Like the Model 3, the Model Y relies exclusively on a 15in central panel, with no visual instrumentation behind the steering wheel. This is another Tesla acquired taste. Most Model 3 owners claim they get used to the speedometer being to one side rather than directly in front of them, but you also only get two steering wheel stalks and a couple of wheels with push-in button capabilities to control settings. The most common complaint about this arrangement is that the windscreen wiper speed can only be adjusted manually via the touchscreen, with a German court declaring this illegal after a driver crashed while operating it.
However, the touchscreen menu and interface design itself is the best in the EV business. The various sections are very logically organised and it’s extremely easy to find all the settings. We won’t spend time here going into the details of what’s available, because there’s not much that’s different to the Model 3 in this respect. However, our man in California did rather enjoy the ability to make flatulant noises that appear to emanate from various seats around the car. For at least 15 minutes.
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