Video Summary
- A 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance model was reviewed.- The Model Y shares the same chassis and most parts as the Model 3.
- The Model Y is taller and more of an SUV version, considered a crossover SUV.
- The retail price for this performance version is about $55,000, but this one, with autopilot, is a little over $60,000.
- It has a range of 291 miles on a full charge, a top speed of 155 mph, and goes 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.
- The performance model has 21-inch Uber turbine rims.
- The paint is a red multi-coated paint, costing $2,000 extra, the most expensive color.
- There are security cameras around the vehicle, mainly for backup camera use.
- You can use a phone app or a key card to function the car.
- The Model Y has black trimming around the windows, unlike the Model 3, which has chrome.
- Both driver and passenger get automatic seats.
- A panoramic sunroof increases headroom in the spacious interior.
- To start the car, the key must be placed behind the cup holders and the brake pedal is pushed.
- Car doors have no frames around the windows.
- All the lights in the car are LED.
- The back passenger is unable to change the heat setting; only the driver can change settings.
- The back doors are fully automatic to roll all the way down.
- There is a wireless phone charger located in a panel that is magnetically held down.
- A limited amount of trunk space exists in the front (frunk), and much larger in the back with a safety release.
- The reviewer really loves this car, and says that it is his favorite electric car.
- The only drawback, is there is a lot of road noise.
- In addition, they found that there are no climate controls in the rear.
