Our 2022 Tesla Model Y (with a few upgrades)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2024
- A few weeks ago we collected our new 2022 Tesla Model Y after trading in our 2019 Tesla Model 3P. It's my first week driving it, we've added a few upgrades, but after one week, it's been an absolute joy to drive and live with.
It seems like yesterday when Florence was a new born baby and now she seems to have grown up quickly. Thanks for making me feel old lol.
My wife needs to see this! She complained about the Model 3 P that we rented for a quick weekend getaway with some kids. She said it was a harsh ride and didn't like it. I've got a LR Model Y coming end of Oct - early Dec and she thinks she won't like it.This is GREAT intelligence here! Doesn't hurt that it's narrated in a cool British accent 🙂
Let your wife choose her car…but keep her nose out of your car choice !
@@maxflight777 Playing with fire my friend
Great to see you staring again in a video 👍👏👏 good overview too kate , see soon matey x jp
Some nice upgrade already too. So pleased for you guys. Love the practicality videos Kate. Keep up the great work and I wish you all well.
👌 Very nice congrats, the frunk light looks the biz too. 👍
Episodes with wifes and children on any channel is always so entertaining and refreshing ;)
nice no nonsense review ideal for parents/grandparents, thanks Kate :)
Wow Florence has grown up loads. Hope you all love the new car.
Was driving down a country road earlier this morning from Kirby Muxloe to Ratby and had to activate my ventilation system in the niro as it literally fogged up in under 5 seconds (had it before many times over the years) anyway I found that like the new niro which has I believe touch controls for the heating like your Y I might have had a serious accident but due to the older model having all physical knobs and buttons easily identifiable by touch disaster was avoided. Personally some critical items in vehicles should Always be physical! Cheers and good luck with your Y guys
That power frunk looks priceless ... would love a link, please?!??!?!
Ditto! And the rear "boot" carpet and the USB add on. Take my money already with affiliate links on that!
The kit is from EV Accessories. It’s ace
The illuminated power frunk is a great upgrade.
Kate, Thanks for the nice review of your Model Y. I am so glad to see you get yours. I know you and James were not thrilled with your M3P, and you probably missed your Model S, with its large hatchback and boot. I recently bought a Model Y and sold my Model S. I really loved my Model S, but the new Y has better specs (60 mile more range, larger rear seat and cargo space, faster MCU processor, etc.), and a new 8 year powertrain warranty. I was surprised to find that I like my Y just as much as the S, and maybe even more. I hope that you will feel the same after owning your Y for a bit.
Nice car James & Kate! I have a M3 but we are retired with a small dog. It's great for our needs and is super efficient. I have sat in a MY and the seating position is more upright and comfortable to get in and out of the car. The thing I didn't expect is how heavy the doors feel when opening and closing them...
Great review. Just a couple of things. Is Florence able to see out of her rear side window OK? I want to ensure our kids can see out so that they are not immediately bored 😂. Also, I'm assuming that, despite the firm ride, you think the passengers are comfortable? It has been the biggest worry about buying one over the BMW IX3.
She can see, and see can open the window quite easily. There’s very good visibility on the rear. The ride is firm, but not like the M3P.
Nice review. Unfortunately Tesla's are out of my price range. Wouldn't be without a heated steering wheel since i got one!
UK calls it the boot. You should call the front the foot. US calls the back the trunk. We should call it the hunk (not frunk, terrible name).
Thank you. ❤
Nice review. Love your accent! We are on our second MS and we love the refreshed S especially it's 415 mile range. We don't use the frunk but it would be good to get a power unit installed.
Ride is sporty firm, and the other thing I noticed in my MYLR in the UK is defo the turning circle being really wide and takes getting used to esp on the UK mini roundabouts
It’s a big car .. but your comment is incorrect!
It goes round any mini roundabout and has a better turning circle than an equivalent X5
Have to agree with earlier comment regarding the auto windscreen wipers setting. It is farcical and not fit for purpose in my M3LR (2022). Car is too unsettled at low speeds on our shocking UK urban roads but I’ve heard they’ve made improvements there with the new 2024 M3. On balance, I like my M3; it’s a keeper!
Lol seems like yesterday before Florence was born, your still in a white Tesla 🤣 got to say I like the boot space front and back available in the Y and that light in the frunk/froot whatever you wanna call it is really really good I like that a lot ,I'd want one going round the back boot as well now that would be very good 👍 keep up the good vlogs 😎👍and hi Florence 😁
I like the video, which kit did you use to power the frunk and where did you get the light kit?
I’ve had the MY for nearly 2 months and I’m very pleased with it, it’s my first EV 😊.
did you find out about a source for power frunk?
@@billybean7488 I didn’t look into it. I lease my TMY so it’d be a lot of expense to give away after 3 years.
12:28, “if you are going on holiday or you have got small people”, you stuff them in the Frunk? LOL
Pick up my MIC MY tomorrow. I didn't think they had a parcel tray in the boot, hope to get that too. 😁
Apparently they’re standard now. Enjoy your new MY 👍🏻
@@Jamesandkate Thanks!
Coincidentally I picked up my new Kia niro ev on Friday!
I traded in my M3 for a MYLR back in March, what a superior car it is over the M3... happy days.
Nice video. I see you have a tow hitch. Please can you give us a closer look of it in a future video
Certainly will. Completely missed that out of the video 🙄
The model 3 has a speaker on the outside too
Good video thank you
Great video, some really useful tips for upgrades
Just to note that you are comparing the 2022 model Y with an earlier version of model 3, and the following applies if compare with a 2022 model 3. (I had a lease 2020 model 3 and now own a 2022 model 3)
The suspension has been updated on both models, and the model 3 is also much more compliant like the model Y. I believe that the model 3 2022 is still slightly more compliant than the model Y of the same year.
There are updates to the seats, and outside the sitting position which is of course higher in the model Y, the seats are more comfortable in the newer versions
The interior is a much better quality/build in the 2022, my original model 3 was form Fremont , and was OK, but now the chinese model 3 is so much better. The improved interior in the 3/Y is a function of the chinese/2022 build quality. In general the Chinese build is much better than the American build. The right hand drive model Y is not yet sourced from Germany.
The efficiency figures you quote (about the same for the model Y to your last 3) are not comparable. The later models have a slightly bigger battery and are significantly more efficient in both the 3/Y. My model 3 went from a range of 319 to 380 miles - and is certainly showing a 0.5 miles/kWh improvement in efficiency compared with my last version. So slightly bigger battery and better drive train/ heat pump.
Super nice!
Much deserved. All the best.
Nice, where did you get the powered frunk from? How are you getting on with it? Are you using it as often as you think?
Love the Power Frunk & light. Have you a link to where I can get one? Thanks for the Vids
Note you can open the second panel in the boot floor as well.
MY is 2.8 inches wider than the M3, but it doesn't seem that wide when driving. A bit of an illusion from inside as the interior width is the same in the M3 and MY, so that extra body width is due to the wider track and fatter tyres. Use those cameras for parking!
Great review and considered comments. 👍🔋☀️
I went for the standard 19 inch wheels, but bought some funky aftermarket wheel caps (aliexpress) and took off those awful gemini caps.
Great vid marvelous presenters.👍👍👍😎😎😎
Agree S is still the best looking but love the model 3 low looks the Y looks as had to many Mc Donald's 😀 🤣🌏 all Teslas are amazing best cars on Earth 🌎 😀 ❤️
Many complain about the ride being too firm !
Ooooh a tow hitch I see too Kate. Nice!!! Caravan for the family on the horizon maybe? 😊
They definitely need them for the bicycles.
Cheers Kate , hi to James and floss .
Love frunk , still head up display or something directly for driver should be created as at least an add on or option for many would be a game changer to buy a Tesla over the more traditional oems.personally think missing a trick but maybe someday with real FSD
Good review Kate, but it is a lump isn't it ? - agree that nothing else touches the S for looks and style, tell James we just completed a 1900 mile EU trip in ours with confidence thanks to him.
Excellent video! 😊 Could I ask who fitted your power frunk?
Thanks Kate for another great video. Is this one of the German built Y’s?
Hi, thanks. This is a Shanghai built car.
@@Jamesandkate Tesla sales guy in Dublin said the right hand drive Y's will be Chinese built despite German factory.
@@PaulGuiry Good.
Great review. Who fitted the front truck auto closure and opening? That looks awesome
That will be James! | Super expert mechanic. Check out his videos...
As always- excellent review! I just wonder about the door handles, are they not clumsy in daily use?
Hi James and Kate with you guys being quite popular and well known on social media (and only if you have time or want to help move things along with you're reach) do a video why its taking MFG/Esso on the hinckley road over six months to get their bank of rapid chargers working I mean if the fossil fuel section along with greggs has been operational all that time surely it can't be just software. It's getting really silly finding a rapid charger that works or isn't being used in the Leicestershire area. Cheers if you can find out and or make it more public to help shift them along George
Great review love the remote frunk do you do the conversion if so what do you charge. Have a disabled wife would make her life much easier. Ps keep up the good work 👍
We do for these. Drop us an email to mobile@cleevelyev.co.uk 👍🏻
Who would have thought Chinese build quality would be so far superior to American ones?!! I have a long range model 3 march 2021, part of the first batch of our Chinese made cars. I was so glad I waited!!
I think Tesla were under a lot of pressure in the early days, I hope they’ve turned a corner. The M3 from Shanghai are excellent 👍🏻
Who? Anyone who was not stuck in the 80's mindset and saw what S-Koreans can build, or kept in mind where there phones cone from. 😉
@@TheJAMF no one mentioned South Korea
@@danpaul4975 Observant on exactly what was said. Failing at putting 2&2 together.
Brilliant.
I was looking more and more at it even though I didn’t quite like the test drive in comparison to our model 3 SR+. The insurance price at the moment is unreasonable. We pay 700 for model 3 and then cheapest model y quote I got was £2000! 🤯
I am just about to renew my Model 3LR insurance it’s £271
We have a model Y LR coming December which I have been quoted £558
Enjoy it !!!
Not sending Florence to the Congo cobalt mines whilst she is young then, to do a little digging ?
With James’ expertise in the field why do you not buy 2nd hand EV’s? I’m considering a 2nd hand model S for the price of a new model 3 would you advise against this? Thanks
@@AG-ob3fx Direct from Tesla gives an additional 1 year warranty, so anything the’ve missed should be able to be sorted with that. Then after that why’s there any difference from say buying a used Merc or Audi? EV’s have a-lot less to go wrong than an ICE & from a lot of vids reviewing old teslas they say battery deg is pretty minimal depending on supercharger usage.
Depends on what year MS vs which new M3. New M3 RWD should have the million mile LFP battery pack. MS probably won't have the heat pump/Octovalve combo. M3 may have the fancy headlights, more comfortable seats (early MS seats sucked), much better computer and laminated front door glass (quieter + more secure).
Tesla is constantly innovating and upgrading. I heard on one podcast (forget which one) that the M3 has had about 30 design changes to its suspension since it was introduced.
Fortunately we live in an age where one can gather information from Reddit and TH-cam, do non-pressure test drives at Carmax and such plus listen to tons of podcasts.
You'll probably be happy with either of your choices.
@@lawrencewittenbergii4309 I’ve been looking at around the 2017/18 mark. A lot say next gen seats & I know there’s several things to look out for to see if it’s the upgraded version of things, computer being one of the main ones. I’m looking at it like the model S is a bit if a bargain at base model 3 prices but know there are reasons for that. The S is a lot more practical for my needs. Plus there’s the positive that you don’t see many model S’ on the road, the model 3 seems to be every other car!
@@AG-ob3fx Hi I've an Eniro & am tempted by Tesla's price cut to go MY, I'm thinking you'll say stay with the Korean, were the noisy motors the only problem?
@@AG-ob3fx tks for that 👍
Just a bit too expensive for us, but the harsh ride ruled it out anyway as it was too uncomfortable for my wife who has a chronic back condition; surely those rubber band tyres must make it worse?
I think they emphasis it to a degree, yes.
Hi Kate, Nice video. I picked up a MIC Model Y a month ago. I am interested in your comment surrounding an external speaker!
Can you please elaborate on what you know or suspect? Something like that was a feature on earlier models in USA and was discontinued due to a US road authority.
For what its worth (nothing), i prefer the looks of the Y in darker colours.
Do you have more info on the USB adapter and the powered frunk?
Is this a Berlin made car?
This is from Shanghai
Great video. Seriously thinking of getting a Model Y instead of a Model 3 now. How’s the rear view??
Not good, but you can switch the cameras on any time when driving, and that includes the side cameras.
Like you - we came from a 3 (serviced by James!) to a Y and agree with all of your observations. The weakest part of the whole thing for me is the screen. Tesla haven’t a clue how on how to design a proper UI. And on the latest version of their software I’m finding auto headlights and wipers are dreadful again.
The UI is better than every other car on the road.
You are invited to take a job @ Tesla and make them a better UI.
I guess you will have to relocate to the US.
Wipers work just fine, Auto headlights not.
Also not speed signs and braking before the speed limits. When it even detects them.
Yes, Teslas are not perfect. There is one minor advantage to everyone else. They get better with every update. My Skoda Enyaq has not received any update since i got it. My Teslas get a update at least twice a month. My Fiat 500E will never be able to use FSD Beta. My Tesla do if i invest the money. Yes i have more EVs in my company. I am a electrician after all, have to proof to my customers that i don't sell them trash.
@@wolfgangpreier9160 Totally disagree. In my driving position, on a right hand drive car, I cannot see any of the icons on the right hand side below the speed limit. This includes the low tyre pressure warning. Tesla seem to think it’s more important for us to see vague images of other vehicles, cones and dancing traffic lights - I have windows for that. The argument “it’s showing you want the car can see” makes no sense - I don’t need to know what the car can see. I’d rather use that space to show stuff relevant to me as a driver. Tesla need to spend time looking at this - not fart noises and boom box gimmicks.
11:11 not only in the back-seat, but also not much appearing in the reviews...
You’ve lost me???
Fancy outside, but the interior for the price in teslas i think isnt worth it. So many other options now. But, it can tow! Great video as always!
I have an older Model Y without the cover in the back. You mentioned it helped with the acoustics? Do you by any chance have access to a Db meter to compare noise in the cabin with and without the parcel shelf installed?
I found the model 3 a better ride than the Y when I test drove 3 months ago. Like you I found the space in the Y much better and ideal as a family vehicle, but that ride put me off.
We recently tried a new M3 (in December) and MY yesterday. The ride has been improved on both. I also drove a 2021 M3 LR yesterday and thought was firmer and more crashy. Whilst I didn't drive the new M3 and MY back to back, I think the latest M3 has the best ride and feels better to drive. Not a big difference, and on a journey the MY would probably be more comfortable due to the seating position. The MY doesn't feel much bigger when driving though it's 2.8 inches wider, and has much better interior space. I can't decide which to go for. Btw the latest LFPs are incredibly efficient.
@@chrishyde1216 Yes I have since driven a new Y after making those comments. Certainly better now.
So what happened to the MG4, then?
Still waiting. Apparently November ☹️
@@Jamesandkate Well that doesn't bode well for me getting a new MG5. No wonder the dealer hasn't called me back yet.
Hi James & Kate I spoke to you about mg4 at the British motor show have you driven it yet ?
Next week, and ours is still on order
Oh good, we dont have to hear james moaning about the Model 3 any more😆
At €50k it's too expensive
Nice Model Y guys! Was wondering if you guys are considering the performance upgrade from Tesla or are you happy enough with the long range performance? Cheers
Tesla's not for me, can't cope with screen only functions. Love that frunk light though, cool. Nice to see you and Florence again Kate, good review.👍
Most functions - controls can be voice activated.
@@farmerfarmerer3847 yes I know but I suffer with ME/CFS. Part of that condition is that I have a problem finding words. So I may know that I want the windscreen wipers on but may not remember what they're called for example.
We recently acquired a secondhand ev with voice control, there was lane keep assist working automatically but it was over zealous on the road I was travelling. I didn't know where the off button was but I also didn't know what it was called at the time, could just see the symbol changing colour as it tried to put me in a hedge! I tried calling it all sorts of names, (some unrepeatable!) but it wasn't having it. I eventually found the button on a panel on the dash which was obscured by my hand when it was on the steering wheel.
Voice control sounds great but you have to be fully cognisant of the correct phrases to use and be able to draw the words to mind immediately. Probably doesn't respond to mad gestures or colourful descriptions of what I want it to do, I imagine!
@@judebrown4103 Hi Jude, I have some good news for you! Just remembered - - there is a crowd selling stick on buttons ! th-cam.com/video/Fp7X_yVqHNk/w-d-xo.html
Hello. When did you order the model y and how long did you have to wait?
Waited 4 months from point of order. Collected 2 weeks ago.
@@Jamesandkate thank you for letting me know. And thank you for sharing your experience. The video was very well made. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Please who fitted the power frunk for you?
James did it.
Wow, I wish I have a James
Better than the Ariya ?
Yes, but very different.
@@Jamesandkate I really don't think so. Kate is in love with the Tesla brand, but to an unbiased reviewer, the MY looks cheap and ugly compared to the Ariya.
@@Jamesandkate but you’re comparing a 4WD Tesla LR with a 2WD Ariya with the smaller battery.
The front looks like it has lip fillers. Tesla could have given the front more thought.
Health to. Drive, Tesla's aren't for me. I hate the Tesla front styling, same as ID range.
That’s not an MG 4 !?! 😂
That’s next week 😉
Do I detect a northern accent ❤
I guess everyone ends up with a Y
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I saw one in the flesh today, that is one ugly car. I don't get the Tesla obsession they are all looking so dated compared to all the new ones coming out. But that's the great thing about freedom of choice i guess, if it pushes your buttons fair enough, enjoy it.