Tesla Model Y Teardown: 10 Expert Takeaways and What’s Next
At Munro & Associates, we’ve completed an in-depth teardown and analysis of the Tesla Model Y. The results? A comprehensive look at how Tesla continues to redefine lean design, cost-cutting, and continuous improvement. In this blog, we break down the top 10 insights from our analysis—and offer a glimpse into what’s next for Munro & […]
Tesla Model Y Electronics & Steering Teardown — Continual Innovation in EV Design
Tesla’s Model Y proves that rapid, continual improvement — not just annual refreshes — drives gains in performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. In this detailed Munro & Associates teardown, Sandy Munro examines the crossover’s electronics, body control modules, and steering rack. The findings show how Tesla’s fast-paced hardware evolution keeps them years ahead of traditional […]
Tesla Model Y Body Structure Teardown Insights
When the Munro team tears into a Tesla, they don’t just pull panels — they uncover the story written in steel, aluminum, and adhesive. The latest Tesla Model Y body structure teardown is no exception. Beneath its sleek exterior lies a carefully orchestrated blend of hot stamped steel for strength, lightweight aluminum for balance, and […]
Tesla Model Y Octovalve: Teardown Insights into Advanced EV Cooling Design
The Tesla Model Y Octovalve represents a leap forward in electric vehicle thermal management — combining multiple coolant flow functions into a single, compact unit. In a recent Munro & Associates teardown, the team examined its intricate design, highlighting engineering choices that optimize performance, manufacturability, and serviceability. For automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, and industry investors, […]
Model Y Battery Modules vs Model 3: What Changed — And Why It Matters
In this teardown by the engineering team at Munro, Model Y battery modules take center stage — and they reveal Tesla’s cost-down path from Model 3 to Model Y. Across potting, coolant headers, adhesives, and module electronics, the teardown shows one theme: remove parts, simplify joints, and commonize. As a result, automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, […]
Tesla Model Y Body-in-White Teardown: Engineering, Welding, and Material Insights
The Tesla Model Y body-in-white teardown from Munro is not just a visual spectacle of sparks and disassembly — it’s a deep engineering dive into how Tesla designs, welds, and assembles the structural backbone of its most popular crossover. For automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, and industry investors, this teardown offers a unique view into the […]
Inside the Model Y: Casting Innovation, Tow Package Insights, and the “Teslaract” Hunt
Tesla’s Model Y showcases bold, forward-thinking automotive engineering. In our latest Munro team teardown, we take a hands-on look at several standout elements. From improved tow package retrofit options to refined casting work and enhanced soundproofing, this episode highlights how Tesla applies its lean design philosophy in practice. This article breaks down our key findings […]
Octovalve Teardown and HVAC Insights: Inside Tesla’s Model Y Thermal Innovation
Tesla’s Model Y continues to be a benchmark for integrated design and manufacturing efficiency in electric vehicles. At the heart of its thermal management system lies what many refer to as the “Octovalve”—a key component that governs coolant flow throughout the battery, drive units, and cabin. In this teardown from Munro, expert engineers dive deep […]
Injection-Molded Innovation: Comparing the Tesla Model Y Headliner to the Model 3
In the world of automotive engineering, every component matters. Even something as seemingly mundane as a headliner—the interior roof panel—can reveal game-changing insights into cost, complexity, safety, and noise control. In a recent teardown, the Munro team examined the Tesla Model Y‘s headliner design, comparing it directly with its Model 3 counterpart. What they uncovered […]
Model Y NVH Solutions Analyzed: A Deep Dive into Tesla’s Acoustic Engineering
Noise, vibration, and harshness—collectively referred to as NVH—play a critical role in shaping a driver’s perception of vehicle quality. In electric vehicles, where the absence of an internal combustion engine amplifies other sounds, managing NVH becomes even more essential. The Tesla Model Y exemplifies a sophisticated approach to NVH mitigation, incorporating materials science, predictive modeling, […]