2026 Tesla Model Y Consumer Reviews
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DONT BUY- Car's nav and Cams dont Work
I just bought the car a month ago. My experience with the Tesla Model Y has been deeply disappointing due to critical safety issues encountered in cold weather. When the temperature dropped to 18 degrees Fahrenheit, my car's cameras completely froze, rendering the navigation system useless and making it extremely dangerous to back up – a significant concern given the vehicle's size and limited visibility. This lack of functionality creates a serious safety hazard. I contacted Tesla immediately and was told to simply schedule a service appointment, the earliest of which is three weeks out. This is unacceptable for such a serious issue. While I appreciate the technological advancements of the Model Y, its inability to function safely in cold weather is a major flaw that needs immediate attention. Additionally, I cannot back up safely since the back is so bulky, and the visibility is nearly 0 ... They do not have standard apps like Apple Connect. I will try to sell this car. The Billionaire does not care about little things like this that happen to his customers. |
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Best car I have ever owned
Owning the Tesla Model Y has completely transformed my perspective on what a car can offer. Its sleek design turns heads everywhere I go, and the panoramic glass roof creates a spacious, inviting atmosphere inside. Whether it's commuting through city traffic or embarking on a road trip, the Model Y's comfort and versatility make every journey enjoyable for both me and my passengers. What truly sets the Model Y apart is its performance. The instant acceleration and responsive handling redefine the driving experience. Navigating tight corners or accelerating onto highways is effortless and exhilarating, all while maintaining a quiet and smooth ride. The touchscreen interface is intuitive and keeps improving with each software update, while features like Autopilot provide added peace of mind and convenience. Charging the Model Y is surprisingly convenient, especially with Tesla's Supercharger network and the ability to charge at home using the Tesla Wall Connector. Range anxiety is minimal, allowing me to explore without worrying about where the next charge will be. Overall, the Tesla Model Y has exceeded my expectations in every way, offering a blend of luxury, technology, and sustainability that has made it my favorite car I've ever owned.
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- Long Range Launch Series 4dr SUVMSRP: $46,201238 mi away
- Long Range Launch Series 4dr SUVMSRP: $48,683288 mi away
- Long Range 4dr SUVMSRP: $47,999803 mi away
Other Worldly Awesomeness
The Launch is our second Model Y. We bought our first one in 2020. Although we were impressed by our first one, it did have some shortcomings, all of which have been addressed in the new Launch. Short and sweet here goes. Faster, quieter, awesome handling, smooth, great ruby red paint job, ample tint on sunroof, great turning radius, fantastic full self driving, even better sound system, flawless navigation, heated rear seats and cooled front seats, perfect fit and finish, drainable frunk, beautiful wheel design whether you choose to use the hub caps or not and useful outside speaker, rear seats that fold down AND up with the push of a button and front seats that adjust automatically so the rear can fully fold down. We are also getting better MPE. The Launch and Juniper series Model Y are in a class by themselves. I have never owned a car that could come close to this.
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Fast, safe and techy!
I list love my Model Y performance. It is ultra fast, safe, smart and sporty!
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Tesla Model Y: Overhyped junk / appalling service
Suckered by the hype, I leased a Tesla Model Y and it was a nightmare experience: Trashy ride quality — rides like it has no shocks; range is a lie — got 110 miles in winter, 180 miles in summer with HVAC use. Slightly better on highways at 220 miles but still far short of the 300+ miles claimed. 12V battery failed with no warning, and it took Tesla TWO weeks to dispatch someone to replace it. Unlike most cars, the hood is not manual and when the battery dies, you have to Jerry rig it open but in my case, Tesla failed to properly wire the batteries at the factory so they had to drill holes to get it to open. Then the HVAC failed followed by the trunk strut failing; Wiring harness fired. In all, I spent over $3000 in car rentals while Tesla got around to repairing the various problems. Dumped it and got the Lexus RZ 450e and am getting 275 miles to 400 miles range in city driving. The ride quality, tech and safety features of the Lexus blow away the Model Y. Took it on a road trip from DC to NYC and it beat the Tesla in range and efficiency. Could even charge it a Tesla Supercharger. Lexus is offering huge discounts on the RZ (got mine for $43,000) and its the best EV on the market. Disregard the critics, just drive one after you drive a Model Y and you’ll see how far behind Tesla has fallen Lexus in EVs. My second favorite was the Cadillac Lyriq but it makes an annoying pedestrian warning sound at speeds below 25 MPH which kills the silent EV experience. Check out my full review of the Lexus RZ 450e on Edmunds (posted under my handle: RZ 450e in DC)
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