Review
The Tesla Model Y RWD might be in a league of its own. It embodies German driving characteristics with Silicon Valley tech. Put it against luxury competitors like the iX3, EQB, EQC, XC40 Electric, E-tron, I-Pace & RZ Electric - all are more costly and aren't as technologically advanced as the model Y. Put it against mass-market EVs and you'll be faced with the basic infotainment systems of the Ioniq 5/EV6 and the zero-scrap value Atto 3.

The base RWD variant is more than powerful, especially on Singapore's roads. The handling is superb - throw it around a corner and the SUV barely roll one bit. Autopilot works like a breeze and keeps you safe with its 8 cameras. The suspension isn't as hard as some suggest. It rolls over potholes just fine. Yes, the ride is firm but tolerable. It's a trade-off that you must accept for what is a performance-oriented family car.

The 13-speaker, 600W premium sound system is by far the most immersive sounding in any stock fitted vehicle. They are actually designed by previous Bang & Olufsen engineers. The 15" Infotainment system is quick and intuitive, powered by AMD Ryzen. All Teslas are connected to a cellular network - so one can control the vehicle remotely via the Tesla mobile app.

Frunk, trunk and passenger space is unrivalled for a mid-size SUV.

I agree that the exterior looks and feels cheap. However once inside, every component is solidly fitted with no panel gap. The vegan leather seats and aluminium matte finishes makes cleaning effortless. The alcantara and wood grain trims are nice premium touches. IMO, the interior quality is better than a Merc EQB but worse than a BMW iX3, putting it right smack in Audi/Volvo territory.

One major flaw of the Model Y is its turning circle. At 12.1m, it is very wide for a mid-size vehicle with a wheelbase of under 2,900mm. Performing narrow 2-lane U-turns are doable but tricky. Navigating in small carparks are challenging too. While front and side visibility is great, there is no top-down 360° camera view to guide you.

For a pure electric mid-size SUV with only one major flaw, the Model Y would be the most compelling choice for many.

What I like
-Superb handling
-Instant acceleration and powerful torque
-Excellent front & side visibility
-Best-in-class stock sound system
-Best-in-class infotainment system
-Best-in-class autonomous driving system
-Best-in-class mobile app integration
-Regular over-the-air software updates
-Ample cabin & cargo space
-Comfy vegan leather seats that are stain resistant
-Solid interior build quality with mostly matte and soft-touch finishes
-Double-glazed glass windows; superb sound insulation
-Expansive glass moonroof that has 99% UV protection
-Access to the Supercharger network, especially in peninsula Malaysia
-LFP Battery tech that allows you to charge to 100% without much degradation

What I do not like
-12.1m turning circle is too wide for a mid-size SUV
-1.92m car width requires wider parking lots
-The cameras, especially the blind spot cameras are of potato camera quality - 2MP sensor that produces washed-out images with a yellowish/purplish tint. (*HW4 debuting in 2024 will ship with crisper, more refined 5MP cameras)
-Ground clearance isn't exactly tall by SUV standards
-No power frunk
-No tailgate kick sensor

Review
Likes: Handles really well for a SUV/Crossover. Interior is clean and minimal which i like. Super charger is a big plus. Love the software system, it is integrated and smooth. Best handling and OS in it's class.

Dislikes: Road noise is quite bad after changing wheels and tyres. Ride is bumpy. Took so much longer to reach KL because of charger availability and slow charging.

The Model Y deserves a 4.5 stars, but the overall EV charging experience is poor outside the Tesla network is 1 star.

Review
The car is very impressive. Steeping on the accelerator and you are ready to go instantly! Getting used to one-pedal driving takes little time. There's very little use of the brake if you set regenerative braking to hold. The minimalist design is so pleasing to the eye. Build quality has definitely improved. The huge touchscreen has everything you need. The speakers in the car are on another level. Playing music, videos and movies in the car is such a treat - it's almost like you are in your personal theatre.

What I like
- instant torque
- powerful
- intuitive controls
- minimalist cabin
- huge touchscreen
- great speakers
- quiet

What I do not like
- glovebox must be opened through the touchscreen

Review
First encounter into EV. Test drive. No turbo lag, smooth drive but needs to get used on degenerative, which is different from usual ICE cars. Almost no need to step on brake pedal, which kinda of strange but can be easily overcome.
No complaint on price point (*excluding COE factor) that the car comes with many cool efficiency features & importantly that instant power rushing in upon pressing onto accelerator.
Seriously consider to change Model Y, even I just gotten my new conti ICE car in Jul 2022.
Concerns on charging points can be resolve progressively, especially more points are in construction pipeline.

What I like
Instant power
Bigger spacious than Model 3
Huge boot

What I do not like
Original rims incompatible to car
Reliability might be an issue

Review
After changing to tesla, i won't be able to go back to non-ev vehicle

Instant acceleration
One pedal driving + autopilot makes everything easy
Best infotainment system, remove all the useless buttons and make everything clean!
Sound system
Big space - frunk + boot is more than enough
Big Responsive screen in the middle
Tesla supercharger network

Its similar feeling when you change your nokia/blackberry for an iphone. It may take a while to get used to, but eventually you will.

What I like
Price & Value
Instant torque
Infotainment system
Tesla supercharger network
One pedal driving

What I do not like
Ride just a lil bumpy
Aircon control can be made easier