Interior view of a modern electric car featuring a minimalist design and a large touchscreen display.

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The Tesla Model Y Performance brings more verve to the electric SUV’s driving experience, but the cabin remains loyal to Tesla’s minimalistic approach.

Interior view of a modern car featuring a touchscreen display, steering wheel, and sleek seating design.

Nearly all of the functions are handled by the 16-inch touchscreen mounted in the center of the dashboard, which is responsive and crisply rendered.

Luxury car interior featuring white leather seats and a modern dashboard design.

The Performance trim gets upgraded seats with more bolstering and a “warp speed” badge just below the headrests.

Interior view of a car dashboard displaying a touchscreen with vehicle controls and a 3D model of the car.

The amount of features that can be adjusted via the Model Y’s screen can be overwhelming, and shifting between drive and reverse still feels a bit strange, especially when the car automatically does it for you.

Interior view of a car door with a sleek design and contrasting black and white color scheme.

Tesla differentiates the Performance model from lesser Model Ys with carbon-fiber trim, while ambient lighting provides a bit of extra style.

Interior view of a car's backseat featuring white leather upholstery and a sleek design.

While not cramped, the rear seat of the Model Y feels less spacious and a bit more claustrophobic than rivals like the Rivian R2 due to its sloping roofline.

Open trunk of a red car displaying spacious cargo area with black carpeting and minimal interior features.

That sleek silhouette also eats into cargo space dramatically, with the rear hatch able to hold just seven carry-on suitcases.

Interior view of a modern electric car featuring a minimalist design and a large touchscreen display.

Keep going to see more pictures of the 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance’s interior.

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