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2026 Tesla Model Y Trims Comparison

Which 2026 Model Y trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend getting the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (also called the Premium Rear-Wheel Drive). It provides the best combination of features and range for the price. But if you want extra traction for wintertime driving on snowy or icy roads, the Long Range All-Wheel Drive (also called the Premium All-Wheel Drive) is certainly the way to go.

2026 Model Y trim level differences

The 2026 Tesla Model Y is a fully electric small crossover SUV. Tesla initially sold it in the dual-motor all-wheel-drive Launch Series configuration. Soon after, Tesla introduced the Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range All-Wheel Drive versions. Later in the model year, Tesla gave them new names: Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and Premium All-Wheel Drive. It also introduced the Model Y Standard, a new base version, and the Model Y Performance.

Standard
This new entry-level Model Y comes standard with:

  • Single rear-mounted electric motor for rear-wheel drive
  • Tesla-estimated range of 303 miles (19-inch wheels)
  • Tesla-estimated 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Cloth and synthetic leather upholstery
  • Streaming services (navigation and entertainment; subscription required)
  • Wireless device charger
  • 15.4-inch front touchscreen

Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (also called the Premium RWD)
A more upscale Model Y thanks to:

  • Single rear-mounted electric motor for rear-wheel drive
  • Tesla-estimated range of 357 miles (19-inch wheels) or 344 miles (20-inch wheels)
  • Tesla-estimated 0-60 mph time of 5.4 seconds
  • Enhanced suspension for a more composed ride quality
  • Front LED lightbar, plus more stylish-looking taillights
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Ventilated front seats
  • More power adjustments for the front seats
  • Power-adjustable steering wheel
  • Power-folding rear seats
  • Enhanced filtering capability for the climate system
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Full synthetic leather upholstery
  • 8-inch rear touchscreen

Standard advanced driver assist features include:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Model Y and the car in front)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Model Y back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Tesla Autopilot (combines adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance for hands-on low-level automated driving)
  • Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

Long Range All-Wheel Drive (also called the Premium AWD)
Similar to the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive but with:

  • Front- and rear-mounted electric motors for all-wheel drive
  • Tesla-estimated range of 327 miles (19-inch wheels) or 303 miles (20-inch wheels)
  • Tesla-estimated 0-60 mph time of 4.6 seconds

Performance
This high-performance version of the Model Y has the features of the Long Range, plus:

  • More powerful electric motors
  • Tesla-estimated range of 306 miles (21-inch wheels)
  • Tesla-estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds
  • Sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers (adjusts to alter ride firmness)
  • Premium 16-inch center touchscreen
  • Sport front seats with thicker bolsters
  • Two-way charging system (you can use the charge port to power 120-volt appliances and devices)

Launch Series
The limited-production Model Y Launch Series is a Long Range All-Wheel Drive equipped with the Full-Self Driving (Supervised) package as standard. It also has special Launch Series badging.

Optional for Model Y Long Range and Performance versions is the Full-Self Driving (Supervised) package. It adds:

  • Navigation-based hands-free steering assist on highways and city streets (driver still has to pay attention and be ready to take control)
  • Ability to slow down and stop for traffic lights and stop signs
  • Active monitoring and avoidance of pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles

A Tow package is optional for all Model Ys. It adds a Class II hitch that allows the vehicle to tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 3,500 pounds.

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$41,380
Choose the trim, color, options, packages and more for your 2026 Tesla Model Y.
Build and Price
Prices based on sales in VA thru 4/6/26
Final assembly in USA

Compare 2026 Model Y trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Ashburn, VA
Vehicle
Model Y Base
Model Y Standard
Model Y Long Range
Model Y Premium
Model Y Performance
Model Y Long Range Launch Series
Vehicle
Base
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$41,380
Avg Price Paid
$41,380
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Standard
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$41,380
Avg Price Paid
$41,380
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1 for sale near you
Long Range
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$46,380
Avg Price Paid
$46,380
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4 for sale near you
Premium
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$46,380
Avg Price Paid
$46,380
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Performance
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$58,880
Avg Price Paid
$58,880
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Long Range Launch Series
electric DD
Starting MSRP
$61,380
Avg Price Paid
$61,380
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2 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette/cloth
leatherette/cloth
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
235/55R18
235/55R18
255/45R19
255/45R19
255/35R21 (FRONT) 275/35R21 (REAR)
255/45R19
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
19 X 9.5-in
19 X 9.5-in
21 X 9.5-in (Front) 21 X 10.5-in (Rear)
19 X 9.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
148 / 129 / 138 MPGe
148 / 129 / 138 MPGe
144 / 123 / 134 MPGe
N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe
111 / 100 / 105 MPGe
130 / 115 / 123 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
321 mi.
321 mi.
357 mi.
N/A
306 mi.
327 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
24
24
25
N/A
32
27
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
10.0 hr.
10.0 hr.
10.0 hr.
N/A
12.2 hr.
8.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.8 ft.
39.8 ft.
39.8 ft.
39.8 ft.
39.8 ft.
39.8 ft.
Curb weight
4,061 lb.
4,061 lb.
4,184 lb.
4,184 lb.
4,466 lb.
4,396 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.4 in.
6.4 in.
6.6 in.
6.6 in.
6.0 in.
6.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.8 in.
83.8 in.
83.8 in.
83.8 in.
83.8 in.
83.8 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.6 in.
75.6 in.
75.6 in.
75.6 in.
75.6 in.
75.6 in.
Height
63.8 in.
63.8 in.
63.9 in.
63.9 in.
63.4 in.
63.9 in.
Length
188.7 in.
188.7 in.
188.6 in.
188.6 in.
188.8 in.
188.6 in.
Wheelbase
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
29.5 cu. ft.
29.5 cu. ft.
33.1 cu. ft.
29.0 cu. ft.
29.0 cu. ft.
33.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Front Leg Room
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
41.9 in.
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
41.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
Rear Head Room
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.6 in.
54.6 in.
53.2 in.
53.2 in.
53.2 in.
53.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$49,440
$45,582
$56,706
Not Available
$69,281
$69,597
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.66
$0.61
$0.76
Not Available
$0.92
$0.93
Depreciation
$26,527
$22,669
$31,129
Not Available
$39,258
$40,200
Financing
$7,679
$7,679
$8,606
Not Available
$10,922
$11,386
Taxes & Fees
$1,957
$1,957
$2,165
Not Available
$2,684
$2,787
Fuel
$3,032
$3,032
$3,116
Not Available
$3,978
$3,394
Insurance
$6,747
$6,747
$6,747
Not Available
$6,747
$6,747
Maintenance
$1,274
$1,274
$2,719
Not Available
$3,328
$2,719
Repairs
$2,224
$2,224
$2,224
Not Available
$2,364
$2,364
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black and White, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Exterior
Diamond Black
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Stealth Grey
Deep Blue Metallic
Diamond Black
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Stealth Grey
Deep Blue Metallic
Diamond Black
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Stealth Grey
Ultra Red
Quicksilver
Deep Blue Metallic
Diamond Black
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Stealth Grey
Ultra Red
Quicksilver
Deep Blue Metallic
Diamond Black
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Stealth Grey
Ultra Red
Quicksilver
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Stealth Grey
Ultra Red
Quicksilver