Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y Performance vs Model Y Long Range AWD
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General Info
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €62970. The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2020-2021) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2020-2021 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany, USA | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €62970 | - Price Europe (New) |
| GCC Score | 7.6 | 7.3 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2020-2021).
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 446 km | 509 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 580 km | 507 km |
| Range (GCC) | 458 km | 457 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 79 kWh | 72 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.2 kWh/100 km | 15.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.8 km/kWh | 6.35 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.7 | 8.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 250 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 7.3 | 7.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 461 kW | 378 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 618 hp | 507 hp |
| Motor Torque | 741 Nm | 493 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 s | 5 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7 | 5.8 |
Dimensions
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2020-2021).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4796 mm | 4751 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2129 mm | 2129 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1982 mm | 1921 mm |
| Height | 1611 mm | 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Cargo and Towing
While the trunks are the same size in both cars, the Tesla Model Y Performance (2025-...) provides more cargo room when the rear seats are folded.
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1600 kg).
| Property | Tesla Model Y Performance | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2108 kg | 2056 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 854 l | 854 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2138 l | 2041 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l | 117 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
