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Tesla Model Y’s Rear-Wheel Drive Trim Gets a Name Change, AWD Variant Arrives

Tesla has shuffled its Model Y trim levels, dropping the "Standard" name and introducing an all-wheel-drive variant of the base model. The base Rear-Wheel Drive model starts at $38,630, while the new Model Y All-Wheel Drive starts at $43,630. The Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and Premium All-Wheel Drive trims follow, starting at $46,630 and $50,630, respectively. The top-of-the-line Model Y Performance, with its 3.3-second 0-60 time and 155 mph top speed, starts at $59,130. The changes bring the Model Y's trim levels in line with Tesla's other models, but the base RWD model still lacks some features of the higher trims. The base Model Y starts at $41,630, including destination, and is now simply called the Rear-Wheel Drive. The Premium AWD model, which was previously the base model, now starts at $46,630. The Premium RWD model, which was previously the mid-level trim, now starts at $46,630, exactly $5,000 more than the ...

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Tesla has shuffled its Model Y trim levels, dropping the “Standard” name and introducing an all-wheel-drive variant of the base model. The base Rear-Wheel Drive model starts at $38,630, while the new Model Y All-Wheel Drive starts at $43,630. The Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and Premium All-Wheel Drive trims follow, starting at $46,630 and $50,630, respectively. The top-of-the-line Model Y Performance, with its 3.3-second 0-60 time and 155 mph top speed, starts at $59,130. The changes bring the Model Y’s trim levels in line with Tesla’s other models, but the base RWD model still lacks some features of the higher trims.

The base Model Y starts at $41,630, including destination, and is now simply called the Rear-Wheel Drive. The Premium AWD model, which was previously the base model, now starts at $46,630. The Premium RWD model, which was previously the mid-level trim, now starts at $46,630, exactly $5,000 more than the base RWD model. The Premium AWD model, which was previously the high-end trim, now starts at $50,630, exactly $5,000 more than the base AWD model.

The Model Y’s new trim levels bring some notable changes, including a smaller 69.5-kWh battery with slower charging speeds, crappier wheels and lights, and less tech inside. However, the base RWD model still offers a range of features, including a panoramic glass roof and advanced tech features. Overall, the changes aim to make the Model Y’s trim levels more in line with Tesla’s other models, while still offering a range of options for buyers.

The Model Y’s Rear-Wheel Drive trim now starts at $38,630, while the Model Y All-Wheel Drive starts at $43,630. The Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and Premium All-Wheel Drive trims follow, starting at $46,630 and $50,630, respectively. The top-of-the-line Model Y Performance, with its 3.3-second 0-60 time and 155 mph top speed, starts at $59,130. The changes bring the Model Y’s trim levels in line with Tesla’s other models, but the base RWD model still lacks some features of the higher trims.

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