Tesla's lowest-priced Model Y AWD, at $41,990, has disappeared from its US website. Buyers who want all-wheel drive must now choose the Premium AWD at $49,990.
- Tesla has removed the entry-level Model Y AWD, previously priced at $41,990, from its US configurator.
- The cheapest AWD trim now available to order is the Premium AWD, starting at $49,990, or $8,000 more.
- The cheapest Model Y on the website is now the RWD version at $39,990, with 348 miles of range.
- Tesla is streamlining its 2026 lineup as it scales back Cybertruck production and has already discontinued the Model S and Model X.
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The cheapest AWD trim is gone from the configurator
Tesla has quietly removed the cheapest all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant of the Model Y from its US website. The entry-level Model Y AWD, which previously cost $41,990, no longer appears in the configurator. Some inventory vehicles can still be purchased, though.
The cheapest AWD trim that can be ordered now is the Model Y Premium AWD, with a starting price of $49,990. That means buyers have to pay $8,000 more than before. Stepping up to the Performance trim costs $57,990.
RWD becomes the cheapest option
The cheapest Model Y configuration on Tesla's website is now the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version at $39,990. It offers 348 miles of range and a top speed of 125 mph. The next step up is the Premium RWD at $45,990, which has 355 miles of range and quicker acceleration. The Premium AWD drops range to 327 miles but cuts the 0-60 mph time to 4.3 seconds.
The cheapest trim also loses quite a few comforts. It has no heated rear seats, no second-row touchscreen, no FM radio, and no ventilated seats. Its speaker system is also smaller than on the higher trims.
Tesla's lineup streamlining in 2026
2026 is shaping up as a year of product cuts for Tesla. Most recently, the company announced it would scale back Cybertruck production. Before that, Tesla had already ended sales of the Model S and Model X.
Tesla's mainstream lineup now consists only of the entry-level Model 3 and the Model Y in four main variants. The company is shifting its focus to ramping up production of the Cybercab robotaxi and the Optimus robot. Tesla has also made clear that most Cybercabs will serve its own robotaxi service rather than being sold in volume like a regular passenger car.
Removing the entry-level AWD trim raises the price threshold for an all-wheel-drive Model Y considerably, so buyers who need AWD will have to weigh the Premium trim against the remaining inventory. All prices in this article are US list prices. There is currently no information on whether Tesla will bring this variant back, so readers should watch for official updates from the company.
Source: Digital Trends
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