Tesla's Affordable EV Spotted: Meet the 2026 Model Y Standard
Tesla's long-awaited affordable electric vehicle (EV), the 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard variant, is set to hit the market soon. The new model has been spotted in Texas, revealing key details about its design and features. Meanwhile, production delays have pushed back its release due to focus on Model Y deliveries.
The affordable EV will sport a new outer design, code-named E41, with simplified interior features like a basic audio system and fibreglass headliner. It will also come with 18-inch wheels and aerocovers, suggesting Autopilot and FSD Supervised capabilities. Notably, it will have a solid roof instead of a glass one, as hinted by recent software updates and sightings.
The model's exterior resembles a more trimmed version of the Model Y, with a slimmer version of the headlights seen on the current Model 3, lacking the signature light bar. Elon Musk jokingly described it as looking like the Model Y during a company earnings call. Production is expected to start by the end of the year, following a full reveal within weeks.
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard variant is set to be a game-changer in the affordable electric vehicle market. With its sleek design, practical features, and advanced capabilities, it promises to make electric vehicles more accessible. The model's development is led by Lars Moravy, Tesla's Vice President and Chief Engineer, with a full disclosure expected during the opening of Tesla's new development center in Berlin-Köpenick.
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