(Bild: Stephan Schätzl) The chassis is too hard, the steering is unfeeling but direct, which leads to somewhat nervous handling. No matter how you adjust the steering resistance. At 12.10 meters, the turning circle is standard for the class. Rear-wheel steering is not offered. The lane guidance assistant is also nervous. It constantly wants you to move the steering wheel (why, if I let the assistant do it?!). And even if I comply with the not-so-friendly request, it deactivates itself again and again because it doesn't get it. Particularly annoying: to switch it on again, you have to stop and switch to P. Particularly annoying: this doesn't happen very often either: The lane guidance assistant does a poor job of recognizing that the driver is present and likes to switch itself off. (Bild: Stephan Schätzl) You have to get used to the Tesla operating system. Everything has to be operated via the screen, the fonts are small and some things are not easy to find. Operating the air conditioning is really annoying, especially because you can only change the airflow direction digitally. Once you have found your way there. (Bild: Stephan Schätzl) The navigation system can automatically create routes with charging stops, but only takes into account Tesla's own Superchargers, some of which only allow 150 kW charging power. Third-party stations can be found manually. It is generally not possible to set a target value for the charge level on arrival. Driving citation The Tesla Model Y undoubtedly has special qualities: it offers more space than any other car in its class, is comparatively light and is blessed with astonishing economy. If Tesla were to significantly increase the size of the battery, the vehicle would really be suitable for long journeys. As this is not to be expected, if you are considering a Model Y, you should buy it now. It is still the only Tesla with a proper blinker lever. So much of a classic car is a must. Why?