Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 6,04 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Model Y Juniper RWD | Model Y Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,04 s | 5,37 s+0,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,25 s | 13,91 s+0,34 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,58 s−0,62 s | 26,20 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 209 km/h | 216 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,20 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,84 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Model Y Juniper RWD | Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,74 s | 1,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,91 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,67 s | 3,80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,04 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,80 s | 7,45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,29 s | 14,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,11 s | 33,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,25 s | 13,91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,58 s | 26,20 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 216 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 419 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 853 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 283 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 582 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 935 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 6.04 s for the Model Y Juniper RWD. At this point, the Model Y Long Range RWD leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 135 km/h for the Model Y Juniper RWD. The gap is 0.55 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range RWD crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 14.24 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Model Y Juniper RWD maxes out at 209 km/h while the Model Y Long Range RWD keeps accelerating towards 216 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.06 s.
Around 641 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Model Y Juniper RWD overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 7 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Juniper RWD finishes in 25.58 s versus 26.20 s. The 0.62 s delta in favour of the Model Y Juniper RWD shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Juniper RWD is capped at 209 km/h, the Model Y Long Range RWD at 217 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.20 kg/hp vs 6.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.90 seconds. The 0.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 6,04 s).
Model Y Juniper RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Juniper RWD: 299 hp, ratio 6,20 kg/hp. Model Y Long Range RWD: 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp.
Model Y Juniper RWD: 209 km/h. Model Y Long Range RWD: 216 km/h.