Tesla launches new Model Y Performance in Europe

In Germany, the Tesla configurator lists a base price of €61,990, but the brand adds its usual €980 in destination and regulatory fees. That brings the total to €62,970. Prices for the Model Y Performance are similar in the Netherlands (€62,990) and the UK (£61,990), making the Performance version about €9,000 more expensive than the Model Y Long Range Dual Motor. Compared to its predecessor, which was priced just under €60,000, the surcharge is €2,000.

In return, customers get more power – although Tesla does not yet provide exact output figures on its website – plus a revised chassis and a sportier design. The car sits lower than the regular versions and features new 21-inch wheels called “Arachnid 2.0”, which replace the previous turbine-style rims, as well as a redesigned bumper. While the bumper picks up on the familiar Juniper facelift design, Tesla has reshaped the lower air intake and side openings, giving the car a sportier look – especially in combination with the 21-inch wheels. As before, the boot lid spoiler is more prominent than on other Model Y variants.

The “new Performance drivetrain” (as quoted in the configurator) enables acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in 3.5 seconds, compared to 4.8 seconds in the previous AWD version – here is our driving report. WLTP range only drops slightly compared to the AWD model, from 586 to 580 kilometres – which is still 66 kilometres more than the previous Performance model.

Tesla does not comment on the battery, but reports suggest that the Model Y Performance uses a new pack with improved LGES cells. This so-called 5M battery is said to offer around 82 to 84 kWh of usable energy – about five kWh more than before. At the same time, energy consumption is claimed to be reduced to 162 Wh/km (16.2 kWh/100 km).

Another new feature: according to the configurator, the Model Y Performance now comes with adaptive suspension and “Unique Drive Modes.” The previous Performance model had a lowered and sportier chassis, but without adaptive dampers. The upgrade should widen the gap between driving dynamics and comfort.

Inside, the Performance version stands out with carbon-fibre trim and sports seats in the front row. These provide more lateral support and thigh bolstering, but like the seats in the standard Model Y Juniper, they also feature both heating and ventilation. Also new is the 16-inch display, first introduced in the China-only Model Y L long version, which replaces the previous 15-inch touchscreen – a change that may soon come to other variants as well.

The configurator lists September 2025 as the expected delivery date in Germany and the Netherlands. That means the first Performance models could hit the road within days. In the UK, buyers will have to wait until October or even November to receive their Model Y Performance. Whether and when the other Long Range versions will also receive the new 5M battery with higher energy content and range, as well as the larger touchscreen, remains unclear.

tesla.com (UK), insideevs.com

This article was first published by Sebastian Schaal for electrive’s German edition.