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2026 · Buyer's guide
One of the best-selling cars in the world, for a reason: Model 3 running gear under a hatchback body with up to 76 cubic feet of cargo, all-wheel drive from $41,990, and the only Tesla with a third row.
At a glance
Up to $61,990 before fees
Quickest trim
5, 6 or 7, by trim
Trims
Prices before the $1,390 destination fee and $250 order fee. Range and acceleration are Tesla's published figures.
| Trim | Price | Range | 0–60 | Drive | Seats | Referral FSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Rear-Wheel Drive | $39,990 | 321 mi | 6.8 s | RWD | 5 | 3 months |
| Standard All-Wheel Drive | $41,990 | 294 mi | 4.6 s | AWD | 5 | 3 months |
| Premium Rear-Wheel DriveOur pick | $45,990 | 357 mi | 5.4 s | RWD | 5 | 3 months |
| Premium All-Wheel Drive | $49,990 | 327 mi | 4.3 s | AWD | 5 or 7 | 3 months |
| Performance | $57,990 | 306 mi | 3.3 s | AWD | 5 | 3 months |
| Model Y L (Launch Series) | $61,990 | 328 mi | 4.4 s | AWD | 6 | 3 months |
Standard Rear-Wheel Drive
Standard All-Wheel Drive
Premium Rear-Wheel DriveOur pick
Premium All-Wheel Drive
Performance
Model Y L (Launch Series)
Standard Rear-Wheel Drive · $39,990
321 miles and nearly the same cargo space as the dearer trims. The Standard interior is simpler: fewer speakers, no rear screen, no ventilated seats, and a headliner in place of the see-through glass roof.
Standard All-Wheel Drive · $41,990
Adds a front motor for $2,000. Range drops to 294 miles, so it suits snow-belt buyers who charge at home rather than road-trippers.
Premium Rear-Wheel Drive · $45,990
357 miles with the full Premium interior. If you do not need AWD, this is the Model Y to buy.
Premium All-Wheel Drive · $49,990
Dual motors, 4.3 seconds, 327 miles, and the only trim offered with a seven-seat third row, a $2,500 option.
Performance · $57,990
3.3 seconds to 60 with adaptive suspension and 21-inch wheels. Range falls to 306 miles and tire costs rise.
Model Y L (Launch Series) · $61,990
Nearly nine inches longer, with second-row captain's chairs and a third row adults can sit in. 328 miles and 89.7 cubic feet of cargo for $61,990; the Launch Series adds a year each of FSD (Supervised), Supercharging and Premium Connectivity.
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Model Y L is ordered from the Model Y page as a trim, not as a separate model. US orders opened July 2, 2026, with deliveries from October.
The seven-seat option on Premium AWD is a small bench sized for children; Model Y L is the choice for adults in the third row.
Destination fee is $1,390 plus a $250 order fee, on top of the prices shown.
FAQ
The 2026 Model Y starts at $39,990 for Standard Rear-Wheel Drive, $41,990 for Standard All-Wheel Drive, $45,990 for Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, $49,990 for Premium All-Wheel Drive, $57,990 for Performance and $61,990 for the six-seat Model Y L. Destination is $1,390 plus a $250 order fee.
The Model Y Premium All-Wheel Drive can be optioned with a two-seat third row for seven total. It is a compact bench best suited to children. For adult-sized third-row space, Model Y L offers six seats in a 2+2+2 layout with 31.2 inches of third-row legroom.
Buy the Model Y if you carry passengers, cargo or pets regularly, want a hatch, or need all-wheel drive on a budget. Buy the Model 3 if you mostly drive alone or as a couple and want the lowest price and longest range. Trim for trim, the Model Y costs $2,500 to $3,500 more and matches or slightly trails the Model 3 on EPA range, by at most 19 miles.
Up to 3,500 pounds on every trim with Tesla's tow package, about $1,000 when ordered with the car. Expect range to fall sharply when towing near that limit.
No. The federal clean-vehicle credit ended for cars bought after September 30, 2025. Several states still offer rebates for buyers of any income, including Massachusetts ($3,500 under $55,000 with destination), New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Colorado; the total cost of ownership calculator applies the one for your state.
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Other models
| EPA range | 316–363 mi |
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| 0–60 mph | 2.9–5.8 s |
| EPA range | 320–325 mi |
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| 0–60 mph | 2.6–4.1 s |
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