THE BEST DAILY DRIVER! 2023 MODEL Y (W/4680 STRUCTURAL BATTERY) 6 MONTH OWNER REVIEW

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After six months and nearly 18,000 miles, the reviewer finds the 2023 Tesla Model Y AWD with the 4680 structural battery pack to be a highly practical and enjoyable daily driver, praising its excellent build quality, comfort, low operating costs, and extensive storage. However, the review is significantly marred by the abysmal charging performance of this specific trim, which takes an unacceptably long 39 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. While the battery degradation is minimal (1.1% over 17,000 miles), the reviewer argues this is not a significant benefit over other Model Y trims that already exhibit low degradation. The reviewer also criticizes the auto wipers and the high-definition parking assist for being unreliable and less useful than traditional sensors. Ultimately, despite loving the Model Y platform, the reviewer strongly advises against purchasing this particular 4680 battery pack trim due to its poor charging speed, recommending the Long Range or Performance trims instead.