A white Tesla Model Y Performance prototype has been filmed up close while being parked in California.
This is one of the first times the Model Y has been spied out and about prior to production kicking off in 2020. Much like performance-focused versions of the Tesla Model 3, Model S, and Model X, the Model Y Performance will come fitted with a pair of electric motors driving all four wheels.
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There are however at least a few eye-catching aspects to this Model Y. Most notably, it features black exterior door handles and black window trim. It is also rolling on the ‘Gemini’ wheels that Tesla rolled out with the Model 3 Performance earlier in the year. So while it’s not the most gorgeous crossover in the world, there should still be plenty of people out there that appreciate this type of styling.
In any case, the exterior and interior design of the Tesla Model Y has been an interesting matter of debate since it was unveiled to the world earlier this year. A number of parts have been carried over from the Model 3 and for the most part, the Model Y looks just like a slightly swelled version of the Model 3 – but a little more practical thanks to its increased size.
Off the line, the Tesla Model Y Performance should be able to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in a mere 3.5 seconds and be good for a range of 280 miles (450 km).