Tesla Model Y review by CAR magazine: full UK road test of the electric SUV, including new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive model driving impressions
is the obvious answer, and that’s exactly what Tesla has now given to its Model Y. It’s worth a reminder this isn’t just the most popular electric car, but was the world’s best-selling car overall in 2023.-based SUV. It replaces the ‘Rear Wheel Drive’ model and brings significantly more range and performance for only a small bump in price.
Tesla’s quoted range remains one of the most honest and achievable around – in normal driving we matched the quoted efficiency figure, dropping to 3.7mi/kWh on a motorway run and 3.3mi/kWh when being more enthusiastic. Performance even from this ‘entry-level’ model is pleasantly brisk, with an effortless power delivery that’s ideal for pulling out of a junction or for a quick overtake. Even in this entry-level guise it’s quicker than just about all its rivals even in their ‘performance’ trims and very easy to modulate – it will out-accelerate a, for example. It has a genuine one-pedal drive, too, with the ability to bring the car to a complete stop without touching the brake pedal.
It’s a shame as the Model Y’s chassis is pretty capable, with a particularly low centre of gravity and an excellent mix of grip and minimal body roll. Even this RWD car feels capable of 99 per cent of what an AWD car can do, with its torque levels limited from a standstill to avoid unnecessarily wheel spinning and sliding – and effectively so.with panel gaps that you could lose small children in.
The Model Y is also one of the most spacious car in its class, with Tesla making good use of its bespoke electric architecture. A completely flat rear floor in the rear seats, huge boot with a massive underfloor storage and large cubby holes in the front are all particularly practical, and give it an edge over most rivals. A lack of USB chargers anywhere in the interior and an irritating parcel shelf cover that always manages to be in the way are the only aspects that irritate.
And all Model Ys get Tesla’s Autopilot system as standard – Level 2 driving assistance with traffic-aware motorway cruising and braking, and automatic steering to keep you in lane. The Model Y has got a five-star Euro NCAP rating and scored 98 per cent on the safety assist systems.
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