MKBHD says Tesla cut contact and he sourced a Model Y Performance from a dealership
Feb 22nd 2026
YouTuber Marques Brownlee says Tesla stopped responding so he borrowed a Model Y Performance from a New Jersey dealer for a January review, which remained largely positive despite some criticisms.
- Marques Brownlee says Tesla stopped talking to him, so he rented a Model Y Performance from a dealership for his review.
- Tesla has supplied Brownlee vehicles in the past but did not provide one this time and did not comment for Business Insider.
- His review praised Tesla for its center display, improved ride and rear design, and best in class regenerative braking.
- He criticized the lack of physical controls and said sport trim did not meaningfully sharpen steering or driving feel.
- Brownlee said Tesla is still ahead in some areas but faces growing competition from Lucid, Rivian, and General Motors.
- Brownlee previously criticized the Cybertruck, sold his Cybertruck after eight months, and canceled deposits for two Roadsters, and he has used the same dealership to source cars before.