Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In 2021 I ordered a Tesla Model Y Long Range. And since then, it has been the primary car my wife and I drive, completely disregarding our gas car. So, over the last 3 months, I got to really know what owning one is like. All the amazing things about it and everything I dislike too. Has the honeymoon phase ended? Do I still enjoy owning this car? Or has the opposite happened, and now I can’t stand the car? The truth is. It’s a little bit of everything. Let me tell you what I mean with an in-depth review about all the things I’ve learned.
Chris’ YT: youtube.com/c/ChrisHuertaReviews
Chris’ Blog: itschrishuerta.com
Tesla Referral Code: http://ts.la/jimmy29658
PlugShare: plugshare.com
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Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxC
Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn
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Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EV
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Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Delivery: 0:31
Interior: 5:25
Tech: 7:40
Charging: 13:34
Driving: 18:19
Conclusion: 25:21
The interior has this massive wow factor when you first step in, with this panoramic sunroof expanding the entire ceiling of the vehicle, and the minimalistic interior just looks so different from any other car. I honestly love the aesthetic of the car. However, it doesn't feel like a car that costs $60,000 new. The interior looks like a car in this price range, and the seats are comfortable and plushy, but they also hold a ton of heat, And the leather accents on the sides of the car feel kind of hard and not as plush as you would think, and you can hear rattling of the glass when you close the door of the car. Overall, the interior looks like an expensive car, but it just feels cheaper. So if you’re looking for a model Y, expect it to look fantastic, but feel okay.
I love all the electronics that come included with the car. I can split these into two main categories, in car, and in the phone app. For the in-car features first, there’s sentry mode which basically records activity around your car when it’s parked and saves them to a flash drive, a built in dash cam, keyless entry with your phone and driving with just your smartphone, no keyfob required. There’s entertainment apps and games like YouTube. There’s also camp mode which lets the car continue blasting the A/C while idle, as well as a dog mode that allows you to only run the AC in the car while you’re away, keeping pets comfortable. Then there’s the Tesla phone app that lets you view and control your Tesla Model Y in a bunch of different ways. You can view how much charge your car has left, if it’s charging, if the car is moving, the car’s location, and if it’s locked. You can also control the main functions of the car. Tesla is fantastic at providing new features that can improve the car dramatically through software updates. The comfort of knowing that your car will update and potentially get better and better with age is a huge selling point and shouldn’t be underestimated. I’ve got nothing but positives to say about the tech features of the Model Y, except for one thing. No Android Auto or Apple Carplay support.
The benefit of driving an EV is the convenience of charging at home. Charging the car is easy, you press on the car’s thunderbolt icon, use the app, or press the button on the provided wall charger and after a few seconds, the Model Y opens the charge port. From there all you have to do is plug it in and the car starts charging. There are a bunch of different charging port standards and speeds. If it doesn’t have a Tesla plug, you’ll need to have an adapter for that plug to charge your Model Y at these charging stations. Tesla provides the J1772 adapter, but the other adapters are sold on their website. The cost to charge the Model Y is less than an similarly priced crossover that pays for premium gas. If you use navigation within the car, it will automatically route you to a supercharger on your way back, keeping your range in mind.
Driving an EV felt foreign. Everything you do in the Model Y feels instant. Press on the accelerator and the car just goes. Like many other cars with safety features, if you get in potentially dangerous situations like you’re too close to the car in front of you, or a car is in the lane you’re about to change into, the car makes all kinds of beeps and noises to warn you. The most notorious Tesla feature is Autopilot. By hitting the right stalk down twice, you initiate autopilot, which will basically put the car into a cruise control-like state. The car will stay within the set speed you put it at, but will adjust the speed based on the car in front of it, like adaptive cruise control. There’s no engine noise while driving this thing, but you will notice wind noise and road noise more because of the lack of engine noise.
In 2021 I ordered a Tesla Model Y Long Range. And since then, it has been the primary car my wife and I drive, completely disregarding our gas car. So, over the last 3 months, I got to really know what owning one is like. All the amazing things about it and everything I dislike too. Has the honeymoon phase ended? Do I still enjoy owning this car? Or has the opposite happened, and now I can’t stand the car? The truth is. It’s a little bit of everything. Let me tell you what I mean with an in-depth review about all the things I’ve learned.
Chris’ YT: youtube.com/c/ChrisHuertaReviews
Chris’ Blog: itschrishuerta.com
Tesla Referral Code: http://ts.la/jimmy29658
PlugShare: plugshare.com
Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:
Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxC
Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn
13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27
Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EV
Godox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0
Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrL
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Delivery: 0:31
Interior: 5:25
Tech: 7:40
Charging: 13:34
Driving: 18:19
Conclusion: 25:21
The interior has this massive wow factor when you first step in, with this panoramic sunroof expanding the entire ceiling of the vehicle, and the minimalistic interior just looks so different from any other car. I honestly love the aesthetic of the car. However, it doesn't feel like a car that costs $60,000 new. The interior looks like a car in this price range, and the seats are comfortable and plushy, but they also hold a ton of heat, And the leather accents on the sides of the car feel kind of hard and not as plush as you would think, and you can hear rattling of the glass when you close the door of the car. Overall, the interior looks like an expensive car, but it just feels cheaper. So if you’re looking for a model Y, expect it to look fantastic, but feel okay.
I love all the electronics that come included with the car. I can split these into two main categories, in car, and in the phone app. For the in-car features first, there’s sentry mode which basically records activity around your car when it’s parked and saves them to a flash drive, a built in dash cam, keyless entry with your phone and driving with just your smartphone, no keyfob required. There’s entertainment apps and games like YouTube. There’s also camp mode which lets the car continue blasting the A/C while idle, as well as a dog mode that allows you to only run the AC in the car while you’re away, keeping pets comfortable. Then there’s the Tesla phone app that lets you view and control your Tesla Model Y in a bunch of different ways. You can view how much charge your car has left, if it’s charging, if the car is moving, the car’s location, and if it’s locked. You can also control the main functions of the car. Tesla is fantastic at providing new features that can improve the car dramatically through software updates. The comfort of knowing that your car will update and potentially get better and better with age is a huge selling point and shouldn’t be underestimated. I’ve got nothing but positives to say about the tech features of the Model Y, except for one thing. No Android Auto or Apple Carplay support.
The benefit of driving an EV is the convenience of charging at home. Charging the car is easy, you press on the car’s thunderbolt icon, use the app, or press the button on the provided wall charger and after a few seconds, the Model Y opens the charge port. From there all you have to do is plug it in and the car starts charging. There are a bunch of different charging port standards and speeds. If it doesn’t have a Tesla plug, you’ll need to have an adapter for that plug to charge your Model Y at these charging stations. Tesla provides the J1772 adapter, but the other adapters are sold on their website. The cost to charge the Model Y is less than an similarly priced crossover that pays for premium gas. If you use navigation within the car, it will automatically route you to a supercharger on your way back, keeping your range in mind.
Driving an EV felt foreign. Everything you do in the Model Y feels instant. Press on the accelerator and the car just goes. Like many other cars with safety features, if you get in potentially dangerous situations like you’re too close to the car in front of you, or a car is in the lane you’re about to change into, the car makes all kinds of beeps and noises to warn you. The most notorious Tesla feature is Autopilot. By hitting the right stalk down twice, you initiate autopilot, which will basically put the car into a cruise control-like state. The car will stay within the set speed you put it at, but will adjust the speed based on the car in front of it, like adaptive cruise control. There’s no engine noise while driving this thing, but you will notice wind noise and road noise more because of the lack of engine noise.
