Model Y , black vs white interior comfort difference.

[Vick55]

Hello everyone,

I ordered my first model Y with black interior but after I did my second test drive, I feel , white interior is smoother and more comfortable than the black interior.

my wife feel the same. We choose black for easy cleaning but after the test drive, we feel , white feels more comfortable to sit and touch , just want to get more opinion.

TIA

 

[ybkpk]

I just did my second test drive, both with black seats. The first test drive was good but the seats in the second (in a brand new MYLR) felt noticeably nicer. The leather was softer on the seats and on the center console. It might have just been that it was newer than the car I took the first drive in, but I definitely noticed a difference.

 

[jcanoe]

The Tesla Model Y is entirely vegan. No animal products are used. The seats are covered in a man made polyurethane fabric trademarked as UltraLeather.

 

[ry-ballz]

I've personally noticed that the white seats are softer and more comfortable than the black seats.

 

[Vick55]

I've personally noticed that the white seats are softer and more comfortable than the black seats.

Yup I feel the same. During my second test drive I checked it again and white is softer than black.

 

[Dennisis]

I had white on my M3 and now black on my MY - I didn’t really notice a difference. White was great but tends to show more dirt of course. If it matters white makes the tint appear lighter so my wife would think I should have gotten a darker tint when it fact it’s the same I put on my MY.

 

[wraithfive]

The white interior is not hard to clean at all. I have yet to have anything stain it. Obviously if you eat in the car crumbs on the seat show more easily but I feel that is a good think as I'd rather see them to clean them up than have them hide and decay. It's not like any traditional white material you have ever dealt with. I love them and will be hard pressed to go back to a dark interior ever again.

 

[WattsHappening]

Assuming the seats haven't changed since 2018 Model 3, I can provide an owner's comparison as we have one of each.

Black interior: easier to clean (except sunblock stains, which are hard to remove), requires less maintenance. That's it, that's the only advantage.
White interior: looks great, feels lighter and airier inside, stays way cooler than white (you will appreciate that in Houston), still easy to keep clean (just a weekly wipe). All of these are huge advantages IMHO.

I can't say white is softer than black. It may be just a perception based on looks and how nice and light the interior feels. But perception is reality, so....

Unless you are really lazy and can't bother to do a 2 minute wipe down every so often, OR you wear jeans all the time (in which case I would be slightly concerned about jean dye transfer), I would pick white in a heartbeat. I will add that I apply a ceramic coating protection layer every 9-12 months out of abundance of caution and the fact that I love the interior so much and don't want to risk dye transfer.

 

[Giraffe950]

Get the white. It’s more comfortable and cleanliness hasn’t been an issue

 

[EVready]

I also seem to prefer the white as well, but I am a bit concerned that blue jeans color might be a problem...I have seen a few videos where it was clear that occured.

 

[Peelz]

I noticed the white SEEMS nicer, but this could be a psychosomatic reaction to how gorgeous it is. LOL

The cleaning thing. yes I clean it more, but I find that I WANT to clean it more, so dont find it to be hassle.

 

[yeafoshizzle]

Noticed that the stitching in black interior is different in rear seats (which i prefer) vs the stitching with the white. Anyone else notice this???

 

[PackMan730]

I picked the white interior, and still waiting for my car. I keep flip flopping and trying to see if I should do black instead.

 

[rjpjnk]

If the black feels tougher it may wear better, but no way to know for sure. I got the white and am very glad I did. Like two giant fluffy marshmallows

 

[Rajind]

I also think white wud luk better, but we decided to get the white exterior (the other colors didn’t really feel any special other than that they were different) and don’t wanna overdo the white; also feel that black interior will nicely complement the white exterior!

 

[Physicslawyer]

I had black for 16k miles in a 2022 MYP. I have a MYP showing up soon with white. Based on my experience with the M3, the white is softer and more comfortable. I have never sat in a MY with white seats, but I can give you a comparison in a week or so.

 

[Ken_Y]

Have white. Zero regrets.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Is the easiest way to clean the white to use baby wipes?
What other way do you clean them?
Just ordered a white YP interior so just curious.
My 2021 MY LR had the black interior.

 

[evrepair]

From experience of owning a few model Ys: White is softer and maintenance is not an issue.

 

[Ken_Y]

Is the easiest way to clean the white to use baby wipes?
What other way do you clean them?
Just ordered a white YP interior so just curious.
My 2021 MY LR had the black interior.

Basic cleaning can be done with baby wipes. But after a while, you will need special cleaning agent. Don't use hard stuff.

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