Tesla kan avslöja Model Y Performance i Europa på fredag
Tesla loves a good cliffhanger, and once again the company has set the rumor mill in motion. This week, from its European account on X (formerly Twitter), Tesla hinted that something new is coming on Friday. No details, just enough to get people guessing. And right now, most of that guessing is circling around one possibility: a new Model Y Performance.
Why is everyone betting on the Model Y Performance?
Here’s the backstory. When Tesla launched the latest version of the Model Y in Europe earlier this year, one notable option was missing: the Performance edition. Fans and potential buyers noticed right away. That model is designed for people who want speed, sharper handling, and a bit more thrill than the standard versions. So if Tesla were looking for the next logical update to roll out, bringing back a high-performance Y would make perfect sense.
There are other clues too. Tesla’s global account usually sticks to its biggest, flashiest product announcements (think Roadster or Cybertruck). But the European channels often highlight cars that are especially relevant to Europe’s busy EV market. And few EVs are as relevant as the Model Y—it’s not only hugely popular, it has topped sales charts in both Sweden and across the EU. Add a Performance trim on top of that success, and suddenly you have a car aimed squarely at people who want practicality and speed in one package.
What kind of performance can we expect?
If the rumors are right, the numbers on a Model Y Performance could look a lot like those of the recently upgraded Model 3 Performance. That would mean:
- Around 461 kW of power
- Around 741 Nm of torque
- 0–100 km/h in just over three seconds (slightly slower than the Model 3 due to the Y’s larger size and weight)
- Top speed near 260 km/h
Those figures would put the Model Y Performance in direct competition with the Porsche Macan Electric, BMW’s sportier iX3 trims, and the Kia EV6 GT. In other words, serious company.
Why does this matter so much for Tesla in Europe?
Tesla has strong reasons to introduce a Model Y Performance now:
- The European market loves sporty SUVs. While Tesla is strong here, rivals are catching up with faster and flashier EVs.
- It sharpens Tesla’s brand image. Right now, the Model Y lineup in Europe is mostly Long Range AWD and standard versions. A Performance edition adds much-needed excitement.
- It’s a marketing opportunity. A Europe-specific reveal keeps Tesla in the spotlight ahead of autumn deliveries.
Waiting for answers
Of course, nothing is guaranteed until Tesla reveals its plans. It could be the Performance Y—or perhaps something different. Maybe a software overhaul? Or smaller updates like those applied to the Cybertruck in the U.S.? For now, Tesla is keeping its secret.
But the biggest question many fans will be refreshing their feeds for on Friday isn’t horsepower or top speed—it’s price. Tesla is expected to price the Performance Y just below the Model 3 Performance to avoid direct overlap.
What we know (and don’t know) so far
- When? Friday. No specific time, but likely shared online via Tesla’s site and X channels.
- Is it definitely the Performance Y? Not confirmed, but the signs point strongly in that direction.
- Deliveries? If the reveal happens now, European buyers could see deliveries beginning by winter 2025.
- Price? Nothing official yet. Estimates suggest 850,000–950,000 SEK in Sweden, based on configuration.
The bottom line
All signs point to this Friday being the moment Tesla unveils a new Model Y Performance for Europe—a move that feels logical and well-timed. With competition rising in the sporty EV SUV market, Tesla needs to stay sharp. A faster, sportier Model Y could remind everyone why Tesla continues to sit at the top of Europe’s EV market.
The only thing left? Waiting for Tesla’s curtain to finally lift.
Would you like me to create a head-to-head breakdown comparing the rumored Model Y Performance with key rivals like the Kia EV6 GT, Porsche Macan Electric, and BMW iX3 M? This would show exactly where Tesla leads—and where it faces a tougher fight.
