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The New Tesla Model Y Performance Upgrades My Favorite Electric SUV to Supercar Speeds

Tesla’s new Model Y is the best electric car I’ve driven, but this new Performance spec takes the family SUV and gives it the power of a supercar.

It’s hard to overstate how much I already liked the new Tesla Model Y. I drove it earlier this year, and it struck me as Tesla’s most complete car yet. It’s sharper to look at, smoother to drive, and smarter inside without trying too hard to be clever. In fact, I’d go as far as saying its the best electric car I’ve ever driven.

But today Tesla unveiled the Model Y Performance. It’s the power-packed specification of this already great electric SUV — and it has the potential to be the best car Tesla’s ever made.

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The new Model Y Performance isn’t just the regular Model Y with a faster 0 to 60 mph time — although, it’ll do that in a ridiculous 3.3 seconds. It’s a reworked machine, top to bottom, which takes the family-friendly EV and injects a dose of sports car mischief into every corner of it.

Aesthetically, it’s clear something’s different. The redesigned fascias on both the front and rear aren’t just for show. Together with a carbon-fiber spoiler and a new rear diffuser, they give the Performance variant a more aggressive stance, not to mention actual aerodynamic improvements. It achieves 10% less drag and a 27% improvement in front-to-rear lift balance. The 21-inch forged Arachnid 2.0 wheels are staggered for better grip and show off some seriously good-looking red brake calipers.

Inside, the upgrades are more than skin deep. Tesla’s fitted bolstered performance seats with powered thigh extenders that promise to make long drives feel like less of a compromise between comfort and support. They’re both heated and ventilated, so you’re set for any weather. There’s a new carbon-fiber dash trim too, so you can really make it look the part. The 16-inch center screen is now sharper and more pixel-packed than before — 80% more, to be exact — which adds a bit more polish to an already slick interface.

Performance, though, is the headline. The Model Y Performance inherits the beefy new drive unit introduced in last year’s Model 3 Performance, offering 460 horsepower, 32% more peak power, and 22% more sustained grunt than the last-gen Performance variant. Top speed is now 155 mph. Supercar numbers in a car that still has space for strollers, groceries, and whatever else life throws in the trunk.

Tesla has thrown in adaptive suspension that was tuned in-house and validated at the Nürburgring. It adjusts in real time to match your driving and the road conditions. In practice, that should mean buttery comfort when you want it, and spine-tingling sharpness when you don’t.

You get all of the excellent additions from the non-performance version of the new Model Y, which is the first major design change since the Model Y was unveiled in 2019 and made available in 2020. This includes the new rear touchscreen to keep passengers entertained, the new light bars on the front and area, an updated panoramic roof, electric folding rear seats, and LED styling throughout the interior.

In terms of range, Tesla promises 360 miles WLTP, which is nothing to scoff at. Thanks to a new high-density battery pack, it’s achieved without adding weight. Charging via Tesla’s ever-expanding Supercharger network remains about as easy as it gets for EVs.

Put simply, this new Model Y Performance is Tesla’s electric SUV turned up to 11. It still has the everyday usability I loved in the regular version, but adds track-tested speed and suspension tuning that would be at home in a supercar.

Orders are open now on Tesla’s website. Deliveries begin in Europe this September, with the UK and Ireland following in October. Pricing starts at £61,990 in the UK and 61,990 euros in Ireland. US pricing is yet to be announced, but will follow shortly, with deliveries slightly later this year.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im

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Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im

All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.

Why It Matters Most in Summer

During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.

eSIM solves this problem:

* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required

Final Thoughts

Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.

eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.

Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

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