The $2,000 USD upgrade would improve the Model Y acceleration from 0-60 mph, allowing it to be achieved in 4.3 seconds (instead of 4.8 seconds), a 10% improvement.
But now, it appears Tesla has slightly improved the Model Y Acceleration Boost upgrade, according to @tesla_adri. The upgrade is now showing a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds, a one-tenth of a second improvement.
According to other Model Y owners on Reddit, this change happened back in October, but may have been missed for those not following the improvements.
You can see a screenshot of the old Model Y boost showing 4.3 seconds below, while the new screenshot above shows 4.2 seconds.
Tesla is rolling out a new entry-level Model Y variant in Europe, and it’s a bit of a surprise. Dubbed the Model Y Standard Long Range RWD, the new configuration delivers significantly more driving range than the existing base model, while still undercutting other trims on price. According to Tesla Europe, the Model Y Standard […]
Tesla has quietly added a new entry-level Model Y to its Canadian lineup, giving buyers north of the border a cheaper way into the company’s best-selling electric SUV — and, interestingly, one that undercuts U.S. pricing. As reported by iPhone in Canada, the Model Y Standard Rear-Wheel Drive has now appeared on Tesla’s Canadian configurator […]
Great news for Tesla buyers down under—Tesla has just upgraded its New Vehicle Limited Warranty in Australia and New Zealand to unlimited kilometres for 5 years on all new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The updated policy applies to every Model 3 and Model Y delivered on or after January 1, 2026, removing the […]