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New Tesla Model Y Standard review: Why saving £7000 is a mistake!

Is the new Tesla Design Y Standard the bargain of the year at ₤ 41,990, or have too many functions been removed out in order to slash the rate? View our extensive evaluation to learn how Tesla's cheapest SUV stacks up against other variations of the Model Y, as well as electric car competitors consisting of the Audi Q4 e-tron and Skoda Enyaq.

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Video chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:36 The cost
0:56 Visual differences
2:00 Range
2:55 Charging
3:55 The boot
4:25 Rear seats
7:07 Front seats
11:25 Driving impressions
14:18 Expenses & verdict

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48 responses to “New Tesla Model Y Standard review: Why saving £7000 is a mistake!”

  1. @whatcar Avatar
    @whatcar

    At £41,990, this new Model Y Standard looks like a bargain on paper. But as we explain in this review, the cost-cutting is brutal: a cheaper-feeling interior, different suspension, no panoramic glass roof, slower charging and a noticeable drop in real-world range.

    Our verdict is that the savings aren’t worth the sacrifices and you should upgrade to the Long Range RWD if possible.

    Do you agree that Tesla has cut too much, or is this entry-level price point exactly what the market needs right now? Let us know your thoughts below! 👇


    And if you enjoyed the honest review, make sure to subscribe to What Car? for more.

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    1. @williampisano7573 Avatar
      @williampisano7573

      10k to expensive so Elon can become a trillionaire!!!

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    2. @taefravis Avatar
      @taefravis

      @williampisano7573 This car is a rip off compared to the previous standard version as the cost difference is about £3,000 but there is at least £5,000 worth of features taken out.
      So that means you los more than you gain compared to the old version that was 98% of the long range car for £4,000 savings.
      That made it a no brainer.
      This new version though is saving £3,000 compared to the old version for a lot less.

      I suspect Muskrat did this as the sales are falling because of HIM and HIM ONLY and so rathe than admit it is his fault and leave the company he thinks he will rip off everyone to compensate.

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    3. @Channel-h4b Avatar
      @Channel-h4b

      Tesla is pure garbage. Ranked at the bottom or near bottom of every reliability survey.

      Reply
  2. @denisripley8699 Avatar
    @denisripley8699

    No light bar, front & rear –> looks more tasteful.

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    1. @stevenjones916 Avatar
      @stevenjones916

      And a much cheaper repair bill should you be involved in a minor prang.

      Reply
    2. @V111HRD Avatar
      @V111HRD

      100%, they look terrible with the front light bar, hideous infact

      Reply
    3. @willaerley7140 Avatar
      @willaerley7140

      Disagree. Those tiny lights on a dark car will be so hard to see at night.

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    4. @taefravis Avatar
      @taefravis

      I disagree but each to their own but the major point is that this version is a rip off compared to the old version because sales are falling due to Muskrat so he wants to rip us off rather than admit he messed up and leave the company.

      Reply
    5. @taefravis Avatar
      @taefravis

      @stevenjones916 This is Tesla,. nothing cheap ever unless your name is Muskrat !

      Reply
  3. @geoffhemingway3926 Avatar
    @geoffhemingway3926

    When you consider that this is only £3k less than the ‘old’ standard range that has been dropped from the UK model Y range, it isn’t the bargain they’d like to make you think. I’d go for a recent used ‘premium’ example.

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    1. @davidstanley4877 Avatar
      @davidstanley4877

      There was a £2k deposit bonus on that too.

      Reply
    2. @taefravis Avatar
      @taefravis

      Exactly! The old version was about 98% of the car the long range version was for about £4,000 saving(Juniper versions)and this saving of £,3000 is not what Ted;a saves, they save at least £5,000. So they make an extra £2,000 at least and give you 80% of the car the long range version is.
      In other words the old version was a bargain as we saved more than we lost and now we lose more than we save and if you want the features put back you need to pay £7,000 which is more than the £5,000 it saves Tesla.
      So they make extra money either way and all because Hair Muskrat is a literal narcissist who is Effing the company up and won’t do the right thing and leave the company.
      This is penny pinching on an epic scale !

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  4. @Paul.Woodcraft Avatar
    @Paul.Woodcraft

    Absolutely agree with all your comments. Tesla could have followed the BMW model and used a subscription or a single payment later to activate the software. Matrix headlights were a software upgrade (requiring no physical change) only a year ago for older models; performance and battery capacity could also have been restricted on a low-cost model. Tesla infotainment currently offers a £10 monthly option to add features such as Netflix, colour maps, as well as a £3k payment for extra performance. The secondhand value of these models is likely to suffer due to their lower specifications; however, had there been a possibility to upgrade at any time, the long-term impact of the lower specifications would have been less severe, allowing original or second-hand buyers to upgrade if they could afford to do so at any time.

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    1. @SirGregoryPageTurner Avatar
      @SirGregoryPageTurner

      The subscription model highlights just how little it costs to fully feature a car.

      Reply
  5. @Natak222 Avatar
    @Natak222

    Much prefer the front/light design on this vs. the higher spec version. The rear light design on the higher spec is amazing though so tough choice

    Reply
  6. @patrickb827 Avatar
    @patrickb827

    I live in a hot country, where a panoramic sunroof and leather seats are not desirable, but a big disadvantage in the heat. So really, this might be the pick of the bunch over here!

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    1. @simonmackenzie4227 Avatar
      @simonmackenzie4227

      There are a bunch of 3s and Ys being used as taxis in dubai, and most of them have the panoramic roof covered for exactly the reason you talk about

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    2. @sargfowler9603 Avatar
      @sargfowler9603

      Here in the UK it’s a godsend as winter days with a bit of sunshine can warm the cabin significantly. Internal temp is always higher than external.

      Reply
    3. @camerarightdoorpillarblocked Avatar
      @camerarightdoorpillarblocked

      The Premium gar cooled seats. So what Kind of nonsense is this supposed to be?

      Reply
    4. @disarchitected Avatar
      @disarchitected

      You need cooled seats. It’s better than fabric, especially as you can pre cool the seat and the cabin before getting into the car.

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    5. @taefravis Avatar
      @taefravis

      This version is a rip off compared to the old version. What else do you expect from Hair Muskrat !

      Reply
  7. @jnsk73 Avatar
    @jnsk73

    Please add range also in km

    Reply
    1. @InBodWeTrust Avatar
      @InBodWeTrust

      Please learn to multiply by approx 1.6 to convert miles to km 😉

      What Car is a UK publication/channel, so giving measurements in Imperial is to be expected. 🙂

      Reply
    2. @calvinhobbes8637 Avatar
      @calvinhobbes8637

      @InBodWeTrust He didn’t ask to remove the measurement in imperial.

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    3. @sergeleinweber9147 Avatar
      @sergeleinweber9147

      A simple way to memorize imperial to metric without constantly converting:
      Think in rounded anchors first, not exact numbers. Exact values are only there to sanity-check.

      30 miles ≈ 50 km (exact 48)
      60 miles ≈ 100 km (exact 96.5) -> why 0–60 mph ≈ 0–100 km/h
      100 miles ≈ 160 km (exact 160.9)
      120 miles ≈ 200 km (exact 193)

      Short distances:
      1 mile ≈ 1.6 km
      ¼ mile ≈ 400 m (exact 402)

      Aviation:
      33,000 ft ≈ 10 km (exact 10.06) -> FL330, typical jet cruise altitude

      Human scale:
      1 yard ≈ 1 meter (exact 0.914)
      6 feet ≈ 1.8 m

      Rule of thumb:
      miles → km: ×1.5 and add a little
      km → miles: ÷1.6

      The goal is instinct, not precision.
      Memorize a few anchors and you stop converting altogether.

      It should be just another system in your personal toolbox.

      Aviation and maritime use nautical miles, knots, feet.
      Astronomy uses AU, light-years, parsecs
      and etc.

      Takeaway

      Every domain picks units that encode meaning, not just magnitude.
      Once you work inside a domain long enough, the units stop being conversions and become intuition, exactly like miles vs kilometers in daily life.

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    4. @InBodWeTrust Avatar
      @InBodWeTrust

      @calvinhobbes8637 I didn’t suggest that he did; I merely offered a reason WHY they’re given in Imperial, and an easy solution 🙂

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    5. @taefravis Avatar
      @taefravis

      @calvinhobbes8637 Inbodwetrust did not say he did.

      Reply
  8. @DonkeyDalek Avatar
    @DonkeyDalek

    I would swap most of the options for a wiper stalk, my biggest gripe after 4 years of Tesla driving in Scottish weather.

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    1. @Maochan81 Avatar
      @Maochan81

      I prefer the Enhance auto stalks as they are fully configurable to literally anything and cost 300$.

      Reply
  9. @tdome3000 Avatar
    @tdome3000

    The car is not lighter than the RWD LR because of the smaller battery. It has LFP, remember?

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  10. @Milen4u Avatar
    @Milen4u

    This is a good company car, not so much of a private ownership car.

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  11. @vhol93 Avatar
    @vhol93

    “XYZ is bad, but still better than competitors” this says it all

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  12. @disarchitected Avatar
    @disarchitected

    I hate how the roof is still glass but they decided to just cover it up.

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    1. @taefravis Avatar
      @taefravis

      What else do you expect from Hair Muskrat as he rips us off as usual.

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    2. @Rapscallion2009 Avatar
      @Rapscallion2009

      Yep. Its heavier than if it was steel. Its almost like they’re deliberately enshitifying that car .

      Reply
  13. @camilstoenescu Avatar
    @camilstoenescu

    The front looks better than the version with a lightbar between the headlights.

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    1. @taefravis Avatar
      @taefravis

      This version looks worse than the old version and IS worse.

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  14. @drs_gamer41 Avatar
    @drs_gamer41

    Car prices have gone insane to the point you consider 41k a bargain!

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    1. @AdrianMcDaid Avatar
      @AdrianMcDaid

      Polo is over 22 k

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    2. @waynerussell6401 Avatar
      @waynerussell6401

      Tesla cheapest brand to own over 10 years (US Consumer Reports).

      Reply
    3. @ISuperTed Avatar
      @ISuperTed

      @AdrianMcDaidGolf is over £30k!

      Reply
  15. @raymondrichardson6061 Avatar
    @raymondrichardson6061

    I hate ” frunk”. It should be a “froot”.

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  16. @rickietee108 Avatar
    @rickietee108

    It’s not a £7k saving. It’s a £3k saving as they replaced the original standard range rwd model for this which was £44,990.

    Arguably, it’s an even worse deal when you consider what £3k extra got you:
    – powered rear folding seats
    – heated rear seats
    – rear display
    – sunroof
    – faster motor
    – powered steering column
    – ventilated front seats
    – proper arm rest and cup holder in the rear
    – more storage space
    – front and rear fogs
    – light bars front and back whether you like them or not
    – fake leather all round

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  17. @bmwf800r7 Avatar
    @bmwf800r7

    Thank you for your honest review

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  18. @josejesusamayz2495 Avatar
    @josejesusamayz2495

    Gran video y excelente audio en español. Gracias ❤

    Reply
  19. @alangravy27 Avatar
    @alangravy27

    Looks better for losing the light bar. Taking the seat controls away is just daft.

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  20. @J4Nn1cK96 Avatar
    @J4Nn1cK96

    I wonder why you guys in the UK still get the 19″ wheels while everyone else gets 18″

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