Tesla’s more-affordable Model Y Standard is now offered in Europe, keeping the FM radio tuner, lane-centring and folding mirrors deleted from the US version.
The more-affordable 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard electric SUV – which deletes features from the existing car to cut costs – has expanded to Europe, but it’s no closer to Australia.
Built in Germany for select markets, instead of the United States, the Model Y Standard for Europe retains certain features removed from the US version, including ‘Basic Autopilot’ lane-centring assist, an FM radio tuner, and power-folding side mirrors, still without auto-dimming.
Priced from €39,990 ($AU71,500), the Model Y Standard is €10,000 ($AU18,000) less than the existing Model Y (€49,990, $AU89,000), which is now marketed as the ‘Model Y Premium’.
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For context, the Model Y Standard costs $US39,990 ($AU61,500) in its home market, $US5000 ($AU7500) less than the $US44,990 ($AU69,000) Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive.
Deleted features, also from the US version, include the removal of its front and rear LED light strips, 18-inch ‘Aperture’ wheel covers – reportedly with steel wheels underneath – power steering wheel adjustment, ambient interior lighting, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
It also has cloth and leather-look upholstery, replacing full leather-look trim, while its 8-inch rear touchscreen has also been deleted, with manually-adjustable rear air vents.
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A ‘closed’ roof with non-transparent glass and internal headlining also carries over from the US version, after initial reports suggested the cheaper model would feature a steel roof.
The Model Y Standard is not currently planned for Australia, as it is not built at its factory in Shanghai, China – nor is a right-hand drive version offered.
In addition, while Tesla also launched a cheaper Model 3 Standard in the US, it has not expanded to Europe like the Model Y.
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