Tesla is preparing for the initial shipments of the updated Model Y Performance in Europe this week. Customers in Switzerland have already noticed the upgraded car at the Tesla Center in Bussigny, marking the beginning of a new era for the company’s most popular model. European customers have been eagerly anticipating the news, as they have been waiting impatiently to see the improved version of Tesla’s most successful electric SUV.
What’s New in the Performance Version?
Tesla has made Model Y Performance look sharper and more athletic, thus improving its aerodynamics and visual appeal. Adding to the aggressive approach are the new 21-inch Arachnid 2.0 staggered wheels that provide better grip and stability during high speeds. The addition of gloss black mirror caps and a new carbon fiber spoiler further underlines its performance-oriented character.
Model Y performance also carries the sporty theme inside, decorating the interior with carbon fiber interiors, and the cabin looks like a high-quality but functional interior. The attention to the details makes the new Model Y Performance look more like the flagship performance models of Tesla, with a balance between the usefulness and a track-oriented appearance being established.
The model Y has jaw-dropping performance figures, with the car now accelerating 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds. This places it in the supercar territory with the flexibility of a family SUV. Despite the raw speed, Tesla ensures drivers won’t have to compromise on range. The new Model Y Performance has 360 miles WLTP (~300 miles EPA), which means that long-range travel is as possible as high-performance drives.
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Advanced Driving Dynamics
Adaptive suspension is another huge addition to this version. This feature gives the car the ability to automatically re-tune damping to fit the conditions on the road and provide a good ride in morning commuting and fine handling in performance driving. The adaptive suspension, together with the low center of gravity of the battery placement of Tesla, ensures that the Model Y Performance is sharper and more comfortable than ever.
Tesla has also added a new Stability Assist Mode, where a driver can switch between Standard, Reduced, and Off. This leaves the enthusiasts the liberty of programming stability control according to their driving habits; be it more stability for maximum safety, a bit of playfulness with some slight slip, or total control on the road.
Performance-Oriented Comfort
Tesla has done significant design upgrades in the cabin in terms of comfort and functionality. New features on the first-row performance sport seats include thigh extensions, heat, and ventilation to make sure that, despite a long journey or an action-packed session, the drivers and passengers are comfortable and in place.
There is also a major upgrade on the interior technology, as a 16-inch QHD center touchscreen is now sharper and more responsive with a higher pixel density and better responsiveness. This addition to an already user-friendly Tesla infotainment system makes navigation, media, and vehicle control even smoother.
Swiss Customers Lead the Way
The Tesla Center in Bussigny, Switzerland, has become one of the first locations in Europe to showcase and hand over the new Model Y Performance vehicles. Images in the middle of it draw attention to the enthusiasm of customers, as shiny Performance trims are waiting to be taken home.
Switzerland is a key market to Tesla, given that the nation is dedicated to sustainability, and the wealth of the customers suits well with the luxurious Tesla EV products. The announcement of the initial deliveries in this case is also an indication of Tesla’s faith in the interest of the area in high-performance electric cars.
