TÜV Report 2026: Tesla claims the “worst in show” title
Despite being the world’s best-selling car in 2023 and 2024, the original Tesla Model Y has achieved a dubious honor.
Model: Tesla Model Y
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Tesla faces serious reliability problems with some Model 3 and Model Y versions
Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y versions show faster battery degradation, with LG cells performing worse than Panasonic packs, a new study finds.
Tesla loses its EV sales crown in 2025 after a difficult year
Chinese automakers are redefining cost efficiency in the EV sector, pushing Tesla and Western brands to adapt their industrial strategies.
Tesla Model Y is still Europe’s best-selling EV, but not for long
Tesla remains on top in 2025, but new European and Chinese competitors are reshaping the electrified car market in Europe.
A brand-new Tesla Model Y is reliable, but the used one is a repair nightmare
Tesla ranks dead last among five-to-ten-year-old vehicles, falling behind historically maligned brands like Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler.
Tesla Model Y ranks at the bottom among the least reliable modern cars
Germany’s TÜV report shows the Tesla Model Y with a 17.3% defect rate, making it the least reliable modern car, while rivals like VW and Mercedes score far better.
Tesla’s Chinese market share is being eaten by a phone company
Chinese media analysts are pointing to Xiaomi’s brilliant integration of its in-house software and consumer electronics ecosystem.
Why thousands of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners are stuck at 50% charge
The issue is signaled by the foreboding Tesla BMS_a079 error and the message: "Unable to charge: Maximum charge level reached".
Tesla: five Elon Musk decisions that pushed the company into crisis
Five Elon Musk decisions including Trump admin role, America Party launch, and aging Tesla lineup damage brand despite record 497K Q4 deliveries in 2025.
Tesla’s affordable $25K model is still coming: the question is, when?
Tesla revives its $25K Model 2 project as NV91 and NV93: two compact EVs smaller than the Model Y, despite Musk’s past reluctance.
Tesla cuts Autopilot to force you into FSD? The subtle art of upselling your car
Buyers of the Standard Tesla are supposed to accept that their car will actively not self-center in traffic unless they pony up for FSD.
2026 Model Y Performance: Tesla’s quickest crossover arrives in the US
Despite its high-density battery cells, the new Tesla Model Y Performance remains the slowest charging variant in the lineup.
Tesla’s new Model Y for the masses: what was sacrificed to cut costs
Tesla may slash nearly $10,000 off the sticker, hitting the $35,000 price point. The more "practical" Model Y could be more appealing.
Tesla Model Y under investigation: parents forced to break windows to reach kids
Tesla vehicles are equipped with manual emergency release mechanisms, but a small child would be unable to reach or operate them.
Tesla raises lease prices on Model 3 and Model Y ahead of tax credit expiration
This shift comes after the Trump administration ended the EV tax credit program, originally extended through 2032 under Biden.
Tesla Model Y between market declines and customization ideas
Could Tesla regain enthusiasm by offering these "sport-inspired" customization packages for the new Model Y?
Tesla surprises with Model Y Performance launch in Europe before the US
This time Tesla chose Europe for Model Y debut, even though sales in the region have been slowing in recent months.
Tesla shakes up leasing: zero down for used Model 3 and Model Y
In states like California and Texas, drivers can get behind the wheel of a used Tesla Model 3 or Model Y without paying a single dollar upfront
Tesla confirms “low-cost Model Y” is coming: what to expect
Tesla says production started in June, with the new version expected to launch within Q3 2025. It's time for a "new" Model Y.
Tesla unveils Model YL, a stretched SUV to chase Chinese taste
The Model YL offers three rows of seats, allowing it to comfortably carry up to six adult passengers, a very popular layout in China.