Tesla Model Y Performance: What’s New in the US Version
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla Model Y Performance : ce qui change sur la version USA" in French.
- 02/10/2025 14:00
The Tesla Model Y Performance has been available since October 1, 2025, in the United States, with very slight technical differences from Europe.
Tesla’s strategy was well established: wait until the end of federal incentives for electric vehicle purchases, which amounted to $7,500 until September 30, 2025, to launch the sales of the Model Y Performance. It was important that this “detour” not disrupt the massive stock turnover at Tesla.
Now that the electric car business is about to become dramatically more complicated in the United States, Tesla will execute its roadmap: continuous updates and very significant price promotions.
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Standard Trailer Hitch!
The first surprise for a car, albeit a large SUV with a sporty vocation: Tesla offers a towing option at launch. From Europe, this feature brings a smile, but it is a gift worth $1,300. Some customers will appreciate it.
Other freebies include the white interior, available for free (1190 euros in Europe)… as well as the entire range of exterior colors! A generous gesture when you know that these optional paint shades are priced from €1,300 to €2,600 in Europe.
As we can see, Tesla rolls out the red carpet for its American customers to convince them to buy the Model Y Performance.
Technically, the European and American versions are strictly identical. One detail, however: the certified curb weight is 8 kg lower in the US, with no explanation from Tesla.
A slightly lower… or honest range?
The acceleration times are copied and pasted, with a 60 mph barrier crossed in 3.3 seconds. One aspect that will surprise Europeans is the range.
The calculation criteria are more strict in the United States, giving a larger weight to the distance traveled on highways during certification. As a result, the EPA range is closer to real-world conditions than in Europe.
Thus, the Tesla Model Y Performance claims 306 miles of range in the USA, or 492 km. In Europe, the WLTP mixed cycle shows 580 km, which is 92 km more. Who’s telling the truth? Based on experience, the EPA value… which Tesla also uses to estimate remaining distance on a charge, even on its European vehicles.
Finally, let’s talk about prices: in the United States, the Model Y Performance is priced at $57,490… excluding taxes. VAT varies by state, with some states remaining at 0% for electric vehicles, such as California.
This price equals approximately €48,920, while the median price in Europe is €61,990 according to countries.
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