Tesla Model 3 and Model Y recieve new standard trims, making them the cheapest in the lineup
Published on Oct 08, 2025 at 4:39 AM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Oct 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Tesla has released new Standard base trims of the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y, expanding its lineup of affordable EVs.
The Model 3 Standard is priced at $38,630, while the Model Y Standard comes in at $41,630.
Each sits more than $5,000 below the previous entry-level versions.
There are a few ways Tesla has trimmed features and performance to lower the cost of its two best-selling models.
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Cuts and changes in the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
The new Standard trims are now the entry point to Tesla’s lineup, with the Long Range models renamed Premium and Performance versions still at the top.
Both the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y Standard use a smaller 69.5 kWh battery and reduced charging speeds capped at 225 kW.
Despite this, range figures remain at 321 miles on 18-inch wheels and 303 miles on 19-inch options.
The Model Y sees the most visible exterior adjustments, losing its light bars and adopting a simpler fascia.
Standard wheels are now 18 inches, with 19-inch wheels optional.
Paint choices are limited to gray, white, and black.
The Tesla Model 3 remains closer in styling to its Premium trim, with only small changes separating the two.
Cabins reflect further cutbacks. Fabric seat inserts replace sections of vegan leather, the rear touchscreen has been removed, and manual steering adjustment is standard.
Heated and ventilated seating has been reduced.
The Model Y also swaps its panoramic glass roof for a fixed headliner, while the Tesla Model 3 continues to offer the glass roof.
Performance numbers reflect the adjustments.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard makes 286 horsepower and reaches 60 mph in 5.8 seconds.
The Tesla Model Y Standard produces 300 horsepower and completes the sprint in 6.8 seconds.
These are slower than Premium versions but remain competitive in the compact affordable EV segment.
Tesla’s push toward affordable EVs
By adding the Tesla Model 3 Standard and Tesla Model Y Standard, the company is extending its reach into the affordable EVs market.
Reducing performance and scaling back features allowed Tesla to lower prices without removing access to its charging network or central touchscreen system.
Automakers across the industry are pushing for lower-priced options.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard starts at $38,630 and the Tesla Model Y Standard starts at $41,630.
Both trims broaden Tesla’s appeal at a time when affordability has become critical, offering buyers a more accessible entry point while keeping Tesla competitive in a crowded EV market.
That price range also includes the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV at around $34,995, the Hyundai Kona Electric at $34,470, and the Nissan Leaf at $28,140.
Each of these models offers lower-cost access to electric driving, though often with shorter range or fewer features compared to Tesla.
Their presence shows how crowded the affordable evs segment has become and why Tesla introduced cheaper trims of its most popular cars.
With rivals introducing affordable EVs of their own, Tesla’s move ensures the Model 3 and Model Y remain at the center of the conversation.
The Standard trims may sacrifice some performance and features, but the lower prices strengthen Tesla’s position among cost-conscious buyers.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
