Tesla Model Y RWD Returns As The Cheapest Model Yet

Afteraxing the standard range dual-motor Model Y上个月,特斯拉已经开始提供the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version sold in other markets. As a returning model, it now stands as the cheapestModel Yyet, starting way below the $50,000 mark.

The arrival of the base Model Y comes just a few days after the automaker introduced anupdated model in its biggest market, China - a quicker version with a few visual goodies. Don't get excited, though, as the US still gets the pre-updated version, marked by the silver wheels, wood trims, and the lack of ambient lighting in the cabin.

The new Tesla Model Y RWD comes with a price tag of $43,990, which is way cheaper than the discontinued Model Y AWD. Tesla indicates that this model is eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, suggesting that either the battery pack is manufactured locally in North America or a strategysimilar to the Model 3 RWD, which utilized an LFP pack imported from China, is employed.

This brings down the Model Y RWD's price to $36,490. You can get it even cheaper instates offering more incentivesfor EV buyers. Tesla also estimates additional gas savings of $3,600 over three years to make the price appear even lower on the configurator.

Nevertheless, the Model Y RWD lags behind its AWD predecessor in terms of range and acceleration, rated at 260 miles compared to the AWD's 279 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 6.6 seconds versus the AWD's 5.0 seconds.