Tesla has introduced a new base version of its most popular crossover, the Model Y Standard. This is the most affordable option in the lineup, with a price of $41,630 including delivery, which is $5,000 cheaper than the previous entry-level configuration. In 2026, Tesla offers four modifications: Standard, Premium, Premium AWD, and Performance. The base version has a range of about 520 km, and it accelerates to 96 km/h in 6.8 seconds.
To make the Model Y cheaper, the manufacturer simplified a number of elements. Instead of a panoramic roof, there is a metal one; leather trim has been replaced with fabric, and complex LED headlights have given way to simpler ones. Heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, and an 8-inch rear touchscreen have disappeared. The central 15.4-inch display remains, as do the basic autopilot functions. The steering wheel is now manually adjustable, but otherwise the interior retains Tesla's signature minimalism.
The Model Y Standard received 18-inch wheels, and 19-inch wheels can be installed for $1,500. Only three paint options are offered: Stealth Grey (free), Pearl White (+$1,000), and Diamond Black (+$1,500). Among the options are a tow bar designed for towing up to 1.6 tons, a home charger with a capacity of 44 miles of range per hour ($450), and a Full Self-Driving package under driver supervision for $8,000.
The electric crossover is equipped with a single rear engine with a capacity of about 300 horsepower and a 69.5 kWh battery. Despite the shorter range compared to the Long Range (about 580 km) and not so brisk acceleration, the base version remains attractive in terms of price and performance. Even with the maximum set of options, the cost does not exceed $53,630, which is noticeably lower than the Performance version, estimated at almost $60,000.