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Tesla Model Y underbody shows zero compromises in safety and innovation
The Tesla Model Y is turning out to be a box full of good surprises for teardown auto expert Sandy Munro and his team. In a recent video showcasing the ongoing teardown process of the Model Y, Munro discussed how the all-electric crossover took no chances in terms of its wiring, brakes, quick-connects, and rear body structure.
Sandy Munro is familiar with Tesla’s vehicles, having torn down an early-production version of the Model 3 sedan. During that time, Munro pulled no punches in criticizing Tesla for the Model 3’s fit and finish, but he admitted that he ate crow as soon as his firm finished analyzing everything from the suspension, electronics, batteries, and electric motors.
By the end of the teardown, Munro was impressed enough with the Model 3 that his firm gave Tesla a goodwill list of improvements that the electric car maker can do to make its mainstream sedan better. Based on Munro’s recent walkthrough of the Model Y’s underbody, it appears that Tesla took the teardown expert’s tips to heart, and then some.
Immediately noticeable from the Model Y’s underbody was the flexible corrugated wrap Tesla used for the vehicle’s 12V wires. Munro noted that the use of flexible corrugated wrap is rarely done since it’s pretty much overkill, time-consuming, and expensive, but they do increase safety and minimizes the risk of shorting. So far, it appears that Tesla is one of the few automakers to go the extra mile with its 12V wiring system to ensure that its newest vehicle is as safe as possible.
Quick connects were also used by the electric car maker, which are much better than normal connectors since they never leak. The teardown expert stated that other automakers go for cheaper connectors such as screw fittings since quick connects are much more expensive. That being said, quick connects are also more reliable, highlighting Tesla’s focus on safety and longevity once more.
Brake calipers for the Model Y were also beefier compared to the Model 3, which should help stop the larger vehicle just as well as its sedan sibling. Observations from reviewers of the all-electric crossover mentioned that the Model Y drives like a legitimate canyon carver, and Munro himself has mentioned that the vehicle rides like it’s on rails. The vehicle’s large brakes may play a role in this.
But perhaps the biggest point of innovation for the Model Y’s underbody so far has to do with its rear, which is dominated by a gigantic aluminum casting. Munro explained that the Model 3’s boot was something that he did not appreciate since it had too many unnecessary parts. The Model Y, on the other hand, seemed to embody the actual suggestions Munro had for the Model 3. Overall, the teardown expert noted that he was glad to see his firm’s recommendations being implemented by Tesla in its latest vehicle.
Tesla may have a significant rebellious streak with its disruptive cars and equally disruptive business model. Yet despite this, the young carmaker has always been open to change and improvement, and this is something that was evident in the Model Y. Musk recently noted that “High quality and critical feedback from Munro & Co. is much appreciated!” This definitely appears to be the case, since the Model Y is looking to be a vehicle unlike anything that is on the road today, and one that embodies not just lessons learned from the Model 3 ramp, but suggestions from experts in the auto field as well.
Watch Sandy Munro’s walkthrough of the Tesla Model Y’s underbody in the video below.
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Tesla Model Y has become the most common vehicle in Norway
The Tesla Model Y passed more than 70,000 registrations recently.

The Tesla Model Y has become the most common car on Norwegian roads. This is a remarkable achievement for the all-electric crossover, which has also commanded the top spot in Norway’s vehicle sales rankings for several years running.
Model Y Domination
As per vehicle registration figures tracked by the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV), there were 68,378 Model Ys with Norwegian license plates at the end of March/beginning of April 2025. In recent weeks, the Model Y passed more than 70,000 registrations, as per a report from Elbil24.
With the Model Y now becoming the most common car in Norway, the Toyota Rav4 now stands in second place, followed by the Nissan Leaf, the Volkswagen Golf, and the Toyota Yaris. The Model Y also topped the country’s vehicle registration rankings for the last three years, and it set a record for selling the most vehicles in a year in 2023, breaking the Volkswagen Beetle’s record that has stood since 1969.
Possibly More Momentum
It is undeniable that the Tesla Model Y has helped Norway push its electric vehicle transition. As of date, electric vehicles now account for 28% of the Norwegian car fleet, a notable portion of which is comprised of the all-electric crossover.
While the Model Y’s achievements in Norway have been impressive, the vehicle could expand its reach into the country even more this year. Tesla, after all, has been aggressively pushing the new Model Y to consumers, with the company offering a zero percent interest promotion for the vehicle. These efforts, as well as the new Model Y’s improved features, should make the vehicle even more compelling to Norwegian car buyers this year.
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Tesla Board Chair slams Wall Street Journal over alleged CEO search report
Denholm’s comments were posted by Tesla on its official account on social media platform X.

Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm has issued a stern correction to The Wall Street Journal after the publication posted a report alleging that the electric vehicle maker’s Board of Directors opened a search for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk.
Denholm’s comments were posted by Tesla on its official account on social media platform X.
The WSJ’s Allegations
Citing people reportedly familiar with the discussions, the WSJ alleged that Tesla Board members reached out to several executive search firms to work on a formal process for finding Elon Musk’s successor. The publication also alleged that tensions had been mounting at Tesla due to the company’s dropping sales and profits, as well as the time Musk has been spending with DOGE.
The publication also alleged that Elon Musk had met with the Tesla Board about the matter, and that members told the CEO that he needed to spend more time on Tesla. Musk was reportedly instructed to state his intentions publicly as well. The CEO did not push back against the Board, the WSJ claimed.
Elon Musk did announce that he is stepping back from his day-to-day role at the Department of Government Efficiency during the Tesla Q1 2025 earnings call. Musk’s announcement was embraced by Tesla investors and analysts, many of whom felt that the CEO’s renewed focus on the EV maker could push the company to greater heights.
Tesla and Musk’s Response
In response to The Wall Street Journal’s report, Tesla’s official account on X shared a comment from its Board Chair. In her comment, Denham noted that the WSJ‘s report was “absolutely false.” She also highlighted that Tesla had communicated this fact to the publication before the report was published, but the Journal ran the story anyway.
“Earlier today, there was a media report erroneously claiming that the Tesla Board had contacted recruitment firms to initiate a CEO search at the company. This is absolutely false (and this was communicated to the media before the report was published). The CEO of Tesla is Elon Musk and the Board is highly confident in his ability to continue executing on the exciting growth plan ahead,” Denholm stated.
Elon Musk himself commented on the matter, stating that the publication showed an “extremely bad breach of ethics” since the report did not even include the Tesla Board of Directors’ denial of the allegations. “It is an EXTREMELY BAD BREACH OF ETHICS that the WSJ would publish a DELIBERATELY FALSE ARTICLE and fail to include an unequivocal denial beforehand by the Tesla board of directors!” Musk wrote in a post on X.
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Elon Musk is now a remote DOGE worker: White House Chief of Staff
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is no longer working from the West Wing.

In a conversation with the New York Post, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles stated that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is no longer working from the West Wing.
As per the Chief of Staff, Musk is still working for DOGE—as a remote worker, at least.
Remote Musk
In her conversation with the publication, Wiles stated that she still talks with Musk. And while the CEO is now working remotely, his contributions still have the same net effect.
“Instead of meeting with him in person, I’m talking to him on the phone, but it’s the same net effect,” Wiles stated, adding that “it really doesn’t matter much” that the CEO “hasn’t been here physically.” She also noted that Musk’s team will not be leaving.
“He’s not out of it altogether. He’s just not physically present as much as he was. The people that are doing this work are here doing good things and paying attention to the details. He’ll be stepping back a little, but he’s certainly not abandoning it. And his people are definitely not,” Wiles stated.
Back to Tesla
Musk has been a frequent presence in the White House during the Trump administration’s first 100 days in office. But during the Q1 2025 Tesla earnings call, Musk stated that he would be spending substantially less time with DOGE and substantially more time with Tesla. Musk did emphasize, however, that DOGE’s work is extremely valuable and critical.
“I think I’ll continue to spend a day or two per week on government matters for as long as the President would like me to do so and as long as it is useful. But starting next month, I’ll be allocating probably more of my time to Tesla and now that the major work of establishing the Department of Government Efficiency is done,” Musk stated.
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