25 Things I WISH I Knew Before Buying a Tesla Model Y - Pros & Cons of 2022 Tesla
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- I just bought a new 2022 Tesla Model Y & here's everything I wish I knew (good and bad) BEFORE I bought it.
I know there are a LOT of Tesla lovers out there who worship their Tesla's, and if that's you please be kind in the comments if you don't disagree with me. I am definitely NO car expert, but I did want to share my initial thoughts, concerns, and feelings after making such a major purchase. I do have to say, I do love a lot of things about my new Tesla Model Y and I chime in on all of those in this video. I do think, however, there are a few drawbacks that I wasn't quite prepared for. Before you buy a new Tesla (even if it's NOT the model Y) I think you should watch this first. I weigh in on Tesla's Phantom Braking issues, the paint problems, and all of the best Tesla Model Y Accessories.
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Watching this with $9 in my account
I appreciate you being here, no matter what you have in your bank account!
Team broke person
This comment took me completely out
Haha truths!
Same
As a long time Tesla owner this is probably one of the best new Tesla owner videos. She covers most of the important topics.
Hey Kyle, what has your experience been like in terms of interior quality? Do the materials hold up well?
@@j0404t Zero issues with interior quality or materials. I've taken delivery of 2 Teslas and the 3rd one soon. One thing I recommend is keeping eye on tires. EV's eat thru tires quickly, keep that in mind for near future expenses.
Now if only the decision makers at Tesla would watch the video and make some changes in response to it. However, I doubt that they will since many months have passed since the video was posted.
I actually love the way you reviewed it bits by bits.....now I can decide which car I am really going to buy as a gift to myself. Thank you for this wonderful video! 👍👍
I'm not interested in a Tesla right now (especially since I live in an apartment and would have no where to charge it) but I sat captivated through this whole video because you are just such a pro at making videos. This was incredibly informative without being dull. You're so talented.
Kaylee!!! This comment just made my day. Thank you for being here and being so sweet to me
Awesome video. One thing I’d like to say, as for the paint protection film it’s always advisable to never go through one of those automatic car washes since it may void your warranty with the ppf coat company/provider.
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Interesting and informative video, thank you! We have ordered a Y Model with a delivery date of mid to late August but are doing research and looking at other brands. This video and others like it have been very helpful and full of useful information. We have narrowed our selection down to the Y or a Ionqi5 with the latter in the lead. Thanks again!
We wanted to buy the Ionic5 but it hadn't hit the market yet when we needed to buy something! Have you driven it yet??
I loved this video. Great to hear a pro and con list from someone who actually owns and uses the car often vs a car guru who drove it for a limited amount of time. Also, I was surprised to find that at least one of your cons (driving like a car) would be a pro for me. I like feeling lower in my vehicles, gives me a better sense of control.
It's definitely a personal preference! I think after driving my Audi for so long, I got used to being up higher and I just thought it would be the same! If you like a "car" feel I reallllllly liked test driving the Model 3. The visibility was better in the rear and it was the epitome of "sporty"
I’ve been a Tesla owner since 2014. I’ve got several of them. You’ve done a pretty good job at describing the pros and cons. Pretty fair assessment! Congratulations!
Who asked tho
@@haiz768 welcome to the comment section of a youtube video. It's the place where people comment on the video and share their own experiences and opinions on the topic.
@@SiisKolkytEuroo welcome to my world where I don’t care about anything
wow you have several? thats cute... I GOT MILLLLLIONS OF THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in my mind.
Several of them since 2014? I hope that mine will last long enough that it will not require replacement that soon.
Omg!!! Thank you for sharing all this!!! I ordered the exact same car and it suppose to come in November. Now im on the fence🤦🏽♀️ but this has very truly helpful
That was one of the best review I’ve seen. That was honest, on point, useful, well made, almost perfect and most of all really really interesting. Thank you for this review.
I agree 100%. Best video ever. Tesla fully dissected.
This is such a great video. Thanks for the honesty and all your points make a lot of sense. By far the best Model Y review I've seen on TH-cam. You helped make my decision easy!
This is precisely the type of video I needed to make an informed decision. Thank you!
Loved hearing what you think! I agree with a lot of your points. I have a ton of non Tesla accessories and I agree with your safety concerns 100% and I’m hoping they’re going to address the connectivity issues because I did not used to have these issues 🙄
And omg the regenerative breaking was so weird at first but now I LOVE it! Tesla insurance saved me $40 compared to State Farm in IL
Again - this was a good and accurate review and I still love my car so so much!
Do you have connectivity issues with your phone at all??
I had no trouble adjusting to the regenerative braking. It took very little experience for me to be able to control it by exactly how far I release the accelerator. I find that very helpful.
Although there are many things that I like about the car, I do not like the touch screen. I see it as simply a money saving device for the manufacturer because it is probably far cheaper to have a touch screen than to have individual controls. There are many things on the touch screen that I cannot read while wearing my distance glasses which I need for driving. Probably people who are not much over 40 years old would not find that to be a problem. However, it could be corrected if Tesla simply used a bigger type size on the screen. But even then, there is something to be said for being able to reach and the cabin temperature and air flow controls without looking at them. In theory one can use the voice controls, but they require too much memorization and do not always work as intended.
When I lived in San Diego, the built-in GPS got me onto a dead end street and would not help me get off of it. It would not get me home either; it had me drive right past the street on which I lived. Here in Palm Springs it tells me that I am approaching my home but does not direct me to turn onto the street where I live. That's why I use my Garmin GPS.
Since one of the software updates, the odometer controls have been moved to the right side of the screen where I cannot read them. They also deleted the tenths of miles. I have owned a number of cars, but this is the first where the odometer does not display tenths.
I am considering having the front part of the glass roof covered with white vinyl. Here in the desert the glass roof allows too much of the sun's heat to reach one's head.
Many of the problems could be very easily fixed with a software update, but Tesla doesn't seem to care. It could not take much effort to increase the type size of some of the displays and others have also complained about the small type size.
Eh… I get the key thing being annoying. But if people are chasing you to your car! I think that’s more than a key issue
I found the regenerative braking easy to adapt to; it took me less than an hour. Probably that was because 95% of my driving was with manual transmissions. With them I used a lower gear to slow down thus reducing brake wear. Because I used heal - tow double clutching to downshift, that did not cause extra wear to the gearbox or clutch.
I appreciate your detailed review. most tesla owners sugar coat everything and skip over the negatives. I test drove a model y and my F250 4x4 has smoother ride. The regen is easier to get used to when you have more experience driving a manual transmission
Jesus! That's terrible.
Regarding the regenerative braking, quite so. Until I got my Tesla, 95% of my driving was with manual transmissions. In a car with a fuel burning engine, I think that a manual transmission makes more sense than an automatic transmission except for people who have a disability which makes shifting gears difficult or impossible.
One of the best ways to describe how the GO/STOP pedal feels is if you've ever used a battery powered drill. The faster you squeeze the trigger the faster it spins and the faster you release the trigger the faster it stops spinning.
Thank you for the honest assessment of your Tesla. I've had a MYLR on order since October and still waiting. Videos like yours help prospective owners (myself included) have a better understanding what to expect and how to prepare for the arrival of our new car. Again, thank you for sharing and God Bless.
You're so welcome, James!! Yes, expectation setting is key. It's a good car in a lot of ways, but there are some things you will need to consider/think about!
Thank you for sharing your experience I find it valuable. I am new to Tesla just ordered a model Y.
Agree with every pro and con you mentioned here, with love from a Model 3 owner in Adelaide Australia 🇦🇺✨👋
This review was so helpful. Thank you!
Good info, thanks, good details provided
Thorough review. Thanks! Do the front seats have lumbar support?
I owned a Tesla Model X from 2016-2021, the best car in 40 years, no issues, no range anxiety, no charging in the cold problems, the Falcon Doors worked flawless. The Tesla X saved my life going 65 mph in Kansas City on 435 south loop. A very large Church like chair fell from the back of a truck. I did not have time to respond but guess what, the car steered left to avoid the chair crashing into my windshield and likely severely injuring me or worse. Then steered back into the original lane to avoid a car to my left rear blind spot. There no amount of features better than collision avoidance. For Tesla its routine to help its drivers, its built into the design of this EV
It's a great video! And I watch lots and lots of them to learn all that I can about my new car. I love the honesty you portray. And you come across as real, genuine. Well done. I love that way. Keep up the good work. Too many videos out there seem to be selling some position or product. And way too many videos have too much "fluff", music, intros, sales pitches, and more time wasting nonsense. I actually have a longer list of complaints than you put in this video. But I picked up my 2022 M3P a month ago. In spite of my complaints, and some are very serious issues, I just love the car! The Model 3 Performance is just amazing! I gave a ride to a couple yesterday and we all concluded it's not a car, it's just crazy amazing, off the charts, much better than any performance car any of us ever owned or rode in. The car's balance, stance, weight distribution, traction, overall behavior in turns / curves, speed, "transporter" acceleration, all stupendous! It is fairly quiet, although it could be a little more so. I don't have too loud AC fan that I noticed. It's really quite a different car from the Y. On the seats, they seam very comfy but I have a large frame, over 6' and large bony hips. The seats are just too narrow in the seat. I had to get pillows and plan to modify them. The head rest is absurdly too far forward that it hurt my entire body. I found a video on it and I ended up successfully modifying it to a more comfy position. The Phantom Braking is my biggest complaint! That is a horrible excuse for autopilot capability. Followed by the random alarms. Followed by the tiny print that disappears when the alarms go off. These real issues can be maddening. Thank you
Thank you for sharing your thoughts too! I actually really loved driving the 3 as well...way more than I enjoyed the model Y
Thanks for the insight - most appreciated Erin !
You got it, LeVodge!
I have been looking into getting the same Tesla model that you got, and this video was SUPER informative, thank you so much! The breaking thing you talked about is actually super scary, I don't know how I feel about that 😳
Yeah, it actually doesn't seen to be happening as frequently in some other models. I also think Tesla is looking into it, but it definitely is a thing sadly.
the “good” part about the braking issue is that it’s only when using autopilot
@@ErinRobinson I'm glad Tesla is looking into it and hopefully they change this to make it safer somehow!
i test drove a model y that had FSD installed and enabled and I tried it out and oh my GOD is the random breaking terrifying. it only did it once, but once on a 20 minute test drive of which i did maybe 10 minutes of FSD??? it took the freeway offramp way too fast for my liking, cut off another car, and then slammed on the breaks. i felt so bad for the other driver and i immediately took over after that happened. maybe they shouldn't allow FSD on test drive cars....but I'm glad I got to try it because I immediately had my SA remove it from my order. hopefully normal autopilot is better but who knows :(
@@RaquelAlbaBeauty tesla is constantly working on it. It’s not exactly easy having autonomous vehicle. Other EV equivalents are same price or more without the feature so just don’t use it if you don’t like. The point of having the tesla is that over time they will make it better and better.
Great honest video! Thank you
Just got my Tesla yesterday, Model Y Performance! So far it's been amazing. But I went from a Honda Fit to a Model Y lol so a pretty big upgrade. The back window I do not like but they do have all three cameras which is pretty cool. Also your air did sound SUPER LOUD. I wonder if thats a defect cause mine doesn't sound like that all. Super interesting. Thanks for the review! I hope I'll still love my car in a couple of months.
Thank you for sharing! Yes, the rear cameras do help counteract the small rear window!
I can't think of much more of a wide jump in performance than those two cars.
Hi. How's the experience? I'm about to order a model Y but I have doubts. And I feel like this video review was payed for. So I am looking for an honest one 🙏
Thank you for this video it was very informative
Great informative video. I personally am in no rush to convert. I mostly drive my pickup truck and there is nothing comparable yet as well as the fact that I'm told electric cars do not perform or last in a colder climate (Canada) so I will be one of the last holdouts LOL
Yeah, that climate factor is a big one for you! I secretly want a pickup so badly!! I couldn’t park it in LA, otherwise I’d have one!
Reading the comments all I can do is shake my head. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and if you don't like it just skip the video. It's not the end of the world if someone doesn't agree with your experience with Tesla. I love Honda, doesn't mean every one has to because I do. I appreciate your openness despite some backlash. At the end of the day I hope you find a vehicle you love completely and feel safe in. God Bless and Much Love.
Thanks, friend. For the record, I love Honda's too!! I owned two of them and miss them!
@@ErinRobinson You're welcome my dear. We have the pilot and civic hybrid now but we've had pretty much all of the other models throughout the years lol.
@@thatpolishqt Yeah, I've owned two civics and they were literally the best cars. Almost never had issues, and when I did the repairs were so cheap.
@@ErinRobinson that's my favorite thing about my Hondas, great for driving even long distance but amazing on the maintenance aspect. You aren't giving an arm and a leg to get an oil change. Not like when I owned a Saab 9-5 aero it was killer for parts and maintenance. Also parts took forever to get shipped in when I needed them.
There is no perfect vehicle. Improvement occurs only when the need for improvement is recognized and admitted.
Thanks for your informative tutorial video
@ERINROBINSON I am interested in the model Y and have a test drive on Sunday. This was a great video which gave me pointers and questions to ask the tesla rep. This is what I want to hear the good and the bad! thanks!
Yes! Test out some of these when you drive it and see if you like/dislike them! I test drove it blindly and was so distracted by the regenerative breaking that I didn't fully test everything else!
Love my 2022 Tesla MYLR. Took delivery in Feb. Replaced a 2018 Audi SQ5. No regrets, best car I’ve ever owned, hands down.
Sounds like you got a good one! I'm glad it's working out!
I think these are all great points. I have a Tesla ordered and a vin assigned. I think you are paying for the future too. With all the software updates, the hope is that the car will improve year after year and ultimately end up being fully self autonomous. I don't see that happening any time soon though :/
Yes, that's another pro...all the updates!
In my 3 years relationship with my model 3 stealth performance (before she passed away last weekend) I didn't Experience any phantom breaks, navigation was on point, time saver when it comes to charging (once you have a routine it becomes super easy) and defiantly agree when it comes to the materials!
Phantom braking occurs only under very specific circumstances. It is likely that some drivers will rarely experience it.
What happened to the Tesla ?
Very helpful video... I'm shocked a how cheap the tesla is vs. the gas cars I'm looking at and this was a big help! THANKS!!!
Erin you have open my eyes, you describe it all in simple beautiful manner. I already pay advance and I am going to cancel my order, I will loose about 1000 dollars but it will safe me in the long run with all those terrible issues you describe. Thanks.
Very honest review. Some Tesla fans praise Tesla all the time but I have gone through many Tesla youtube videos which is still kind of preventing me to switch from my Rav4 given its high price tag.
I am about to get a tesla and I like your video. Helps me knowing the things I am getting into. Thank you sooooo much!
You make such great points in this video! I've had my Model 3 since early 2021 and I've experienced a lot of what you covered. The Tesla app on my phone used to take sooo long to connect to the car. I would see the forever loading screen and be unable to unlock my car or open the trunk, etc. I think they've made improvements to the app recently because it's connecting quicker than before now thankfully! I've also experienced the phantom breaking on the highway. Once we were driving on autopilot about 70 MPH and the car suddenly decreased to 35 MPH! This was so scary and dangerous. I wasn't sure if it was due to the construction zones around, or if the car was confused which roadway we were on because there was an road underneath the overpass we were traveling on. Either way, changing the speed on the highway like that is so scary that I just took over and drove myself the rest of the way.
Nikki! I am jealous...I really wanted the model 3. It's so fun to drive. The thing that I wonder with the connectivity is, do you need to have a newer phone in order to connect more efficiently? My phone is old, and I refuse to get a new one until it breaks, but it made me wonder if that had something to do with it.
@@ErinRobinson Hmm, I am not sure. I know the app went through a series of changes in the last few months as they roll out software updates. I have a newer iPhone though so maybe you're on to something there. I was waiting around 3-5 minutes for the app to even respond before and now it's in less than 20 seconds I can connect. One of my new favorite features is the ability to see live footage through Sentry Mode when it's on. But Sentry Mode is a battery killer if it's left on for a long time.
I'm taking delivery of my tesla later today, model 3 LR and I have to say in regards to phantom breaking, my 2018 Nissan Rogue does this on the highway and it's very scary. I was driving about 70 on the highway in the early morning at kind of twilight hour and all of sudden bbbrrrrrrrr beep beep beep beep beep. If my 2018 Rogue does this, and my new tesla is going to do this, wth. I'm still going to love the car I'm sure, but if it's lidar doing this on the Rogue, and Tesla isn't using lidar anymore, what gives? I'm also getting a keyfob :)
We had an S and it would do the phantom breaking out in the middle of no where with no side rails and swerve hard to the left. Kinda traumatized me the first few times..
@@youwillliveagain5344 What model year was your S that was doing the phantom braking?
Informative & entertaining Erin 😉
Just a heads up, the AC hissing/tornado sound is NOT normal - set a service appt & get that fixed lol
I own a 2022 Model Y - my AC is damn quiet; I run my AC at setting 5….think that’s the midpoint….
All the best
Ron 😊
I'm going to definitely get it looked at!
Super insightful video. I think you were able to share your experiences without being blinded by the cool tech like others seem to be. But end of the day.. ehhhhh I don't really want to be 'managing my expectations' at $70k lol
I haven’t looked through all the comments so this might have been noted as a Con: Tesla 3 and Y have the most arcane and difficult way to change your cabin air filter. It involves removing dash panels and standing on your head to reach a tiny fastener with a special tool. And you will have to replace the air filter after about two years. Or you can pay Tesla to but on other cars it’s not a gymnastic event.
Oh wow. Another half-crazy thing no one is mentioning.
Great n honest video!
Thank you for your honesty , love you
I try to be as straight forward as possible. There's a lot of investment on the line.
Enjoyed your real world review. I don't own a Model Y but am considering buying one. Although the glass roof seems great I just wonder about the comfort on hot, sunny days I know that there is the AC and accessories that you can get but... How have you found the range to be? What also bothers me a little is the not very good warranty - 4 years doesn't seem very good.
This was amazing! We are a family of 4 my kids are 1 & 2 and we currently drive a 2021 Audi Q3 at the moment and love it however we were thinking about getting a model Y, this video was extremely helpful!!!!
This is why I haven't bought a Tesla...I'm glad you're honest about it and aren't here touting it as the most amazing thing ever like so many others. Kudos Erin, thanks for keeping it real :)
You're welcome! I mean, there are some amazing features for sure but the surprises left me scratching my head
Honestly, most women don’t get it. They just don’t have the same enthusiasm as guys do in regards to technology. Most non car women look at strictly comfort, practicality, and utility.
@@edtayag4696 well, I'm a computer engineer, and I still don't want one. Maybe it's because I also am aware of how quickly a computer can malfunction, or maybe it's because I drive a 5.0 and prefer muscle. I have thought about them though and still think people overhype them so, again still nice to see that not all people that have them tell you it's the greatest thing ever.
@@mandibarrett9401 lol, I’m a software engineer, and I had an Audi SQ5 and S4 prior. My father has been a Range Rover and Porsche loyalist/gear head for 2 decades. The difference with Tesla is the software. Their IOS is leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else. Think Blackberry vs IPhone or Yahoo vs Google. Underpinnings of their navigation is Google. The way everything ties together is so intuitive and seamless. Yes, are their cons, absolutely… do they need to iron out some quality control issues, yes, but most people that buys Teslas are willing to overlook those for the tech. Trust me, I appreciate well built anything, but like all my cars, build quality won’t matter in 3 years of ownership because I’ll be in the latest and greatest anyway.
@@mandibarrett9401 - as an engineer, I’m rational, structural, and logical. Every person that gets in the car is blown away by what it can do and how it drives. I was seriously considering a Porsche Cayenne GTS as my next car and chose the Model Y as a let me dip my toes in EV try. Honestly probably won’t ever drive another gas car again. To each their own though, but don’t knock what you haven’t tried or owned for a month or so.
I've observed that the phantom breaking happens most commonly where there is construction on a freeway exit to a city street where the speed limit is significantly lower. Example 70mph highway goes over a 35 mph road and there is some kind of expansion or construction on the highway sometimes the car will "grab" the lower speed limit and slam on the breaks when it is going over the bridge. Not fun but it happens on I-4 going through downtown Orlando all the time.
It can also occur if the car ahead is slowing down to make a right turn and you are rapidly gaining on it. Another situation which causes it is when a car on a cross street is slowing down for a stop sign and the Tesla does not realize that it is stopping. It's good to be cautious under those circumstances, but the Tesla cruise control panics too easily.
Thank you for this, Erin!!! I have been so caught up on wanting a Tesla but I am reeeally leaning towards a Mach E 😎
I've heard good things! I wanted something a bit larger, so that's why it wasn't on my short list
I love my Audi! I can’t take abrupt braking!!!! Hell no
I'm so sorry to hear you're not happy with your purchase but I'm just glad to have a new Erin video. I don't know anything about cars let alone the electric ones lol. But yay Erin!! 🤣🤣💖💖💖💖
More vids coming! Shot two new yummy ones this week!!
Video super helpful!
Interesting video, Erin. I love that shirt. I really want to get an electric vehicle at some point but am not sold on Tesla. A lot of what you bring up here are the reasons.
Yeah, there are a LOT of new EV's hitting the market soon. If you can hold out to weigh all your best options, I would
@@ErinRobinson still Tesla model y and Kia ev 6 , ioniq 5 are best options for now, expecting more upgrades, batteries, motors, driving, features etc.
@@Reddylion what about Volvo C40
@@handullradaai why not.
@@Reddylion i mean compared to model Y what are your thoughts. The reviews make model Y look much more superior. I think the tech is also much superior.
Thanks for your honest opinion it’s most helpful I love tech but at the end of the day I’m looking for a luxury car experience great points new subbie here
Yes my husband blindsided me when he told me he wanted to look into getting a Tesla. I mentioned that there was a model that seated 7 and it was the model that you had. I also was a previous Audi driver (Q5), so I knew you had similar expectations. I'm totally forcing my husband to watch your video, to help with our decision. The points you brought up, about quality, convenience, and security are very high on our priority list which may sway us from purchasing this vehicle.
Also, I would recommend you at least test drive it just to see how you might like it. I know my experience is still MY experience, but at least you have some things to look out for when you're testing it out
Great video loved it
Thank you Erin for this great review!!
Can I ask the cost to charge the car?
Does the panoramic glass top open??
The top doesn't open! And great question about the charging price! I'm not sure, but I'll start keeping track and maybe do another video!
I have solar and it costs me $22 per month versus $128 dollars per month for gas in Caklifornia.
Love the vid! Be well 🤞🙏
Thank you Neil! You too!
I have owned a Tesla model 3 performance since 2018, I have full auto pilot and bought it when it was only $5000, auto pilot has saved me on countless locations/occasions. However the phantom braking has freaked the hell out of me multiple times, I noticed that some people are judging you based on what you had just said on this video. I admire your bravery. I am a tesla fan but tesla auto pilot is nowhere close to being perfect.
Yeah, there are a few fanatics who can't think past their own adoration for something. It is super scary when it happens, and it does happen to me often unfortunately. Have you ever taken it in to have them fix it at all?
@@ErinRobinson They probably don't even own a Tesla. I don't, but hearing QA issues and the phantom breaking has made me not want to purchase one. Plus I really really really hate that you have to go to a dealership to get it fixed.
@@ErinRobinson I contacted Tesla and was told that they’re updating their product with OTA (over there updates)…..it’s a fix in progress I guess!
@@bassamshakil Wait...and over there update? Is that like a regular Tesla update? or something that fixes the phantom breaking issue specifically? Did you experience that too?
@@hb7030 The comment below this one says that Tesla is working on fixing it with a future update! So, fingers crossed!!
Hey Erin you are not alone on the phantom breaking, I had the same experience on while driving on a free way my model 3 assumed the truck was going to merge into my lane or collide and it started applying break pretty hard. Glad no one was tailing me.
I had so many imperfections in the vechile had to leave my brand new vechile for 2 weeks for service center to fix all the panel gaps and paint issues. Funny thing is they offered a uber to back home. After insisting they gave me a courtesy vehicle. Here is some interesting when I compared it with Japanese makers and the cars that are less expensive with the quality of tesla service guy said our software is best in the market. I said sell the software not a vechile. Long story short I sold my model 3 within 3 months of using
Oh no!!! Did they ever fix your issues????
That's disappointing to read, but seems to be the theme in a lot of these comments on these videos.
I don't happen to like phantoms. If I encountered one I would like to break it.
Sorry; I couldn't resist.
Great pros and cons, thank you
Of course! You're welcome. I hope it helps someone!
After driving the Tesla for a while now. If you had a chance to buy a new Audi Q3 or a new Tesla model Y. Which would you choose?
Love you vid! Im planning to order Model Y on August… You are gorgeous and love your blouse!!!
I hope you love it and I hope it comes sooner than later for you!!
Thank for your video
lovely video and nice rewiev
With the price of that car being close to the price of my hubbys ford 150 lariat. It is shockingly great with gas bc it’s a hybrid and I love it for all the random moving and towing. It is nice and comfy and spacious inside and has all those features you spoke about and more. I can keep it on for my dog while keeping the door locked, can control it from my phone. I feel very safe in that truck😊❤
Thanks for your opinions. I think I will drop consideration of a Tesla for now. Sounds like they are experts with the tech, beginners with making cars.
It all depends on what you're looking for! One thing that I do LIKE about Tesla that I forgot to mention is that they offer updates, so that once the car tech evolves you're able to get it vs when you buy another brand if they roll out a new tech feature you'd have to buy a new car. Just something else to think about.
True and that’s because Tesla isn’t a car company, it’s a technology company that makes cars
I'm currently driving model 3 love it thinking of the Y
A very good and balanced review.
Amazing video. Thanks.
Of course!!!
As a Tesla fan (and someone who just ordered a Model Y today) I felt as if this video was incredibly fair and informative! It's easy to buy into the hype, but I love knowing what I'm getting myself into, haha. Lucky for me, I'm coming from an entry-level Kia, rather than a fancy Audi, so that will help with my expectations, haha!
I’m interested in hearing your thoughts now. I’m seriously considering the purchase.
Nice info!
Some of your points are exactly why when I need a new car I went with a hybrid not an electric. Live in the country not in the area with a lot of super charge ports and routinely drive 500 miles in one stretch. Hybrids are better for the environment but yet still practical for me. I love to hear the honest pros and cons that you mentioned here because I think it helps everyone make an informed decision. This is the 1st time I ever bought a new car but again because of the limitations now it made the most sense, I paid as much as my down payment, that was painful.
How far do you think you get on a one full charge/gas top off?
@@ErinRobinson Over 400 miles. I don't usually test it. Usually at about 300 I fill up. I have a self charging hybrid so I never have to plug in.
@@KatjeKat86 Gotcha! That's pretty far!!!
@@KatjeKat86 if it wasn’t for CA and IRS incentives I would 100% be back in Lexus 250h. I just want to try the Tesla experience and take advantage of equity from rebates. If I don’t like, I’ll go back to Lexus. Hybrid is for sure the way to go!
Good list of Cons, wonder if the roof is UV tinted, or a slight tint so you don't burn. Seems a similar car to yours gets 240 miles at 75 MPH. vs 330 MPH quoted range. So people, don't go by the rated range unless you drive by their rules.
Great video thanks for sharing. We test drove the Tesla and the ioniq5. We bought the ioniq5 because of the driveability difference in the cars. And price point. Love love love our ioniq it’s a great vehicle. We have our issues too. No car is perfect just pick the one that has less issues that you feel are issues. The ioniq5 inside is amazing quality.
Great vid Erin thank you. Felt like you're just talking like a friend. Honest opinion appreciated! Waiting for delivery on my MY (it's already been 4 months, 3 to go, ugh). FYI for Cali peeps like you and me - consider the HOV magnet that lets you stick that hella ugly sticker on...yup, with a magnet. Also there's a front license plate wrap (sticker version) too if you want to be, I dunno, law-abiding?
Good that you shared the phantom driving issue and kept it simple but for those viewers whom for whatever reason don't know, might be good to touch on the new batteries and also that you shouldn't necessarily expect prompt and/or stellar repair service when needed. Still not Tesla's forte.
Oh no....I didn't know this about Tesla's repair service. I am going to take mine in to try and see if we can fix the phantom breaking, but now I'm worried. Also, I need to look into both the magnets and the license plate wrap. Right now, mine is just in the dash board and it looks bad!
I gave you a thumbs up as soon as you said you were going to give an opinion you were afraid you might get flamed for... And also I agree with your opinion about how luxurious the car is. The cars obviously have a very good cool factor but yeah I guess you're right, you're paying for the tech. But very nice opinions, thank you. I didn't know that about the AC, I've never heard that complaint before. Good luck with your Model Y. :) Thanks for the charger socket info also.
I think the AC might be unique to me and my car. I haven't heard anyone else mention it! Yeah, the fanatics are crazed and God forbid you disagree and they get pushed to the edge! Some of these comments are hilarious. Imagine letting someone's opinion on a car push you to madness.
@@ErinRobinson Have you tried turning the fan down? You probably have. But you can use a voice command to slow the fan speed. Maybe that would help a little bit?
i just ordered my Model Y, expecting delivery from October 2022 to Early 2023. Hopefully they will fix the ghost issues on the road by then(feels like I,Robot movie 😂) but i test drove Tesla maybe a year ago, the breaking system sucked for me since i wasnt used to it, so looking forward to changing my ways hopefully. thanks for the informative video.
Give the breaking system a couple of weeks and you will LOVE it. It also means your brakes almost never get used
Wow! We have a Tesla Y on order and I must say this is by far the most negative review I’ve heard. It’s so surprising to be honest because everyone I know (minus a couple of families - this is no joke) owns a Tesla and of course there is always something negative mentioned but nothing like this! Everyone I talk with loves there Tesla! I also live in Canada so there really is no other SUV with similar mileage on the market. Good luck!
Good luck to you, Jill! I am crossing my fingers that you have a completely different experience than I did with regards to the auto pilot! That really was the kicker for me
these negative videos are made only for content & attention.....you can find 1000's of videos which will say good things about Tesla
I would much rather hear honest reviews like this than someone saying how great the car is, when it really isn't. 99% of the videos out their only praise the car, very few tell you the truth about problems/issues the cars have in real life. Thanks for this video, negative or not, people need to hear these things!
I have watched dozens of videos regarding pros/cons/accessories. So far none have mentioned the key fob issue or recommended the key fob as an accessory. thanks!
You got it!! I tried to cover a variety of items!!!
In California, we just bought the model y performance 2023. We like it, although it's not our primary driving cars we have 2 other cars that are not electric. This is just our fun car to drive. I appreciate that you shared your experiences. We have noticed that the battery doesn't last as long as they claim. When you factor in some other things you mentioned it makes sense. Thankyou, take care.
Hi I m planning to buy model y
I hv 2 kids 3 and 1 year
I am lock between highlander hybrid xle 54k or model y 43k after tax credit
My question
Why your y is not a daily car and shall I go for Y or highlander hybrid 2023 suv
For video is so fun to watch ❤
Thanks for your thoughts. I have owned a Model S for almost five years. I have been an Elon and Tesla fan for a long time and have tolerated and been patient waiting for the technology and the manufacturing quality to mature. I need to post a similar detailed analysis why I have finally decided to sell my Tesla and but a luxury plug in hybrid for less than a Model Y and get true luxury and equivalent safety and convenience features that I keep hoping Tesla with be able to match
I’ve had my car over a year now and I’ve never experienced any phantom breaking🤷🏽♀️
It was an interesting video with much truth to it. I have a 2020 Tesla model 3.
Regarding phantom braking, I too have experienced it when using the adaptive cruise control. I have learned when to expect it and, when it occurs, I hit the accelerator quickly to stop it thereby eliminating the possibility of being hit from behind. That is a problem which could be very difficult to correct. We drivers can THINK and often make better decisions than the driving computer.
Regarding speed limit sensing in cruise control, that SOMETIMES works very well. However, it thinks that the speed limit past my house is 45 mph whereas it is only 25 mph. There is no speed limit sign for the car to read but it is clear that the limit is 25 mph in most residential areas. Also, I can control the speed much more smoothly than the cruise control can. I can anticipate the need to slow down but the cruise control waits until much too late to slow down. Even so, the cruise control is useful when there is very little traffic.
I much prefer my Garmin GPS to the Tesla navigation / GPS system. In San Diego the Tesla navigation system took me onto a dead end street and could not direct me off of it. Both here in Palm Springs CA and in San Diego, the Tesla navigation system took me right past the street on which I lived whereas the Garmin had me turn onto it and took me directly to my house. The Tesla navigation tells me to turn left after it is already too late to get into the left turn lane; the Garmin GPS gives me plenty of time to get into the left lane.
While driving I naturally wear my distance glasses, but the touch screen is too close for me to read the small print thereon. Others have also complained about the problem. It could easily be fixed by increasing the type size, but Tesla apparently doesn't much care.
I strongly suspect that touch screens in cars will be a passing fad like the wrap around windshields which made their debut in 1953 on the Cadillac El Dorado, became almost universal in 1955, but were gone by the early 1960s. The real reason for touch screens is that they cost the manufacturer less than individual controls which do not require taking one's eyes off of the road to operate. There are voice controls but having to memorize a whole slew of them takes time. Moreover, there is no printed manual with a list of them. Also, some are not understood. For example, when I intone "fold mirrors" it thinks that I am saying "old mirrors"; I cannot get it to understand the "F" sound. Fortunately "close mirrors" works as I determined from experimentation. If it does not understand a command it states so on the touch screen. It would be more helpful if, in addition, it instantly voiced "Command not understood".
I am seriously considering having the glass roof covered with white vinyl to match the rest of my car, leaving only enough uncovered to permit using the inside rear view mirror. Here in the desert the glass roof becomes very hot forcing me to wear a hat to avoid the resulting considerable discomfort.
In many respects I really like my Tesla model 3. However, there are some things about it which are a continual source of frustration. Most are related to the touch screen controls.
Best review on you tube. Leave it to the ladies to find the flaws. They know how to shop and evaluate products.
13:07 I'm glad you touched on this. I drove a Model Y the other day for the first time, and my main takeaway (other than "holy sh!t the torque is instant") was that it's not a luxury vehicle, but a modern one. I still plan to own one in the (hopefully) near future, but people should be aware that the interior quality isn't amazing, but rather simplistic with a focus on the tech inside. At least that's how I feel!
SO EXCITED! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
Great review! I’m not on a budget that would allow for SUCH but thanks for putting both pros and cons in the video!
This was good information. I do think however for that amount of money a car should not have these issues. I also heard living in colder climates can also affect battery life….
Yeah, I think the colder climate issue is a major issue for all electric vehicles. I think batteries don't work in freezing climates.
It’s true! The battery has to stay warm so it uses a little juice 😅 I keep mine plugged in so it’s a wash on those colder nights (I live close to Chicago)
@@samhoff96 Good to know it works in Chicago!! That place is the real test!!
What about in a hot climate? I live in Tucson, AZ (moved from the Seattle area 16 yrs ago) & have found that this climate is rough on batteries & tires. I have a 2017 Subaru Forester & replaced the battery at about the 4 year mark & am thinking I'll be replacing the tires soon, not because I have a lot of miles on them, but because after a few years of high heat, I don't quite trust them, even though the car has always been garaged. I think I got spoiled in WA, with things lasting longer on my cars.
@@aubnwa01 hot climate is fine, at battery level. In cold climates it required more time to charge and has less range because the liquid in the battery doesn't flow as well if cold.
The battery is safe, it's just underperforming.
I live in the Alps and it's just a bit annoying to have less potential range "if something happens" - but that something hasn't happened yet and I have enough juice in my frozen battery to do what I have to do.
The busy charger isn't a problem in Europe: Teslas here have the 'universal' European plug, so every charger of every grid works. No adaptors, no gimmicky - not as fast and not plug-an-charge, but in a pinch...
Europe does so many things better than we do here in the states.
People chasing me to my car 🚘🤣😂🤣 American never fail to amaze me
Driving an EV is fantastic. One pedal do it all. If you push down, it goes and it goes and it goes, constant acceleration as aggressive as you want.
Lift the foot, and you decelerate. You need the actual brake just to "almost stopped" to "dead stop".
I have a (cheap) Electric vehicle from 2018, and my mechanic said my brake pads are basically new.
Ohhh, I love this break pad feedback. Yeah, at first I HATED the breaking and now I don't know how I lived my life without it.
@@ErinRobinson same, girl💕
@@ulissedazante5748 and it’s brake not break 🤦♀️ I don’t know why I keep doing that 😂
I'm expecting the brake pads to last for many years. Probably they will never break.
Regarding the app connectivity issue & it not unlocking you car: I have a model 3 and had that happen a few times when I first got mine at the end of last year, but I looked it up and what you’re supposed to do in that situation is turn your Bluetooth on your phone off wait like a second and turn it back on and then it should work. Also I don’t know why, but your never supposed to manually close the app on your phone. That causes connectivity issues too. I hope that helps a little bit
Thank you for this!!! I’m going to try it!!
@@ErinRobinson did it help??
Model 3 is on the way. I expect to get a cleaner drive with some tech stuff. I don't expect much more. Nice vid!
I have no plans to get a Tesla, but I had to watch since it was your video! 😂
Lindsey - you're the real MVP. Thanks girl!
Thank you so much so much !
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just curious how good does the tesla vision perform without the actual various sensor modules?