Exterior pics: 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance looks sharper in Ultra Red
Reported by Car and Driver ·
Sharper Model Y styling
The Performance version retains the Model Y’s egg-like profile, while several details distinguish it from the base model. These include black trim, a redesigned front bumper and a small lip spoiler.
Power and acceleration
Two electric motors, with one at each axle, deliver a combined 510 horsepower. The Model Y Performance reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. It completes the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds at 122 mph.
Braking and road tests
Vented brake discs measure 14.0 inches at the front and 13.2 inches at the rear. From 70 mph, the SUV stops in 179 feet. The EPA-estimated range is 306 miles. In a 75-mph highway test, it traveled 270 miles.
Wheels and grip
The Model Y Performance rides on 21-inch wheels fitted with Hankook Ion Evo AS SUV tires. On the skidpad, it recorded 0.88 g.
Key points
- The 2026 Model Y Performance adds distinctive exterior details and Ultra Red paint.
- Its dual-motor setup produces 510 horsepower and reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
- EPA-estimated range is 306 miles; the 75-mph highway test covered 270 miles.
- The SUV has 21-inch wheels and recorded 0.88 g on the skidpad.