No sooner had this entry-level model been christened the Standard version – along with the entry-level Model 3 – than the Standard moniker was binned, and we are back to just Model Y Rear Wheel Drive. Tesla Model Y: Seats are adjusted via the central touchscreenThen, inside, you get fabric seats and a manually adjustable steering wheel. Tesla Model Y: When it comes to Tesla, there’s an Elon-sized elephant in the back seatThis updated Model Y rear-wheel-drive starts from €41,832 – placing it squarely alongside rivals such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Skoda Enyaq, and several thousand euro below the likes of Kia EV6 and BYD Sealion 7. At this price, the entry-level Model Y makes a lot of sense for many family buyers and can go wheel-to-wheel with any of its similarly priced rivals. Lowdown: Model Y Rear Wheel DrivePower: The entry-level rear-wheel-drive Model Y uses a single rear-mounted electric motor producing around 295hp (220kW) and roughly 420Nm of torque.

Source: The Irish Times March 03, 2026 22:12 UTC