ICYMI, Model 3 Standard would be $29,490 rn if Elon hadn't killed the point of sale tax credit. ($25,640 in Colorado). Could've been a world beater 🤯
BREAKING: Tesla has officially unveiled the Model 3 and Model Y Standard, their new more affordable models.
Model Y Standard RWD:
• Starting price: $39,990
• Up to 321 miles of range
• 0-60 mph: 6.8s
• 69 kWh battery (one less battery module)
• Available in U.S. only
• Available in three exterior paint colors: Stealth Grey (free), Pearl Multi-Coat White ($1k) and Diamond Black ($1.5k)
• Unique front and rear facia design
• 5% more efficient than the Model Y RWD Premium
• New open concept center console, similar to Cybertruck
• 8 exterior cameras including front bumper camera with washer
• Model Y Standard does not come with Autosteer, but it does come with traffic-aware cruise control. FSD is an available paid upgrade ($8k outright or $99/month)
• 300 hp
• Vegan leather and textile seats
• 10-way driver and 4-way passenger seat controls, which can now only be controlled via the main touchscreen. No physical buttons on seats.
• Manual second-row folding seats
• Manual-adjust steering wheel
• No ventilated seats. Heated seats only in front (no heated rear seats).
• No front or rear light bar. All in on headlight unit.
• Textile door and dashboard trim
• Standard multilink suspension, similar to legacy Model Y
• 7-speaker sound system (vs 15 in Model Y Premium)
• Particulate and odor filter (no cabin HEPA filer)
• Glass roof on the exterior, but closed roof on the interior with a fabric headliner. Improves insulation of the vehicle so you don’t have to run the HVAC as strongly.
• No acoustic door glass. Just tempered glass, but similar noise level as legacy Model Y
• New 18” wheel size (321 miles range). 19” wheels ($1,500 option) give 303 miles of range. 18" wheel cover completely covers the wheel, similar to Cybertruck. wheel covers.
• New tires with the 18” wheels have the lowest rolling resistance ever from Tesla
• HW4. Same FSD performance as all other trims
• No multi-color ambient lights. Footwell and door pocket lights
• 75 cubic foot cargo capacity (1 less than Y Premium)
• Model Y Standard still comes with a mobile charger
• Towing capacity: 3,500 lbs
• Slightly smaller frunk. Heat pump is still there. No frunk drain
• 15.4” front touchscreen (same as before)
• Rear passenger screen has been removed
• Peak charging speed: 225kW (Up to 165 miles in 15 mins)
• Manual second row air vents
• Manual-folding mirrors
• LED Headlights with Auto Adaptive High Beams; One-piece Taillights on Liftgate. No matrix LEDs.
• Tesla expects to have the same safety ratings as their other Model Y and Model 3 trims
• Curb weight: 4,061 lbs (123 lbs lighter than Model Y Premium RWD)
• Tow hitch: $1,000 option
• Ground clearance: 6.4” (vs 6.6” on Model Y Premium)
• Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD and AWD have been renamed to Model Y Premium RWD and AWD
• Tesla expects to have the same safety ratings as their other Model Y trims.
Model 3 Standard RWD:
• Starting price: $36,990
• Up to 321 miles of range
• 0-60 mph: 5.8s
• 69 kWh battery (one less battery module)
• Available in U.S. only
• Available in three exterior paint colors: Stealth Grey (free), Pearl Multi-Coat White ($1k) and Diamond Black ($1.5k)
• 8 exterior cameras. All Model 3s in the U.S. (including Model 3 Standard) now come with a front bumper camera & washer
• Model 3 Standard does not come with Autosteer, but it does come with traffic-aware cruise control. FSD is an available paid upgrade ($8k outright or $99/month)
• 286 hp
• Vegan leather and textile seats
• 10-way driver and 4-way passenger seat controls, which can now only be controlled via the main touchscreen. No physical buttons on seats.
• Manual second-row folding seats
• Manual-adjust steering wheel
• No ventilated seats. Heated seats in front (no heated rear seats)
• Textile door and dashboard trim
• Standard multilink suspension
• 7-speaker sound system
• Particulate and odor filter
• Same glass panoramic roof as on higher trims
• Acoustic front door glass. Tempered glass on rear doors
• 18” wheel size (321 miles range). 19” wheels ($1,500 option) give 303 miles of range. 18" wheel cover completely covers the wheel, similar to Cybertruck. wheel covers.
• HW4. Same FSD performance as all other trims.
• No multi-color ambient lights. Footwell and door pocket lights.
• Model 3 Standard still comes with a mobile charger
• 15.4” front touchscreen (same as before)
• Rear passenger screen has been removed
• Peak charging speed: 225kW (Up to 165 miles in 15 mins)
• Manual second row air vents
• Manual-folding mirrors
• Standard center console, uncovered cupholders
• Black Tesla logo on hood and trunk (vs chrome)
• LED Headlights with Auto Adaptive High Beams; One-piece Taillights on Liftgate. No matrix LEDs.
• Tesla expects to have the same safety ratings as their other Model 3 trims
• Curb weight: 3,759 lbs (132 lbs lighter than Model 3 Premium RWD)
• Ground clearance: 5.4”
• Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD and AWD have been renamed to Model 3 Premium RWD and AWD.
The full lineup (in US):
• Model Y Standard RWD: $39,990
• Model Y Premium RWD: $44,990
• Model Y Premium AWD: $48,990
• Model Y Performance: $57,490
• Model 3 Standard RWD: $36,990
• Model 3 Premium RWD: $42,490
• Model 3 Premium AWD: $47,490
• Model 3 Performance: $54,990
Deliveries of the Model 3 Standard and Model Y Standard begin in the U.S. in the coming weeks. More photo of both cars in the thread below: