Tesla launches two new affordable models with ‘Standard’ Model 3, Y offerings

Max Headroom 2025.10.08 3 min read

Tesla has officially launched its affordable models with the new Model 3 and Model Y ‘Standard’ versions hitting the company’s Online Design Studio on Tuesday.

It is the first time Tesla has revealed any details about what it planned to launch in terms of its new, lower-cost vehicles, which are mainly aimed at countering the loss of the $7,500 EV tax credit.

Here’s what Tesla went with for its release of the new affordable models.

Tesla Model Y ‘Standard’

The Model Y Standard is a stripped-down version of the all-electric crossover and starts at $39,990.

Deliveries are slated for November and December, the company says if you plan to order one, and it comes with a few major changes to improve efficiency and bring down cost for owners.

New athletically tuned exterior and new alloy wheels to improve aerodynamics
15.4″ touchscreen in the front, the same as the other trims
Available in three colors: Stealth Grey (free), White ($1,oo0 extra), Diamond Black ($1,500 extra)
Textile and vegan leather interior
Range sits at 321 miles
New front fascia
Covered glass roof (textile on inside)
Windows are not acoustically laminated for a quieter cabin
Manual mirrors and seats
Smaller frunk
No rear infotainment screen
No basic Autopilot
69 kWh battery
New 19″ Aperture wheels
0-60 MPH in 6.8 seconds
7 speaker stereo, down from 15 speakers in premium models

BREAKING: Tesla has launched the new Model Y ‘Standard’ for $39,990

Here’s what’s new: pic.twitter.com/ILxbEsEniX

— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) October 7, 2025

Tesla Model 3 ‘Standard’

The Model 3 Standard was a surprise offering from Tesla, as many had only anticipated the company to refine and offer a more affordable version of the Model Y.

Coming in at $36,990, it features many of the same changes Tesla made with the Model Y “Standard,” all ways to improve price and make it less flashy than the more premium offerings.

Deliveries are also slated for November for this vehicle, and it features relatively the same stripped-down offerings as the Model Y Standard.

Available in three colors: Stealth Grey (free), White ($1,oo0 extra), Diamond Black ($1,500 extra)
Textile and vegan leather interior
Range sits at 321 miles
Covered glass roof (textile on inside)
Manual mirrors and seats
No rear infotainment screen
No basic Autopilot
69 kWh battery
New 19″ Aperture wheels
0-60 MPH in 6.8 seconds
7 speaker stereo, down from 15 speakers in premium models