The Tesla Model Y not only electrified the world’s roads with its record sales, but its Performance version also ensured that entire families could experience its teleportation-like acceleration regularly. It’s astonishing how the Model Y democratized EVs and supercar levels of performance at the price of a regular mid-size family SUV.
So, how does it hold up in the long term? Edmunds tested a 2020 Model Y Performance over three years, with a comprehensive outlook on how the EV has aged and how well its internals have fared. Its testers regularly Supercharged to a 100% state of charge (SoC), ran nearly a dozen drag tests, and frequently embarked on long road trips—giving it a much harsher treatment than an average owner would.
