Owners of the latest Tesla Model Y Performance can now specify a full aero kit, designed for more than just looks.
California’s Unplugged Performance has developed the new multi-piece kit for 2026 model-year versions of the Tesla SUV.
In particular, updated “Juniper” versions of the Model Y Performance are the target for these aerodynamic components, which reduce drag at the same time as generating downforce.
Fully removable, the Unplugged Performance aero kit is intended to provide an OEM-style look for the 510 horsepower Model Y.
Designed to work together
Elements of the Unplugged Performance kit can be purchased separately, but computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis has been used to ensure all the parts work together.
At the front, a new splitter replaces the existing factory item. It is claimed to enhance mid-corner handling consistency, along with toughening up the Model Y’s looks.
A pair of canards attach to the front bumper, intended to manage high-pressure airflow to boost turn-in response.
The canards are matched at the rear by a set of fins on the Tesla’s rear quarters. These minimize turbulence to improve aero efficiency.
Available to order now
At the rear, Unplugged Performance has added a diffuser that extends the factory-spec bumper. A larger spoiler finishes off the Model Y’s makeover.
With all the parts installed, Unplugged Performance says the Model Y benefits from a 2.4 percent reduction in drag. The kit also generates 120 lb of downforce.
Although the latter is a relatively small figure compared to high-end hypercars, it represents an improvement over the lift generated by the standard SUV.
Orders for the new Model Y aero kit can be placed now, priced from $2,195. Fitting at Unplugged Performance’s facility in Hawthorne, California costs an extra $400. Deliveries of the first completed components are expected by the end of this year.
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