Tesla Model Y, Model 3 Get More Affordable With New Variants

Tesla has introduced new affordable versions of the Model Y and Model 3, called Model Y Standard and Model 3 Standard. With the introduction of the new variants, the brand aims to revive sales, which have recently seen a slowdown, and to strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive market. These entry-level models are aimed at attracting a broader customer base. With their arrival, Tesla has now categorized the Long Range variants under the Premium label. At present, these new variants of the Model Y and Model 3 are available only in the US market.

Tesla Model Y Standard 

Talking about the changes, the Tesla Model Y Standard has ditched the light bars, seen on the front of the other variants. Also, the new affordable variant gets 18-inch wheels. The panoramic sunroof seen in the higher Model Y variants has been eliminated from the Standard variant, also the brand has restricted the new model to just three color options- white, black, and grey. 

Tesla Model Y

The Model Y Standard misses out on the second-row screen, rear seats heating function, and gets manual steering and side mirrors, and a 7-speaker setup, benching the 15-speaker unit seen on the other variants.

The new affordable variant of the Model Y is powered by a smaller 69.5kWh battery that is capable of developing 300hp and claims to deliver a range of 517 km on a single charge.

Tesla Model 3 Standard

The Tesla Model 3 Standard is equipped with 18-inch wheels, available as standard with the option to upgrade to a 19-inch set. Also, it only gets the grey color option as standard. However, customers can also choose the black color option by paying a premium.

On the inside, the Tesla Model 3 Standard rear touchscreen unit, however, it does retain the panoramic sunroof as like the other Model 3 variants. 

Tesla Model 3

Overall, the Tesla Model Y Standard matches its configuration with the Model Y Standard, as it gets the same 69.5 kWh battery pack, claiming to deliver 517 km of range. However, the new variant is quite slower than the Model 3 Premium RWD as it sprints 0-100 kmph in 5.8 seconds. 

Despite the affordable cost and trimming several exterior and interior highlights, the Model Y and Model 3 hold on to Tesla's basic digital features like a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, Autopilot, Sentry Mode, and more.

The Model 3 Standard has become Tesla's most budget-friendly sedan, now priced at around USD 36,990 ( approx. Rs 32.8 lakh), reflecting a price drop of nearly USD 5,000 ( approx. Rs 4.8 lakh) from its earlier starting point. Also, the new Model Y Standard will be available at a price tag of USD 39,990 (approx Rs 35.50 lakh) in the US market.