Tesla plans to launch the Performance and seven-seater variants of its best-selling Model Y later this year. The automaker is tight-lipped about what to expect, but the launch of the Model 3 Performance hints at what might change between trims.

In an interview with Jay Leno, Tesla's chief engineer confirmed the refreshed Model Y Performance and a 7-seater variant will start production later this year

Tesla will launch the Performance variant of its refreshed Model Y later in the year, company executive Lars Moravy said in an interview.