Acceleration Boost option for Model Y available?

[steve841]

I am thinking that there is no way this upgrade doesn't hit the range of the car. The performance model I believe is only 285 miles and big reason I did not get it. So I am thinking you need to consider losing 10-15 miles with this upgrade.

I understand why people would buy it but Range is the biggest thing with me. No way extra power doesn't cost something. Also I have think that running a motor slower is going be better long term for it. I hoping to keep my Modely for 200k miles.

Can see where people think this is a great option and if you do not do road trips then it probably makes sense but I would be pretty upset to lose 5% in range over it.

Just like any vehicle, the harder you hit the pedal, the harder the hit to range. Otherwise, if you drive the same, you’ll have the same range.

if you’re that concerned about a few miles of range for whatever reason, this isn’t for you. It’s about fun factor. For the price, it can’t be beat.

 

[laservet]

you can look at it that way. Or, I wanted the perf model. Didn’t want 21s or lowered suspension or $10k more.

this is the perfect trade off. I have more juice, gorgeous 20s and $6k left over. (20s were $2k).

dont need FSD. EAP is not worth $4k for my needs.

Similar here, would love to have purchased the Performance model but wanted the 19" Gemini wheels, no spoiler, just the acceleration and the price delta was just too much for me. With this I get much of what I wanted from the P for a much lower price.

 

[SarasotaGuy]

Discover does quarterly bonuses ... so Paypal is on the list till 9/30. So, I used Paypal Key for a virtual credit card and linked that to the Discover card. Then add the virtual number to your Tesla account.

If you don’t mind, can you please be more specific as to how you create a virtual credit card? I have my Discover Card linked to Paypal; what are th next steps? Thank you, TD

 

[Dcd7041]

I didn’t purchase PUP because I didn’t want lower suspension and bigger wheels/harsher riding. I was waiting for this upgrade and got it as soon as I heard it is ready.

Just came back from driving with the boost upgrade. The difference is very noticeable. Though I don’t have any measurement device, the biggest difference is in 0-30Mph acceleration. It now pushes the head back even for the driver who expects the acceleration.

It was already fun to drive now it became even more fun

Do I need it? Absolutely not! Yet, I love it...

 

[SarasotaGuy]

Just like any vehicle, the harder you hit the pedal, the harder the hit to range. Otherwise, if you drive the same, you’ll have the same range.

if you’re that concerned about a few miles of range for whatever reason, this isn’t for you. It’s about fun factor. For the price, it can’t be beat.

I wonder if there is any test data on the change (if any) on the range of the MY if the driving pattern is exactly the same after the upgrade as before? I would like to quantify this before making the decision to upgrade. If it costs me 25+ miles of range, it may not be worth it?

 

[MikeHolliday]

I wonder if there is any test data on the change (if any) on the range of the MY if the driving pattern is exactly the same after the upgrade as before? I would like to quantify this before making the decision to upgrade. If it costs me 25+ miles of range, it may not be worth it?

As I mentioned in an earlier, It is my understanding that the Aero Wheels and the lack of a spoiler is where the LR Mode Y and LR Model 3 gain mileage. The Downforce of a spoiler may add to traction at higher speeds, but it does create drag... And therefore a loss in range... And as someone else mentioned above, range is generally a factor of how hard you press the peddle... Electric Motor are different than gasoline engines. With a Gas engine, if I want more power it has to pump more air. A gas engine is jump a fancy airpump. The more air you can pump in a given time the more power the engine has at a given moment. When you make these changes the engine becomes less efficent. With this upgrade, it is software, it will only use the additional power if you demand the power by pressing the accelerator. There are no changes to the motor itself. If you want to get the same range you will probably need to be a little easier on the peddle in order to get the same acceleration and therefore the same range.

 

[alexcue]

I wonder if there is any test data on the change (if any) on the range of the MY if the driving pattern is exactly the same after the upgrade as before? I would like to quantify this before making the decision to upgrade. If it costs me 25+ miles of range, it may not be worth it?

just run it in chill mode. You won’t burn off any extra range.
Want more fun, sport mode.

 

[Klau2]

If you don’t mind, can you please be more specific as to how you create a virtual credit card? I have my Discover Card linked to Paypal; what are th next steps? Thank you, TD

Just google search paypal key.

how do-i-set-up-my-paypal-key

 

[MY-Y]

It has zero impact on range if you drive the same. Nothing is mechanically or electrically different except the amount of peak power the motors are set to produce. Zero change in efficiency until you mash the gas pedal.

 

[MikeHolliday]

Exactly, if you acelerate at the same rate, you will use the same energy. But that may require being a little softer on the peddle...

 

[Klau2]

I am thinking that there is no way this upgrade doesn't hit the range of the car. The performance model I believe is only 285 miles and big reason I did not get it. So I am thinking you need to consider losing 10-15 miles with this upgrade.

I understand why people would buy it but Range is the biggest thing with me. No way extra power doesn't cost something. Also I have think that running a motor slower is going be better long term for it. I hoping to keep my Modely for 200k miles.

Can see where people think this is a great option and if you do not do road trips then it probably makes sense but I would be pretty upset to lose 5% in range over it.

it's mostly the 21in staggered wheels being wider that is affecting the range. The performance stealth model with 19 in listed 315 as the range when it was still available.

 

[vertigo235]

I am thinking that there is no way this upgrade doesn't hit the range of the car. The performance model I believe is only 285 miles and big reason I did not get it. So I am thinking you need to consider losing 10-15 miles with this upgrade.

I understand why people would buy it but Range is the biggest thing with me. No way extra power doesn't cost something. Also I have think that running a motor slower is going be better long term for it. I hoping to keep my Modely for 200k miles.

Can see where people think this is a great option and if you do not do road trips then it probably makes sense but I would be pretty upset to lose 5% in range over it.

If you want max range, just use Chill mode, because Chill mode is Chill mode, no matter what.

 

[vertigo235]

Purchased the boost today but didn't get a chance to test it, will test tomorrow! Very excited, was waiting for this option.

 

[StanT]

Discover does quarterly bonuses ... so Paypal is on the list till 9/30. So, I used Paypal Key for a virtual credit card and linked that to the Discover card. Then add the virtual number to your Tesla account.

Just remember its only for the first $1500... still cool though.

 

[slmitchell737]

Just bought the accel boost for the Y.
It requires 36.10

I’m out of state- car is in my garage and should be connected to WiFi- is there any way I can check from my phone what software I have?

 

[garrett5688]

Just bought the accel boost for the Y.
It requires 36.10

I’m out of state- car is in my garage and should be connected to WiFi- is there any way I can check from my phone what software I have?

in the app main screen, very bottom

 

[slmitchell737]

in the app main screen, very bottom

Of course it’s that easy
Smh
36.11 can’t wait to check it out!......

..... though...
I used to have a M3. This boost is 4.8-4.3s 0-60
M3 LR AWD was listed as 4.4s
Will i notice other aspects of increased performance? Or will this just make the Y as fast as the 3 instead of a bit slower?

 

[Protect1989]

Of course it’s that easy
Smh
36.11 can’t wait to check it out!......

..... though...
I used to have a M3. This boost is 4.8-4.3s 0-60
M3 LR AWD was listed as 4.4s
Will i notice other aspects of increased performance? Or will this just make the Y as fast as the 3 instead of a bit slower?

This will make the model Y as fast as the model 3 dual motor.

no other performance factors are included in this update. Although people who did the model 3 boost recorded 0-60 gains greater than the .5 seconds Tesla is claiming. Wouldn’t be surprised if the Y was similar.

 

[MY-Y]

I'm sure looking forward to someone posting a before and after track run, or at least a draggy or VBOX run!

 

[Mansley]

Just like any vehicle, the harder you hit the pedal, the harder the hit to range. Otherwise, if you drive the same, you’ll have the same range.

if you’re that concerned about a few miles of range for whatever reason, this isn’t for you. It’s about fun factor. For the price, it can’t be beat.

so true. Compared to Superchargers/Turbo retrofit for ICE vehicles it is less than1/3 the cost for comparable performance.

Plus your lazy ass can do this upgrade from the couch instead of going to a shop and waiting for the installation.