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New Tesla Model Y Performance Adds Big Power – but Is It Worth £20k More? (Aff)
The Model Y Performance adds about 40bhp and sharper handling for a £20,000 premium despite slightly reduced range, aiming to enhance appeal of the best-selling electric SUV.
- Published 15th Feb 2026, Tesla added the Model Y Performance, priced at 61,990, about 20,000 more than the base 41,990 model.
- Aiming to broaden appeal, Tesla added a sportier option to the Model Y lineup, introducing the Performance variant to deliver sharper handling and rapid acceleration despite reviewers questioning buyer fit.
- The Tesla Model Y Performance raises power to exactly 460bhp, with chassis changes including new bushings, dampers, modified steering knuckles, and an adaptive suspension, enhancing road manners.
- Buyers face higher costs and slightly reduced range with the Performance trim, which adds excitement but limited extra day-to-day functionality for owners prioritising performance.
- As the world's best-selling EV, the Model Y now offers a high-performance variant, strengthening Tesla's sportier option within its practical family SUV lineup.
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