On January 21st, I saw the test drive link inside the Futu app and filled in my information just to give it a try. That same evening, a Tesla salesperson contacted me, and they quickly arranged for a test drive the next day. They drove the car to the bottom of my office building—truly excellent service. Kudos to them.
Compared with the Model 3, the Model Y is basically larger all around. Both the front and back seats offer more spacious legroom. The headroom in the rear is slightly smaller, but thanks to the large sunroof, the overall sense of openness inside the car is quite good.
Additionally, the two central armrest compartments are very deep and come with layered storage spaces, featuring two TYPE-C ports. The interiors of these compartments are lined with soft material, enhancing the car's quality feel.
I specifically checked the price on their website. Compared to Tesla's previous claim of nearly 500,000 yuan, it’s now over 100,000 yuan cheaper—very reasonable. As Musk said, the Model Y is intended to be a high-volume model. I’m just waiting for the opportunity to invest in their company through Futu and make some returns to cover the down payment. Hahaha.
All the above are the advantages I noticed during the short one-hour Tesla test drive. Now, let’s talk about the downsides: as soon as you release the accelerator pedal, there’s a braking effect. The salesperson said this is how it works after the latest system upgrade. Perhaps the next update can fix that. This car would be perfect for those who aren’t worried about range anxiety with electric vehicles, or it could serve well as a second family car—a great choice.