Video Summary
Okay, here is a summary of the YouTube video review of the electric car, as requested:The Tesla Model Y is a best-selling model, and the updated version follows closely after the Model 3’s update. Fresh products tend to do well in the automotive industry, but Tesla cars are getting a bit old, so it's getting updates to stay fresh. The original Model Y was quick and agile, but the ride was punishing, and the controls were distracting.
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive being reviewed has a base price of $34,000. Options include long-range all-wheel drive, blue paint, and a tow package, bringing the options total to $16,990. The destination fee is $1,390, resulting in a total cost of $52,380. This price doesn't include any potential tax credits.
The new Model Y headlights are lower, adaptive, and the car has a Cybertruck-esque light bar in front.
There is no logo in the front. The front trunk (frunk) is nicely finished, sealed, and has a drain plug, making it easier to keep clean. In person, the light bar that reflects down on the logo in the back is "sick."
Power folding and raising for the rear seats are new and good. Also, the front passenger seat will move forward so that the rear seat does not collide with it. The new cargo cover is flimsy and has nowhere to go. The door handles are still terrible.
The new interior is more minimalist with improved fit and finish, and it is a nicer place to sit. There is suede on the doors and a contrasting soft material on the dashboard. The turn signal stalk has also been changed, and you are now using the center screen. You can use the center screen to choose to set custom opening height, however, the automatic system does well. The steering wheel has touch-capacitive panels.
The EPA rates this car for 327 miles of range and 3.6 miles per kilowatt-hour, which are pretty good.
Overall, the wind noise is well-controlled and there is double lamination on the door glass.
One-pedal driving is always on, but it is something you get used to, as do the other owners. The suspension is a big gain, and the car’s handling does make it dive better into corners.
The full self-driving system is used for highways and city/back roads but requires constant oversight.
This is a hands-free system, but it is both impressive and terrifying and you really have to babysit it, making it an eyes-off system.
It has blind spot warning, forward collision warning, lane keep assistance, adaptive cruise, and automatic emergency braking.
The charging integration is unmatched. The car is rated for 250 kilowatts at Tesla Superchargers (meaning 169 miles per 15 minutes of charging), but that is just mid-pack speed. Also, at 11 kilowatts, you could get 40 miles per hour at home.
Overall, it's a really great upgrade.
