In a recent video by the YouTube channel Gjeebs, the impact of Tesla’s Acceleration Boost for the Model Y Long Range was put to the test.
The video aimed to provide a definitive analysis of the Acceleration Boost on Tesla vehicles. The plan was to conduct a before-and-after dyno test to determine the power added by the acceleration boost and verify if the real-life 0-60 mph times matched the advertised figures. A dyno, short for dynamometer, is a device used to measure various parameters of a vehicle’s performance, most commonly its power output.
Before the acceleration boost, the best 0-60 time achieved with the Model Y Long Range was 4.71 seconds. The factory specifications for the car indicated a power output of 385 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque.
Now, here is where it gets interesting. Gjeebs takes his Model Y Long Range to a dyno to record horsepower before and after adding the Acceleration Boost, a $2,000 USD ($2,700 CAD) in-app upgrade.
Before the Acceleration Boost, the Model Y registered a power output of 361.95 horsepower. Gjeebs then purchases the Acceleration Boost by redeeming 9,500 points. Tesla’s referral program right now gives 10,000 points if you refer a sale of a Model 3/Y and 20,000 if you refer a Model S/X. Getting Acceleration Boost for free is a pretty damn good deal from Tesla.
After applying the Acceleration Boost, the power output increased by 100.52 horsepower, reaching a total of 462.47 horsepower on the dyno for the Model Y Long Range. That’s pretty impressive stuff and finally we get to see someone put this to the test. A family compact crossover SUV with 462 horsepower? Yes, please.
0-60 mph Test Results: Model Y Long Range before and after Acceleration Boost
Previous dyno tests of the Model Y Performance and Model 3 Performance back in 2020 by Mountain Pass Performance, revealed these models are both rated at 480 horsepower. So the Acceleration Boost on the Model Y Long Range is just 18 horsepower short, according to these latest dyno results.
Is Tesla’s Acceleration Boost worth it? Achieving a similar power increase in a gas-powered car could potentially cost between $1,000 to $1,500 (or more), depending on other parts and modifications required. However, Tesla’s boost is unique because it’s a software update with a full warranty. The car is ready and can handle it with no changes required.
One thing Tesla should do? That’s add back the’ Standard’ option after applying the Acceleration Boost. After the upgrade, only ‘Chill’ and ‘Sport’ (Acceleration Boost) modes are available. Sometimes the family doesn’t like Sport mode because the car is that much faster (and the pedal is more sensitive to touches), while ‘Chill’ feels too muted still.
Check out the Model Y Long Range with Acceleration Boost upgrade on the dyno below from Gjeebs:
