Tesla has introduced a new, lower-cost version of its best-selling SUV. The new Model Y Standard starts at $41,630, including destination fees—making it $5,000 cheaper than the previous base model.
Here’s a breakdown of the 2026 Model Y pricing structure (with destination and the mandatory $250 order fee included):
| Trim | Price | Range | 0-60 MPH |
| Tesla Model Y Standard | $41,630 | 321 Miles | 6.8 Seconds |
| Tesla Model Y Premium | $46,630 | 357 Miles | 5.4 Seconds |
| Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | $50,630 | 327 Miles | 4.6 Seconds |
| Tesla Model Y Performance | $59,130 | 306 Miles | 3.3 Seconds |
What You Get (And Don’t Get)
The new Model Y Standard is essentially a stripped-down version of Tesla’s popular electric SUV. To hit the lower price point, Tesla removed several premium features. Gone is the panoramic glass roof, leather seats, and front light bars—replaced with a metal roof, fabric upholstery, and simplified lighting.
Buyers will also have to make do without some comfort features. The steering wheel is manually adjustable, ventilation is removed from the front seats, and heated rear seats are no longer available. Tesla also ditched the 8.0-inch rear touchscreen, though the familiar 15.4-inch central touchscreen remains up front.
The Model Y Standard rides on 18-inch wheels, with 19-inch wheels available for an additional $1,500. Paint options are limited to three basic colors: Stealth Grey (included), Pearl White (+$1,000), and Diamond Black (+$1,500).
Optional upgrades for the Model Y Standard include a tow hitch ($1,000) rated for up to 3,500 pounds, Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for $8,000, and a high-speed home charger ($450), which adds about 44 miles of range every hour.
Range, Performance, & Pricing
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Speaking of range, the Model Y Standard delivers an estimated 321 miles on a single charge. It features a single rear-mounted electric motor and a slightly smaller 69.5-kilowatt-hour battery, producing 300 horsepower and yielding a 0–60 mph time of 6.8 seconds.
By comparison, the Model Y Long Range offers 357 miles of range and does 0–60 mph in 5.7 seconds. So while the Standard sacrifices some range and speed, the difference isn’t all that dramatic.
Even with all optional upgrades selected (not including dealer-installed accessories), the Model Y Standard tops out at $53,630. That’s still significantly less than the Model Y Performance, which starts at nearly $60,000. While it’s not the long-awaited sub-$30,000 Tesla, the new Model Y Standard is still a strong value.
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