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New Tesla Model Y Performance Adds Big Power – but Is It Worth £20k More? (Aff)
The Model Y Performance variant boosts power to 460bhp with a 3.5-second 0-60 mph time and costs £20,000 more than the base model, offering upgraded handling and suspension.
- Published 15th Feb 2026, Tesla added a Model Y Performance priced at 61990, 20,000 more than the standard Model Y base trim.
- With interior and chassis upgrades, Tesla positioned the Performance variant to deliver sportier driving through sharper handling and suspension focus, aiming to broaden appeal.
- Beneath the skin, Tesla fitted aerodynamic tweaks, new bushings, dampers, modified steering knuckles, and an adaptive suspension to enhance road manners, with the performance upgrade adding roughly 40bhp to reach 460bhp and a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds in 'insane' mode.
- Despite its power, the Performance Y costs �20,000 more and might bring slight range compromises, appealing to buyers who can afford it and like to impress.
- Given Tesla's finance deals and Supercharging network, the Model Y remains described as the world's best-selling car, and the Performance upgrade reinforces its prominence in Tesla's lineup.
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