charging station where again you can effortlessly charge while you take a rest but every time I’ve done that the car is always ready before I am.
Thank you for this review! Can you also say something about the comfort of the Model Y LR (with 20 inch wheels) vs the Model Y Performance? Or make a video about it.. :-)
Hahaha epic ending! Good to see that the ride quality aint a bottleneck for you to keep driving a Tesla. Nice videos, keep it up :D Greets from Holland
Thanks for the conversions at 8:11
Whoever added those is the real hero
Got a Y with 4K miles and same efficiency with lot of motorway miles. I’m still watching your videos even though I own one 😂
I've had mine for 14 months now but in North America. Not a single problem yet and I concur with all you've said about yours!
Done a similar distance in mine and it really is as good as you say. My complaint is that the paint is not tough enough, but with a front bumper that reasonably priced it could easily be replaced after around 3 years. Best car I've ever had, and by quite a margin. Glad to see you've now got the best colour combination ;)
All modern cars have the same water based paints! I totally agree with you.
Recommend a wrap - I’ve wrapped mine and it’s really tough and looks great
@@sryev9410 did you do this yourself, if so what colour paint? I’m about to wrap my front bumper but being black I’m not feeling confident on getting a good finish.
@@acoustonaut780 ours is matte black and we did the whole car. We paid a garage who specialize in teslas to do it, they’re super popular you have to book in advance it cost 700 quid including brake caliper paint
until now I have no issue with the paint on mine. But its an insect magnet
Hey just came here from carwow, love your content keep it up man!
That ending was so funny yet understandable if you have the finance.
Your videos ‘sold’ me a Model Y and the John O’Groats video convinced my wife we won’t be sat ‘for hours’ whilst it charges!! Thanks
I ordered a blue Model Y with white interior just like yours about a month ago, expect delivery in September
Same here. Expected delivery September also. Though it has jumped about from June to October and back to September a few times..
And yes... I do check the Estimated delivery.. every single day.... More than once. ☺️
I’m in the MY waiting club. It’s a rollercoaster.
@@mattmecham oh, just like the stock
Same ordered mine at beginning of the month in Black/Black and it says august
I drive the Telsa model 3 LG and did speak to a guy when we where charging last month, he had the model Y and told me he switched from Audi A6 avant and that Y had much more space. For me still to big and we are a family of 3. Still model 3 has more inside and also front rear trunk space then my A4 avant before.
They’re so deceptive aren’t they. My M3LR has so much more space than my BMW 530e.
Great work, love the metric translation to kw/h/100km!
Great vid! I like how easy it seemed to order parts from Tesla and fix the damages yourself! Fairly cheap as well. Brilliant stuff.
Thanks again for lending Matt the Model Y
And it's sold already! good call!
Love your work Richard. You bang out these vids giving fact after fact and no bullshit; It’s a winning recipe. Thanks for all the info. Can’t wait to ditch my Lexus hybrid in favour of a Y which is coming (I hope!) in September.
I’ve just bought a LR dual motor Y second hand, great value at 18 months old and was impressed with it over all other comparable EV SUV’s. Interesting to hear the costs of the repairs. My 718 Cayman needed a new front bumper, similar repair. £4000 for the bumper alone.
Lol I love the ending 😂
Nicely done!
I ordered a MYLR Blue/Black at the start of the month and (so far) it’s due at the end of June. Though, I know that that could possible change due to Shanghai lockdown this Quarter. Can’t wait!
That ending was class haha, great review and awesome video!
Ordered a Model Y end of Feb, actually test driving this week. Had been thinking of cancelling and trying a used Ioniq 5 instead, but with used prices as they are I can probably just keep it for a few months and sell if it doesn’t work out for me.
Nearly a 12 month wait on the Ionic 5. 😬
You aren’t going to swap your MY for an ionic ! That’s just not going to happen ! 😂
A bit of a letdown that the front armrest isn't white too. The rear armrest could use the type of cupholder that slots in and out, giving you the full armrest to use it as such. I also hope you will get an option to turn off the "lasers" from the sentry mode.
It would get discoloured very quickly, same reason the steering wheel isn't white
@@thelifeofbatteries2603 Guess they know more than VW
Thanks for your recommendation. And have fun with the MY P! Looking forward to the vids including the beast
Brilliant ending. I got mine a month ago and I just cant stop driving it, though at this price point I would have wanted a bit more comfort but hey no complaints especially when I look at the gas prices :)
Happy with my 19's at 42psi the tyres are fairly good, very expensive to replace. handling is good wouldn't want softer suspension setup.
before you sell the car we need a drag race with the new one with performance boost to see what the difference is?
Video coming soon from me plus I’m in a future carwow video about it
@@RSEV just seen the Carwow one, one of the best to date.
Really needs two Model Y long ranges, one normal and one with sport mode to see the difference.
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My MYLR in grey delivery is showing July but has been jumping between May and July on an almost daily basis. I can’t wait and have all the accessories and home charger already installed just teasing me whenever I get home. Good honest video.
With the recent price drop we are seriously considering pulling out of the ioniq 5 and moving to a model Y.
Black is always the best colour🤷👍💯
Being in the US, I love my 2023 model Y long range vehicle which I just recently picked up from Tesla. The features this vehicle has are amazing and still learning many of them. My model Y vehicle came with HW4 and the newer cameras.
The model Y gives me plenty of storage space, Dual motor AWD, single pedal driving, and the seating front and back have plenty of room for all of us. Being retired, the vehicle is mainly for around town driving, short single charge trips, and do home charging which takes no time at all to charge from 70 to 90 percent most the time. I do not plan at this time to get the EAP or FSD addon driving options. The basic Auto Pilot should be good enough for me right now - if so desired, I can always buy the other modes of driving.
Nice to have the Sentry and dashcam modes. I only turn them on when I am out driving around and parking at different locations. I turn them off when back home. Still debating whether I want to keep the Premium connectivity for all the added screen extras. I mainly listen to the radio and never have time to do the streaming or internet features, too busy driving. Do I really need the great graphical maps - not sure yet, haven't really used them yet.
Thanks for your video review and take care.
That incident at 12:06 really seemed like an insurance scam attempt!
Same in china (work and live in china but from uk) we’ve used ours for 15 months and it’s worth more now than when I bought it
Can’t wait for mine ordered blue/white 19” last year
Thank you very much for the video, especially km-mile conversion!
the suspense at wondering what the heck you would be replacing it with.... brilliant ending !!
Got mine on order Tesla site says Sept - Oct delivery can't wait
Great honest review of the model Y, when you changed the bumper why did you not re apply the number plate holder, I just feel it doesn’t look right with the curve.
I did notice that seat belt buckle rattle in my model y too,
Really great review I know exactly what you mean with the clicking sound in headliner on sunny days it seems to have settled down now
As always Rich! Good work son xx from New Zealand.
In a California Y I had a rattle near the driver's B pillar. I exercised the shoulder belt height adjustment and it stopped.
That ending though... Brilliant! ^_^
How much is the 19 inch wheel upgrade likely to impair the more refined ride? Is all of the improved comfort from the tyres or suspension revisions?
Amen .... the hymn of praise was brilliant
Why can't we view the internal cabin camera on the in car screen?
Good Morning Mr Symonds. I was so tempted when I saw her advertised. As you know from the Club, EDDs running wild due to awful situation in Shanghai. May/June now Aug/September. However, I will hang in for my Red/White/Geminis. Red seems to be the most delayed due, I suppose, to so few being ordered/batched. Thanks for another excellent video; to the manner born!
My perfect car..... shame they aren't available in NZ..
I think with the mad horse-faced woman in charge, that’s the least of your problems.
Best wishes . 👍
If you are considering a MY , I strongly recommend you spend the extra £2100 for the turbine wheels. You will regret it if you don’t.
Rear passenger space isn't class leading in shoulder width, it's actually identical to Model 3, not great for 3 adults (a smaller Enyaq provides more on this metric) 3:17
Worth mentioning that tyres wear faster in EVs due to weight. The cost to replace four 20” eg. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is over £1,000! That’s necessary expenditure about every two years doing average mileage. For example, my 2021 M3LR has done 25,000 miles and there’s about 1mm of legal tread left in the MPS4s. So keeping the car for five years (above average) would cost over £2,000 in tyres for a 20” wheel size. Weighing that cost against a new non EV, makes a huge difference to budgeting, especially as we have less servicing costs.
We’re selling our Tesla and will wait until the 2024 MY is released before considering buying another EV.
😂!! Brilliant and unexpected ending!! You must have ordered that a while back as white a big waiting times now…
Brilliant car… unless things change massively in 3 years when my model 3 lease ends, I will swap for a model Y no doubt, white interior, 20” wheels (you convinced me there!😉 as definitely prefer Michelin tyres), acceleration boost… 👍👍
Got mine coming (supposedly) in July cant wait !
Well!?
No loading fix in boot ?? why did they not put one in for tie down ??
I like red. My Model 3 is red and if/when I change the next one will be red too. Recently came across one thing I don't like. The emergency door release in the back.
You mentioned the phone key being a positive but my iphone 11 unlocks the car from my living room, very annoying, so have it switched off. Not tried the keyfob yet though. Wish passive entry could be turned off.
Weird, phone key usually only works from a couple metres away max…!
I have an iPhone 12. It works perfectly. I don’t even carry a keycard now ( though I admit that’s a tad reckless 😂)
The suspension (or lack thereof) is the only real issue holding me back from making a purchase. I have an M Sport version BMW and that is a little too firm / crashy at times but the Tesla really was far worse - and given how busy the orderbook is I doubt air-suspension will be an option anytime soon.
When did you test drive it? I had a test drive of a MY recently and the staff at the Tesla service centre were saying the early MYs in the UK did have stiff suspension, which they have subsequently adjusted for the UK roads. I was worried about this too but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the MY suspension was actually nicer than my 2019 M3 SR+.
@@coolpool1969 I went to a Tesla event in Guildford in mid February this year and I drove a MY long-range running on the optional 20' wheels. So if there has been a change then I may revisit. As I don't want an overly softly sprung car that wallows but first impressions were pretty poor on the ride front - everything else was very impressive.
If you're willing to spend an extra $2,500, Unplugged Performance makes an aftermarket luxury coilover suspension kit.
@@alsmith358 we’ve fitted and tried one of these from mountain pass performance. Second trial after bedding in is going to hopefully be filmed soon. Initial impressions were disappointing but there could be some gains. Expensive for not much is probably my verdict but I remain open minded until the second test
I test drove a MY with the 19s and apart from speed bumps (thought they were only 10mph ones) i thought it was pretty smooth
When it comes to the front bumper change; what about costs of installation? Sensors? The parts themselves seem to be quite cheap, but the technology bits are the real cost usually.
Saw a US quote for changing the screen.
As I recall, $1300 for the screen, (so, apple prices, nobody complains about those) labour? $61.
@@rogerstarkey5390 Android users complain about apple prices xD
Also of note - there are a lot of issues with the camera recording system at the moment, awaiting firmware fix. Mine is very unpredictable and not much use. I have had dashcams on all my cars and motorcycles for 10 years.....I need a separate reliable dashcam on the Tesla.
Have you driven the model y performance? Is the ride quality that much worse with the 21's? And is performance of the car worth it over the LR with acceleration boost? I'm torn between the two
Worth a mention that the mobile phone view of sentry mode only works if you pay £9.99 for premium connectivity. Then it is also limited to about 5-10 mi uses per day.
'Minutes of use' I meant!!
Interesting!
Tesla actually quote 15 min cumulative use per day allowed. In practice I have had as little as 5 mins.
Black does not work well in the American South. Love my new blue long range. Great review!
Model 3 had the shittest boot in a long time.. Model Y fixed it and now it sells like mad.
Love my Y too but mrs has Kerbed near side rear and front just two months in🙄. In all honesty I suspect the front may have been a rock or stone as it’s more a single point impact area. Good thing is that black/grey touch in paint hides a multitude of sins🙂. Brilliant car that’s a lot less crash prone suspension than my last Audi A3 sportback and much more practical too👍. Good video and nice ending😉
That ending 😂😍👌
Looking forward to ours being delivered, hopefully not too long 🤞 Any recommendations for insurance in the UK, getting some crazy inconsistencies in the quotes so far
I am finding the same!
Carwow, just subscribed 🔥
You did well to be able to get a new one… I have been waiting for ages and despite being told I was down for a May delivery I am still waiting and nobody can give me any indication as to when it will arrive 🤷🏻♂️ I can see why yours has held its value
It’s used, nearly new. From a private seller
You are selling this car, so naturally your review is very positive. Other Tesla owners report a lot more issues.
most of the complaints come from body alignment issues that is almost more of an art than a science. All model wise now have a cast for your chassis that dramatically improves alignment since all the 70 parts that used to be in the rear chassis are now cast in one piece. People complaining about Tesla model Y problems were mostly cosmetic with paint fit and finish and I will be the first one to admit that Tesla is not the best in that department however as far as drivetrain is concerned no one is even close. Give me a good drivetrain and the hell with the paint because I will not notice a slight difference in gaps From day today but I sure will notice a powertrain that is ugly to drive.
@@colingenge9999 You ask for a good drivetrain? How about good suspension? Model 3 and Y have the cheap, rough, coil suspension. Many owners complain about a rough ride on less-than-perfect road surfaces.
Also, Full Self Driving is 4 years late, and *nowhere* *near* working as promised. What about the people that spent $10,000 or $12,000 on this option, which has turned out to be basically FRAUD?
@@DerekDavis213 I test drove a BYD last week which had a very comfortable suspension but compared to my model three long range that soft suspension made me very nervous. I feel very well connected to the road with the test suspension and have fun my car into traffic circles with maximum acceleration on the exit that would be terrifying for any passenger because of the speed but the car has never put a wheel wrong in my experience.
I am no expert in handling about four years of driving a Tesla model S and now a model three has provided absolute stability to say nothing of a fairly advanced accent avoidance system that has save me a couple of times. I would refer you to “out of spec reviews“ where are the author appears to have a professional level of understanding of suspensions. He has talked is veerers through a circuit of Nuremberg Ring with five people in the car always under perfect control. He says that the model three performance has the finest and best suspension of any vehicle in his price range and easily beating the more expensive BMW electric in virtually every way except possibly the brakes which under track conditions could use an upgrade that is easily available.
I’m not sure why you are choosing to bring up another topic such as Tessa‘s full self driving in order to cast a dark shadow upon Tesla. If you follow self driving software you will recognize that it is an application that appears relatively easy at first but when you get into the edge cases you find that it may be one of the most complex problems to solve Perhaps on the level of finding a cure for cancer or making the perfect nuclear reactor. There are several autonomous driving systems being used in Phoenix and in San Francisco that are Geo fenced but no one has an open application that is capable of driving anywhere including secondary roads, driveways and so on. I agree that Elon was overly optimistic in the initial iterations of full self driving and also agree that charging $6000 and $12,000 now $15,000 is probably outrageous but for certain applications such as Robo taxis, that $6000 which people paid initially might turn out to be a massive bargain. I know that some buyers are disappointed that most people know that Elon is a serious individual that is not purposely trying to scam people which is more than I can say for most corporate CEOs.
You can choose to be a hater of Tesla if you want but it’s undeniable that without that company entering the electric vehicle space, They would not be a race among every major manufacturer to see if they can catch up. Fact is that they started 10 years behind Tesla and no one has yet made a car as good as what test I was putting out a decade ago by any significant measure. Other people that respect test of the most are the CEOs of Volkswagen and Ford that are trying their best to even be in the running or to even make a car that they can break even on. Meanwhile Tesla has become the most profitable car company in the world Because they’ve engineer the heck out of every aspect of their car including the Tesla supercharger Netwerk that everyone agrees is vastly superior to anything else that has been offered.
@@colingenge9999 Anyone that has a science or tech background knows right away that Full Self Driving is an enormously difficult problem to solve, especially when Elon Musk decided to abandon Radar/Lidar sensors and only use the cheap made-in-China video cameras on the Tesla 3 and Y. If Full Self Driving is 99% effective, that is *NOT* *GOOD* *ENOUGH* . You cannot trust your life to a car that has sub-standard and primitive self-driving computers.
I'm not so much casting a 'dark shadow' but rather pointing out the Elon Musk is guilty of lies and hype, for *YEARS* now. Anything Tesla says cannot be trusted. The quality of Tesla has been so bad, customers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. Also, people that need service or repairs of Tesla vehicles have had long frustrating waits, compared to service you would get for a Honda or Toyota for example.
And by the way, Tesla certainly *DOES* *NOT* engineer the heck out of every part of their car. In the Model 3, you can't even manually open the doors from the inside of the car without risking damage to the car! Also, the car is supposed to unlock automatically when you walk up with your bluetooth-enabled cell phone. MANY people have reported problems with this, the unlock function is *unreliable* and *inconsistent* . Also, the Tesla air-conditioning system is known to produce mold and foul smells in the car. A Honda or Toyota do not have this problem.
Also, the onboard music and entertainment system is very buggy, even today in August of 2022. I could go on and on.
@@DerekDavis213 I don’t know where you get your information but you are extremely poorly informed. Virtually everything you said is maybe slightly true but most of it is almost completely wrong. I’ve been driving test it for four years and have watched or read over 10,000 articles on Tesla so there’s not too much has missed my preview. I will put you down as a tesla Hater who doesn’t care much about the facts.
Of course the detrimental effect of 20’s over 19’s is the loss of range.
I much prefer how they look over the 19’s though
get the 19s, and take them to a good alloy shop to get them sprayed same colour as 20s. £80 each or so. Well worth it
I love my model 3 but I wish I’d gone for the model y
Hi Richard & Co, I've heard an awful lot of complaints about the firmness of the model Y ride and see there are air suspension kits available. Have you fitted any of these to a model Y and would you recommend it?
Great content , enjoyed the performance boost drag race too. My son picked up a black MYL Same day you got your blue one. You fitted the fantastic alcantara dash upgrade same day for him. Any ideas as to where from and when my MYP might turn up here in the U.K.? Just no info anywhere..
Hi Ian, Dave’s MY was the second one that had the Alcantara trims fitted in UK! No news about the MYP deliveries other than what it says on their website. Late 2022. Thanks for watching our videos 💪🏻
You won’t have any problem selling that beauty. Sold my ‘19 long range 3 for almost what I paid for it new then 5 days later took delivery of my 2022 LR 3 that I paid $1k less for out the door 🤑
Was sad to see you selling the model Y on. Thought what would that mean for future vlog content. Then epic ending of another Model Y 😀. Keep up the great content.
Another great video
Can’t wait to get mine (mid - end June 🤞)
Then it’ll be a trip to Bournemouth to visit you & get some upgrades/extras installed on the car, before it starts it’s life as a Taxi in & around Stansted airport 😊
So I've been checking out Insurance for the Y , in the UK its group 50 , why if parts are so reasonable and it has multiple systems to prevent accidents?
Even on the 3 it seems like the rear seatbelts don't "rest quite right" by the seat
Nice one. We have a 2020 Model 3 LR and are testing cars to replace it next March. So far the BMW iX3 is our favourite of the competition but the Model Y takes some beating as an overall package.
Did you buy the black new? Did Tesla start delivering in the UK? I'm not aware that there is any ship that has arrived to the UK from Shanghai with Teslas since April
No it’s used, nearly new
@@RSEV thanks for the clarification. I saw where you bought it in one of your previous videos. Cheers
This is a fantastic video, cheers!
I test drove the Model Y last week in Bristol (I am an ID4 owner), delivery date was quoted as November. They offered me nearly what I paid for my ID4 in part exchange. Sadly the car was too "sporty" with harder suspension and a lot more power for my wife, the seats were uncomfortable for me (too much lumbar support), I was glad to get back in the ID4 and switch on my massage seats. I must be getting old...........
I have my Model Y for 2 month and 5000 km now. I had a severe motorcycle accident 1 year ago with 4 fractured vertebrae (among other things) and one reason for the Y are the excellent seats. I have driven the ID4 before deciding on the Tesla and didn’t like the seats at all. So, like everything else a matter of taste and preference.
I like an ID4 so don’t blame you. Many love the 3 and Y seats. Personally they feel a bit small for me so I do tend to find other cars also better. I’m different to most in that opinion though I think.
@@RSEV I totally agree with you. The seats are designed for small people.
I’ve “adjusted “ to them and after 10K (km) in my MY I’m happy enough with them.
I do have a question about the wireless phone chargers. A first world problem, certainly.
I know on some vehicles the phone chargers can't fit larger phones. I think my new phone measures 6.5 x 3.1 inches (Samsung S22 Ultra). Can the inserts on a Tesla accommodate these?
Hi
I use S21 ultra and have no problem at all. S22 ultra is very close to size of s21ultra.
(Guy behind camera)
Great honest review Richard albeit I'm surprised Tesla are letting you buy another new one within such a short period, that's assuming it's another one straight out of the wrapper?
No it’s a nearly new one I picked up. (See last video driving it back from Scotland)
@@RSEV yep I watched your camping trip 😁
Reclining seat option in the back? I was pretty sure that came as standard mate.
I have a 2018 Model S P100D in black with Infotainment & charging upgrade, would you recommend I stick with it or change to a Model Y Performance?
I had P100D as a loan car while my 2020 M3P was in for repair a couple of weeks ago. The S is much quieter and noticably faster (when in ludicrous or ludicrous+ mode). However the 3 (and I'd assume the Y) felt so much tighter and more agile. On UK roads the S also felt very big. It's much easier and more satisfying to drive quickly in the 3. The S felt like a saggy old bus in comparison - although the S probably wins on passenger comfort.
In my opinion, the 3/Y feels better engineered, but I'd definitely recommend a test drive.
got to admit the black looks nice...
Hi. Great video and content. One question though...about the range. You didn't mention if this was with the AC constantly on. I've just had my Y for 5 days and I'm seeing 100miles range disappear for only 50 miles driving.... and that is around town no motorway or dual carriageways but with AC permanently on. is there a problem with the car I'm thinking?
Climate always on auto! Always. Crikey I’m not going to sit there cold or hot! Plentiful range to have it however you want it.
Your “50 miles using 100 miles”. What percentage of battery is this 50 miles using? Is this lots of short journeys?
@RSymons RSEV hi. Really appreciate the response. First Tesla but my 3rd EV…. And yes, so far it’s been lots of short journeys… no more than 10miles each and all ‘city’. Generally I thought this was better in an EV and the hated the motorway 70mph trips as really drains the power. Is the Tesla different in this way? Ta.
Sentry mode, as Richard described is excellent. However I rarely use it because it drains the battery quite quickly.
The time it would be most useful, perhaps an airport car park… is the most challenging, because you risk 20% SOC when you return from your vacation.
Can you set a minimum SOC?
@@rogerstarkey5390 I don’t think you can choose it !
I may be wrong, but I believe it’s fixed at 20%.
That will certainly get you to a supercharger, it’s about 108km on my MY. But who wants to charge on the way home from Heathrow ? 😂
God damn! I love this car. Cant wait to have it down under! C'mon Tesla!
I’ve curbed my MY loads on the black rims , actually it was my wife lol. I love it as much as you say. Huge, fun, amazing and the ride quality isn’t a big problem cause it’s just so damn fun and so damn big
I got Goodyear with mine 😩 want Michelin etc
How much did it cost you to go 5000 miles vs an Ice Car
What PSI do you recommend for comfort in the model y I saw on one of your videos you have a bit lower but can’t find it
great video apart from the sentry mode assumption. my BMW has the same feature since 2018 that allows me to record as i'm driving and parked and can view video live or via the cloud. plus alerts me of crashes, etc. plus side over the tesla is that it doesn't drain my battery in 5 days if left at an airport. overall MY is the best electric family suv not the best family suv!
No BMW's don't come with this as standard. Plus you'd need to put in the camera's to make it work. All Tesla's come with sentry mode as standard.
Black 👌
Great video mate
The only "complaint" I would have is the center wheel column, it could have an air conditioner passthrough stand for a center wheel screen that has the speed, turn signal indicator, cruise control set speed , warnings for proximity while parking, acceleration and regeneration settings , battery and range level , active and normalized consumption and overall sound volume , so if you want to play something it will not start at maximum volume by surprise. But what i wish for the next year , the 2024 model and onward to have , are aor suspension and air line outlet for pumping the tires or air mattrises with dual settings of either volume or pressure , and an automated two level sun roof cover of 50% mesh and 100% refpector with insulated bottom for burn avoidance, and maybe window 50% mesh that can also be used as insect (mosquitos) shield for camping and for insect filled areas where you want natural air from the windows, using the same 50% mesh from the sun roof, but having it reinforced with spider pattern wire that makes children unable to rip it apart.
I prefer it in the blue 🤣 super review 👍
Great video as usual, noticed no badge on the back .
I have a similar annoying rattle on occasions in the back of my model 3. Just cannot find it.
We are going down to one vehicle so the wife has decided to sell her car and that I will sell my model 3 and we will get a model Y.
Absolutely no chance I said so yesterday we ordered a model Y 😂
Red with 19s although now I am regretting not ordering the 20s.
September to November delivery though so I can still enjoy the model 3 for now.
I wonder if getting a forged/ lighter wheels on 19” will increase the range? Any recommendations?
range is an issue at first but you soon grow to accommodate it and notice that you effortlessly charge your card home and always have enough range to get anywhere you want to go. If you plan a road trip Tesla lead you to the super charging station where again you can effortlessly charge while you take a rest but every time I’ve done that the car is always ready before I am.
Great video and epic end! haha ;D
Thank you for this review! Can you also say something about the comfort of the Model Y LR (with 20 inch wheels) vs the Model Y Performance? Or make a video about it.. :-)
We don’t have the performance in the UK yet… not until end of 2022 at best