Tesla Model Y Long Range gets acceleration boost, at a price

Last June, Tesla launched the Model Y into the Australian market with just the RWD and the Performance variant. 11 months later in April this year, the leading EV brand followed those variants up by launching the highly anticipated long-range version.

Customers of the latest long-range Model Y variant can now get an acceleration boost after Tesla added it to the Australian market app as an upgrade. 

The latest upgrade allows the dual-motor Model Y to improve its performance by shaving more than half a second off the 0-100 km/h sprint time.

The mid-spec Model Y, which has a standard acceleration time of 5.0 seconds, is reduced by 0.6 seconds with the help of the acceleration boost upgrade, bringing it down to 4.4 seconds.

The pack, which costs $3,000, can now be purchased in the Tesla app by interested Model Y Long Range buyers bringing it much closer to the acceleration of Tesla’s flagship Model Y, the Model Y Performance.

The Performance variant has an acceleration of 3.7 seconds, making it only 0.7 seconds faster than the acceleration boost-equipped Model Y Long Range variant,

Interestingly enough, a new Model Y Long Range is priced at $78,400 which is $3,500 cheaper than when it was launched back in April. At launch, this dual-motor variant was priced at $81,900. 

Those looking at purchasing a new Model Y Long Range can pick one up and add the newly released acceleration boost and still fall under the original launch price.

The Model Y Long Range also qualifies for FBT exemptions which is an added bonus for those looking at leasing this vehicle in 2023.

With Tesla still the only brand locally to offer Performance upgrades through software, it’s another revenue stream that helps Tesla’s bottom line while improving the overall experience for many owners.