Tesla (TSLA) is offering the owners of the new Model Y refresh an option to give their cars an extra push while accelerating.
This optional premium upgrade is called Acceleration Boost, and it was previously available for Model 3 and the previous generation Model Y vehicles as well.
New Tesla Model Y owners from the United States reported the availability of the Acceleration Boost software update on Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Over the years, Tesla has kept the pricing of the Acceleration Boost upgrade consistent at $2,000. Now, Model Y Juniper owners can pay this amount via their Tesla phone app or from inside the vehicle (center display) and enjoy the extra juice of performance.
For Tesla, as an auto manufacturer and technology company, these paid updates open an extra stream of revenue.
Why Boost
Acceleration Boost unlocks an extra punch of performance at launch. For the new Model Y refresh vehicles, it shoves an entire 0.4 seconds off the 0-60 mph figure.
The out-of-the-box 0-60 mph of the new Model Y Long Range AWD is 4.6 seconds. After installing the $2,000 Acceleration Boost, the new Model Y does it in just 4.2 seconds. It is not as swift as a Plaid Model S off the line, but it is still pretty quick for a mid-sized SUV.
Reportedly, this paid Acceleration Boost upgrade adds an additional 100 horsepower to the new Model Y Juniper. Compared to the old generation, the new Model Y AWD is already 0.2 seconds faster (0-60 mph in 4.6 vs 4.8 seconds). The aerodynamics and engineering improvements over the previous generation make it lighter and more powerful.
So, if you want your new Model Y to jump a bit faster off the start line and you wanna brag at the dragstrip, this Acceleration Boost update is for you.
How to Get the Acceleration Boost Upgrade
Although most of Tesla’s over-the-air (OTA) software updates are entirely free of cost (you get them for the lifetime of the vehicle), Tesla introduced paid software updates back in 2020.
To get the Acceleration Boost on your Tesla Model Y, from your Tesla mobile app, go to Upgrades > Software Upgrades > Acceleration Boost.
The other method of getting the paid updates is from your vehicle’s screen interface. However, you first need to enable the ‘In-Car Upgrades’ from your Tesla phone app. From your Tesla screen, go to Controls > Upgrades, choose the Acceleration Boost, pay, and that’s it.
Availability and Cost
As Tesla has just rolled out the new Acceleration Boost upgrade, it’s only available for new Model Y Long Range AWD in the United States and Canada as of now. However, like the previous update, it will eventually be rolled out for the global customer base.
The Acceleration Boost upgrade is not available for the base Model Y Juniper Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant because it has just one motor at the rear axle. The lack of a motor at the front makes it unable to unlock the power this upgrade provides.
In the US, the Acceleration Boost upgrade costs $2,000 and in Canada it’s priced at CA$ 2,700.
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I’m really excited about the new Acceleration Boost feature for the Model Y! It’s great to see Tesla continuously improving their vehicles with software updates. Can’t wait to try it out!