2024 Tesla Model Y Consumer Reviews
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Six months in and I’m impressed. But….
Had my Model Y for six months now. Got it as hedge against not being able to get petrol, given governments policies. Pros: Fast, best seat comfort, handling is good but not BMW like, home charging is a big plus, tech is superb, build quality has been good except for one annoying rattle, have not yet had to charge on the road but knowing Tesla has best network allays my range anxiety, one pedal driving is great. Had to use Tesla Service center: they were very good, but no provision to ask questions, taking delivery was shorter in time than gassing up my ICE vehicle. Cons: No Apple CarPlay, no S-XM, annoying rattle, no ventilated seats, poor rear visibility. The minimalist design is nice but there’s too much reliance on the center touchscreen with too much buried in the menus. Having to go into the touch screen to open the glove box is too much, same for wipers etc. Too much reliance on Tesla ap and no provision asking questions in advance. Once Tesla opens up Supercharger network will we have waits for all the other models that will crowd in? I feel that by opening their Supercharger network they will lose their unique selling advantage and people will buy Ford, GM or whomever. Overall if you are going to go electric Tesla is the way to go ….now.
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A few safety concerns
I have owned the 2023 Model Y since March 2023. Overall I like the car. However, there are a few major (for myself) safety concerns: There are no aural or visual warnings for perpendicular crossing traffic while in reverse. Backing out of our driveway our street is 30 MPH. The cameras are not wide enough view to see past the width of the driveway by more than a few feet nor are they clear enough. Let alone pedestrians walking behind the car while backing out of a parking space. While there is a warning on the screen for traffic in lanes on either side of the car, for the car to the left I have to glance to the right to visually see the warning (if the car is in a blind spot). I cannot believe that Tesla does not have a yellow warning light in each side view mirror as my 2014 Camry did. While on cruise control - if there is a vehicle that is crossing across perpendicular to the road I am on - in a normal situation the vehicle crossing would not even warrant taking my foot off the gas pedal. However, the Tesla goes into an abrupt braking for no reason. If given a choice, I would much prefer an aural warning first, and then automatic braking if needed. If the 2024 models correct these issues, I would have much preferred to wait. Hopefully they do and new buyers will appreciate the improvements.
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Tesla Still Beats Everyone Else
I bought a 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance. Beside the fun of beating everyone else on the street including motorcycles this has been the best daily driver I've ever had. So, I have a truck and a motorcycle for other purposes, but I LOVE not having to fill my tank with gas. Love love my monthly gas bill compared to my electric bill. Not even close. Electric has saved me a ton of daily expenses. The only complaint I have is the annoying buzzer that goes off if i get too close to the edge of the lane. I know it's for my safety and those in my vehicle LOL. I'll alway have a gas vehicle alongside this, but this is the best daily driver EVER.
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Electric range is off by 40%
The best things about my 2023 Tesla Model Y 1. No more gas pumps. Thus avoiding junk but tasty food. 2. No more oil changes and other scalping going for service at the dealership, 3. Barely using break pads on account of one-pedal driving. Not-so-good things about Tesla Model Y 1. Tesla dealers and operatives are not at all helpful. One fine morning you get a call and must pick up your vehicle in one week or you will lose money (Deposit). 2. I don't know about other electric cars, in my Model-Y you only get only 60% of the advertised range (about 200miles). You can only charge upto 80% (for battery longevity) and you have to recharge when it gets to 20%. That means you leave behind 40% or 130 miles. 3. In addition when the weather is too hot (over 80F your AC is running all the time, if you are parked in the sun. This is to prevent battery getting too hot and catching fire. Again this eats into your mileage. 4. You need to spend $$ to cover the front to prevent paint chips. 5. Not having screen in front can get you into an accident till you get used to it. 6. Too many electronic nannies. 7. If you drive faster than 60mph, your range will disappear faster. (Probably same with ICE cars but I haven't noticed it as bad.)
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"Worst in Class" customer service
"Worst in Class" customer service. Tesla buyers, beware...try calling Tesla and asking a question. The hold time is infinity+4 hours. Also, I paid cash for my Model Y and Tesla received the title from NJ DMV more than a month ago, and they will not send it to me (they said they are too busy and told me to wait another 3 months then follow-up...this is MY CAR not theirs)! I want to get rid of it but I can't since they have not mailed me the title yet. Absolutely uncaring and unprofessional. I wish I had made another choice. ELON MUSK, if you are reading this FIRE YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT TEAM!!!