2025 Tesla Model Y Performance Review: Fast, Smart, Slightly Unhinged ?

Autotrader October 14, 2025
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Autotrader is the UK’s biggest and most trusted automotive marketplace. It’s the go-to for millions of people when it comes to buying, selling or leasing cars. So, when it’s time for a change, our YouTube channel helps make finding the right vehicle easier... and a lot more fun. Our two highly experienced hosts will be familiar to many. Rory Reid is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, and Alex Legouix is a professional TV presenter and podcaster. Both are finely-tuned car enthusiasts. Every week they’ll have reviews of the latest cars, from must-have hatchbacks to blue-sky supercars. Rory and Alex cut through the noise and give it to you straight. That means honest verdicts on how practical cars are for the real-world, the real cost of owning them, their recommended specifications, and much much more - all free from jargon and agenda.

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In this video, Rory Reid reviews the Tesla Model Y Performance, exploring its acceleration, handling, design, interior tech, and real-world practicality. He examines how Tesla’s performance SUV blends everyday usability with supercar speed, and whether Elon Musk’s most popular car still represents the future of driving. Looking for a new car? It’s time for Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_organic_brandplatform&utm_content=its_time_for Deciding on your next car is hard, that’s why we’ve made it easier than ever. With expert car reviews and recommendations free from jargon, you’ll be able to find the car that suits you on our official YouTube channel. Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk Check back for the latest new car reviews on everything from SUVs to supercars, plus ✅ the latest car reviews ✅ car advice and explainers ✅ used and new car guides ✅ head-to-heads Subscribe for more from Autotrader UK: http://bit.ly/1AqiIny Want to be the first to see our new videos? Enable notifications Looking for more inspiration? 🚗 • Autotrader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@autotraderuk • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autotraderuk • Instagram: https://instagram.com/autotraderuk • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/autotraderuk/ Autotrader Limited (Firm Reference Number: 735711) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a credit broker and not a lender. Contract Hire is subject to status and approval and is only available to UK residents aged 18 and over. Vehicle must be returned in good condition to avoid further charges. You will not own the vehicle. Excess mileage charges and return conditions apply. Video Chapters 📖 00:00 Model Y Performance essential info 01:16 0-62 test 02:37 Model Y upgrades 03:23 Exterior features 05:30 Interior features 08:15 Boot space 08:26 How does it drive? 10:13 Brake test 10:53 Additional upgrades 12:12 Handling performance 13:26 Efficiency 14:02 Verdict

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