When the Tesla Model Y Becomes a 4×4 Off-Road Vehicle

The German tuner Delta 4×4 has created an off-road kit that transforms the Tesla Model Y into a true franchisor.

The German tuner Delta4x4 specializes in large-scale off-road builds. It is known for installing a Mercedes-Benz G 500 on rails and transforming a Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The company’s latest creation is a Tesla Model Y ready to get dirty.

The Transformed Tesla Model Y

Delta4x4’s work on the Tesla Model Y includes lifting the suspension by 3.5 cm. It widens the track and adds 6 cm wheel arches to accommodate Continental Cross Contact tires. The additional height from the high-profile tires gives the Tesla a total ground clearance of 22 centimeters.

For even more off-road lighting, Delta4x4 installs four PIAA LED spotlights on the front bumper. Photos show this vehicle crossing snowy hills and making its way through mud. Although the Tesla may not appear as capable as other larger Delta4x4 builds, it still seems to offer many additional off-road capabilities.

The kit is not cheap

For Germans interested in this model, Delta4x4 charges €900 for suspension lift. The wheel and tire package starts at €4,500. The roof rack costs €2,900, and the lighting bar an additional €900. The bumper-mounted lamps, including installation, cost €1,800.

A recent software update added a Track Mode to the Tesla Model Y Performance. It was previously an exclusive mode for the Model S Plaid and the Model 3 Performance. It introduces many features such as creating custom settings for various powertrain parameters, recording laps with onboard cameras, and telemetry tracking on the track. Tesla is reportedly preparing a major upgrade for the Model Y Standard Range AWD in 2023, adopting more advanced 4680 cylindrical battery cells.

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