Model Y Premium (originally Long Range) On January 10, 2025, Tesla launched a refreshed Long Range version of the Model Y. Internally codenamed "Juniper", the new Model Y features a full-width light bar as its
daytime running lights and tail light, as well as a touchscreen for passengers in the rear seat. Top speed of the non-performance versions was reduced from . The long range version also increased the range from . As customers of other models complained about the lack of the turn signal stalk, the 2025 Model Y refresh keeps the traditional turn signal stalk. Changes to the exterior of the new Model Y include a sleeker front design with a more streamlined nose and a thin light bar across the hood. Technical revisions include redesigned wheels and rear diffuser to reduce drag and to "optimise lift balance" between the front and rear wheels for less noise and improved stability at high speeds. Its cabin adopts design cues from the updated Model 3, including wraparound ambient lighting, a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, ventilated seats, and an 8-inch rear touchscreen for second-row passengers. It also received upgrades such as powered rear seats and improved suspension for a more comfortable ride. A limited-run Launch Series was also introduced to mark the start of production for the refreshed Model Y. This special edition is distinguished by a Launch Series badge on the rear liftgate, a puddle lamp logo, and Launch Series wordmarks applied to the doorsill plates and device charging console. For units specified with the black interior, the cabin also features vegan suede upholstery. It was rebranded as the Model Y Premium in North America in October 2025 after the introduction of the Model Y Standard. Debuting in China and produced at Gigafactory Shanghai, the variant introduces a six-seat configuration with a lengthened cabin and upgraded interior features. It is equipped with 19-inch aero wheels in a new design and offers a new exterior colour option called Cosmic Silver. Deliveries in China commenced on September 2, 2025. The Model Y L measures in length, in width, in height, and has a wheelbase. Compared with the standard Model Y, it is longer and taller, with most of the added length contributing to a longer wheelbase. The redesigned roofline and rear spoiler result in a drag coefficient of 0.216. The curb weight of the Model Y L is , which is more than the dual-motor AWD version of the standard Model Y. On March 13, 2026, Tesla officially launched the Model Y L in Australia and New Zealand, marking its first release outside of the Chinese domestic market. In these countries, the variant is marketed as the "Premium Long Range AWD," with customer deliveries scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026. This model was also launched in the Philippines in March 2026 as the first Southeast Asian country to receive the Model Y L. Its cabin adopts a 2-2-2 seating layout, replacing the second-row bench with two captain chairs and adding a 50:50 split-folding third row. The captain chairs feature heating, ventilation, and power reclining functions. Cargo capacity increases to , compared with for the standard version. The dashboard layout is largely identical to the standard Model Y, with minor revisions such as a larger 16-inch central touchscreen display (previously 15.4inches). The upgraded wireless charging pad supports simultaneous fast charging up to 50W and 30W. The audio system includes 19speakers, a subwoofer, and two additional overhead speakers. Each seating row is equipped with charging ports, and the front seats gain extendable under-thigh support. Power is supplied by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system paired with a nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) lithium-ion battery. While the Chinese domestic variant utilizes an pack, the Australian and New Zealand models are equipped with a larger (gross) battery, providing a usable capacity of approximately . The front motor produces , while the rear motor delivers , resulting in a combined theoretical output of and of torque. Tesla claims a acceleration time of 4.5seconds for the Chinese variant, whereas the Australian and New Zealand specification is rated at 5.0seconds due to the additional of curb weight from the extended chassis and larger battery pack. The driving range is rated at on the
CLTC cycle for China, while the Australian and New Zealand models are certified for under the
WLTP standard. As of mid-2025, Tesla has not confirmed whether the Model Y L will be produced outside of China.
Model Y Performance The refreshed Model Y Performance debuted in August 2025, as the top-spec variant of the normal wheelbase Model Y lineup, initially for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The North American market model was introduced in October 2025. The updated Model Y Performance shares several components with the updated Model 3 Performance, while featuring notable upgrades in powertrain and chassis tuning. It gains new front and rear bumpers, a
carbon fiber rear spoiler, and other tweaks that together yield 10% less drag and 64% reduced lift, improving front-to-rear balance by 27% over the previous model. Additional exterior highlights include gloss black trim, red brake calipers, 21-inch Arachnid 2.0 forged wheels, and a rear badge with Performance puddle lamps. It has ground clearance, lower than the Long Range AWD model. It weighs , which is more than the dual-motor Long Range variant. The Model Y Performance uses Tesla's Performance 4DU dual-motor system, producing . It accelerates from in 3.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of . For comparison, the Long Range AWD variant requires 4.8 seconds and tops out at . The increased performance comes with a slightly reduced
WLTP range of , compared to on the Long Range AWD. The updated Performance variant is equipped with a new high-density battery pack, marketed as the 5M battery supplied by
LG Energy Solution with around 82 to 84 kWh of usable energy that maintains the same weight as the standard version. The updated Model Y Performance became the first Model Y to feature
vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) bi-directional charging. Removed features include the
FM/
AM radio, interior ambient lighting, power folding mirrors, front ventilated seats, rear heated seats, power adjustment for rear seats and steering wheel,
HEPA filter and the rear seat infotainment screen.
Tesla Autopilot is limited to traffic aware cruise control without autosteering. The maximum charging speed is reduced to 225 kW from 250 kW on the Performance and Premium trims. The trim also uses passive shock absorbers instead of the frequency-dependent units fitted to other models. Instead of replacing the glass roof with a regular metal roof, Tesla opted for the Standard version to be fitted with a headliner with sound deadener to cover the glass roof. In North America, the Model Y Standard retails for $5,000 less than the Premium RWD trim. == Markets and configurations ==