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Tesla’s new entry-level Model Y Standard has been spotted in Vancouver, suggesting that the automaker could soon launch the cheaper variant in Canada. Over the weekend, a Reddit user shared photos of the vehicle, wrapped in camouflage, at a Vancouver Supercharger.
This sighting comes shortly after Tesla introduced the new Model Y Standard in the U.S. last week, alongside the cheaper Model 3 Standard. Just days later, the company expanded the availability of the Model Y Standard to Europe. Deliveries in both markets are set to begin in the coming weeks.
Since the Model Y Standard for Europe is being built at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany, and Tesla recently began importing all Model Y units for the Canadian market from that same facility to offset recent tariffs on U.S. imports, we previously speculated that a Canadian launch could be right around the corner. Now, it looks like that may be the case.
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Tesla’s decision to shift Canadian supply to Berlin came in response to new tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles, which forced the company to raise prices significantly across its lineup in Canada. The move led to a drop in domestic demand. A lower-cost Model Y could help restore some of that lost momentum — especially as the Model 3, which Tesla imports from the U.S., currently costs more than the Model Y in Canada.
According to Tesla’s European specs, the new Model Y Standard offers up to 534 km of WLTP-rated range, a top speed of 201 km/h, and a 0–100 km/h time of 7.2 seconds. Despite being the most affordable Model Y variant, it maintains Tesla’s high standards for safety, efficiency, and performance, powered by the company’s latest HW4 hardware.
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To bring the price down, Tesla made several design changes to the Model Y Standard. It features a manual-adjust steering wheel and second-row seats, lacks ventilated and heated rear seats, and omits the rear passenger touchscreen. Tesla also replaced the panoramic glass roof found in trims with a fabric headliner.
A Canadian debut for the Model Y Standard now seems increasingly likely — and with the vehicle already being produced in Berlin for export markets, an announcement could be imminent.
