Tesla has revamped the Model Y lineup in the United States, introducing a new entry-level Model Y AWD variant and officially retiring the new “Standard” name in favor of the RWD, AWD, and Premium variant branding.
Here’s a quick table to help you visualize the new lineup:
Trim | Drivetrain | Range (EPA) | 0–60 MPH | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Model Y RWD | Rear-Wheel Drive | 321 miles | 6.8s | $39,990 |
Model Y AWD | All-Wheel Drive | 294 miles | 4.6s | $41,990 |
Model Y Premium RWD | Rear-Wheel Drive | 357 miles | 5.4s | $44,990 |
Model Y Premium AWD | All-Wheel Drive | 327 miles | 4.6s | $48,990 |
Model Y Performance | All-Wheel Drive | 303 miles | 3.5s | $57,490 |
AWD, But Not Premium
Tesla’s new addition to the lineup is a Model Y AWD priced at $41,990. This variant fills a gap for buyers who need all-weather traction, but don’t want to pay the $7,000 premium for the higher-end Premium trim.
While it features the same 4.6-second 0-60 mph time as the Premium AWD, its range is slightly lower at 294 miles, likely due to the smaller battery size in these non-Premium models.
In addition, this model lacks the same Premium interior features of the original Standard RWD. It includes fabric seats, 7-speaker audio, manual steering column adjustment, no rear screen, no ambient lighting, indirect TPMS, and simplified acoustic glass, among other changes. We have a list of all the changes between the regular and Premium trim.
This helps keep costs down and provides a lower-cost, entry-level option in Tesla’s lineup.
Retiring the Standard Branding
Tesla has officially moved away from the Standard nomenclature that was introduced with the launch of the cheaper Model Y and Model 3. The entry-level model is now simply the Model Y RWD. The RWD model remainst he most affordable way to get into the Model Y, priced at $39,990, while the non-Premium AWD version costs $2,000 more.
Premium Branding Stays
The Premium branding remains the differentiator for Tesla’s higher-volume, feature-rich variants. The Model Y Premium RWD and Premium AWD offer the full Tesla interior suite, including a new, larger 2K QHD primary display, an 8” rear touchscreen, frequency-dependent dampers, and Tesla’s signature glass roof.
Launching Soon
New Model Y AWDs will be available for shipping in most regions in the United States within 2-3 weeks, based on Tesla’s ordering page. Production is expected to begin shortly, if it hasn’t already.
