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Tesla Launches Lower-Priced 'Standard' Model 3 and Model Y in U.S.

The decontented trims signal a push to bolster U.S. demand through lower entry prices.

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The new Tesla Model Y Standard costs $39,990.
A Model Y standard range head-on

Overview

  • Tesla opened U.S. orders for the Model 3 Standard at $36,990 and the Model Y Standard at $39,990, with many delivery estimates showing December 2025 to January 2026.
  • To reach the lower prices, the cars drop features such as FM radio, the rear passenger touchscreen, premium HEPA filtration and certain power adjustments, and the Model Y replaces the panoramic glass roof with a closed top.
  • Both variants are rear-wheel drive with EPA ranges of about 321 miles on 18-inch wheels and slower acceleration than Premium trims, and U.S. reports cite a 225 kW cap on DC fast charging.
  • Reports also indicate smaller battery packs—about 69.5 kWh in the Model Y versus roughly 82 kWh in longer-range versions—and a shift to passive suspension.
  • The rollout is U.S.-focused for now and not planned for Australia, and the roughly $5,000 discount versus higher trims drew criticism from analysts as Tesla shares fell 4.5%.