Which 2026 Tesla Model Y trim should you buy?
$39,990 to $61,990. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Tesla's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD → Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive RWD, +$6,000 for 30 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: Model Y All-Wheel Drive AWD at $41,990.
Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive $39,990
The entry point. Everything below is measured from here.
Model Y All-Wheel Drive $41,990
+$2,000 over the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD.
Standard here, not on the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD: 0-60 mph: 4.6 sec, 15Speaker dual-control audio system plus 1 subwoofer, Range (EPA est.): 294 mi, Supercharge in 15 min: 152 mi, Weight (Curb Mass): 4,246 lbs
Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive $45,990
+$6,000 over the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD.
Standard here, not on the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD: 0-60 mph: 5.4 sec, 15Speaker dual-control audio system plus 1 subwoofer, 16'' First-row QHD touchscreen, 5 USB-C ports, 8'' Second-row touchscreen, Auto-dimming side-view mirrors, Battery & Drive Unit Warranty: 8 years or 120,000 mi, whichever comes first, Center console with extended storage, Customizable wraparound ambient lighting, Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, FM radio, First-row heated and ventilated seats, Frequency dependent passive shock absorbers, Ground Clearance: 6.6" and 16 more
Model Y Premium All-Wheel Drive $49,990
+$8,000 over the Model Y All-Wheel Drive AWD.
Standard here, not on the Model Y All-Wheel Drive AWD: 16'' First-row QHD touchscreen, 5 USB-C ports, 8'' Second-row touchscreen, Auto-dimming side-view mirrors, Battery & Drive Unit Warranty: 8 years or 120,000 mi, whichever comes first, Center console with extended storage, Customizable wraparound ambient lighting, Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, FM radio, First-row heated and ventilated seats, Five- or seven-seat interior, Frequency dependent passive shock absorbers, Ground Clearance: 6.6", HEPA filter and Bioweapon Defense Mode; First-row touchscreen-adjust air vents; Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents and 16 more
Seats 5 → 7
Model Y Performance All-Wheel Drive $57,990
+$8,000 over the Model Y Premium All-Wheel Drive AWD.
Standard here, not on the Model Y Premium All-Wheel Drive AWD: 0-60 mph: 3.3 sec, 0-60 mph: 4.6 sec, Drive Modes: Chill, Standard, Insane, Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers, First-row heated and ventilated sport seats with thigh extension, Ground Clearance: 6", Overall Height: 63.4", Overall Length: 188.8", Range (EPA est.): 306 mi, Supercharge in 15 min: 144 mi, Third-row heated seats with power recline, Weight (Curb Mass): 4,466 lbs, Wheels: 19" or 20", Wheels: 21"
Seats 7 → 5
Model Y L Premium All-Wheel Drive - Launch Series $61,990
+$4,000 over the Model Y Performance All-Wheel Drive AWD.
Standard here, not on the Model Y Performance All-Wheel Drive AWD: 0-60 mph: 4.4 sec, 12 months of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) included ($99/mo subscription after); Traffic-aware cruise control, 12 months of Premium Connectivity included ($9.99/mo subscription after), 18Speaker dual-control audio system plus 1 subwoofer, Drive Modes: Chill, Standard, First-row heated and ventilated seats with power tilt, power thigh support and adjustable headrest, Ground Clearance: 6.7", Home Powershare when paired with Powerwall, Launch Series badging on center console, floormats with unique piping and a suede dashboard wing, Launch Series badging, puddle light and sill plates; Cosmic Silver paint offering (Only available with Model Y L), Overall Height: 65.7", Overall Length: 195.6", Range (EPA est.): 332 mi, Seating: Up to 6 seats (Model Y L Premium AWD) and 6 more
Seats 5 → 6
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Tesla Model Y trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Tesla Model Y trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD to the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive RWD: $6,000 more for 30 features the press kit lists as standard on the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive RWD and not on the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Tesla Model Y trims cost?
6 trims, from $39,990 for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD to $61,990 for the Model Y L Premium All-Wheel Drive - Launch Series AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Tesla Model Y with all-wheel drive?
The Model Y All-Wheel Drive AWD, at $41,990 MSRP.