2026 TESLA MODEL Y REVIEW – STILL THE BEST EV?

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The 2026 Tesla Model Y receives a significant refresh, addressing key criticisms of its predecessor with a more comfortable and refined interior, improved materials, and enhanced ride quality. The reviewer praises the updated LED lighting, the surprisingly capable handling for a crossover, and the continued excellence of Tesla's Supercharger network. However, the "Long Range Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive" model tested, while offering a brisk 4.6-second 0-60 time and good real-world range, is noted as not being revolutionary. Drawbacks include the lack of V2L capability, merely adequate charging speeds compared to newer competitors, and the continued reliance on a camera-only system for its controversial Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, which the reviewer warns can lull drivers into a false sense of security. Despite these points, the Model Y is still considered by the reviewer to be the best all-around EV for most people at its price point, though the competition is rapidly closing the gap.