Tesla is again using its over-the-air update technology to offer a new feature. For $2000 through the official app, you can activate the “Acceleration Boost” for the updated Model Y ‘Juniper’. This reduces the 0-60 mph acceleration time from 4.6 to 4.2 seconds. A similar update was previously available for the previous version of the Model Y and was included as standard in the Launch Edition.
This improvement is noticeable, even if the difference is less than half a second. Drivers will feel the changes, especially when overtaking or during dynamic driving. According to Tesla enthusiast Matthew Donegan-Ryan, the update adds approximately 100 hp. The Model Y now outperforms competitors such as the EX40 and significantly surpasses many other cars in its class.
This offer appeared after the limited-run Launch Edition. Currently, only the Long Range AWD version is available in the US, while the rear-wheel-drive and Performance modifications are temporarily unavailable. This limits the choice for driving enthusiasts.
$2000 Update
Tesla continues its strategy of monetizing the potential of its cars through software updates. The manufacturer has long offered buyers the ability to improve dynamics or range after purchase. A similar package was already available for the previous Model Y, and its popularity among customers is quite high.
However, this offer looks like a temporary solution—an intermediate option between the Long Range AWD and the future Performance version. It is also a way to encourage buyers during a period when the company needs to support sales.
NEWS: Tesla has introduced a paid “Acceleration Boost” update for the updated 2026 Model Y (Juniper). It adds about 100 hp and reduces the 0-60 mph acceleration time from 4.6 to 4.2 seconds. It is currently the most cost-effective option for improving dynamics on the market.
— Matthew Donegan-Ryan (@MatthewDR)