Tesla Launches New, Cheaper Model Y AWD, Removes “Standard” Branding

Tesla has updated the Model Y lineup in the United States, adding a new entry-level Model Y AWD and formally retiring the “Standard” name in favor of RWD, AWD, and Premium variant labels.

Below is the updated lineup:

Trim	Drivetrain	Range (EPA)	0–60 MPH	Price
Model Y RWD	Rear-Wheel Drive	321 miles	6.8s	$39,990
Model Y AWD	All-Wheel Drive	294 miles	4.6s	$41,990
Model Y Premium RWD	Rear-Wheel Drive	357 miles	5.4s	$44,990
Model Y Premium AWD	All-Wheel Drive	327 miles	4.6s	$48,990
Model Y Performance	All-Wheel Drive	303 miles	3.5s	$57,490

AWD, But Not Premium

The new Model Y AWD is priced at $41,990. It provides an all-wheel-drive option for buyers who want improved traction without paying the $7,000 premium for the Premium trim.

It matches the Premium AWD's 4.6-second 0-60 mph time but has a slightly reduced EPA range of 294 miles, likely due to a smaller battery size in the non-Premium models.

This variant does not include the Premium interior features found on higher trims. It comes with fabric seats, 7-speaker audio, manual steering column adjustment, no rear screen, no ambient lighting, indirect TPMS, and simplified acoustic glass, among other changes. There is a list of all the changes between the regular and Premium trim.

The adjustments help keep costs lower and offer a more affordable entry point in Tesla's lineup.

Retiring the Standard Branding

Tesla has moved away from the Standard nomenclature that was introduced with the launch of the cheaper Model Y and Model 3. The entry-level model is now called the Model Y RWD. The RWD model remains the most affordable way to get into the Model Y, priced at $39,990, while the non-Premium AWD version costs $2,000 more.

Premium Branding Stays

The Premium designation continues to identify the higher-volume, feature-rich variants. The Model Y Premium RWD and Premium AWD include the full Tesla interior suite, including a new, larger 2K QHD primary display, an 8" rear touchscreen, frequency-dependent dampers, and Tesla's signature glass roof.

Launching Soon

New Model Y AWDs will be available for shipping in most regions in the United States within 2-3 weeks, based on Tesla's ordering page. Production is expected to begin shortly, if it hasn't already.