Unlike most media outlets, Jay Leno has a good relationship with Tesla and Elon Musk. We saw that a few weeks ago when Leno had Musk in the shop with the Cybertruck, and there's more today with the Model Y making its first appearance on the show.
Leno gives it a thorough once-over before taking a spin, noting that even he thinks electrified vehicles will be common day-to-day transportation in the near future. Like horses, Ferraris and Lamborghinis will still have a place in the future, but they'll be for enjoyment on the weekends. And we mostly agree. I've said it before, but there's no reason one space of your two-car garage couldn't be all-electric, or at least a hybrid.
On the road, Leno notes the Model Y's speed, obviously, as well as the range and general driving dynamics. He also breaks down the pollution aspect and how he understands that the electricity is still coming from polluting power plants, but the vehicle itself is clean. Leno also owns a Tesla Model S, for what it's worth.
Leno loves innovation, and no matter what you think of Tesla, its envelope-pushing is hard to discount. Check out the full 30-minute video above.
