Previously, the American company has already offered such an option for previous versions of the Model Y. In the case of the new Model Y Juniper, such an addition to the dynamics is especially relevant: now in the U.S. is available only Long Range modification with all-wheel drive, and more powerful Performance and available rear-wheel drive version are not available.
According to Tesla enthusiast Matthew Donegan-Ryan, the increase in power is about 100bhp, making the Model Y Juniper noticeably faster than rivals such as the Volvo EX40 and Nissan Ariya Nismo. The change will be especially noticeable under hard acceleration, such as when overtaking or taking to the motorway.
For Tesla, such updates are not only a way to increase interest in the model, but also a source of additional revenue. The company has long offered to unlock the hidden potential of its cars through software, whether it's to increase range, activate all-wheel drive, or improve dynamics.
But Acceleration Boost for Juniper looks more like a temporary digital bridge between the Long Range and the upcoming Performance version. It's one way to stimulate demand amid choppy sales, especially when the Model Y remains the brand's key model.
Source: Carscoops
