New 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance Real World Handling & Acceleration

In this video, Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed test drive and review the new Tesla Model Y Performance on Australian roads, evaluating its acceleration, handling, and overall driving dynamics. They highlight the 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, precise and responsive steering, improved suspension with new bushings and active damping, and the sport-tuned interior featuring carbon fiber accents and bolstered seats. The discussion covers its position in the competitive EV SUV market, comparing it to rivals like the Zeekr 7X, IM6 and BYD Sealion 7, while considering its pricing at around $96,000 drive-away and whether the performance upgrades justify the cost over the standard Model Y | Video by Tom Gan (Tesla Tom) and Joy of Ludicrous Feed from Sydney Australia December 2025 New 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance Real World Handling & Acceleration ===== Financial Disclosure: - No payment was received from Tesla or other third party for the production of this video - We were Tesla shareholder at the time this video was posted With thanks to our sponsors: $100 Credit: Powershop EV Day & Night Saver Plans https://bit.ly/4nl1liy carloop - Australian EV Data & Ownership Trends https://carloop.com.au/ Hankook Tyres https://www.hankooktire.com/ ===== 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor 00:23 First Acceleration Test 00:46 Brake Quality and One-Pedal Driving 01:29 Precision Handling Discussion 02:14 Drive Settings and Regen Braking 03:17 Full Self-Driving (FSD) Option Talk 04:38 Suspension and Handling on Twisties 05:22 Comparison to BMW and Driving Feel 06:32 Interior Upgrades and Features 07:37 Pricing and Market Competitors 09:09 Driving Dynamics and Agility 10:38 Sporty vs. Luxury Feel Discussion 11:26 Passenger Experience vs. Driver Enjoyment 12:42 Versatility as a Daily Driver 13:08 Built in Berlin Gigafactory 13:51 Exterior and Performance Specs Overview 15:38 Interior Walkthrough and Seats 17:15 Joy Takes Over Driving 19:27 Price Comparison to Model Y Long Range 21:27 Is the Performance Upgrade Worth It? 24:25 Comparison to Other EV SUVs 26:30 Influence of Interior Design on Perception 27:58 Final Verdict and Simply Lovely Badge 30:25 Value Proposition and Final Thoughts 32:23 Safety and Precision Recap 33:00 Final Acceleration Test and Sign Off ===== SUPPORT LUDICROUS FEED Use my referral link to purchase a Tesla product and get cash off and other exclusive benefits: https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/referral/thomas7208 Become a Channel Member to access exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TWeqcaGYMobKoHiMtQNHQ/join PayPal: @teslatom or https://paypal.me/teslatom ===== Official Ludicrous Merch Store https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/ludicrousfeed/ EVSE Australia | Code TESLATOM 5% OFF sitewide https://evse.com.au/ Top BYD Accessories | Code BYDTOM 5% off sitewide https://www.topbyd.com/ Jowua Tesla Accessories | Code TESLATOM5 5% OFF sitewide https://www.jowua-life.com/ ===== ABOUT LUDICROUS FEED Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel showing daily life as an Australian family with an electric vehicle. Tom and Joy provide straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning. The channel started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. They have a Sigenergy home battery coupled with rooftop solar and together have reviewed many electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Geely (Polestar, Volvo, Zeekr, Smart), Hyundai Motor Group (Kia, Genesis), SAIC (MG, LDV), GWM, Stellantis (Leapmotor, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep), VW Group (Cupra, Skoda), BMW Group (Rolls Royce, Mini), GM (Cadillac), Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Renault, Xpeng, Chery and Deepal. ===== CONTACT LUDICROUS FEED https://www.ludicrousfeed.com/link-in-bio/