Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video:- The video reviews the charging performance of a 2023 Tesla Model Y all-wheel drive with 4680 structural battery pack, built in the Austin factory.
- A zero to 100% DC fast charging analysis was conducted.
- The Model Y is the base model sold in the US, unlike other countries that get LFP batteries in their base Model Ys.
- The interior seats bolt directly to the battery pack, making it a structural component.
- The vehicle's charging performance has been disappointing in the reviewer’s experience.
- The first test at night had poor recording quality.
- The reviewer tested by using a can server with the iPad App TeslaX.
- Data was used from the can server and recording the screen of the Tesla.
- The charging quality in warm weather and the battery is preconditioned.
- A wet rag was used on the charger to keep its temperatures down.
- One run took the car about an hour and 25 minutes to charge completely; after 40 minutes, it was only at 80%
- The presenter stated that they prefer the LFP batteries.
- The presenter did state that even a base model Hyundai Ionic 5 performs the supercharge task faster than the Tesla Model Y.
- Concluding, the review’s findings recommend trading up to a better Tesla model; its charging rate performance is so bad.
