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The Model Y continued to deliver enviable efficiency right up until the end of its time in our garage, but after more than two years of living with it, would our staff really miss it?
There were takeaways from commuting in the Model Y that could be helpful for those looking to spend a lot of miles and minutes in the EV.
Our 2021 Tesla Model Y did not last the entire route that totaled 260 miles on a single charge, but it came close.
While the changes to Autosteer may satisfy the feds, shortening the time even more before hands-off warnings appear would help ensure Tesla drivers stay engaged in their driving.
Cold weather is notorious for its negative impacts on vehicles, especially electric and electrified ones. How did ours fare in these frigid temperatures?
The chief issue we encountered, and the one that finally prompted us to take our Model Y in for service, was a faulty rear-window regulator.
Who can fit in the Model Y’s third row? We found its use to be limited.
Here’s what it’s like for one of our editors to live with our long-term Tesla Model Y EV without home charging, plus some recommendations and considerations for shoppers in a similar position.
While our Tesla Model Y’s range certainly dropped in colder temperatures, it didn’t fall off a cliff; more like it tumbled down a berm.
We now have more than 6,000 miles on our Model Y, so let’s review the farthest we’ve driven without plugging in.
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