Should You Buy Tesla's $2,000 Acceleration Boost Upgrade For The Model Y Long Range? Here's My Take

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  • @pk-76
    @pk-76 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Only Dave makes videos where you can skip the first 5 mins and not miss anything. 😂. Still love the videos.

    • @rwest8905
      @rwest8905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only 5 minutes?! You’re being too kind. I want the key content, but way too much verbiage. In the words of Jon Bon Jovi; “don’t bore us; get to the chorus”!

    • @nevco8774
      @nevco8774 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@rwest8905That is the gist of this type of content, which is just fine.

    • @stevelarrivee3512
      @stevelarrivee3512 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL!!! The of gab, runs in the family for sure!!!

  • @PurpleSideBlack
    @PurpleSideBlack ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I paid $3100 Canadian for Acceleration Boost on my 2021 Model 3 LR AWD. 0.5s faster 0-60 (4.2 to 3.7). Well worth it! You also retain your factory warranty unlike other cars you can mod.

  • @jeffreyblanton9877
    @jeffreyblanton9877 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a base model Y and for me it has more power than I’ll ever want. Every time I step on the pedal all I can think of is how quick my tires are going to wear out if I don’t stop racing it from a stand still 😂.

  • @VARider1
    @VARider1 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I purchased the Acceleration Boost 6 months ago. It feels best when passing at speed. Going from 55 mph to way above is way better than not having it.

    • @ultrastoat3298
      @ultrastoat3298 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Generally I like what Tesla offers and find most things are a good value. But this one is just Tesla administering an IQ test to their customers.

    • @Bane92
      @Bane92 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ultrastoat3298ab is worth $2000 no ice car will offer that plus for price. Especially without voiding warranty.

    • @manealst7249
      @manealst7249 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ultrastoat3298Why? Does the acceleration boost not do anything?

    • @ultrastoat3298
      @ultrastoat3298 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@manealst7249 it is very very little. You almost certainly will not notice it. It’s just not worth the money at all. Get a performance model 3 if you want performance.

    • @LordTimelord
      @LordTimelord 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@manealst7249From what I have found from other videos on TH-cam. The stock horsepower is around 380. The acceleration boost unlocks the full potential of the motor and get you roughly 100 more horsepower.
      So roughly 480 horsepower with the acceleration boost. It improves the zero to 60 time. However the quarter mile trap time and speed pretty much stay the same. You can only do so much with a 4400 lb vehicle.
      My best guess was Tesla originally derated the motors to try to get more range out of the vehicle.
      They may have also derated them a bit to help with insurance rates on the vehicle.

  • @Jbiglin
    @Jbiglin ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well said Dave. Great advice too. It’s nice to see a short video from you occasionally. Not everyone has time to watch a 50-minute vid.

  • @Lynyrd_Evnyrd
    @Lynyrd_Evnyrd ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My cousin just bought a Model Y with my referral code which will give me enough points to get Acceleration Boost for my Model 3 Long Range. I think I’m going to do it since it’s the best deal for referral points.
    I can’t justify spending $2K cash for it but I can for sure justify using the referral points 😁

    • @chicomtl
      @chicomtl ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did the exact same thing last week. This is a luxury though.

    • @teslarocks
      @teslarocks ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m doing the same. You are right, it’s the best dollar/point ratio deal

  • @YesCivic-R
    @YesCivic-R 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If the acceleration boost price drop 50%, margin goes way up.

  • @JCru2
    @JCru2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love my acceleration boost. My 2018 model 3 came fully equipped with SFD and the boost. I use it rarely but when I need, it’s a lot of fun. I would hate to give it. 3.5 sec 60 mile per hour.

  • @MartinaSteflova
    @MartinaSteflova ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We met Kyle at Tesla Takeover! We hope to see you and Kathy there next year as well!

  • @excelerater
    @excelerater 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would but i want Three settings chill standard and high perf but they don't do this way and imo its stupid

  • @francisgallozzi2595
    @francisgallozzi2595 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Acceleration Boost Upgrade definitely made this model Y faster, since the C8 seemed to be moving slower in the opposing traffic.

  • @snafees7
    @snafees7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same car with the induction wheels....I also care only about the feeling when I press the throttle....It is a substantial upgrade compared to the price....judging on how much people spend on upgrading their conventional gasoline cars. The coolest and the funniest thing about the acceleration boost or the FSD is simply u just do it with the software.

  • @wong5150
    @wong5150 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wouldn't spend $2k on it, but i would spend 9500 credits easy. plus it does add $2k to your car value. MYLR + boost makes more sense to me than performance package - just based on tire cost and how often do you really even need the boost, really

  • @NAY2GAS
    @NAY2GAS ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't yet. My Y is 31 months old. I'd like to buy the 200 Mile Range boost for $2000

  • @diz354
    @diz354 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m loving this channel more with every video. Keep the content coming Dave. 😎

  • @brandenflasch
    @brandenflasch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish I could get it on my base Model Y!

  • @dathyr1
    @dathyr1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well it is Aug 2023 and I just got my new 2023 model Y long range vehicle. I have no plans on adding this Accel Boost to my vehicle at this time. The model Y goes fast enough for me without the additional boost, unless I want to go drag racing. All this boost does is impress your friends how fast it goes. And that is very short lived.
    I need to buy more important accessories than this $2,000 dollar Boost option at this time.
    The model 3 is better with the boost because you can get down to 3.7 seconds in 0 to 60 mph. Mainly because the model 3 is lighter than the model Y. When it comes down to it, if you really want a fast Tesla, get yourself a Plaid S which gets you down into to the 1.xx seconds in 0 to 60 mph. Where in the US highway systems do you need to go 160 mph - legally??? Also, That is if you have the money to buy it and all you want is speed.
    For those that have added the boost have fun with it if you really feel it is necessary.

    • @Trust_but_Verify
      @Trust_but_Verify ปีที่แล้ว

      If you have 10,000 referral points to spend, would you spend 9,500 points on AB or some other exchanges?

  • @steveroper8733
    @steveroper8733 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dave...I appreciate your sensible advice. I really wish the autopilot upgrade didn't cost $6000. I get tired of having to re-activate autopilot when I change lanes. The problem is....that it isn't worth $6000 to me. I wish they would a la cart some of these features. I probably would pay another $1000 for that feature....just for the convenience.

  • @kylecordes
    @kylecordes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The answer to this question is no. By the time you upgrade to the middle size tire option and the performance boost, you are at the same price as just buying the performance model in the first place.

  • @lookingatsunsets636
    @lookingatsunsets636 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If I owned a gas car with similar performance to the MY Long Range, how much would I have to spend to reduce the 0-60 time by the same amount as Acceleration Boost?

    • @lemongavine
      @lemongavine ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably $10K. It’s like 100hp or something added.

    • @lemongavine
      @lemongavine ปีที่แล้ว

      And yo7 might void the warranty doing it on the ICE car….not on the Tesla

    • @lemongavine
      @lemongavine ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ben-vy1ob It is my understanding that those increase the peak HP at high RPM at the expense of low-end power. Especially widen relying on turbos. Great for racing, but not for everyday driving. The Tesla boost upgrade gives more power throughout the speed bands and it’s always on tap.

    • @lemongavine
      @lemongavine ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ben-vy1ob there is definitely some truth to this. I used to tinker with my cars and I enjoyed working on them. Now that I’m older, I’m not into that anymore, but I do still appreciate performance. EVs give me that without the need to work on them.

  • @vilo3454
    @vilo3454 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s worth 2000 bucks simply because if it was an ICE car the parts to make it that much faster with labor costs and not to mention voiding your warranty it would cost wayyyyy more than 2000 bucks. Numbers don’t lie. Yes math does not lie.

  • @LordStevie
    @LordStevie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Again, keep in mind that Acceleration Boost on a Y only makes it as quick as a Model 3 LR without Acceleration Boost!

    • @MarkBraggs
      @MarkBraggs ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pretty impressive since Model Y is 15% heavier

    • @carljaekle
      @carljaekle ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right, and acceleration boost on a Model 3 gets your 0-60 down to 3.7. Now you are blowing away really expensive gas cars.

  • @teslarocks
    @teslarocks ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for the sharing. I am considering using the reward credit on the accel boost🎉

  • @johnpoldo8817
    @johnpoldo8817 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One-half sec faster acceleration isn’t worth $2000 to me. This EV is fast enough as delivered.

  • @citizendan6390
    @citizendan6390 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish you were my neighbor! great vibes brother. god bless you and your family!

  • @Koul
    @Koul ปีที่แล้ว

    I need some more geography lessons with Mr. Dave's experiences, in these videos please.

  • @TheCpuken
    @TheCpuken ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If Elon wants/needs to juice the bottom line numbers, how about putting the acceleration boost on sale for $1,000. Ill jump on that. Rhis sale will piss off fewer people then somr of the other stunts.

  • @attisthecat
    @attisthecat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the speed boost stays with the car, not account correct. Does the value of the car increase 1k, or 1,500 when you sell, or trade-in?

  • @panacea407
    @panacea407 ปีที่แล้ว

    No thanks, what’s the point?
    Changing the subject, would you please publish a video that shows how to play my iPhone Amazon music app or Sirius XM app through the Tesla Bluetooth? Thnx!

  • @michaelsison8087
    @michaelsison8087 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should I use my points to buy roof rack vs acceleration boost? I just want to get the best out of my points.

  • @paulsmart2078
    @paulsmart2078 ปีที่แล้ว

    Feels smoother on power to me

  • @irandude1655
    @irandude1655 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in the city. I can barely go 45 mph and always in traffic. People in the city have no use of the boost.

  • @TheRealMerchyBautista
    @TheRealMerchyBautista ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your thumbnail Dave! LOL!

  • @henryt9254
    @henryt9254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wondering for someone handy with math, what is the equivalent horsepower gain based on model Y's weight with the acceleration boost.

    • @LordTimelord
      @LordTimelord 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      From what I have seen from other videos online it is roughly a 100 horsepower increase from 380HP up to 480ish horsepower.

  • @mikea.6504
    @mikea.6504 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave, A great channel for anyone who is interested in EV! Questions for you: How much does it cost to ride from CT to Naples and use Supercharger (with model Y)? And by using EA are we saving any money? Any issue using EA with a Tesla? Keep going with your channel. Very interesting!!!

  • @anpatsalos
    @anpatsalos ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 10,000 referral credits... What will be the best thing to spend them on? I own a 2023 MY LR and 2023 M3 SR.

  • @stevedunn3113
    @stevedunn3113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely video and reinforces my view that Tesla know that these things aren't really worth the money but will chance their arm that somebody will 'need' to dig deep to give them even more of their hard earned cash. I love my M3, but can resist the upwards of $10k to install all the bells and whistles to do stuff that here in the UK really doesn't make that much of a difference. Keep doing what you do Dave.

  • @LordTimelord
    @LordTimelord 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'll spend $2k on the Extended Warranty first. Acceleration Boost... maybe later on! 😉

  • @mikereeder6553
    @mikereeder6553 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dave, great videos. We’re familiar with Marco Island, have family living there with a shop on Collier Blvd. Where do you charge on the island.

  • @ethredge91
    @ethredge91 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave I'm going to need the hat turned backwards on videos where we can expect excess speeds and accelerations. Thanks!

  • @Yanquetino
    @Yanquetino ปีที่แล้ว

    I would imagine that many Tesla owners will want the extra acceleration boost, no matter the cost. After all, they bought the car for its speed, sleek styling, status quo. I simply want NO tailpipe. The LEAF I owned before my Model 3 was fast enough for me. But I know some boys have to have their toys. And so do some girls, Kathy!

  • @rj8u
    @rj8u ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would have been worth $2k if you can get a 0-60 to 4 seconds along with maybe a range increase.

  • @korfeztipmedikal
    @korfeztipmedikal 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many HP do you get with boost?

  • @lhsin861
    @lhsin861 ปีที่แล้ว

    May I know model 3 will be getting HW4?

  • @MrTylerGor
    @MrTylerGor ปีที่แล้ว

    Will it cost more battery ?

  • @alpinestar37r1
    @alpinestar37r1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your car was at 40% charge when you made this video. I would like to see it at 90-100%

  • @sdhute
    @sdhute ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just a sign that Tesla is holding back the features of the car and offering pay to play. I do not like these marketing ploys

  • @ValueAnalyst1
    @ValueAnalyst1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy your channel partly because of the fun (like info on FL) that you mix the intense tesla facts into

    • @laloajuria4678
      @laloajuria4678 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no one needs to hear about FL....

  • @speterj
    @speterj ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you get a refund if you don’t like it since it’s just software? Also is it deactivated when you sell the car?

    • @Trust_but_Verify
      @Trust_but_Verify ปีที่แล้ว

      It doesn't get deactivated when you sell the car, although not sure if insurance would reimburse you for AB when car is totaled.

  • @Dactylonian
    @Dactylonian ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave, really enjoy your content. Love the stories. I think I see what’s happening with these little jaunts to Florida - Dave is scoping out some retirement locations?
    When will we get another EV stump?

    • @outofspecdave1554
      @outofspecdave1554  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EV stump series retired as views and submissions were super low much to my surprise unfortunately

  • @terrymattingly6843
    @terrymattingly6843 ปีที่แล้ว

    We just got this car recently … LOL!!!!!

  • @LordStevie
    @LordStevie ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re wrong. Even my frugal wife thinks it was well worth the $2,000. Not so much for the party trick of a quick start on an empty road. Where it’s worth it is getting on the interstate with an 18-wheeler bearing down on you, or when you need to pass someone quickly. It also just makes our Model 3 more fun to drive, period.

    • @doomsday9973
      @doomsday9973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I disagree to me it was nothing more that a gimmick I rarely even use after the first week or so, the car already had more than enough acceleration to pass that 18 wheeler etc without a 2k boost which increases accel by like a whopping second

    • @seanroge
      @seanroge ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your frugal wife makes no sense the car is fast enough. If you can’t passwithout the boost you shouldn’t be passing anyway.

    • @LordStevie
      @LordStevie ปีที่แล้ว

      I wanted my Model 3 to do 0-60 faster than a 911 Carrera, which it now does by about 1-2 10ths of a second.

    • @doomsday9973
      @doomsday9973 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seanrogelol well said!!

    • @mikedsjr
      @mikedsjr ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re saying it can😢 be done withou😢 i😢?

  • @walterwhite1
    @walterwhite1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ur a cool dude

  • @tazeat
    @tazeat ปีที่แล้ว

    Really not liking the software DLC model Tesla is using on stuff, it's only going to get worse.

  • @trainingtheworld5093
    @trainingtheworld5093 ปีที่แล้ว

    TRUST THE STOCK TRADER WHO USED TO WORK AT LEHMAN BROTHERS? THAT STOCK AIN'T GONNA PUMP ITSELF.

  • @chrisak49
    @chrisak49 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just get the Performance model.

    • @LordStevie
      @LordStevie ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At the time, a M3P was $9,000 more, and I didn't want the 20" wheels with summer tires. Getting half the performance upgrade for $2,000 was a bargain.

  • @afr1952
    @afr1952 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe you might want to pixelate Kathy's license plate when posting TH-cam videos of it when you punch it up to "X" mph. Don't you have some sheriff watching these videos now? Kyle likes to speed in your car making you liable and you speeding in Kathy's car makes her liable. Stop putting each other at risk. Speed in your own cars. Hope it's not a Florida sheriff watching you guys.

  • @tom_hoots
    @tom_hoots ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess governments need to tax battery electric vehicle owners about five times as much as they do now, for the amount of mileage they will assuredly drive while exceeding the speed limit. Governments could call it "the JGU" tax. JUST GROW UP.

  • @NC-it6im
    @NC-it6im ปีที่แล้ว

    What am I missing, paying 2k to drop my time from 4.4 (0-60 2023 MYLR stock) to 4.2 just does not seem worth it.

  • @diz354
    @diz354 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m loving this channel more with every video. Keep the content coming Dave. 😎