Tesla Model Y Owners Review - ONE TAKE | 20 MINS | NO CUTS !
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มิ.ย. 2024
- Is is possible to review a Tesla Model Y in one take, in just 20 minutes with no cuts ? Well there is only one way to find out...
I am joined by my mate Andrew as he let's me drive his Tesla Model Y Long Range. I get his take on Tesla ownership as we put the Model Y through it's paces.
Credit for Audio during Tesla Lightshow - Carol of the Bells (feat. RichaadEB)
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"300 miles for about 4 Pounds...I'm desperately trying not to be smug." That line had me cracking up.🤣🤣🤣
LOL 😂
depending on the time of day you charge , that’s misleading
Really, its cost me over £100 for 560 miles
Had a Model 3 for just over two years and love it. Just beginning to get tempted by the MY - this helped greatly. Thank you.
Glad I could help!
Great video we loved the one take filming. Brilliant review we learned a lot about the model Y - thank you !
Thanks guys 👍
Great review as always Pete, and although I thoroughly enjoy watching your longer videos, I am confident viewers are always able to find 20 minutes in their day to tune in to PetrolPed. Perfect ! Cheers! Tom.
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The ending was absolutely unbelievable, I’m flabbergasted 👏👏
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The lights an music 👍
Great video guys
What a brilliant episode really cool way of a car review fair play to ya enjoyed that 👌👌👌
Thanks mate. Always good to try something different 👍
Great video - folks are talking about going electric so really helpful to watch this and hear from an actual owner.
My go that party piece at the end - I’d buy the car just for that! Hilarious.
What a great guy your friend is too - great sport to be on the channel and do the review with you!
He sure is 👍
I’ve owned mine for 4 months (replaced an X5 MSPORT)
Buy the “over the air” acceleration boost …0-60 4.2 seconds.
It’s an incredible car. I’ve done 12,000 miles in 4 months.
I can’t think of any other car under £100K that I would like.
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How much does this ota upgrade cost please?
@@philipwoodford6286 for me, in Portugal, it was €1500 I think. *a bargain* given the transformation.
Oh and it’s refundable if you don’t like it.
I live in fear of my ex racing driver wife finding the performance boost purchase option on the phone app....
Top work Pete! That was fun and bang on time.
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Another great one Peter, thanks
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What a fantastic review. Only just caught up with it as I’m in sunny Cyprus this week. I collect my Tesla next week. I went to Crawley and drove the 3 performance and the Y long range. The Y is definitely the more practical car but for once I had a heart over head moment and went for the performance as it just made me laugh. So, Tuesday I get my new daily. It’ll be interesting running it along side my cayman 981 as they are opposite ends of the spectrum. I’ll report back! If you ever want a 3 performance for a review, or a 981 for that matter, just shout 👍
Had my Model Y just under 2 moths done 2000 miles and I love it best car I’ve ever had
Great to know 👍
That was a great review - really enjoyed it 😁
Thanks 👍
Well done ped. Brilliant 👍
Hey Peter, thanks for the party piece. I have never seen that before. Have seen bits of it, loved the windows.
🤣🤣🤣….the party piece😱🙈….great video..nice review given the variety of vehicles driven between you two to compare it against
Great car Ped! What a show stopper at the end!
Indeed 👍
Thanks for the video. Valuable info.
My pleasure 😂
Fantastic your back on track
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Great video - love the angle that shows the amazing roof!
Thanks a lot!
Well done on the one take. Makes an EV review more interesting too.
Something a little different 👍
Thoroughly enjoyed that. The whole one take thing brought an interesting dimension to it.
You could make a series of them called POT's (Ped's One-Takes)
Well done for not faffing with the door handles, everyone struggles with mine even after 9 months of ownership!
A Tesla is probably the best first EV, they alleviate all charging and range fears so well with the network and efficiency. In my Model 3 Performance I'm regularly over 4mi/kwh. Recently did a 250 mile trip from Yorkshire back to Gloucestershire non stop with at least 40mi left on the range.
It's true you don't need the Performance versions, but the big child in me is SO happy I did. You never bore of it and your passengers never expect it!
Tesla's are not perfect, but they are mighty impressive and brilliant EVs.
4 miles/kw wow 😮
@@PetrolPed on that trip back from Yorkshire it was 4.1/4.2 and that was in 12deg with constant showers.
I don't want to sound like a fanboy, I did have an Ioniq5 on order before I bought the Tesla, but when you can stick with Taycan Turbo/S upto license loosing speeds and get twice the efficiency you have to be impressed by them.
Just wish they looked more interesting!
Had mine since 6th July …absolutely brilliant car. Shanghai built ,its excellent .
I haven't dreamed of owning a car in decades. Now I'm saving to get a Tesla.
Great video Pete. I love my model 3 but the practicality of a Y is very tempting as I have a dog that's 26Kg, so much bigger than your 2. However he sits on the back seat without issue so comes with us to France, Scotland, Cornwall etc. Have to say the Tesla experience is the best car ownership I've had in 40 years of driving. People say it's a go-kart with an iPad, but in fact it's a very sophisticated car with a huge number of features and a fantastic safety rating. I've had some small issues which were sorted without fuss, but then my friend with a Jaguar iPace had some major issues and my friend with a VW ID3 has got fed up with multiple problems (all finally sorted after about 6 visits to the dealership). If Tesla softened the suspension on the Model Y it would be world beater - but then I suspect it already is!
Yes, adaptive air suspension would make the Y a pretty much perfect EV imo.
Great video Pete!
Thanks Tom 👍
I've seen it all now! Well done gentlemen!
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Oh I've just ordered one through my works scheme as it was on special offer. Looking forward to watching your review after I finish work ! 🚑 hope it's a good car 😬
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Yep. Good car. Not perfect but good 👍
Great review, waiting for a new white y in September! Great car, previously owned an X for 4 years. Build quality and range improvements are significant. The 3s and Ys for Europe come from China and build is much better. A great car and so cheap to run. Thx
great video seriously thinking about a Tesla because of your videos
Go for it!
That last bit was cool. 😄
Totally mental. Love it 😀
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Thanks Pedders. That's the first EV video I've ever watched all the way through. S'alright, better than most.
I’ll turn you eventually 😜👍
Brilliant vid, one take worked well 👍
Cheers mate 👍
Really nice balanced review. Thanks gents.
Our pleasure!
Had my first ride in a Tesla last night and I was very impressed.
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All I can say is , that's the future and how exciting is that , wonder if tesla will bring a tractor with same specifications 😁😁, nice review 👍👍
Great stuff
I thought you had nicked my car until I saw the white seats! Glad you liked it, mine is by a very long way the best car I have ever owned!
Nice 👌
Well, that’s me and Kate blown out of the water with the Finale. It’s a very tempting car to try and demo for a couple of weeks, gotta say. 👍👍👍🤜🤛🇬🇧
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If I ever have a Tesla the whoopee cushion would be on permanently….. I’ll never grow up ! Great review, really enjoyed it.
Me too 😂
Hello Pedro. Many thanks for your advice and opinions on this EV.
I actually brought my 2022 Model Y long range beginning of the Year and have driven up and down the country from Poole to Newcastle and absolutely love it.
Comparing the prices with other EVs it does stand out ahead of the rest. Better Than Kia and Skoda.
Great review
At last an honest comment on the position of the Speedo reading on the front screen. You DONT have to turn your head to see it! You just move your eyes just like you do for looking in your rear view mirror. I’ve never had to turn my head in my model Y either! Thank you 👍
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It's not a piece of cake Pete , It's a Piece a Ped , !! Awesome !! I love model Y. I feel like i see more Model Y than Model 3 now , 👍👍👍👍
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Nice concept, well executed. Good job.
I would comment that the Model 3 is fine with a dog if you are 3 people or fewer - we have a Labrador and she just has a bed on the back seat and we clip her to the seatbelt. Dog mode might seem frivolous to many, but it is genuinely transformative. I will not buy a car without it now.
I made exactly the same choice as Andrew when we bought the 3: I tested the Performance, thought it was unnecessary and ordered the LR. And i drive it mostly in chill mode also, cos that really is quick enough and a lot more comfortable for the passengers. Andrew is exactly spot-on about how easy they are to own - we drove from central Norway to the UK (and back) this summer, and it was the easier than driving round with an ICE cos the car planned everything.
I have a 3, and a large 13 yr old 45kg dog who is arthritic, so can't jump onto the back seat.
I solved the problem by removing the rear seat base, made a supporting frame with a panel covered in camper van lining material on top of it. His memory foam bed goes on top of the platform for long journeys. He is tethered to the isofix point behind the centre headrest.
He has plenty of room there, so can effortlessly turn around, sit up or lie down, and bathedxwith cool air from the rear vents,he loves it!
To get him into the rear I made a ramp, angled to match the door when open, that slots onto the platform, making it easy for him to get in and out.
We recently took him on a 3800 mile return trip to the costa del sol (from the UK) in comfort.
Yes, living with the Tesla is super easy and stress free,
You are right about the the dog mode, it was a boon on our trip with external temperatures approaching 45 degrees. Like you say, I wouldn't buy a car now that doesn't have it.
These small things make a huge difference to the ownership experience.
Wow. What a road trip 👌👍
Enjoyed the review (I have a Model 3). I know it's only 20 minutes and you can't capture everything, however the 1 pedal driving (don't lift your foot fully off the accelerator, the more you lift the more regen).
Also a main feature you didn't touch on is the voice commands, you don't need buttons if you just tell the car what you want.
Also (which most period on your channel will appreciate as they're car lovers) is sentry mode, surveillance when your car is parked and also footage of any accident (especially when companies just agree 50/50 if there's any doubt) footage giving clear fault 👍
Yeah. Impossible to get everything in 😬
Nice one!
Great review.That couldn't have been easy but it looked slick and effortless,well done.Tesla looks so good at tech but I am not sure about the look of their cars.Hope the neighbours were understanding about the music at the end.You could start a sideline as a mobile disco with that car.
The neighbours get the show a lot 😂
Love the video and good content as always. But how on earth is this one shot without editing?!
The timeline is one take but clearly I switch from camera to camera 👍
I have a base model 3 and I love it. Lower center of gravity and plenty of power for me. No regrets what so ever. Performance model would be fun but frivolous upgrade.
Got a white, LR, white & black interior with enhanced autopilot last month. It is on my work salary sacrifice & being with Octopus we get cheap charging 0030 to 0430 daily. I love it & the wife & kids love it too. I’m a Tesla convert…👍
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i had a model y performance, i didn't realise about the elctrocharomatic roof, but i'm glad when i got back to my model 3. also asked to get the performance download added to my model3. i yr in and 9k added from driving. love the model 3, the y is so so similar. (long range)
Great vid guys - 2 questions for Andrew if I may. I have ordered one via salary sacrifice at work and it’s due “October”. What is the process with Tesla notifications when your car was matched and built ? I’ve had 1 text saying “congrats and prepare for delivery of your Tesla” and apart from the leasing company confirming it’s still October, not a peep ? How did this go for you Andrew ? 2nd question, that black and red bag in the boot looks like something for the car ?
how cool is it that we the viewers get great test drives and reviews of the car we are looking at. Try finding that on many other brands.
Love the light show 😂👍
Cool huh 👍
@@PetrolPed hi I’ve seen reviews on the Tesla many times but that is a first with the light show , top gimmick 👍🥰
Well done Pete, the video worked out great. I don’t think I’m ready for an EV but it is pretty impressive 🙌
Thanks Tom 👍
In terms of the build quality - yes I get what you’re saying. Room to improve still. However, what (most) people don’t understand is that these are well founded criticisms of the (California built) 2017 Model 3. Tesla had some very difficult growing pains to overcome when trying to achieve mass scale; but overcome them they did indeed. In terms of technology and pace of innovation, they can’t be touched by the “Big Boy” OEM’s. That flawless ownership experience you talk about, that’s because of their vertical integration. They are world class at hardware manufacturing and software. How many companies can you say that of? Only other is Apple that springs to my mind.
If you buy a Model 3 or Model Y LR today in the UK, they’re coming China (as I write this today) and if you buy a performance Y it’s coming from Germany. The quality compared to that 2017 MY has come on leaps and bounds. Why? They have continued to delete parts and processes. Check out what they have done with the “Giga Casting,” “Super Bottle” and more recently, “Octovalve.” If you can understand that, then you can really start getting under the skin of the company and get a read of its DNA. Tesla makes up to 30 changes per week to their cars whilst the best of the rest do maybe half a dozen every 2-5 years depending on the company. Check out Joe Justice on TH-cam if you want to understand this more.
10 TESLA FUN FACTS:
1. It takes VW 3 times longer to make the ID.4 than it does for Tesla to make the MY
2. Each car Tesla makes is 6 times more profitable than a car BMW makes
3. Tesla overtook both Ford and GM this year in terms of profitability even though it makes less cars
4. At current rate of growth, Tesla will overtake GM in 2023 for total cars produced and Ford by 2024
5. At current rate of Growth Tesla will overtake Apple as the worlds most valuable company by 2025
6. Out of the 10 largest companies by Market Capitalisation, Tesla has grown your quickest/most over the last 10 years with a 70%+ Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).
7. Tesla plans on continuing its growth rate by 50% CAGR (average) until 2030
8 Tesla’s publicly stated goals of producing 20m per year cars by 2030 would be double that of VW/Toyota who are the current largest
9. Tesla’s goal of completing its FSD programme would allow a Tesla robotaxi network. My opinion this will add a zero to the stock price.
10. I have a number of Tesla Cybertrucks on order to run a Tesla autonomous Cybertruck taxi business as part of my retirement plan 😬
Great review. No other EV manufacturer can come close.
Great vid as always Pete. Great car. £3-£4 to ‘fill-up’ at home! Probably not far different if charging away from home. God, I wish I had £60k to play around with!! Love the light show at the end. Is that available on any of the other Teslas or just the Model Y?
The model 3 and x has it also, not sure about the s.
On the X the Falcon doors flap up and down 😂
It’s hugely more expensive charging away from home, Sean. Typical home cost is more like £7, make that £25 when outnabout I.e. Roughly the same cost as running a small diesel car.
Drove a model Y recently. I sort of liked it…, the technology is superb but not sure I could live with one. After driving BMW and Audis for many years I didn’t like the cheap feel of the interior materials.
However, after hearing about the Octopus charging it changes the game somewhat
Loving my 2022 MY now 8,000 miles
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The Tesla model Y is the best selling car of any type world wide in Q1 to Q3 2923 for good reason it’s amazing value- sports car performance, great size and storage, sporty handling, it’s gets better over time with the software updates, it costs £6 to charge ( 9 p per kWh ) and gives 250 miles, no servicing costs, reliable charging network always works and is everywhere, brilliant software tells you how busy SC are ,the kWh price and will plan to take you to the sites which have free stalls. The only gripe is the suspension is on the firm side which has been changed in the latest version. Finally I had a couple of issues on warranty both got fixed on my drive by the Tesla Ranger . All in all it’s as fast and sporty as my old bmw m3 but cost neat to nothing to run. Go for a test drive if you haven’t experienced electric power- there’s a reason why it’s the best selling car of any type worldwide
More one take specials, please Pete!
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Great review, really enjoyed it and you did well. Test drove the MY and really liked it. It’s very practical and drives well. I thought that the ride was a little crashy compared to the M3 and as I didn’t need the big boot (our Schnauzer rides in the cabin) I ordered an M3 in April. All in all they are great cars. Even better than getting an EV tarif is to get solar panels and a Zappi charger and charge the car for free!
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Omg it actually plays your outro too...wow 😁
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Peter, I think the Model X party dance mode is so much better, esp. with the falcon doors going. I got used to the 1pedal after the first 15 mins. Apart from the build quality, only real gripe was the sun visors. As my last boss had 3 kids I thought choosing the white interior was a big mistake (proven after 18 mths 😁) as his first one had a tan interior.
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Interesting perspective with the 20 minutes no cuts.
It was so nice of Benny Hill to ride along with you.
Impressive video
Thanks Kevin 👍
Evening sir, I am very torn between a Tesla and an Audi E-tron. Both have qualities I love. Great review guys, thankyou.
Sat in the etron, cramped and dark, also the car has no idea of battery health, id4, same car recently went to reviewer, he couldn’t get the car to get anywhere near the range, it went back, VW had to take battery out and test it, it had a lot of faulty cells, car had no idea, Tesla knows how it’s battery is all the time, US expert Sandy Munro, who famously takes cars apart to investigate said Tesla tech is 10 years ahead of everyone one else. Collect my Y on the 5th sept
Well done
Thanks 👍
Good video 😊😄❤️👍
I have a model 3 dual motor. I thought the Y just had bulbous proportions that didn't appeal to me. The perfect Tesla for me would be a model 3 Estate! 😊 I'm trying hard not to be a Tesla fanboy! But it's really good as shown here.
I like the 3 but have dogs, like my mate in this video, so need a full open tail gate. Therefore the only option is the Y 👍
A good & interesting review👌👍. With all that tech, I'm not sure I'd get too bored with the car. The song at the end I think was on one of the 'Home Alone' movie's & when the headlight's were shining on the wall I thought it said 'TESLA' ?
It did say Tesla 👍
@@PetrolPed cool feature👍
Great review, and I can see the attraction...I do have a question tho, and it may sound silly to those who know.... This one pedal driving thing, when you lift off the torque demand pedal, do the brake lights illuminate to warn other drivers that you are slowing down or stopping?
Yes, they do
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Love it PP. Hate editting, unless it's an auteur film-maker doing the snipping. Mostly it's dishonest. Great job.
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Very Very cool... Technology is in fast forward now with all manufacturers however, Tesla will take some beating in leading the way 👌
I’ve had mine for two years. Really no issues with my early build Y.
Good to know 👍
I’ve had a model 3 long range for 16 months now and overall like it, but the family hate the choppy ride and it’s on 18’s, I’ve heard the Y is worse, I’d have to test drive one before changing. Our mazda6 tourer on 19’s is far smoother. The performance is great as is the cost or running and the build quality seems very good no dodgy panel gaps (mine was one of the first Chinese built ones in the uk. Just try before you buy and make sure you don’t mind the bobbly ride
2022 model 3 versions have a slightly softer ride than the older cars I had a 2020 model 3 from Fremont and now a 2022 and the ride is better. It is affected by the low profile ties a lot.
Nice review. In the (distant) past, I remember some owners having issues with the wipers. Has that all been fixed now? Am I right in saying there isn’t a column stalk for the wipers and they are fully automatic?
The wipers work pretty well in automatic mode which is default. There is a button you can press on the stalk to manually engage them if the auto is being a little stubborn during lighter rain. Pressing it only manually engages them while the button is pressed, but an option pops up on screen that you can use to override it and set them to be on at a specific speed when you do.
I love the charging network and alot of the features such as the cooling for dogs and the price of electricity on the right plan but the styling doesn't do it for me and the price is still too high for most people. Another good review Pete and hopefully saved you alot of editing!
I was a bit quicker to edit but not much. The bonus was the time it took to film 👍
Cheaper to run than a Toyota Corolla
WELL Now the price is hard to pass up!
Have a 2023 Y, done over 8K. It's only the RWD, but even then it's still plenty fast.
With Intelligent Octopus too, 7.5p , but also have solar, and the car has been handy for dumping access solar on sunny days.
Superchargers are fanatic, been to London & Scotland, no issues. Not only that, there priced rather good, not as good as home charging, about 30p, but compared to other charging networks that's really cheap. Actually coming back from London the other day it was free, some special anniversary event was on, so all superchargers were free for the day.
Tech is great, although Spotify is built in, I would love for Tesla to include TH-cam Music, of course I can just Bluetooth from phone, but it been in-built would just be a little bit nicer. I think with that CarPlay wouldn't be giving me much extra, as the Navigation is great, and the other apps like uTube etc work well.
Yes drive does seem a little harsh on potholes etc, but saying that travelling to London / Scotland, felt very relaxing. My wife in previous car (Mercedes A250) going to Scotland would struggle with numb bum, etc. and arriving at destination everybody felt fresh. Handling, again for such a big car I was very pleasantly surprised here, especially as I came from a M250.
The Tesla reminds me of Apple with the original iPhone, it was way ahead of other manufactures. This seems to be the case here too, but cars instead. Basically other Car manufactures really need to get together and sort out the charging network, it's currently a joke, they need to invest, and not rely on BP & none car manufactures to get this sorted, they don't care if the experience is sub-optimal.
As you pointed out in video, there is Pet mode, there is also Camp mode, Valet mode, there is even a bio defence mode, if say you ever got caught in a bush fire maybe.
The App is also great, the App that came with the Mercedes was just pointless, were with the Tesla, use it all the time. Eg. pre-cooling the car on hot days, or unlocking the car for our son to get in after gym, were I might still be shopping, he can then watch uTube etc while he wait, etc.
As you saw the boot is very practical, and large. The frunk is actually pretty handy too.
So am I happy with said car, yes. In fact to the point were if I did get another car it's likely going to be a Tesla again, I would just feel I was missing out / compromising on so many things otherwise.
If I win the Lottery, I will buy a model X just for the light show; however, it would be stood next to my Cullinan. An interesting Video and another excellent feature of the Tesla is being able to see all the vehicles near to you. Now that is a great advantage and should be available on all cars. Unfortunately, I shook my piggy bank, 🐷and it was empty 😥
Tesla's are great. Regarding the instrument binnacle - I've got a Born V2 and that has a HuD and augmented reality. I thought that was something I wasn't bothered about having but now I do it's brilliant. No need for a instrument binnacle then. So, I could see a HuD/Augmented reality being a great addition to a Tesla.
How your mate can keep a straight face during fart and ocd chats is impressive. I'm waiting for him to burst out giggling, but no, he maintains the serious. Next time touch the tickle button! :)
Great review anyway!
What’s not to like about the light and sound show! I am firmly in the smug camp having owned a model 3 performance now for over 2 years. I agree it’s not the best made car but it absolutely is easily the best package! I one foot drive in sport mode with max regen and haven’t used the brakes since April, I’ve done 35,000 at a cost of less than £600. It’s incredibly fast but very relaxing to drive, service free, absolutely love it!
Wow 😮
I've had an M3P since December 19 - similar story. The only thing that I really don't like is the wind noise at the top of the drivers window over 60 mph. Very annoying.
@@pauldoree3967 I don’t have any noticeable wind noise, with frameless windows I thought there would be, but no. I don’t know whether they changed the door seals when the changed the boot seal for MY20, but it must be fixable as mine is quiet.
@@H1WEX I’ve had Tesla change the door seal, and adjust the window angle - no improvement. I think it’s just pot luck, some do it and some don’t. I’ve heard the made in China ones are much better overall.
what an amazing car I think Tesla will be the EV that everybody will be driving in the future.
They are great but as per any product, some people will buy other brands because they prefer different styling, mechanical controls, ride etc. BMW, MG, Polestar, Nissan, Kia/Hyundai and a few Chinese brands due over soon will offer competition. All said, as Elon's brother Kimble recently said, they (Tesla) have hardly even started. So who knows what innovative rabbit they will pull out of their hat in the next year or two to keep the competition on their toes. Choice is good. Win win the EV revolution!
Thanks for a great review of what will be the best selling premium car in Europe this year. BMW, Mercedes and Audi are quaking in their boots and the Berlin plant isn’t even running at full chat yet!
Surely you can’t be serious about calling any Tesla a “premium” car? Yes, they’re fairly expensive but the build quality in terms of materials, fit and finish and attention to detail regarding driving dynamics is not even on a level with Peugeot or Skoda. And the nail in the coffin is that frankly the Y and 3 are as ugly as f*** !
@@neilturner6749 There are three parts to your argument.
1) Build quality. Early Teslas like the Model S and X outsold the German premium brand equivalents even though the built quality was inferior. A friend o mine in Norway has a 2015 Model S which is as big as a BMW 7 or Merc S class but he admits is in no way comparable in quality to them. However, his car has been 100% reliable and with its dual motor outperforms both of the Germans and is of course much cheaper to run. Since then Tesla have improved their quality in leaps and bounds. I live in France and got chatting to a guy who had a MIC model 3, fit and finish were impeccable, unlike the owner of a Fremont built M3 I met in the UK who loved his car, said it had been totally reliable but he showed me the panel gaps and general poor fit and finish. Bear in mind that every Tesla model is the safest car ever tested in its class by authorities in the USA and Europe. The new giga-castings and structural packs will take them onto a another level in build accuracy and quality. Tesla interiors are minimalist and they will never use animal skins on their seats or other surfaces. If your definition of quality is leather with lots of buttons and switches that’s up to you...I’m an old retired guy and have owned BMWs, Volvos etc too in my working life, so I appreciate that definition of ‘quality' but times are changing and younger buyers are increasingly turning away from these definitions. For me if it burns fossil fuels it can never be as smooth and responsive as a car with an electric motor, which is one definition of premium.
2) Driving dynamics. Here you are out on a limb my friend! Every review I’ve ever read in English and French testing the Tesla M3 against the BMW 3 series shows it at least equals and often beats the BMW for ride and handling dynamics. The BMW has been a benchmark in this regard for years but make no mistake, the Tesla not only out performs the BMW in a straight line (something easily done we know in an EV) but can beat it on the twisty stuff as well. The popularity of the M3 is reflected in the sales figures as the Tesla has taken chunks out of 3 Series, Audi A4 and Merc C class sales. It outsold the BMW 3 series in Europe last year, enough said.
3) Looks: This is purely subjective, you find them ugly, millions don’t as witnessed by the long waiting lists for the cars.. I am unlikely ever to buy one unless Tesla come out with a smaller hatchback/crossover style car with a tailgate but I think they look just fine, the design makes sense when you don’t have to worry about big lumps of engine, exhausts or fuel tanks. Personally I like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 design better but this is a all a matter of taste.
Very Good.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Great video thanks it’s a great car wife want a long range y in red but our 3 fits us ok
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Great review and I totally understand the Tesla ownership proposition. Charging Anxiety is the biggest barrier to EV ownership (for longer distance drivers at least) and Tesla have nailed that. I have always said that if you forced me to drive an EV, it would have to be a Tesla. Except that I wouldn’t choose to. The Model Y ride, the build quality and the looks are my own personal barriers. But I get why it’s nails it for so many others!
I think the ride is awful, the build quality questionable at best, the sound system poor and to top it off it looks awful. While I'm not a EV fan anyway I can see why people buy them, but if we're eventually forced to have them I won't be looking at Tesla,. Regardless of the advantages you expect a manufacturer to get the basics right and it's not as though they haven't had the time to do it now.
But the thing that concerns me most that is creeping in to car ownership is this subscription scheme, like the advanced autopilot which I believe is about 3 grand a year. I've seen other options on cars that are deleted unless you pay a subscription for them, like keyless entry. How long is it going to be before we're expected to pay a monthly fee for a whole list of extras like climate control, heated seats, cruise control and so on? And call me an old bore but that light show is just stupid.
@@-A-lm5xb The sound system isn't poor at all. It's excellent and I think the car looks pretty good too. I wouldn't bother with the advanced autopilot. My only gripes are the voice recognition isn't great (maybe it's my Australian accent) and the ride is a bit hard on rough roads. Overall the value for money of Teslas leaves dinosaur fuel cars in the dust.
Great review, very enjoyable. But, what I want to know is if Smart Summon will let you manoeuvre the car in and out of a tight garage/parking space by just using a phone.
Now that would be a party trick.
Yep. It does that 👍
Really good looking car … love the whimsical Elon touches.
Tesla white seats and new indigo jeans….. not a great combination in my experience.
I’m not sure that I care if the video was done in one take or heavily edited though…. Enjoyed it regardless
I love this video.I’m Japanese.I have a question.Which interior do you recommend me white seats or black seats?
Black for me 👍
Brilliant
Thanks 👍
There seem to be a number of complaints of Tesla build quality and materials. Personally, I have zero issues with build quality. I bought my model S back in 2013, and it's solid as a bank vault - no squeaks or rattles, still feels brand new. The materials are the same as in the BMW & Land rovers I used to have - I have leather, alcantera, aluminum, carbon fibre, soft touch plastics and some hard touch, same as every other car out there.
But the primary thing you're paying for with Tesla is the *engineering*. The guts of the car. Tesla engineering is the best in the world (literally!) and is YEARS ahead of the competition. Tesla is inventing their own alloys. They have their own GPU chip design & fab. What other car company is doing either of those?
My 9 year old Tesla is better than any car I've owned or driven. I took at 2015 Mercedes S class for a test drive for comparison, and it was awful. It wallowed in the corners. It had a weird blobby ride - and boy was it slow. Punch the gas and you actually have to WAIT for it to rev up and downshift before anything happens. My S is WAY better than a 2 year younger Mercedes S class.
The big indicator will be how the prices of Teslas compare to other cars once they come out of warranty. There is a reason why Mercedes & BMW's drop like stones when they're no longer under warranty - they cost a fortune to maintain. Not so with Tesla. I just this past weekend replaced my headlight bulbs after 9 years - the rest of the car is original including the brakes! (Not the tires though).
I ordered my Tesla Y at the fully charged show, all the other electric cars were there, but the Tesla was streets ahead, looked at polestar, Audi, VW, etc and the Tesla was streets ahead, and it was was cheaper, which is so crazy (when you spec them the same) it’s crazy that the others haven’t caught up. Build quality was absolutely fine, if you go round with a magnifying glass, you will find small flaws, but you have to look really hard, build quality is a non issue that is brought up as what can you criticise about Tesla, not very much at all. Mine is white with white interior and I pick it up on 5th Sept
Enjoy 😉
@@PetrolPed just picked up my Y today from Southampton, drove it back to Hayling Island, the ride seems better than the one I test drove at Fully Charged live, didn’t notice the crash bangs on pot holes
Its a lovely car