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Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y

In this section of Torque News you will find Tesla Model Y news and reports.

By Tinsae Aregay on April 23, 2025 - 10:46AM
Tesla pours cold water on the highly anticipated “new and more affordable” vehicles set to launch next month. Tesla confirms these are stripped-down versions of the Model 3 and Y, and adds that the company’s focus moving forward is on affordability.
By Aram Krajekian on April 22, 2025 - 8:15PM
This owner followed all the right charging habits and still saw his Tesla's battery drop after just 5,500 miles. Now he’s questioning whether this is normal or a cause for concern.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 21, 2025 - 11:03AM
Elon Musk has categorically denied the claim that Tesla accelerates its mileage readings to avoid paying for vehicle repairs under warranty. Musk made his comment following a debate between a Tesla supporter and a critic on the topic.
By John Goreham on April 17, 2025 - 6:37PM
Many EV owners, including Tesla owners, are struggling with very rapid tire wear, even those who drive sedately and don’t own Performance trims. Here is what owners who solved the dilemma recommend doing.
By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2025 - 10:32AM
Why are Tesla owners taking the Tesla logo off the back of their cars and replacing it with another automaker's brand? One Tesla Model Y owner stuck a Subaru sticker on the back of their car. What do other owners think? It's not positive. 
By Armen Hareyan on April 16, 2025 - 11:04AM
An unexpected snowstorm turned my 2024 Tesla Model Y LR into a sideways sled, and what happened next has every EV driver rethinking regenerative braking.
By Noah Washington on April 12, 2025 - 10:12AM
The secret science of used Teslas. One Redditor tracked 3,000 cars and uncovered the surprising factors that truly determine value in the Tesla used car market.
By John Goreham on April 11, 2025 - 3:57PM
Despite the protests, keying, fireboming, shootings, and other crazy anti-Tesla activity, Tesla’s delivery report shows the anger had very little impact on American-market vehicle deliveries.
By Armen Hareyan on April 9, 2025 - 8:19PM
The most unexpected difference between the Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y isn’t what you think, and it might change which one you actually like driving more.
By Noah Washington on April 5, 2025 - 9:39AM
I was excited to secure a launch series Model Y, placing a deposit and eagerly anticipating its arrival. Unfortunately, Tesla recently informed me of the cancellation of the order. They've now offered a base model alternative, but at a higher price.
By Timothy Boyer on April 5, 2025 - 12:46AM
The car model former Tesla owners are trading their Model Y for and are loving it, and why they are doing it.
By Timothy Boyer on April 5, 2025 - 12:26AM
A public school teacher's plea asking others not to judge him for buying a Tesla sparks a memory of buying my first Toyota nearly 35 years ago.
By Noah Washington on April 4, 2025 - 7:57AM
Tesla's app promised savings, but I'm paying more for electricity than I did for gas. My Model Y's charging costs are proving the app's gas price assumptions wrong.
By Timothy Boyer on March 30, 2025 - 11:12PM
This must-see FSD version 13.2.8 supervised drive in Colorado is possibly the most convincing evidence that Tesla is almost there.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 29, 2025 - 10:25AM
Elon Musk reacted negatively after SpaceX’s 1st employee and co-founder purchased a problem-ridden Porsche Taycan, which needed two battery pack replacements in 8 months. A former Tesla board member proposes switching to a Model S Plaid.
By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2025 - 9:56AM
Is there a problem with Tesla FSD ignoring traffic signs at red lights? Many Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners say it's an ongoing problem. There are other issues with FSD as well. Here is what all Tesla owners need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on March 27, 2025 - 10:41AM
Hertz wants to make money on its Tesla Model 3 and Model Y fleet, which aren't sold yet, and they devised a plan for Uber drivers to rent one weekly. An Uber driver thinks it's a great idea. However, it may not be. Here is what Uber drivers need to know. 
By Tinsae Aregay on March 27, 2025 - 6:23AM
Elon Musk cautions Tesla fans not to celebrate the recent 25% tariff that will be imposed on all vehicles imported into the U.S. starting April 2. Musk repeatedly reiterated that the tariffs will have a significant negative impact on Tesla.
By Nicholas Muhoro on March 26, 2025 - 9:00AM
Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity as their range and utility improve. However, safety is also a crucial element in vehicle ownership, so we have come up with a list of the best EV SUVs to look out for in 2025
By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 10:01PM
Sentry mode is an amazing feature in the Tesla Model Y, but this one issue stops me from falling in love with it.
By John Goreham on March 24, 2025 - 12:09PM
Tesla’s latest email advertisement says that filling up a gas tank can cost almost four times more than charging a Tesla. The advert’s assumptions seem wildly off base and rife with mistakes.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 24, 2025 - 7:43AM
A brand-new Tesla Model Y owner reports that he accidentally touched his Model Y screen, opened the trunk, and ended up smashing it into his garage door. He’s saddened by the scratch but shares a method to prevent this from happening in the future.
By Noah Washington on March 21, 2025 - 10:15AM
The Tesla Model Y Performance, starting at $52,490, offers rapid acceleration and advanced technology but lacks certain comfort features like ventilated seats that come standard in similarly priced luxury vehicles.
By John Goreham on March 19, 2025 - 10:55AM
The potential cost of ownership advantage of battery-electric vehicles is spoiled entirely by a terrible depreciation rate. The value of BEVs drops like a stone compared to other types of vehicles, and the reasons are many. Here’s why EVs are a bad buy.
By Timothy Boyer on March 15, 2025 - 6:46PM
Here is what you could get by owning a $13,000 Toyota EV that is predicted to obliterate the Tesla Model Y. But how far would you be willing to go to own one?
By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2025 - 6:24AM
There's not much that Michael doesn't like about his Tesla Cybertruck. However, there are a few problems with the truck. They are a common issue with the electric truck. Here is what's wrong and what Cybertruck owners need to know to fix them. 
By Noah Washington on March 12, 2025 - 10:00PM
We're just three months into our 2023 Model Y Long Range, and the infotainment screen has gone completely dark five times while driving on Toronto highways. This is extremely dangerous.
By John Goreham on March 12, 2025 - 11:10AM
President Trump held a promotion event at the White House to support Tesla, the leader in American-made electric vehicles. This sure seems to rub left-leaning media outlets the wrong way.
By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2025 - 11:24AM
Is owning a Tesla Model 3 or another Tesla model becoming too dangerous? Karen and her husband own a Model 3 and Model Y and are increasingly concerned about their safety. Should they sell their cars because of Elon Musk or wait it out?
By Timothy Boyer on March 11, 2025 - 9:59AM
A Tesla Model Y owner is asking if anyone else has experienced a similar warranty repair situation in which the Tesla Service Center said he was covered but then charged him afterward with an "I gotcha" technicality.