Video Summary
-The Model Y Performance currently goes for $52,490 in US dollars and $74,290 in Canadian dollars.- The Model Y Performance has a total of 285 miles of estimated range.
- The Model Y Performance top speed is 155mph and a 3.5 second 0 to 60.
- The Model Y Long Range currently goes for $48,990 in US dollars and $67,990 in Canadian dollars.
- The Long Range has an estimated range of 310 miles and a top speed of 135mph, with a 4.8 second 0 to 60.
- For $2,000 you can get the acceleration boost to drop your 0 to 60 down from 4.8 to 4.3 seconds.
- The Model Y performance comes with matrix LED headlights, providing more visibility at night, reducing glare for oncoming traffic, and it is more adaptive during weather conditions. The Long Range uses standard LED headlights.
- The Performance trim gets upgraded 21-inch Uber Turbine rims. These give an aesthetically pleasing look but sacrifice some range compared to the 19-inch Gemini wheels.
- The Performance also gets the red painted brake calipers with the Tesla logo.
- Previously the performance model had Brembo brakes in the rear calipers, but the company downgraded performance breaks. The performance brakes are the same as the long range.
- The Model Y long range has the option to get either 19-inch Gemini or 20-inch Induction wheels. The Gemini wheels with aero covers can be replaced with black covers to match the induction wheels, saving money.
- It is possible to swap wheels between performance and long range.
- Long range cars cannot be equipped with 21-inch wheels.
- Performance cars have a carbon fiber rear spoiler, whereas the long range cars do not have any spoiler.
- The Dual Motor badging on the performance model has a solid red underline.
- The Performance has a suspension which sits 1 inch lower than the long range model.
- Performance models do not have the option to add 7 seats, but the long range can be equipped with the option.
- On the screen in the performance model, the car displays as it is configured, with the spoiler, Uber turbine wheels and red brake calipers.
- The performance model includes alloy pedals for the break and accelerator.
- A con of the Performance is that a staggered wheel set-up means the wheels cannot be rotated, and therefore will wear out faster requiring more frequent replacement.
- The acceleration is smooth, and the .7 second improvement in 0-60 time is noticeable. The reviewer states that the "power is so much more noticeable, it's ridiculous."
- The reviewer finds the suspension to be very comfortable.
- The reviewer decides the performance model is better to buy, and mentions, "Absolutely, spend the almost 4,000 dollars for the upgrade, because not only do you get the add-ons I mentioned, but the performance is so much more noticeable. It's ridiculous!"
