Tesla Model Y now available in Poland! What are the advantages and disadvantages? Americans know them

A few days ago, Tesla Model Y debuted on European markets. This means more or less that it appeared on the manufacturer's official website along with the price. For now, it is not as attractive as we expected, because the base Long Range model costs 299,990 PLN. For the Performance version you have to pay another 30,000. PLN.

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This is because the plans to launch the company's European factory in Grunheide in the summer of 2021 will not come true. For this reason, the Tesla Model Y is initially imported to European markets from a Chinese factory near Shanghai. This means that in addition to VAT, the price is additionally increased by customs duty of 10%, excise tax and sea transport costs.

You can expect that when Giga Berlin starts, the prices of this model will drop noticeably, but the most impatient customers can order the Tesla Model Y now. The delivery date has been set for September 2021, so it's not that far away. That's good, because I still have a lot of catching up to do. In the USA, this model debuted in early 2020.

Thanks to this, we can get to know the opinion of users after a year of operation. The assessment was made by journalists from The Fast Lane Car portal, who bought a Tesla Model Y and drove it around the roundabout. Here are their most important conclusions and subjectively perceived advantages and disadvantages of this car. Let's start with the first ones.

Tesla Model Y configurator photo Tesla

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The Tesla Model Y holds its price very well, at least in the US. This is surprising, even shocking news, but The Fast Lane Car journalists claim that for a year's unit they can get more than the new Tesla Model Y costs. This is because due to the crisis in the microchip market and general high demand, waiting times are very long. The low, or even negative, depreciation of the Model Y is its first advantage, but this state of affairs will not last forever.

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It's great for winter riding. This may be of interest to Poles, because even though our winters are getting milder, there are still frosty months with a lot of precipitation. The all-wheel drive and the high torque of the electric motors make the Tesla plow through the snowdrifts like a snow plow. That's what TFLC journalists say.

Besides, Tesla's drive is very efficient. The testers checked this by putting the car on rollers. When starting off, there is practically no slipping of the front wheels. The Tesla Model Y immediately uses the power to the rear wheels and in general the drive has rather rear-wheel drive characteristics, and the electronics perfectly control the torque. Getting off the four rollers was no problem for her.

Another positive feature of the Tesla Model Y, which is emphasized by American journalists, is high comfort during long journeys. Apparently, the cabin of this car is a real oasis of peace. When traveling long distances, it is easy to relax, and the long range (480-505 km) allows you to keep visits to charging stations to a minimum. Especially in the US where there are the most Superchargers.

We all know another advantage, but it needs to be reminded. Like all Teslas, the Model Y is very fast. We are talking about acceleration in 3.7 seconds to 100 km/h. For a driver accustomed to ordinary cars, such performance is shocking.

On the American drag track, the test Model Y gave no chance to the sporty Dodge Challenger Hellcat. We remind you that the Tesla Model Y is a family crossover, without sporting ambitions, but with crazy performance. The question is, is such an acceleration necessary for families? Apparently, the sanctuary does not hurt the head.

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Another plus is the multimedia system, which according to journalists is great. It looks attractive, is easy to use and works instantly. The only downside is the lack of a classic volume knob and the fact that remotely opening the door from the parking lot or garage using multimedia requires an extra charge.

Another advantage is the spacious and comfortable body. Especially when compared to the Tesla Model 3. The Model Y is definitely easier to get into and there is more space in the back. The rear seat folds automatically, and there is a very capacious storage compartment under the trunk. The Americans believe that the Model Y eliminates most of the disadvantages of the older Model 3 and if someone likes its appearance, it is a better proposition.

Tesla Model Y photo by Tesla

A year with the Tesla Model Y. Time for flaws, and there are a few

The Tesla Model Y is exceptionally easy to get into, provided the electric door lock opens. So much left door in the copy from the film broke twice, opening the side window as well. The opening of the trunk lid is the same.

Sometimes the hatch opens just a little, sometimes it opens completely, sometimes not at all. It seems that life with the Tesla Mode Y is full of surprises, and the quality of workmanship really differs from market standards.

Another negative feature is not the best materials used to make the interior. Black glossy "piano black" materials imitating piano varnish scratch terribly, and the white upholstery of the seats gets dirty from jeans. The interior quickly starts to look careless. The first disadvantage is the problem of cars of many brands, but it is worth remembering that the Tesla Model Y also belongs to this group.

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Continuation of the minuses of the interior of the electric crossover. The roller blind in the panoramic sunroof is very much missing. Apparently Elon Musk didn't want her. Thanks to the cabin, a lot of light enters, sometimes even too much, because the tinted glass does not retain it sufficiently. Therefore, in hot weather, the Tesla Model Y can get hot not only because of performance.

Another disadvantage we don't have to worry about in Europe. Probably. Performance wheels with a diameter of 21 inches have raised rims that are very easy to scratch against the curb. In the Polish specification, the Tesla Model Performance has an inch smaller, 20-inch rims that look the same, so the problem may be current.

Tesla Model Y photo by Tesla

Tesla Model Y. Is it worth buying in Poland?

American journalists consider the Tesla Model Y to be a successful purchase. In terms of technical advancement and range (and in fact, overall performance), the Tesla Model Y is unrivaled. Its biggest disadvantage is the low quality of workmanship and finish. The increase in market value after one year is the icing on the cake.

Does this rating translate into Polish conditions? On the Old Continent, the Tesla Model Y is relatively more expensive, at least at the moment. The rest of the pros and cons should remain the same. If someone cares about shocking performance and the latest technical solutions, and can accept the sometimes grossly low quality of workmanship, this is an attractive proposition.

If someone is also not bothered by the lack of expressive character of this car, they should be satisfied. It's just better to wait for the Tesla Model Y version from the Berlin factory. It should be much cheaper. And for now, you can watch a video that in-depth describes the experience of driving a Tesla crossover for a year.