Tesla has introduced a new entry point into its Model Y line-up for UK buyers – the Model Y Standard – priced from £41,990 and promising 314 miles of range. The new version effectively replaces the previous Rear-Wheel Drive model, sitting beneath the Long Range and Performance variants in the line-up.
Beyond the headline price, Tesla is pitching the new version as its most affordable model to run. The firm has designed the Model Y Standard with total cost of ownership in mind, offering a £299-per-month lease, the lowest insurance group rating ever for a Tesla (Group 34), and stronger residual values than previous versions.
