Today, Tesla revealed a brand-new version of the Model Y crossover for North America. Tesla fans have long-awaited a more affordable entry-level design; this was expected to be the $25,000 Model 2. The advancement of that electrical automobile was shelved previously last year as CEO Elon Musk started to lose interest with car-making in favor of humanoid robotics.

Vehicle sales still make up the frustrating bulk of Tesla’s profits, and the elimination of the IRS tidy automobile tax credit at the end of September might have juiced United States EV sales in Q3 2025, however sales are anticipated to dip substantially in the existing quarter.

The brand-new Standard Range Model Y begins at $39,990, with 321 miles (516 km) of variety from its rear-wheel drive powertrain, compared to the now-Premium rear-wheel drive Model Y, which has an EPA series of 357 miles (574 km). In the past, Tesla has software-locked batteries to a smaller sized setup; nevertheless, here our company believe the Standard Range Model Y utilizes a 69 kWh pack.

The more affordable Model Y is decontented in other methods. There’s no AM or FM radio, and no touchscreen in the back for guests to manage their environment settings. The roofing is metal, not scenic glass, and there’s an easier center console and manual modification for the guiding wheel. Tesla has actually decreased the option of interior trim products, there’s a less-capable particle filter (without any HEPA mode), and there’s no seat heating for the rear seats or cooling for the front seats.