With the recent so-called “Juniper” refresh for the 2026 Tesla Model Y, we were very interested to see if Tesla has addressed ...

The Model Y Performance should use the same dual-motor all-wheel-drive system as the Model 3 Performance, pushing out 510 horsepower and 554 lb-ft of peak torque, paired with a 79 kWh battery.

Based off the 2025 models, the Ioniq 5 leads the Model Y for wheelbase by 4.3 inches (118.1 inches to the Tesla's 113.8 inches), so it will be interesting to see how the 2026 Model Y will fair.

The 2026 Model Y is currently only available in the Long Range All-Wheel Drive version. It delivers an EPA-estimated 327 miles of range, which is impressive for a dual-motor electric SUV.