One Month of Dailying a Model Y - Driving Experience Review!

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***1500 miles, 118 deg weather: 6 things I learned from roadtripping this Model Y through the desert! - • 1500 mile Tesla Roadtr...
For the past month, I've been daily driving my friend's Tesla Model Y Dual Motor Long Range. In this video, I'll discuss whether the Model Y drives well enough to fulfill its mission of being the most sporty compact electric SUV!
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0:00 - Hey guys it’s James!
0:44 - Drivetrain & Effortless Power
1:39 - Pedals - Why Tesla pedals are unique
3:02 - Braking
4:04 - Steering
6:43 - Handling
7:14 - Ride
7:47 - Overall thoughts; competitors
9:36 - Thanks for watching!
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This vehicle:
2020 Tesla Model Y
Dual Motor Long Range
Solid Black Exterior, Black Interior
20" Induction Wheels
5 Seat Configuration
Standard Autopilot
Odometer: 17,300 miles as of filming
#Tesla #ModelY #electricsuv
The Tesla Model Y competes with vehicles like: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Kia Niro EV, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and VW ID.4.

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@davedickson7068 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m a big Tesla fan… and agree with you - the brakes need some work, the ride could be a little softer, they could tune the steering down a little, the Gemini wheels look naff. All quite easy for Tesla to tune up, and they should/hopefully will. All in all its a superb car - speed, acceleration, reliability, charging speed and Supercharger network, software/tech, range, space, comfort - all of which will benefit from the improvements you’ve identified here. Thanks! 🙏

@Cheesecake32437 Жыл бұрын

Always a great video! I bought the CX-30 because of your videos and now I have a Model Y coming in a week! 😀

@charlesdalton985 Жыл бұрын

Your reviews are very well thought out and done, thank you! The steering and braking would definitely take some time to get used to I imagine. Finally, the Clarkson reference was a true laugh out loud moment for me. ~ Chuck

@dapperlygrungy3189 Жыл бұрын

Her lending you her car is a signal she likes you more than a friend.

@luketoni2902 Жыл бұрын

Fresh breath of air! Excellent, well executed and explained video!

@BeyondTheTestDrive Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Info you just don’t see anywhere else. Looking forward to the next video on this Y!

@Jh1901 Жыл бұрын

Really good video, I like that you talk about the things other people dont really care about! Keep it up!

@titolucena3243 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos keep it up 👍

@mrsmarts5000 Жыл бұрын

Lol, when I recognize your backgrounds because I also live in SD. Can't wait for my delivery!

@ericguqin Жыл бұрын

good summary. Just got my model y long range. Totally agree with you that I should have saved 2k for regular wheel and just replace the rim with fewer cost

@michaela3330 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, very detailed and accurate. So after the cx-30, that i also have, which car do you enjoy more?

@bcar1ify Жыл бұрын

I have a LR MY and have a performance on order. I’m thinking of just keeping the LR. It’s more than enough for me.

@dapperlygrungy3189 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the recommendation to get the standard wheels for a smoother ride. I was thinking of ordering the upgraded tires strictly for looks. Bur ride is more important to me.

@ynadle1111 Жыл бұрын

you have a really nice friend that lets you depreciate his car with a ton of miles lol

@berthogendoorn2133 Жыл бұрын

I thought that Tesla removed the regen set point to either on or off no longer strong or reduced. My 2020 Kia Soul EV has very effective Brake blending and also regen ability on accelerator let-off.

@omgitsbanzai Жыл бұрын

Hi! Found your channel a little while back as I’m a previous CX-30 owner.. I recently traded it in for a Genesis GV60! Definitely would love you see your thoughts on an E-GMP platform vehicle!

@JamesPlaysWithCars Жыл бұрын

I also hope to review an Ioniq 5 or EV6 soon if I can get my hands on one!

@berthogendoorn2133 Жыл бұрын

Great Video, glad you point to other EV choices, but at the moment even though I do not own a Tesla (I own a 20202 Kia Soul EV with the 64KWH battery and have an Iconic 5 reservation for almost a year (Due in Oct -2022) I really considering a Tesla Model Y AWD Long range, as I have noticed the CCS charger network is getting hammered and starting to fail under the more extensive use of more and more CCS cars on the road).

@JamesPlaysWithCars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bert. Teslas are definitely superior for now when it comes to road-tripping an EV or otherwise charging in public places. Though, it’ll be interesting to see what happens if the Supercharger network opens up to other vehicles, as Tesla is trying to do.

@YA-xi9nf Жыл бұрын

I think using Chill when driving in the highway is better.

@veeznuh7904 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen a model y that has the ability to reduce regen. They disabled the ability to do so after 2020. How did you manage to access this feature?

@BitJam Жыл бұрын

Tesla now provides an option to blend friction brakes with regen brakes when regen braking is limited due to temperature or a full battery. The idea is to provide a consistent braking experience when you lift your foot off the accelerator.

@JamesPlaysWithCars Жыл бұрын

Yep! This option went live in the Y just a few days after I filmed. What’s interesting is that the brake pedal feel is still preserved because that pedalstill only operates the friction brakes. Meanwhile, the blending of friction and regen from lifting off the accelerator is extremely well done-I found it feels very consistent with the full regen effect when battery levels permit.

@bcar1ify Жыл бұрын

@@JamesPlaysWithCars agreed. Tesla is an awesome vehicle. I love mine

@JV-py3lg Жыл бұрын

When did Regen get the option back to turn off?

@JamesPlaysWithCars Жыл бұрын

Hi J V, Teslas can’t turn off regen completely, so the two available regen options of Standard and Low have been around for a long time. Hope that clarifies!

@joliewu8625 Жыл бұрын

Scared that you got rid of your mazda 🤣

@JamesPlaysWithCars Жыл бұрын

Hahah no worries, my wife has decreed that we’re keeping the CX-30

@pauldesi Жыл бұрын

Great video here but think you should also include a POV on Charging Networks... once that variable comes into play, no other EV mfg is even close..

@JamesPlaysWithCars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Definitely agreed - I’ll be commenting on the charging network in an upcoming video on what I learned in road-tripping the Y.

@floydcottam4121 Жыл бұрын

Disagree with everything you said about steering. I love every aspect of the steering! I have a Porsche, MBZ, and a second Tesla. Steering is comparable to my other cars for sure. I bet you change you review over the team of driving.

@JamesPlaysWithCars Жыл бұрын

Hi Floyd, thanks for sharing your perspective. I've now finished daily driving the Y for 2 months, and still feel the same way. We can absolutely have different opinions on any topic--that's the beauty of KZfaq, and is the reason why there can and should be many videos & viewer comments expressing different viewpoints!

@greginland8873 Жыл бұрын

Much ado about nothing ? I’ve owned many new high end work toys over the years…my cars are work “companions” …countless hours together through thick n thin, heat n snow, and lots of clients in and out. I’m on my second model Y long range… great cars… perfect ?…of course not, no car is. These are very very good…sometimes a little quirky but capable and fun..the winning combo. Oh, one more thought…skinny jeans and 20+ inch wheels are the stuff of catalogs and the uninitiated…. they make little to zero sense in my very real world. 😎

@floydcottam4121 Жыл бұрын

Sorry I’m dropping your station. Too many quick decisions presented as facts. Good luck.