Overview

• New entry trims start at $36,990 for Model 3 and $39,990 for Model Y, about $5,000 below prior base versions, with orders open and first deliveries shown for December 2025 to January 2026.
• The cars cut features to reach the lower price, dropping Autosteer, the rear passenger screen, some seat heating and ventilation, FM/AM radio, and other comforts; the Model Y swaps its glass roof for a metal roof and both limit color choices.
• Both Standards use a smaller roughly 69–69.5 kWh usable battery, claim about 321 EPA miles on 18-inch wheels, cap DC fast charging at around 225 kW, and run single‑motor rear‑wheel drive powertrains.
• Performance is dialed back versus Premium trims, with the Model Y listed at 0–60 mph in 6.8 seconds and the Model 3 at 5.8 seconds, while interior materials and controls are simplified and some adjustments are manual.
• The rollout follows the end of the $7,500 U.S. federal EV tax credit, leaving many buyers paying more than a week ago for fewer features, as analysts flag cannibalization risks and tougher competition from sub‑$30,000 rivals in Europe and lower‑priced models like the Nissan Leaf in the U.S.