The 2026 Tesla Model Y. It wasn’t all bluster, either; you can feel that very attitude permeating Tesla’s product decisions. As Musk bets the farm on robots and robotaxis, it’s become abundantly clear that the company has little interest in making cars anymore.

The original Tesla Model Y was the world’s best-selling car and our 2022 Car of the Year, so we were more than excited to try the heavily-updated model that arrived in 2025.

The holidays are a great time to get products for major discounted prices, even from major automakers Tesla, the most recognizable EV manufacturer.

Tesla's 2025 recalls covered more than 745,000 vehicles. Many of the issues were resolved with software updates. Here's a full breakdown.

Tesla has faced a challenging period, with falling sales, reduced profits and several high-profile recalls drawing negative attention. Much of the commentary has focused on CEO Elon Musk, but the reasons are broader.

A Tesla Model Y buyer shares her disappointment with the lack of personal care when picking up her new vehicle. She adds that the employees wanted to rush her out of the delivery center and that the whole process felt cold and inefficient.

Unless you’re burning up to buy a Tesla, just skip this one. The Model Y Standard lacks options in ways that don't feel worth the price cut.

According to The New York Times, Tesla is expected to be outsold in 2025 by China’s BYD for EV sales as that automaker finds favor in regions that Tesla once held as strongholds. And momentum for gas-electric hybrids could be growing as Lexus reports record sales in the U.S. for its hybrid SUV lineup, according to Bloomberg.