Overview

• The 2026 Model Y Performance is now on sale in the U.S. and other markets at $57,490, with about 453 hp, adaptive suspension and a claimed 3.3-second 0–100 km/h sprint, with U.S. deliveries reported to start in December.
• Early reviews praise the handling and hardware but question the price premium over the Long Range, with the gap around $8,500 in the U.S. and roughly £10,000 in the UK.
• An undisguised budget-oriented Model Y has been spotted near Giga Texas lacking the front and rear light bars, using single-part headlights and new aero wheels, with firmware hints of a solid roof, simpler vents and no rear screen.
• Website code surfaced by Tesla Newswire suggests the lower-cost trim may be called Model Y Standard at $39,990 with feature cuts like no glass roof, no HEPA filter and a textile interior, though Tesla has not confirmed specs or pricing.
• Separately, Tesla announced higher-density battery cells that increase range for Model 3 and Model Y, with Model 3 in Europe regaining a turn-signal stalk and adding a front camera while the Model Y Long Range AWD rises to 390 miles WLTP.