1200 MILE ROAD TRIP: 2026 TESLA MODEL Y JUNIPER VERSUS 2023 MODEL Y - SURPRISING RESULTS

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This video chronicles a 1200-mile road trip comparing a 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper with a 2023 Model Y Long Range. The reviewer highlights the Juniper's superior efficiency, estimating it to be about 10% better than the older model, a difference that becomes apparent even with manual driving and is expected to be more pronounced with FSD engaged. The reviewer praises the Juniper's ride quality, quietness, and overall build quality, considering it the best Tesla they've owned and a strong contender for a single-car household, even when compared to more expensive vehicles like the Cybertruck and Rivian. Charging speeds at EVgo stations were found to be comparable between the two models, with the older model sometimes charging slightly faster due to a lower initial state of charge. The reviewer also notes the convenience of the integrated refrigerator and the effectiveness of FSD in the Juniper, contrasting it with issues experienced in the older model. Despite minor glitches with navigation and FSD, the overall sentiment is highly positive towards the new Juniper Model Y.