Every Race We Did in Our Tesla Model Y Performance

We owned our 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance for four years, and in that time we raced it against just about everything under the sun. From other EVs to bonafide sports cars, the Model Y faced off against:
• Dodge Durango Hellcat
• Kia EV6 GT
• Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
• Tesla Model S Plaid
• Lamborghini Urus
• Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
• Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
• Porsche Taycan
• Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
• BMW X3 M
• Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 S Coupe
Watch every single one in this race compilation video!
00:00 Intro
00:21 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
02:39 Kia EV6 GT
05:01 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance
05:53 Tesla Model S Plaid
07:12 Lamborghini Urus
8:58 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
10:11 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
11:19 Porsche Taycan RWD
12:38 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
13:44 BMW X3 M Competition & Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 S Coupe
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[@edmundscars]

Our Model Y has impressed us with its straight-line performance for years. Is it still the EV crossover to buy or has the competition finally caught up? Let us know what you think in the comments!

[@roguedogx]

honestly, with everyone updating their options (ford's new Mach-e tweaks, the VW ID.4 has been improved, and so on) I would say the only vehicles worse in the segment at this time are probably the i-pace (if they still make it) and the Subaru/Toyota twins. If I had to pick one in this segment, I think the ioniq5 N would be the car to beat in the performance category. as for the "pedestrian version" I would want to see the new Mach-e (because the old one wasn't bad, and the new upgrades may help it quite a bit), but right now I think I have to say Ioniq5 again.

[@markplott4820]

Streight line PERFORMANCE is Meaningless . try Driving ALL car models on a TRACK on the Whole course. Demons & Hellcats cant do FAST LAPS very well. you should also Drive all cars through CANYONS as well. this is a TRUE test of Vehicles. and TESLA Does TRACK & CANYONS very well.

[@markplott4820]

@@roguedogx - even with Tweaks, FUD motors & others are more than a DECADE behind what TESLA can do in 2024.

[@roguedogx]

@@markplott4820 that is not true

[@aborrot]

​@@roguedogxThe i5N has bad range

[@travisyarbrough4033]

The new Model 3 Performance would be fun also

[@thebagnechannel3183]

Edmunds had to choose the slowest body style of the four Teslas sold at the time (S, E, X, & Y) to keep the races close. Fun video.

[@joshb.1118]

And it competed with ICE cars 2x to 5x the cost and won more often than not.

[@cooldude_nextdoor]

We can all agree that the next Tesla to replace the Model Y is the new Model 3 Perf

[@MistaFaro]

No real car guy gives a shit about Tesla bruh!

[@EwanM11]

​@@MistaFarothen why are you here? There's plenty of ICE vs ICE races to watch.

[@cooldude_nextdoor]

@@MistaFaro ok

[@pongmaster18]

@@MistaFaro shut up bruh

[@Kosoku63]

@@MistaFaroWhy? You can be a car guy and like both gasoline and electric cars at the same time. There’s nothing wrong with liking both equally.

[@d3j051]

The revised Model Y Performance is going to be interesting going up against the Kia EV6 GT and Urus. I have the current Y but will order the 2025 Model Y Performance when it becomes available.

[@jessechen627]

So much fun!

[@eg513]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 love these test 🎉🎉🎉

[@LearningFast]

Did you ever test it in regular Sport Mode instead of Track Mode? Track Mode cools the battery and makes it significantly slower. If you precondition the battery by navigating to a Supercharger it will be significantly faster.

[@jerkyz]

Track mode wasn’t available until after most of these tests were done. So it was done in sport mode

[@LearningFast]

@@jerkyz most of the tests have been within the last year and they explicitly said they used Track Mode for each run.

[@jerkyz]

@@LearningFast most of those tests were done over a year ago. They had the vehicle for 4 years as stated in the video. So some were in track mode but most were not.

[@Dagoroth55]

You you guys test it against the new Hyundai Ioniq 5N?

[@philippeferreiradesousa4524]

That wouldn't be interesting, the upcoming model Y refresh will be a better match.

[@Projectprohonda2009]

That Lamborghini and the corvette ❤ it

[@aptwo916]

As a Tesla fanboy, that Ev6 is impressive.

[@cardonman]

For now…

[@siyem2051]

Lucis Spaphire is a monster

[@FlashyMYP]

Nice!

[@xghostyxjokerx]

Plaid is 🔥

[@cdbnum1]

Durango hellcat with a tune on e85 and a pulley is a 10 second car! Easily upgradable.

[@JotbotAI-Octavio]

Nice

[@mustangdaddy4125]

Lighter wheels would make the YPerformance a little faster 😊. Those Uber turbines are lead weights 😮

[@markplott4820]

Unplugged Performance FORGED WHEELS & race Tires.

[@04tsxpower]

You never get the best of starts

[@victorvandyke9898]

You must get the Rivian R1T Quad motor with whatever speed upgrades are available at the time! Amongst the best vehicles ever!

[@markplott4820]

Cybertruck w/ updated MOTORS.

[@mnmz6934]

Model Y Plaid, if it ever comes out 😂

[@yusufcanaktas6929]

we need someone to do a plaid swapped model y

[@chiboyife5456]

Cyberbeast vs the urus

[@Pure3nrg]

Highland M3P next

[@chiboyife5456]

U shud bring the cybertuck.

[@travisyarbrough4033]

The 360,000 Volkswagon is a joke though

[@deniccol6140]

cyberbeast

[@Bdub1952]

Clearly you need to replace the Tesla with a McMurtry Speirling.

[@markplott4820]

Tesla ACENTION by Unplugged.

[@zahoorkamal6219]

Come on elon u smashed it all

[@travisyarbrough4033]

KIA EV6 is track tested and Tesla is road tested. The EV6 actually has a real interior not just a screen. It has TWO. The cargo area is smaller though.

[@markplott4820]

Tesla M3 performance is TRACK TESTED . you can even buy TM3 Acention by Unplugged.

[@theswede78]

The new Tesla 3 Performance!!!

[@notujoo]

New Model 3 perfromance

[@ThinkscapeVideo]

highland M3 perf

[@markplott4820]

sorry MATE , but Highland doesn't exist.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

Two ways to beat electric vehicles; drive a different electric vehicle, or buy a Lambo. Funny listening to all the gas cars make all this annoying noise struggling to keep up with a basic daily driver EV.

[@Armurp01]

Lol facts

[@jcampbe08]

Ioniq 5N

[@Magicinstalls]

To be fair, Ford dials back to power on that Mustang after three seconds. If the Mustang was allowed all of its power it would've smoked that y. Nay say all you want that car has 633 foot pounds for torque

[@francemkenne9904]

Wow Kia 🎉

[@OrionDC]

No I5N? C’mon.

[@kobebryant5135]

the 760hp mustang is a JOKE...

[@mrmawson2438]

😂

[@floringoron]

Maybe next time when u guys roll race a turbo car put it in manual and hold rpm higher so the turbos are already in boost …cuz nobody races in drive mode 🙄

[@IFBBPRO917]

Tesla x plaid

[@ngarci8040]

Fun Fact: 100% of the losers sounded 100% better than the Model Y…!!!

[@torquespec4721]

I'm actually really impressed with the Mach E GT. Even with the 5-second power cut off, it was still very competitive. With the new revisions for 2024, it would put the GT slightly ahead half a car or so. With the difference in price in the used market, the GT is highly underrated!

[@badritalin]

Most of those people don't know how to drive cars

[@mrmawson2438]

Tesla is the boss

[@ffl2609]

Model Y gets spanked by EV6. Tesla fanboys: Tesla is the boss

[@takforce06]

Yeah…you can get a faster Tesla, but nothing faster from KIA. I like supercharger network, dog mode, Tesla interface and app. KIA is just slightly faster, so unless you have a bruised ego then it doesn’t really matter all that much.

[@SMASHMURDER]

Try that with a model 3 performance. It will be a different story. For the Corvette as well. :)

[@ffl2609]

@@takforce06 This video is about drag race, pure and simple. Not about charging, not about interface, not about Musk. Didn't say Kia is better than Tesla. But sounds like you are worried or you wouldn't get defensive.

[@PrincessNadora]

Model y has better tech and a better minimalistic design.. people tend to forget simple clean ui is the thing for Tesla, no extra buttons and knobs and all that extra stuff it's all in the screen making it simpler and minimalistic

[@MistaFaro]

No real Car guy gives a shit about Tesla, awful build quality, unreliable, generic design, no appeal in terms of driver involvement!

[@cha7260]

I get what you are trying to say, but the driver involvement is the same. Do you not have to use an accelerator, brake, and steering wheel?😂

[@cha7260]

And to say no real car guys give a shit about Tesla is also wrong, being that many are being raced now with a Tesla even winning 2nd at pikes peak in 2023 and the ioniq 5 winning this year.

[@Dillon000]

Nobody talks about the bad! Unfortunately dealing with Tesla themselves is a nightmare, especially if you need a repair… Also like you said, the build quality is atrocious.. I know many guys who are EV fans that have parted ways with Tesla and have moved on to other EV alternatives.

[@aussie2uGA]

Former ///M buyer here. Tesla has provided us instant torque, zero maintenance, and complete repeatability and reliability. We can all discuss design and panel gaps over beers but at the end of the day some of us just enjoy thrilling performance vs the constant BMW upkeep.

[@minmo1992]

There are no other better ev alternatives. Teslas are the most reliable cars. Own one to know.

[@G82Watts]

Tesla makes some of the worst designs ive ever seen. Why does every car have ugly bland headlights and tail lights that other brands have? A good car brand should have distinctive headlights that let u know what it is from a mile away. Why do all their cars look like blobs? Why does their interiors all look exactly the same? Idk. They seem to only be appealing to average joes that ignore all that and just want to finally have a quick cheap speed.

[@cooldude_nextdoor]

I feel like the new Model 3 kinda does a great job having distinctive designs

[@justme307]

Aerodynamics.

[@G82Watts]

@@cooldude_nextdoor Cars front looks like some weird chinese fish design. Then it does the typical blog egg design all the way to the rear. The front is sleek then the rest of the car is a blob. Its like two different people made the car. It looks lopsided and weird from a side view. Still has no actual luxury interior and with a dull plain jane cockpit that doesn't even have a gauge cluster screen or a HUD. Thing looks like basic traffic.

[@Splentaur]

​@@justme307 the shitty looks have nothing to do with function

[@Ben21756]

Teslas typically look much better in person than in videos, not sure why but yeah… I didn’t like the look of the Model Y at first but that was because I was judging it purely based on how it looked on video. In person though, my opinion was completely flipped.

[@niacal4nia]

Porsche 992 Turbo S would smoke the Tesla.

[@Splentaur]

all kinds of "lesser" cars would smoke Teslas on a track. All they have is short distance acceleration, and everything else about them is garbage.

[@zaaz7721]

and the tesla plaid would smoke the 992 turbo and it cost less than 80 K

[@19hundoc47]

@@Splentauryou sound jealous and mad. How many Teslas hurt you bro?

[@Splentaur]

@@19hundoc47 you sound hurt by the truth.

[@Splentaur]

@zaaz7721 read again. I said, on a track. Look it up, Tesla loses.