Model Y

A Tesla Model Y equipped with Full Self-Driving version 14.3.2 slowed down for a small bunny in the road. The incident was shared by Tesla observer Sawyer Merritt on Saturday. Tesla highlighted improvements in handling small animals in the software's release notes.

29. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

Tesla has added five unsupervised Model Y robotaxis to its Texas operations as of April 29, 2026, bringing totals to 19 in Austin, three in Dallas, and two in Houston—for 24 vehicles overall. The expansion, tracked by independent monitors and reported by Sawyer Merritt, advances the program beyond its initial supervised Austin pilot launched in 2025.

A 2022 Tesla Model Y suddenly lost power on a highway in China's Zhejiang province, despite showing 72 kilometers of remaining range, prompting coverage from state media outlet China.com. The story went viral on Chinese social media, sparking discussions on electric vehicle safety. This amplification occurs as Tesla faces a sharp sales decline in China.

17. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Murphy Police Department in Texas has taken delivery of two 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles for patrol duties. This deployment represents the initial global use of the refreshed 'Juniper' Model Y variant in law enforcement. The move highlights growing adoption of electric vehicles in public safety roles.

Consumer Reports has selected the Tesla Model Y as the best electric vehicle of 2026 in its annual Top 10 Picks list. The award highlights the model's blend of practicality, performance, and improving reliability. This recognition underscores the rapid shift toward electrification in the automotive market.

3. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Tesla has added a new entry-level all-wheel-drive Model Y electric SUV to its US lineup at $41,990 with 294 miles of EPA-estimated range, expanding options to five trims. The update, amid declining sales, coincides with plans to discontinue Model S and Model X production in spring 2026 to prioritize Optimus robotics manufacturing.