TL;DR
- The $41,990 Model Y All-Wheel Drive is no longer on Tesla's US order page. The cheapest new AWD Model Y you can order is now the $49,990 Model Y Premium AWD, $8,000 more.
- The $39,990 Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive is still listed, and some Model Y AWD cars are still for sale from inventory.
- New Model Y Premium orders now show estimated delivery in January to March 2027, so a new Premium order likely won't arrive this year.
Tesla has quietly dropped its cheapest all-wheel-drive Model Y in the US. The $41,990 Model Y All-Wheel Drive no longer shows up in Tesla's US configurator, according to configurator checks by TeslaNorth on Thursday, November 12, and Electric-vehicles.com on Friday morning, November 13. Tesla hasn't announced the change, and the order page gives no reason.
What changed on the order page
Here is the US Model Y lineup you can order now, with prices before destination and order fees, as reported by Electric-vehicles.com:
| Trim | Price | Range (EPA est.) | 0 to 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive | $39,990 | 348 mi | 6.8 sec |
| Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive | $45,990 | 355 mi | 5.4 sec |
| Model Y Premium All-Wheel Drive | $49,990 | 327 mi | 4.3 sec |
| Model Y Performance | $57,990 | 306 mi | 3.3 sec |
| Model Y L Premium (six seats) | $61,990 | 332 mi | 4.4 sec |
| 294 mi | 4.6 sec |
The trim went on sale on February 2 at $41,990 with 294 miles of range. That day, Tesla's North America account wrote: "Model Y AWD now available in the US & Puerto Rico. Starts at $41,990 w/ 294 mi of range," per Electric-vehicles.com. It lasted about nine months on the order page.
Can you still buy a Model Y AWD?
Yes, from inventory. Electric-vehicles.com found Tesla's US new-vehicle inventory page still listed Model Y All-Wheel Drive cars on Friday, priced at $42,990 and $43,990. Inventory moves fast and varies by location, so check Tesla's inventory page for your ZIP code. Our guide to custom order vs inventory explains the tradeoffs.
TeslaNorth also notes that the change does not by itself mean the trim is gone for good.
Model Y Premium deliveries move into 2027
The configurator now shows January to March 2027 estimated delivery for both the Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and Premium All-Wheel Drive, up from December to January, according to TeslaNorth, which checked a Seattle ZIP code. The six-seat Model Y L Premium shows February to April 2027 in the same check. Sawyer Merritt reported the same shift on X.
These are estimates for the builds and locations checked, not promises. If you already ordered, go by the date in your Tesla app. Our explainer on why your Tesla delivery date keeps moving covers why it moves.
What it means if you're shopping for a Model Y
- Want AWD for under $45,000? Look at inventory Model Y AWD cars while they last, or a used Model Y.
- Fine with RWD? The $39,990 Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive is still on the order page. Our AWD vs RWD comparison helps if you're unsure you need AWD for winter.
- Ordering a Premium? Plan on a 2027 delivery for a new order, and remember your order price isn't locked in until delivery.
For the full picture of what each trim costs and includes, see Tesla Model Y trims compared: which one should you buy.
