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Should You Trade In Your Tesla Model 3 For A Model Y?

There are several reasons the Tesla Model Y just makes much more sense.

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By: Steven Loveday

Mar 30, 2020 at 1:22pm ET

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This Tesla Model 3 owner insists the Model Y is simply a better vehicle than the Model 3. It's hard to argue with his reasoning, but let's not forget that the Model Y is more expensive, it's a first-year model, and many of its variants are not yet available.

We've seen a plethora of videos and articles asking if the Tesla Model Y is better than the Model 3. This makes perfect sense since the Model 3 is an incredibly popular electric car that many people across the globe are already familiar with. However, we haven't shared an over-abundance of these videos and articles since the decision between these cars comes down to your individual lifestyle and personal priorities.

More Tesla Model Y Vs Model 3 Content:

Op-Ed: Why I’d Still Choose A Tesla Model 3 Over The Model Y

Tesla Model Y Vs Model 3: Jon Rettinger Says 'Don't Make A Mistake!'

Tesla Model Y Is First Tesla Vehicle To Come With A Heat Pump

The Model 3 beats the Model Y in price, range, and performance. Aside from that, the Model Y is a better vehicle overall, right? It has more passenger and cargo space, a heat pump, a heated Autopilot radar, more ground clearance, off-road assist, etc. To see the two cars' specs compared in convenient charts, click here. For an outstanding review of the Model Y, follow this link.

With the above said, it's clear the Model Y offers pros and features the Model 3 does not. However, if you don't need the space, the ground clearance and mild off-road capability, and the heat pump and radar (you live in an area with a warm climate), then it may not make sense to graduate to the Model Y.

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Video Description via Frugal Tesla Guy on YouTube:

3 Reasons to trade my Tesla Model 3 for the Y

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