US Edition
Tesla’s Sales Are Plummeting, so It’s Adding a Cheaper All-Wheel-Drive Model Y in the US in a Bid to Drum up Interest
Tesla's new Model Y trim offers a lower-cost all-wheel-drive option as the company phases out the Model X and broadens its SUV lineup in the U.S. market.
- This week, Tesla launched a new Model Y configuration, expanding the lineup with a more affordable all-wheel-drive trim.
- Facing lagging demand, Tesla cut its Model S and Model X legacy models after total sales fell nearly 23% last year while pivoting toward robotics.
- The Model Y Standard AWD starts at $41,990 and returns 294 miles of EPA-estimated range, adding a second motor for AWD and hitting 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.
- The cheaper AWD trim immediately saves buyers about $7,000 compared with the Model Y Premium AWD and may entice prospective Model Y customers seeking dual-motor traction without Premium costs.
- However, expanding trims risks increasing complexity even as some U.S. buyers want larger SUVs, and Tesla may still offer a Model Y L late this year amid BMW, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz rivals arriving in coming months.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Tesla's latest lineup tweaks: no more 'Standard' branding and a cheaper AWD Model Y
Tesla is mixing up its Model Y lineup with a new, lower-cost option and a name change-up on its trim levels.TeslaTesla is adding another Model Y option with cloth seats and fewer screens that starts at $43,630.The All-Wheel-Drive car saves $7,000 compared to its more luxe sibling.The move comes as Tesla pivots toward robotics and self-driving — and grapples with a decline in car sales in 2025.Tesla is adding another cheaper Model Y to its lineup…
Tech Radar
technewstube.comTesla’s sales are plummeting, so it’s adding a cheaper all-wheel-drive Model Y in the US in a bid to drum up interest
Tesla adds a cheaper Model Y all-wheel-drive option to the line-up to help boost sales, but will it be enough for the failing brand?
Tesla Model Y lineup expansion signals an uncomfortable reality for consumers
Tesla launched a new configuration of the Model Y this week, bringing more complexity to its lineup of the vehicle and adding a new, lower entry point for those who require an All-Wheel-Drive car. However, the broadening of the Model Y lineup in the United States could signal a somewhat uncomfortable reality for Tesla fans and car buyers, who have been vocal about their desire for a larger, full-size SUV. Tesla has essentially moved in the oppos…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
