Tesla Reveals 2026 Model Y Performance

With powertrain refinements, chassis upgrades, and interior tweaks, Tesla aims to set the new Performance trim apart from the Long Range AWD model.

The headline numbers are hard to ignore: 460 horsepower, dual motors, all-wheel drive, and a 0–60 mph time of 3.3 seconds. Top speed is capped at 155 mph—improvements of 1.3 seconds and 30 mph respectively—while a higher-density battery pack with upgraded cells keeps range competitive at 360 miles (WLTP), which is just a touch less than the Long Range AWD version despite the added performance.

Thanks to new thermal management, the pack also recharges quickly—Tesla says up to 151 miles can be added in just 15 minutes on a Supercharger.

The chassis has been reworked as well, with ground clearance sitting nearly two-thirds of an inch lower than the standard all-wheel-drive model, but curb weight does rise by 79 pounds to 4,482 pounds. More importantly, Tesla has added a new adaptive suspension system with multiple selectable drive modes, replacing the simpler frequency-selective dampers found on other Model Y trims.

There's also a setup that biases torque toward the rear for more engaging RWD feels. The system is paired with wider staggered wheels, stickier rubber, and big red brake calipers hiding behind exclusive 21-inch Arachnid 2.0 alloys.

Styling tweaks are subtle. The body kit adds revised bumper intakes, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler, and a deeper diffuser, all designed to improve airflow and give the crossover a more aggressive stance. A special Performance badge on the tailgate wraps the package.

Inside, Tesla has fitted new ventilated sports seats with integrated headrests, stronger bolstering, and electric adjustment. The dashboard now incorporates carbon fiber trim, framing a larger 16-inch UHD display that replaces the standard 15.4-inch unit. A 15-speaker sound system with a subwoofer is also standard.

Pricing for Europe starts at €61,990 (about $72,400), roughly €9,000 more than the Long Range AWD version. UK buyers will pay £61,990 (around $79,000). Deliveries across Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and Africa are scheduled for September 2025. Tesla has yet to confirm timing, performance or pricing for North America but that's really a question of when, not if.

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