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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 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.
By John Goreham on March 10, 2025 - 7:49AM
Despite rumors to the contrary, spare tires are alive and well in 2025 and 2026 model year vehicles. We run down the list of top-selling vehicles and examine what type of spare they offer.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 7, 2025 - 11:17AM
Several Tesla enthusiasts are celebrating reports that many Tesla owners are selling their vehicles at a significant loss. One Cybertruck buyer admits he’s secretly hoping the anti-Tesla sentiment continues so he can get a good price on a use Cybertruck.
By John Goreham on March 6, 2025 - 10:54AM
We paraphrase a Chevrolet Bolt EV owner who discovered that the vehicle did not have a spare tire. Many EV owners are frustrated to find out that a simple flat tire can result in their vehicle being towed and then out of service for quite some time.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 5, 2025 - 9:15AM
In a first-of-its-kind act of philanthropy, a Tesla fan says he will be accepting a lower trade-in offer from Tesla than he can get otherwise. His reason is that he wants to help Tesla financially & adds “I’m super happy Tesla will pocket the difference.”
By Armen Hareyan on March 4, 2025 - 7:47PM
Troy Batastini’s love for Elon Musk’s vision drove him to buy a Tesla despite protests. While some EV supporters hit the gas, others pump the brakes on this EV debate.
By John Goreham on March 4, 2025 - 5:13PM
Electric vehicles face not just headwinds in 2025 but a hurricane of problems. Here’s why we see EV market share in America dropping back to levels of a few years ago.
By John Goreham on March 4, 2025 - 2:33PM
Tesla is about to see massive reductions in American market deliveries. To help put a tourniquet on the possibly fatal bleeding, Tesla is reaching into the bag of tricks dealers have used for a century to push unwanted cars off the lot.
By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2025 - 6:44AM
Here is a warning for all Tesla Model Y owners with small kids. Steve says he almost slammed the rear hatch on his kids because of the vehicle's design. Here is what all Tesla Model Y owners need to know.
By John Goreham on February 27, 2025 - 5:34PM
Many EVs once relegated to second-class status are about to have their Cinderella moment.
By Timothy Boyer on February 26, 2025 - 2:19PM
Do you love your Tesla but hate Elon? "Don't get mad, get Elon" is the message behind the recent advice of one Tesla owner who found a way to reconcile his strong mixed feelings about Tesla and Musk politics.
By John Goreham on February 26, 2025 - 1:18PM
We examine how Tesla has risen from the bottom of the barrel in terms of dependability to about average in just one year. Here is what changed.
By Timothy Boyer on February 25, 2025 - 9:21PM
"We selected models from popular categories, spanning compact cars to midsized luxury SUVs. This year's group features more hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs than ever before, highlighting the growing trend toward electrification in the automotive market," says CR.
By John Goreham on February 24, 2025 - 4:50PM
Some Tesla owners are very much against Elon Musk’s efforts to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. In order to signal their unhappiness, they have started to employ bumper stickers, so you won't get the wrong idea.
By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2025 - 6:28AM
Which car brand has the worst drivers? New Insurance data says Tesla has the worst drivers of all automakers. If it hadn't been bad before for Tesla owners, it could have worsened as this report became public. Here's what Tesla owners need to know.
By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2025 - 5:54AM
Are Tesla vehicles good in the snow, and should you buy one if you live in a snowy climate? Rob wasn't afraid to drive his Model Y in deep snow and says it performed like a champ. Here's what Tesla buyers need to know. There's more to fear than snow.
By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2025 - 9:58AM
Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y owners, we need your help. Which car would you recommend for a single woman looking at both electric models? Anna likes the looks of the Model 3, but the Model Y has more storage space. What advice would you give her?
By John Goreham on February 13, 2025 - 8:39AM
A Tesla Supercharger electric vehicle charging station has been vandalized near Boston. On the same day there are reports of people screaming insults at Tesla vehicles as they pass in another town. Others report canceling Uber if a Tesla is dispatched.
By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2025 - 2:25PM
Tesla owners may be targeted for hate crimes. A new report from 9 News in Denver says a Tesla dealer in Loveland, Colorado, has been vandalized three times in ten days. The Tesla Owners Facebook page says owners are also being targeted. Are you at risk?