Overview
- Tesla has begun selling the Model Y Standard in parts of Europe at about €39,990, where it retains Basic Autopilot lane‑centering and an FM radio that were deleted from the U.S. version.
- In the U.S., the new Standard trims start at $39,990 for the Model Y and $36,990 for the Model 3, with savings achieved by removing or simplifying items such as the rear touchscreen, ambient lighting, power steering‑column adjustment, front lightbar sections, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
- Performance and range fall versus prior entry trims, with testing cited at roughly a 1.7‑second slower 0–60 mph time (about 6.8 seconds) and an estimated 321 miles of range on 18‑inch wheels compared with up to 357 miles previously.
- Right‑hand‑drive production is not offered, keeping the Model Y Standard off sale in Australia and not yet available in the UK or Ireland.
- Coverage notes the U.S. EV tax credit’s expiry helped keep effective prices higher, and a YouTuber who previewed the car says Tesla told him Autosteer was removed to encourage purchases of the $8,000 Full Self‑Driving or a $99‑per‑month subscription.