Model Y

Tesla’s Cheaper Model Y Standard Spotted in Canada for the First Time

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 […]

Tesla Exec Explains Why the Model Y Standard Ditches Its Glass Roof

Tesla’s Vice President of Engineering, Lars Moravy, has explained why the company’s new entry-level Model Y Standard doesn’t feature the panoramic glass roof found on higher trims. The discussion started when EV reviewer and YouTuber @ItsKimJava posted on X that, according to a Tesla engineer, the new closed-roof Model Y variant still uses glass — […]

Tesla Model Y Gets New ‘Marine Blue’ Paint Option in Europe

Tesla has launched an all-new Marine Blue paint option for the Model Y in select European markets, marking the latest color to come out of the automaker’s advanced paint facility at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. The new shade is priced at €1,300 (around $1,500 USD) in most countries, putting it on par with Diamond Black and Stealth […]

Tesla Launches Model Y Standard in Europe, Deliveries Begin November

Tesla has launched the new Model Y Standard Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in Europe, expanding its lineup with the most affordable version of the popular all-electric crossover yet. The announcement comes directly from the official Tesla Europe account on X, with deliveries set to begin this November. Model Y Standard is here pic.twitter.com/uKOW0rgaZn — Tesla Europe […]

Tesla Planning New Model Y+ with 800 km Range for China, Filings Show

Tesla appears to be preparing to launch a new variant of its popular Model Y SUV in China, dubbed the “Model Y+.” According to a new filing spotted in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) catalog, the vehicle is expected to deliver up to 800 km of range under the CLTC testing cycle […]

Tesla’s Cheaper Model Y ‘Standard’ Spotted Uncovered Near Giga Texas

Tesla’s long-rumoured lower-cost Model Y has been spotted completely uncovered for the first time, confirming real-world validation testing of the vehicle is now underway. The sighting comes from @RyanMable on X, who captured images of the cheaper Model Y variant driving on State Highway 130 near Gigafactory Texas. The prototype features a pared-down exterior compared […]

Tesla Model Y Becomes Australia’s Best-Selling Passenger Vehicle in September

Tesla’s Model Y has taken the crown as Australia’s best-selling passenger vehicle for September, according to new sales data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). Figures from the VFACTS report show Australians purchased 106,891 new vehicles in September 2025, up 6.3% from August and 10.1% from a year earlier — the biggest monthly […]

Tesla Model Y Standard Leaks Online: Cheaper EV Starts at $39,990

Tesla’s long-rumoured cheaper Model Y has surfaced once again — this time in backend code for the company’s own website. First spotted by @TeslaNewswire on X, the code reveals the new variant will be officially called the “Model Y Standard” and is set to start at $39,990. The leaked information lines up with what we’ve […]

Tesla’s Cheaper Model Y Prototype Spotted Testing in California

Tesla’s fabled low-cost Model Y has been spotted testing on public roads in California, wrapped in camouflage. The sighting, captured in Palo Alto by local Tesla owner @omg_tesla, marks the first time the stripped-down variant has been seen outside a factory environment. Just out in Palo Alto with @teslaownersSV and we spotted the “Cheaper Model […]

Tesla’s Refreshed Model Y Performance Gets Reviewed by Top Gear [VIDEO]

BBC’s Top Gear has published its first video review of Tesla’s refreshed Model Y Performance, which launched late last month in Europe and has since expanded to Australia and New Zealand. The review highlights Tesla’s incremental yet meaningful upgrades that set this new Performance trim apart from its predecessor. On the outside, the refreshed Model […]

Tesla Model Y Deliveries Officially Begin in India

Tesla has officially begun deliveries of the Model Y in India, marking a major milestone for the company’s long-awaited entry into one of the world’s biggest auto markets. The news was shared today by Tesla India (@Tesla_India) on X, celebrating the handover of its first customer vehicles. First deliveries of Model Y in India 🎉Congrats […]

Tesla’s Low-Cost Model Y Specs Surface in Latest Software

Tesla’s long-rumoured cheaper Model Y is taking shape, with new details about the stripped-down crossover surfacing in the company’s latest vehicle firmware. The findings come from Tesla hacker @greentheonly, a well-known software sleuth who has uncovered numerous features ahead of release. According to the code, the new budget-friendly Model Y — codenamed E41 — will […]

Tesla Faces NHTSA Investigation Into 174,000 Model Ys Over Door Handle Failures

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into roughly 174,000 Tesla Model Y vehicles from the 2021 model year following reports of electronic door handle failures — reports Reuters. According to the agency, it has received nine separate complaints describing situations where exterior door handles became inoperative. In several of these […]