On September 11, Tesla China officially launched the all-new Model Y All-Wheel Drive Performance version, priced from RMB 369,000. The new car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h. This is the first time a Performance version has been introduced since the Model Y was refreshed and upgraded.
With this, the Model Y lineup now includes 5 variants: Rear-Wheel Drive (from RMB 263,500), Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (from RMB 288,500), Long Range All-Wheel Drive (from RMB 313,500), the six-seat Model Y L (from RMB 339,000), and the All-Wheel Drive Performance (from RMB 369,000), offering Chinese consumers a rich and comprehensive range of choices—whether they seek affordability, ultra-long range, all-around capability, six-seat versatility for every scenario, or the ultimate performance experience, consumers can find the Model Y that suits them.
0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds: the "performance ceiling" of Model Y, yet still easy to drive every day
The all-new Model Y Performance is equipped with Tesla's high-performance electric drive system, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. At the price of an ordinary family SUV, you can enjoy an acceleration experience comparable to a host of million-yuan high-performance sports cars. Multiple authoritative overseas media outlets have verified this result through real-world testing: the U.S. magazine Car and Driver measured a 0-60 mph acceleration of 3.3 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 11.5 seconds.
The all-new Model Y Performance is powerful, but that does not mean sacrificing the daily driving experience. As Car and Driver wrote in the title of its real-world test, this is a "more comfortable, more charming" electric SUV; its range is significantly improved over the previous generation, and interior quietness has also improved substantially.
Two-mode adjustable suspension, mixed tire widths that rival sports cars
The all-new Model Y Performance is equipped with an adaptive suspension featuring continuously variable damping dampers, offering independent adjustment in Standard and Sport modes, and can continuously evolve the driving experience through OTA remote software upgrades. After a mountain road test drive, the UK's Top Gear commented: "The adaptive suspension delivers excellent ride quality; on winding mountain roads, I dare say this is class-leading."
To experience "speed and passion," tires are key. The new car is equipped with exclusive 21-inch Spiderweb wheels 2.0, paired with exclusive tires developed in customization with tire manufacturers, and also adopts the front-rear mixed tire width design commonly seen on sports cars—255 mm front and 275 mm rear. The wider rear tires can withstand higher torque output, delivering stronger lateral and longitudinal grip, making acceleration, braking, and cornering all more stable and more responsive. Paired with exclusive red high-performance calipers, its performance identity is recognizable at a glance.
In its real-world test, Road & Track especially praised the new car's seats and overall execution, believing the new car offers extremely high value among performance cars; MotorTrend, in the figure-eight test, commented that it "is a joy to drive."
659 km of range, lower energy consumption than luxury rivals: high performance does not mean high energy consumption
Thanks to further improvements in overall vehicle efficiency, the range of the all-new Model Y Performance is significantly improved compared with the previous generation, reaching 659 km CLTC. In terms of charging, the new car supports up to 250 kW supercharging, adding about 250 km of range in as little as 15 minutes.
High performance does not mean high energy consumption. In a 319-mile long-distance comparison test organized by UK media, the real-world energy consumption of the Model Y Performance was better than that of the Porsche Macan GTS and Audi SQ6 present at the event, ultimately beating the Audi SQ6, which costs more than RMB 850,000, with "lower price, strongest practicality, highest efficiency, and best infotainment."
All-new aerodynamic exterior: lower drag, beauty and efficiency combined
Such high performance can also be seen at a glance. Every design element of the all-new Model Y Performance, from "head" to "tail," exists for performance.
The new car adopts a newly designed front fascia and a longer front splitter, improving downforce and high-speed stability; the rear features an extended carbon fiber spoiler and an all-new functional rear diffuser, which can firmly manage airflow and ensure stable high-speed driving. The vehicle's ground clearance is further reduced, giving it a low-slung stance and an immediate sense of sportiness. According to official data cited by overseas media, this aerodynamic exterior reduces both drag and lift. Exclusive gloss black mirror caps and the all-new aerodynamic wheel covers of the 21-inch Spiderweb wheels 2.0 make airflow hug the sides of the car more closely, further reducing driving resistance and improving range.
In its review, the UK's GreenCarGuide said this is "the best-looking Model Y we've seen," and that its "ride quality and quietness are among the best we have experienced in a Tesla."
Refined inside and out: sport seats + power leg extenders, 16-inch high-definition large screen, and V2L output
The cabin of the Model Y Performance greatly enhances both the sporty atmosphere and comfort. The front row is upgraded to high-performance sport seats, with exclusive racing markings on the seatbacks; the seats offer stronger bolstering and lateral support, and are equipped with power thigh leg extenders, keeping the body firmly planted in the seat during cornering; the front seats also support ventilation and heating, ensuring comfort in every season.
The cabin is accented with carbon fiber trim and aluminum alloy decorations, combined with acoustic glass and soundproofing materials, delivering both sportiness and quietness. The center screen is upgraded to a 16-inch high-definition touchscreen, with comprehensively improved pixel density and response speed, and the rear row is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen.
More notably, the all-new Model Y Performance supports V2L AC external power supply: through an external discharge adapter, the vehicle battery can power devices such as electric heaters and camping equipment. Whether for weekend camping, outdoor work, or emergency power use, this car can adapt to more scenarios, bringing a more versatile and flexible travel experience.
The arrival of the Model Y Performance is also built on the foundation of the comprehensive evolution of the entire Model Y lineup. The authoritative U.S. automotive media outlet Edmunds named the refreshed Model Y "the best car we drove in 2025," saying its ride quality has jumped to among the best in its class.
One Performance version, understanding the entire Model Y family
The significance of the all-new Model Y Performance goes beyond being just a new car. It proves the technical upper limit of the Model Y platform, the world's best-selling model—the same three-electric system, the same lightweight body, and the same overall vehicle engineering capability can produce both a performance flagship that hits 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a solid, durable, lower-energy-consumption family workhorse.
Today, many consumers share a consensus when buying NEVs: buy a global car, buy a best-selling car. As of now, cumulative global sales of the Model Y have exceeded 5 million units; according to CleanTechnica, from January to July 2026, global sales of the Model Y exceeded 650,000 units, firmly ranking as the world's best-selling pure electric model, with sales more than double those of the runner-up. According to FocusMove, the Model Y was the world's best-selling passenger car for the full year 2025 and the first half of 2026, surpassing all gasoline/plug-in hybrid/range-extended/battery electric models.
According to CPCA statistics, the Model Y was China's best-selling SUV from January to July 2026, and also the sales champion among all models priced above RMB 100,000 in China. Relying on the strong manufacturing capability of Gigafactory Shanghai and China's well-developed supply chain, Chinese consumers can buy Teslas at among the lowest prices in the world.
In terms of safety, just recently, the Model Y received the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick+" certification, adding another brilliant highlight to Tesla's "five-star safety grand slam" wall of awards. Among the hundreds of current Model Y owners surveyed by the Electric Vehicle User Alliance, 60% chose the Model Y because of safety, believing its safety performance is already an industry benchmark.
From the economical Rear-Wheel Drive version, to the ultra-long-range Long Range version, to the all-scenario six-seat Model Y L, and now to today's Performance version that hits 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, the Model Y responds to every kind of travel need of Chinese consumers with a complete product matrix. Place an order and take delivery of an in-stock car before September 30, and you can also enjoy a RMB 10,000 cash incentive on in-stock units of some Model Y variants, stacked with all policy benefits such as 5-year 0-interest financing. With strong product strength and market appeal, plus multiple promotional benefits, now is the best time to order a Model Y.
