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This Is A MAJOR Update! (Tesla Model Y Performance 2026 Review)

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Faster and with big upgrades: the Tesla Model Y Performance has returned. It’s more expensive, but is this sports SUV still good value? We find out.

Chasing Cars founder Tom Baker reviews the 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance with dual-motor AWD, 21-inch wheels, adaptive dampers, new cooled sports seats and more tech designed to make it more engaging to drive.

Rivals to the top-spec Model Y include the Zeekr 7X Performance and BYD Sealion 7 Performance, petrol SUVs like the BMW X3 M50 and Audi SQ5, and cars from the class above including the Porsche Macan EV.

Time codes:
0:00 - What’s changed?
0:55 - In this video
1:08 - Interior
3:24 - Back seats
4:15 - Styling and frunk
5:19 - Rear end
5:47 - Boot space
6:12 - Efficiency and range test
6:40 - Charging speeds
6:56 - Warranty
7:10 - Is it better to drive?
7:44 - How fast is it?
9:07 - New regen braking settings
9:40 - Adaptive dampers and ride
10:39 - Steering changes
11:30 - Handling
13:08 - Relatively light weight
13:44 - Refinement
14:05 - Full Self Driving Supervised
14:45 - Should you buy it?

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20 Comments

@hangpilot1200 10 months ago

Just placed my order for the performance. Replacing my 328it wagon w/ 180k miles. Also have an X3 w/ sport package and 981 Cayman. We test drove the Base model Y and were blown away by the ride, NVH, and sheer balanced comfort. The Full Self Driving has to be seen to be believed; in any model. Sat in a showroom Model 3 Performance and realized these seats are the closest thing we’ve found to BMW Sport seats. In the States, the white interior, wheels, and tow package are free vs $5,000 in add-ons for the Premium AWD. Only a $7k delta for the Performance. Those seats, tow package, adaptive suspension, 21” wheel, and 510HP…. No brainer. Helps that a Tesla service center is jut 20min down the road and I have a 50amp plug in the garage. Looking forward to this 1st foray into electric 👍

@mikenick91 10 months ago

Really enjoyed this review Tom. Super clear and felt genuinely unbiased. I’ve got a red MYP arriving around Christmas, so it was great to hear your take on it. Appreciate it!

@ScottHoward-q2y 10 months ago

I’m sure the MY Performancd is a great car to drive. I own the standard range model and it’s surprisingly enjoyable to drive, comfortable, practical and quiet. Frankly, it’s all the car I need.

@raheeb1 10 months ago (edited)

Looks, tech, efficiency, packaging, practicality, and asking price ... hands down the #1. Bravo Tesla team again. Oh, and it's WHOA fast...

@matteo8895 10 months ago

Just ordered one! ❤

@peterchao610 10 months ago

Besides test driven the 2026 Model Y Performance specific variant, have you driven an Ioniq 5 N specific variant or a BMW x3m40i specific variant; I am on the fence on which should be my Ultimate Dad Mobile, a part time family hauler and a part time car enthusiast aggressive driving machine? In regard to zigzag lane changes at higher speed 50 mph (or more), like the "Moose Test," which vehicle compare to the other is best at it with least body roll and best planted when maneuvering in this kind of situation?

@ciaotesla 10 months ago (edited)

I can pretty much confirm the considerations from the video. My MYP Juniper is a great drive and they are just updating the Tesla OS to fix some bugs and improve the efficiency. The regen could be a bit better, I prefer the the one on my previous MYP on which I never touch the brakes in 2.5 years while on this MYP Juniper in 2 months I have used them more... So hopefully they improve it !

@racecrashrepeat 6 months ago

Question...the range test the you stated around town and hwy...are these ACTUAL KMs travelled or a 100km test and then calculated based on battery size? Thanks

@lupusrexstudio7327 10 months ago

Just ordered a 2026 myp nov 27th. my 2024 myp was hit and totaled.. I can’t wait for Jan - February to come so I can stop driving my 05 dodge magnum. I forgot how expensive it is to fill up a v8 every 3 days. Chicago snow isn’t helping neither 🥲

@oldrango883 5 months ago

Here in the States, this car charges from 10–80% in 20 minutes.

@candlelarbra5212 9 months ago

You are just simply the best reviewer. Only thing missing is long term price comparisons on changes in the last 5 years.

@Coco-9995 10 months ago (edited)

Need better front seat upper back and neck support and ability to close the glass roof as well as adding back the drive neutral rear park handle on the steering wheel.

@changeofseason8054 10 months ago

While these performance seats look fantastic, cannot help to think that losing range and the extra performance is useless now that my car is driving it's self most places. 😅 can comfortable get 550km range on 95% Charge. long-range Juniper.

@michaelwang9535 10 months ago

How does it compare to Porsche Macan GTS in terms of performance, handling and comfort?

@BobbyGeneGrayson3 10 months ago

Ours will be here this month — can’t wait !

@jamiebryce6091 9 months ago

I have a very specific question for you. Does This car the model y Performance from Berlin delivered to Australia use the new 5 MP HW4 cameras that are in the base model and long range delivered from china to Australia.