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"UK drivers praise the Model Y Mk1 for its impressive performance, practicality, cutting-edge tech, and exceptional charging network. Owners appreciate the seamless digital features, spacious interior, and affordable running costs. Comfort is generally good, though some mention a firm ride and occasional quality concerns. Reliability and efficiency stand out, and many recommend the car for families and long journeys. Overall, the Model Y Mk1 is widely regarded as a top-choice EV."
9/10
AAB
Owner since September 2025
Reviewed October 2025
The combination of power and economy
Switch to a newer model when the time comes, for the increased 10% range and refinement
This is the best car I’ve owned. I’m lucky to have it. This is my first EV and follows a 3 series BMW which had a 3ltr straight six and great handling and what many would regard as an excellent traditional ‘petrolhead’ experience. The Model Y is a different type of drive - a touch more clinical but hugely enjoyable in its own way and in a different league in many respects. I’d equate the experience to when I reluctantly retired my trusty Nokia in exchange for an iPhone. The tech is great and the screen is a doddle to get used to. Initial setup takes a few minutes but is then saved to your profile and you’ll never have to think about it again. The software has really been thought through and is an integral part of the car. The app is brilliant and there are so many little touches designed to make life easy. I’ve tried public charging networks as well as Tesla superchargers and Tesla is way ahead in terms of convenience, cost and reliability- to the extent that I wouldn’t consider any other electric car at the moment. I have enhanced autopilot, which is impressive and works brilliantly. One scenario where it is particularly useful is in stop-start motorway traffic queues as it takes much of the stress out of those situations. The ride on this (it’s classed as a 2023 model year) is better than many early reviews suggest - it’s firm but controlled and not crashy. The performance is sufficient to make you laugh outloud/terrify your grandmother/both at the same time, but it’s incredibly stable and always controlled. I’d absolutely recommend you try one if you think it meets your needs. If you objectively consider the car and if you want speed, practicality and access to the most convenient electric charging network then this would be hard to beat.
10/10
Owner since April 2024
Reviewed September 2025
The most well thought out car I have ever had. Even after 20k miles I still look forward to driving it. Company Car and I have a home charger so cost is very low to run. Super Charger network is fantastic and easy to use.
Standard range model and would always like a little more range (250 Real World in summer and 220 in Winter).
Fantastic family car and difficult to fault.
9/10
SStuart
Owner since February 2022
Reviewed September 2025
It’s been bulletproof - 3.5 years and 40K miles and all we’ve spent money on is a set of tyres.
The depreciation!
It’s been a fantastic family car. So cheap to run on Octopus energy. Our third Tesla and they’ve all been great.
8/10
Owner since March 2024
Reviewed October 2025
It's a Tesla. So it's divisive because of the owner. However if you separate the individual from the engineering, it's an objectively excellent car for me. The range is fantastic - I don't do a lot of 250 mile+ journeys, but on annual drives to Cornwall or regular runs to relatives it just...works. The Tesla network is excellent, and the way in which this works with the car to plan your journey, stopping and charging times is fab. I can't honestly think of many occasions on those long trips where I've had to wait for the car at a stop. It's usually the other way around. Technology is excellent. No CarPlay, but the infotainment is very good. Speed and performance is plenty enough for me. The space is incredible - just a LOT of storage between the frunk, the boot and the under boot. Ride and handling is where the car is less amazing. It can be clunky and a bit harsh, and my kids find riding in the back less pleasant than our Kodiaq. I think this is an EV issue (lack of noise/vibration and hard acceleration) rather than a Tesla one.
Ride/handling could be more compliant, but the new one is sorting this.
I'll get another one, no matter how much of a lunatic Elon is.
7/10
Owner since February 2024
Reviewed September 2025
Mix of pace, practicality and range - supercharge network is great!
Build quality - lots of squeaks and rattles
Great family car and even better as company car as can spend the money saved on something fun!
9/10
Owner since September 2025
Reviewed September 2025
Combination of space, pace and efficiency
Make the ride fractionally more supple
Great to drive. Relaxing on motorways, handles well on B roads, effortless and supremely practical. App is awesome and the tech is genuinely impressive.
9/10
Owner since September 2022
Reviewed September 2025
I walk up to it. It unlocks. Sit down in 'easy Entry' seat position. Touch brake pedal. Seat adjusts to my preferences. Put in gear - and it just goes ! No messing with keys, locking or unlocking or Start/Stop buttons. When I return I walk away and it locks - and puts itself into Park if I forget.
My wife 'insisted' on the prettier 20" wheels. These make the ride firm. I would prefer a softer ride with 19" wheels.
Fantastic !
10/10
Owner since July 2025
Reviewed September 2025
The smooth power delivery, utter simplicity and the driver experience
Wheel size and that's it!
Awesome
9/10
Owner since December 2022
Reviewed November 2025
Power
Simplify the tech.
Great car and about to upgrade to newer model.
8/10
Owner since June 2023
Reviewed November 2025
The running costs Easy features and great options on infotainment Speed when needed Adaptive cruise control
A heads up display as using the console in the center can be distracting
A great car. One of my favourites
10/10
Owner since April 2024
Reviewed November 2025
I love the driving experience, the comfort of the seats and I particularly like the ‘keep’ feature that keeps the air con on when I’m not in the car as well as the well in the boot. I also particularly like the design
I’d increase the range and eliminate rattling
Once you experience FSD you can’t go back
3/10
Owner since December 2022
Reviewed September 2025
The available storage in the Frunk and under the boot. Charge network and infrastructure
Reliability
After over 30,000 miles I can't recommend this car. The build quality is awful, the auto wipers don't work, and the constant phantom braking is dangerous. The storage space however is amazing as is the charging infrastructure. The customer service is truly awful.