Tesla Model Y Performance Road Test: Is There A Model Y In My Future?

Name: Tesla Model Y Performance Road Test: Is There A Model Y In My Future?
Uploaded: 2021-02-22T15:33:55Z
Description: Schmee points out that the Model Y's acceleration rivals 10-year-old supercars. However, he also reminds us of Tesla's storied history of quality concerns.

What would it take to get this Porsche Taycan owner to buy a Tesla?

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Steven Loveday

By: Steven Loveday

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:33am ET

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Esteemed video car reviewer Shmee teases, "Will there one day be a Tesla in my garage?" For those unaware, he just bought a Porsche Taycan, but people have asked him if he'll ever buy a Tesla. This is especially true with the Tesla Model S Plaid coming to market. In the meantime, Schmee takes the Model Y crossover out for a road test to provide his insight.

Schmee's Model Y test car is the Performance model, which starts at $60,990. It has 303 miles of range and can rocket to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. These numbers make it one of the quickest and longest-range EVs available today, despite the fact that its crossover configuration makes it highly practical.

The Tesla Model X is larger, and it has more range, but it will also cost you at least $30,000 more than the Model Y. It's also not quite as quick as the Model Y unless you opt for the Model X Plaid, which carries a starting price of $119,990, which is double that of the Model Y Performance.

With that said, if you're in the market for a performance-oriented all-electric crossover, the Model Y is tough to beat. However, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is already turning heads, and several electric SUVs are coming to market in the near future.

In its standard configuration, the Model Y seats five passengers. For an extra $3,000, you can add third-row seating, though the space back there is best left to children or smaller adults. It can tow up to $3,500 pounds. Tesla offers a tow hitch for $1,000.

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Schmee points out that the Model Y's acceleration rivals 10-year-old supercars. However, he also reminds us of Tesla's storied history of quality concerns. He goes so far as to say the panel gaps and quality issues are instantly noticeable.

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Will Shmee ever buy a Tesla? Is the Model Y his top choice? It would provide a nice contrast to his Porsche Taycan. Check out the video to find out. Then, leave us your takeaways in the comment section below.

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