Tesla Model Y 2025 RWD vs AWD | Real-World Sydney Test Drive

In this special episode, Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed perform an in-depth comparison between the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variants of the new 2025 Tesla Model Y showing real-world driving conditions across city streets, suburban roads and Sydney’s scenic Harbour Bridge. From ride comfort and handling impressions to sound insulation and autopilot behaviour, Tom and Joy put both vehicles through a range of scenarios to highlight similarities and differences | Video by Tom Gan (Tesla Tom) and Joy of Ludicrous Feed from Sydney Australia May 2025
Tesla Model Y 2025 RWD vs AWD | Real-World Sydney Test Drive

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- I was a Tesla shareholder at the time this video was posted

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00:00 Introduction to Model Y comparison test
00:36 Today's Test: Glacier Blue AWD vs Quicksilver RWD
01:23 Tom's drive impression in AWD on Sydney city streets
02:39 Thoughts on suspension, ride comfort, sound system and autopilot
08:42 Decibel Meter for sound insulation - AWD
10:13 Brief acceleration test - AWD
10:48 Joy's drive impression in AWD on Sydney suburban roads
16:12 Joy's Handling drive impression in AWD
23:16 Tom's Handling drive impression in AWD
27:00 Pricing and Specs: AWD vs RWD
29:36 External walkaround between both cars
32:02 Boot Walkthrough Comparison
35:58 Second Row Walkthrough Comparison
38:20 Front Row Walkthrough Comparison
39:43 Joy - Autoshift Parking Test
41:01 Hidden rear hazard lights
41:27 Glass Roof Silver Lining
42:17 Front Bumper Camera Washer Fluid
42:53 Tom's Handling drive impression in RWD
47:12 Tom - Autoshift Parking
48:44 Joy's Handling drive impression in RWD
55:48 Joy's drive impression in RWD on Sydney suburban roads
58:15 Tom's drive impression in RWD on Sydney Harbour Bridge
1:01:28 Decibel Meter for sound insulation - RWD
1:02:18 Final Thoughts
1:09:40 RWD vs AWD black interior comparison

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Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel showing daily life as an Australian family with an electric vehicle.

Tom and Joy provide straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning.

The channel started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. They also have a Tesla Powerwall 2 coupled with rooftop solar and together have reviewed many other electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Geely (Polestar, Volvo, Zeekr, Smart), Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia, Genesis), SAIC (MG, LDV), GWM, Stellantis (Leapmotor, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep), VW Group (Cupra, Skoda), BMW Group (Rolls Royce, Mini), GM (Cadillac), Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Renault, Xpeng, Chery and Deepal.

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