MY NEW TESLA MODEL Y JUNIPER FIRST ROAD TRIP (FSD TEST & EFFICIENCY)

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The reviewer embarks on the first road trip with their new Tesla Model Y 'Juniper,' subscribing to Full Self-Driving (FSD) for a comprehensive test. The FSD experience, particularly on V12.3.9, is largely positive, with the reviewer noting it handled heavy freeway traffic aggressively yet safely on 'Standard' mode, a significant improvement over previous hardware versions. Despite a minor incident where FSD attempted to drive towards barriers in a hotel parking lot, requiring immediate disengagement, the overall impression of FSD in the Model Y is highly favorable, leading the reviewer to endorse the monthly subscription model over the outright purchase. The trip data reveals an efficiency of 247.6 Wh/mile over 309.1 miles, with a Supercharging experience described as convenient but pricey at 53 cents/kWh. The reviewer concludes that while FSD requires supervision and isn't perfect, its performance in the Model Y is 'beyond good,' making the monthly subscription a worthwhile consideration.