Tesla Model Y Standard Range makes a surprise launch, debut with 7-seater option

Surprise! O Tesla Model Y The default range is here. The electric SUV variant, which CEO Elon Musk originally said would not go into production, launched on the Tesla website late Thursday afternoon. In addition to the Standard Range model, Tesla also launched the seven-seater SUV option for those who need a third row.

Crucially, the Model Y Standard Range reduces the electric SUV’s starting price to $ 41,990 before other taxes and fees to become the cheapest Model Y currently on sale. It is still more expensive than the Model 3, however, starting at $ 37,790. Previously, anyone who bought Tesla’s electric SUV was forced to choose between the long-range Model Y, for $ 49,990, or the Model Y Performance, which costs $ 10,000 more.

When Musk said for the first time that the Standard Range would not go into production, the CEO cited an “unacceptably low” range rating, which he estimated to be less than 250 miles. In fact, the Model Y in the form of standard range has an estimated range of 244 miles. The automaker must have decided this was good enough, but we have no other clue as to why Tesla decided to continue with this variant, after all. Tesla does not operate a public relations department to respond to requests for comment.

Flipping through the options available for the new base variant of the Model Y shows a set of 20-inch wheels, a tow hitch and Fully autonomous Tesla system, which also costs $ 10,000, as well as other vehicles. The new option available for standard range and long range is the seven-seater arrangement, which Tesla promised a long time ago. Buyers can now equip the car with a third row of seats and the company’s website confirms a number of features with the selection. “Easy Entry” for the third row, USB-C charging, a second sliding row and foldable capacity for both rows of seats, with energy release, are included. Selecting the third row of seats adds $ 3,000 to the price of the Model Y. If you need a Model Y Performance in your life, know that it is a case of just five seats.

Both the Standard Range and the seven-seat option say orders take about two to five weeks to deliver.