2021 Tesla Model Y vs 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, drag and roll race!

2021 Tesla Model Y vs 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, drag and roll race!

[GodsloveMuzik]

Well this was a quiet but yet an electrifying race.

[keithmonson]

No, the XC40 P8 doesn't have a sport mode. It does have two drive modes though. The standard, or One Pedal drive which you would toggle on or off in the Driving menu, or the non-One Pedal, I.e., when you are not in One Pedal which is similar to the MYLR 'Roll' mode. There is more acceleration in the non-One Pedal drive mode on the XC40 P8 because you do not have the motor breaking or regeneration effect. As an owner of a XC40 and also a M3SR+ I am very familiar with both vehicles. You should get more familiar with a vehicle before you say things like it is complicated to see your modes because it is the same in both Tesla and Volvo. You go into the menu and select what you want. PS Volvo XC40 P8 also has an off-road mode, not that such is necessary because who would take a $60k EV off-roading given the lack of any real ground clearance or true off-road suspension. Just my two cents

[rogerdavison]

the volvo is limited to 112mph, so the tesla will pull away once that mph is reached.

[donpelucas]

Drag racing without the noise, smoke and fumes - just the rush of air. The times, they are a changing.

[davidcoro]

At last, a challenge for the model y. I love the Volvo.

[jimwallace]

Ha! that last flyby was outstanding. Have to admit though, the finish line camera definitely lacks excitement when there is no exhaust note. Good stuff and hope you had a tow truck following you home!

[johnwhite]

Tesla might be quicker once up to speed but I'd definitely choose the Volvo, lovely car 👌👍

[php]

You will compare electric without giving their charging status? Surprising since the charge rate influences the power available depending on the model.

[hdtvkeith]

The Volvo has a speed limiter that I am sure is hurting it on these runs,

[adventurer]

Late update, I own one of those, Model Y LR is 425hp, 475tq instant, many did not know this back then, my neighbor has the non long range and couldn’t keep up a race.

[manujha]

Nice one Sam. Can we please also have timings and final speeds ? Also, please try half miles if the track allows. Thanks!

[israelmuniz]

Sport mode can be added to the Tesla for 2K its called acceleration boost

[sammyg]

This was an interesting race. I would prefer the Volvo (I like CSUVs). My wife likes Volvo’s too, but we live in a place where there are not a lot of charging stations for these vehicles, and Volvo is going that route. But I love those interiors. Very good race!

[garybean]

interesting to view. Not much more exciting or practical than just weighing the vehicles. Let's see the reliability records after some years and the customer support Volvo has compared to absent support from Tesla.

[dandronemoan]

Let’s not forget the MYLR has an optional acceleration boost @ $2k which drops the 0-60 down to 4.2s

[drskywhite]

I own 2021 XC40 recharge for over a year now. Love the dynamics of this car, very stable due to low center of gravity. Volvo feels solid vs Tesla. I'd be interested to see comparison data on survival rate after crash! Volvo is safety.

[MrMrvelous]

My boy Manny throwing it down!
The lack of engine noise is disconcerting for me haha. Red gang! ♨️

I like the opening visuals and basic stats like MSRP. Would like to see the old opening music back and the MSRP in CAD as, that's where it's filmed and sometimes prices vary for the Canadian market.

Cheers.

[fr]

Now add the Acceleration boost to the Y - I just did and it altered the car!

[lamboman]

Cant wait to see a EV6 vs Ioniq 5 vs Model Y race

[michaelfletcher]

Why the heck would you drag race in chill mode? Lol