Model Y Performance vs Standard

[Vistan]

How do you verify if your Model Y is the Performance version? I bought one of the early Model Ys as a standard LR. However, the assigned VIN is coded as a Performance version. The VIN digit #8 is an "F" which corresponds to "Dual Motor - Performance (Designated for Model Y)". I am in the process of selling this car and want to make sure of what I have.

Also, I have never been able to get the indicated range above 300 miles, despite fully charging. I thought there was a software mod that increased range to 326 miles or so.

 

[MatildaModelY]

Red underline underneath the dual motor on the software page.

 

[jjrandorin]

How do you verify if your Model Y is the Performance version? I bought one of the early Model Ys as a standard LR. However, the assigned VIN is coded as a Performance version. The VIN digit #8 is an "F" which corresponds to "Dual Motor - Performance (Designated for Model Y)". I am in the process of selling this car and want to make sure of what I have.

Also, I have never been able to get the indicated range above 300 miles, despite fully charging. I thought there was a software mod that increased range to 326 miles or so.

I would ignore any vin designations as tesla did not differentiate in the beginning between performance and regular AWD Model 3s (and possibly Ys) by vin. You will know if your car is a performance one if it has a red underline underneath the words "DUAL MOTOR" ON THE SOFTWARE SCREEN (not on the badge on the back of the car as that can simply be bought).

No red underline under the words "dual motor" on the software screen, no performance model 3 / Y, full stop, do not pass go, no matter what other physical things you may see on the car such as brakes, spoilers etc.

As for "I dont get range" thats a complete separate discussion that isnt really related to your question. If you have the red underline on the software screen its a performance. If you dont, you dont.

 

[whisperingshad]

Possibly the vin is due to using a P motor due to the initial shortage. Time to Ghost/Wraith if thats the case. You can actually look at motor thru wheel to see if it is a 980 or 990 rear motor.

 

[Vistan]

Possibly the vin is due to using a P motor due to the initial shortage. Time to Ghost/Wraith if thats the case. You can actually look at motor thru wheel to see if it is a 980 or 990 rear motor.

Can you be more precise on where to look? A cursory search with a powerful light didn't reveal either a 980 or 990 label...

Vistan

 

[hnguy054]

When you press the gas does it go fast or really fast? jk

 

[Vistan]

Finally found the ID plate on the left side of the rear motor case - it's a "980" motor.

 

[whisperingshad]

Finally found the ID plate on the left side of the rear motor case - it's a "980" motor.

Ghost or stealth time lol

 

[Daekwan]

Ghost or stealth time lol

What is ghost or stealth?

 

[whisperingshad]

What is ghost or stealth?

GHOST UPGRADE

It's almost scary.. You need to have the right motor (980 or 4D1). Here's a video to help you find the number motor. The Ghost doesn't work with the 990 & 780 motors. The update transforms your dual motor into a Performance It adds 150 HP to your car... You'll be able to do 0-60 MPH in 3.2...

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