In this video, we put the rear-wheel drive Tesla Model Y against its all-wheel drive counterpart to find out which variant is a better choice for an everyday vehicle. The comparisons include:
• Power and acceleration
• Traction and stability
• Performance in slippery conditions
• Price and efficiency
• Comfort and everyday usability
We also test whether the Model Y can oversteer with only the rear motor active – and if Tesla’s traction and stability systems intervene when the rear wheels begin to lose grip.
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En las ciudades donde la gente aparca en la calle y en aparcamientos públicos sin posibilidad de cargar ha de elegir el de mayor autonomía para evitar cargas.
我刚刚订了一辆model YL，要等待4个月，位置北美。
Stupid test. Turning off the motor but the car is still carrying the lump at the front of the car!
J’avais déjà la TM3 LR avec le boost et avec les sexy buttons et je viens d’acheter la TMY AWD avec le boost et avec les sexy buttons. La puissance la tenue de route la possibilité de sélectionner le mode 4×4 c’est une voiture à tout faire je ne regrette pas malgré la différence de prix
That is not accurate representation of RWD acceleration. A premium RWD model Y 0-60 is 5.4 sec not 7 sec that your test is showing by disabling front motor of a AWD model.
I based my choice on advice from the Tesla employee in the shop. She asked me my normal mileage and road type. Based on that, ( mostly urban driving with the odd motorway trip thrown in), she suggested RWD would be best for me, and I’d only be wasting my money buying something I didn’t need! So RWD it was, and I’ve no problem with it. Another thing she pointed out was, because I can’t home charge, the LFP battery would be a better option because I can’t charge to 100% every week, at my local Supercharger, and that would do. It has pretty much.
Mileage is better for RWD
ANY Tesla is extremely fast! Any model, any configuration. The RWD is all normal people need. But of course Tesla caters to everyone. Save your money. Buy a RWD.
I prefer AWD for the traction control.
Can you guys compare model 3 SR and LR? Maybe keeping in mind the best practices for NMC and LFP batteries. Thanks guys love the channel.
Niestety AWD Tesli jest nie do pobicia i gdy raz wsiadziesz do tego auta to juz nigdy nie pomyślisz nawet o zmianie na RWD. To jak to auto przyspiesza to jedna sprawa ale jak zachowuje sie w gorach i na sniegu to już poezja. Twoje i pasażerów życie zasluguje na najwieksze bezpieczenstwo i komfort !
what about steering accuracy? does the front motor degrade it?
I’ve got a 2026 Y Performance. I’m only 26, so I love having some fun with it 😂😅. RWD or Long Range looks way too basic to me 😂
en españa la diferWDencia de precio es de tan solo 2000€, por esa diferencia compraria la AWD, lo he probado y me encanta, seria el coche q hoy en dia me compraria si tuviera el dinero….
Not AWD but rather Dual Motor. It is not the same
Ok sorry fürs posten, nachdem ihr es wieder gelöscht habt
Rural Norway, mountains, RWD is an absolute no-go.
Awd has better sound system in Europe atleast so its not just drivetrain.
We have both and soon I’ll change the AWD one to RWD
Living in LA / city drive only
I chose awd because , performance, traction, better speaker system and plusher on the inside door panels. Plus im getting acceleration boost . I love mine , best car iv ever had.
It is all about the pricing! If the same pricing, all will get the 4WD. But it costs $10k more to go to the 4WD model! Duh!
Would to see 20inch vs standard wheels comparison on the Juniper. Ive been doubting to go for them bc of noise, ride and consumption
I have order a awd at August..delivery is December (I hope so) 👍
Ich will die gute Soundanlage, also muss ich leider den AWD wählen.
I just got the performance, that power is unnecessary…
Neither!! Just Get the Performance. PERIOD!
Best choice is premium rwd
Smaller battery and lighter
Unless you have snow or serious traction issues on the road then stay with rwd
Es posible tener la versión AWD y desactivar el motor frontal? Entonces tendrías mayor eficiencia energética? Es esto posible?
With a camper on the hook, AWD is the only solution.
Should also be mentioned that the speaker system in the premium RWD is worse than in the premium AWD.
Unless they changed that in the last month.
I have been watching on this Chanel as a while . That style all is good for me !
バッテリーの違いには言及しないか～い？？
"A factory RWD should be slightly quicker?" Mine does 2 seconds (TWO) whole seconds less than your disabled AWD, from 0-100 km/h. Your video is dishonest performance-wise. You are comparing the performance of the former SR RWD (now Standard RWD) and not the LR RWD, which does 0-100 in 5.3ish seconds, so just 0.7 seconds less than the AWD. Tesla states the same power for both versions, but it's clear that they are not putting the same HP at the wheels. I expected more in-depth analysis from you guys.
La verdad es que no hay que elegir ninguno de ellos, tengo un Tesla model y rwd de 2022 y con los problemas de los brazos de suspensión, y en mi caso también problemas de rodamientos, un tesla nunca más, por lo menos para mi, que hago 60.000km al año y se acumulan los fallos graves.
El MODE y AWD TIENE 515HP
I live in Chicago, so I think AWD would be good. The winters are long and snowy.
I don't understand why they offer RWD. FWD is much safer for slippery road conditions. AWD is overkill for most road driving purposes. Quite funny seeing people in warm climates driving AWD who decided the extra $5k was worth it
The best choice is the 255 kW (347 hp )Premium Long Range RWD version. Faster than the version rwd of this video and more efficient than the two versions presented here. That applies to Europe, of course.
AWD is always better than RWD. I have both currently.
2025 Model 3 Long Range (RWD)
2022 Model Y Performance
Acura RDX A-Spec SHAWD
Audi A4 Quattro
I've had a few RWD sports cars in recent years. They are nice only on the track. With my MYP there's a track mode that enables the driver to change the bias from front to rear.
You don't have to live in a snowy climate or drive balls to the wall all the time to experience the benefits of AWD. Safety, effortless acceleration, and grip (even on dry tarmac).
With RWD you have to explain to yourself or random internet strangers (see some of the comments here) why you settled for RWD if there was an option to get that vehicle in AWD.
Why did I choose the Model 3 RWD if I'm such a lover of AWD? Price, availability at the time of the expiring federal EV tax credit in late 2025, and I already have a few AWD vehicles. I regret buying the RWD version, but it's a very nice automobile and much more refined than the first generation Tesla Model 3 and Y.
I have a 2024 Model Y RWD Long Range. Marc
awd 507 cv….378 kw
Went with a AWD because we wanted the 7 seater Model Y.
the drift modus on the commander, will that void warranty? im scared to use it because of that.
the new RWD long range now has tesla’s own 4680 battery, which isnt great…
its smaller thats why now the RWD has less range, u can see that on the tesla website and fast charging is also slower..
and de audio in the AWD is much better.
My 2026 MY RWD is just perfect for Arizona. I'm a Senior Tesla Fan and love FSD driving me around wherever I click!
Please translate the entire app fully into Spanish; there are Commander options I haven't used because they are in English. Help!
Tenemos el RWD batería 60 kw, y para nuestro uso esta perfecto, la autonomía en la ciudad en la que vivimos es de unos 300km
Acabo de comprar un AWD y el volante lo siento duro. Hasta siento las llantas. Y lo tengo en modo suave. Sabes porqué? Las llantas son pirelli