The new Tesla Model Y Performance based on the Juniper refresh has broken cover in Europe.
Expected on-sale in Australia before the end of 2026, it’s the version of the Model Y flagship built at Tesla’s Brandenburg factory in Germany that’s been revealed first globally.
It claims a 3.5 seconds 0-100km/h time – clipping 0.2 seconds off the old car – and an unchanged 250km/h top speed.
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It is reported to employ the same dual motor all-wheel drive 343kW powertrain as the Model 3 Performance.
However, Tesla says the latest Model Y Performance is using a new type of high-voltage battery cell that extends range to 580km (WLTP).
That’s almost as far as the standard Model Y AWD Long Range (586km) and 66km further than old Model Y Performance.
Tesla claims the new Model Y Performance can charge at up to 250kW and add 243km of range in 15 minutes.
The declared energy consumption rate is 16.2kWh/100km.
The Model Y Performance also updates to the same driver-adaptive dampers as the Model 3 Performance, although with a unique tune.
Multi-link suspension hardware is new and the dynamic package is rounded out by staggered 21-inch Arachnid 2.0 wheels and Pirelli tyres.
There’s also a new drive mode system that allows the driver to choose the level of traction control input they want, between standard, reduced and off.
Key numbers quoted by Tesla for the new five-seat SUV include a 2033kg weight, 4796mm total length, 1982mm width, 1611mm height, 1646mm/1622mm front and rear tracks and 2138 litre luggage capacity.
The old Model Y Performance weighed 1997kg, was 4750mm long, 1978mm wide, 1624mm high, had 1646mm/1630mm tracks and a 2158 litre luggage capacity.
No wheelbase is listed for the new Performance, but it should be the same as the rest of the Juniper range at 2890mm, which is identical to the old model.
Exterior Model Y Performance design elements include a more aerodynamically efficient front bumper, a diffuser-style rear bumper and a carbon-fibre rear wing. Brake callipers are red.
Internal updates include carbon-fibre décor, a larger 16-inch touchscreen (up from 15.4 inches) with Tesla claiming its highest-ever resolution and heavily bolstered sports seas with heating, ventilation and thigh extensions.
Second row passengers gets perforated and heated seats with power recline and an eight-inch touchscreen.
Priced From 61,990Euros in Germany, a price in the region of $85,000 before on-road costs is expected in Australia.
Deliveries begin in Europe in September.
