Overview
- Tesla has removed the previous Rear‑Wheel Drive trim in Britain, making the Standard the new entry point to the Model Y range.
- The Standard variant claims 314 miles of range from the same battery as the outgoing RWD model, achieved through weight reductions.
- The company is pitching lower running costs with a £299-per-month lease offer, a Group 34 insurance rating and expectations of stronger residual values.
- Cost savings come from deleted or simplified features including the front and rear light bars, panoramic roof, rear passenger screen and heated rear seats, plus cloth upholstery and a reduced speaker count.
- UK cars are built at Gigafactory Berlin‑Brandenburg and fitted with 19-inch Crossflow wheels to support resale values, with first deliveries expected in February 2026.