Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Model Y Long Range AWD | 9 E-Tense 250 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.05 s | 8.36 s | 3.31 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 13.27 s | 16.22 s | 2.95 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.97 s | 28.57 s | 4.60 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h | 235 km/h | 18 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.22 kg/hp | 7.51 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Long Range AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model Y Long Range AWD | 9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.46 s | 2.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.44 s | 4.01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.91 s | 6.47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.05 s | 8.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.51 s | 10.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.96 s | 18.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.80 s | 31.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.27 s | 16.22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.97 s | 28.57 s |
| Top speed | 217 km/h | 235 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 384 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 533 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 5.05 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Model Y Long Range AWD leads by 3.31 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 2.21 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range AWD crosses the line in 13.27 s versus 16.22 s. The 2.95 s gap represents roughly 118 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 28.57 s, with a 4.60 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the 9 E-Tense 250 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 217 km/h, the Model Y Long Range AWD never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.22 kg/hp vs 7.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 3.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 8,36 s).
Model Y Long Range AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Long Range AWD: 384 hp, ratio 5,22 kg/hp. 9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h. 9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.