Tesla Model Y Review
Living on Electric Dreams
Tesla was a company that many scoffed at when they first launched, with many going as far as to say that they would be out of business in their first few years. Well, that did not happen and now they are the biggest name in the motor industry and their cars keep going from strength to strength…sorry Peugeot.
The Tesla Model Y is Tesla’s latest car and completes their S3XY line up in Ireland with deliveries of the Long Range and Performance versions arriving in early 2022.
Prices will start from €69,800 for the Long Range AWD and €79,478 for the Performance edition. Price includes VAT of € 12,151, VRT of € 4,816 for the Long Range and includes VAT of € 13,834, VRT of € 5,494 for the Performance.
Looks
On the outside its looks are going to split opinion, it is somewhere between a Model 3, a Model X and an original Ford Puma and if you think that last statement is odd check this link.
I personally am a fan of the looks, sure it’s a bit toy like, and I would like a different style to the front but it’s still nice.
Inside is what counts
Much like people, it’s the inside that counts and inside the Model Y is a clean futuristic look and feel. Nothing feels cheap, or super expensive other than the screen but it all works and is very nice.
The steering wheel will allow you a degree of control over some functions but largely everything you do will be controlled by using the 15" touch screen. I can tell you that on my 150km test drive that getting used to this will take time. In fact I recommend you fully learn the system before ever driving as otherwise you are liable to be all over the road trying to stab at the screen.
There is ample space inside the car and easily accommodates 5 fully grown adults. There are some games on board too, and Netflix and YouTube and a full fat web browser.
While some might say things like this are distractions, well, to them I say, be an adult…don’t try to do something you should not be doing while driving.
Storage — Big at the rear, small at the front
The boot space on the Model Y is excellent, the floor is nice and flat with no load lip and you will easily fit all your holiday luggage for that trip to the airport. There are also some underneath cubbies to hide things like your charging cables.
While the ass end should be able to accommodate you the front is a different matter.
The frunk as it is called will hold about a sports bag which is fine, and in fact if this was a regular car an engine would be here so you are up space really.
Quicker than your Dad heading to the pub after lockdown
Let me qualify my next few statements by saying that I have a fast car, its got 252bhp and 420Nm but the Model Y absolutely destroys it. So much so it ruined my car for the next few days after having it. The dual motor long range version I drove has 435bhp and 493Nm of torque, it is crazy fast and its not even the fast car.
I did quite enjoy the Audi, BMW and Merc drivers who kept coming up fast behind me only to be left with dust on their windscreens….puny combustion engine cars……
Should you sell your mother
I think the answer to this needs to be yes, in comparison the rest of the industry who are still only playing catch up. Hyundai and Skoda are almost there but still not quite. There is a peace of mind knowing that your Tesla already has everything on it, no options other than wheels or colours. Everything else can be remote enabled later if you decide you want full self driving (when legal) for example. However traditional car companies still break everything up into “Packs” and charge you an arm and a leg.
Also, range anxiety is not something to worry about, the range is rated at 507km on a full charge and based on my usage I would estimate that in real world this will be about 420km if you are not smoking Audi and BMW drivers every day.
To find out more visit the Tesla Model Y Design Studio at the link below:
