Tesla VP of Engineering reveals why the Model Y Standard has a glass roof you can't even see through

After some people noticed that the new Model Y Standard has changed its glass roof design so that you can no longer see through, the Tesla VP of Engineering has spoken out.

It’s the beginning of a new era for Tesla, which has always been seen as a premium EV leader.

The new Model 3 and Model Y Standard versions are the company’s first step to a more affordable electric vehicle industry.

However, there are a number of differences between the Model Y Standard and its more expensive predecessor, and fans want to know why.

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Model Y Standard removes glass roof – or does it?

From the exterior, there’s not too much going on in terms of differences with the affordable Model Y Standard. In fact, the only aesthetic change is the trims.

In performance, there is a significant drop off from what the usual EV boasts, but that was to be expected. A smaller 65kWh battery powers the car, reducing some of its power, but not the 321-mile range efficiency.

But on the inside, there are notable differences.

Namely, the panoramic solar-blocking glass roof – which appears to be there on the exterior – has been blocked up with the velvet interior padding cascading from the top of the car.

This was highlighted on X (formerly Twitter), as one person revealed that, even if you peeled off the textile lining, it would still be opaque.

With this circulating, Tesla VP of Engineering, Lars Moravy, took to the platform to explain the decision.

The engineer claimed that it is still made of glass, but just not the expensive, reflective, and coated version used on the normal Model Y.

“All glass is NOT created equal,” he said.

“Remember, the Model Y Premium glass is laminated with silver IR reflective coatings to make it super comfy and reject solar load… the standard is not… plus LOTS of people wanted a closed headliner, always trying to listen.”

So, why stick with glass and not metal bodywork?

Other Tesla fanatics wondered why the bodywork doesn’t loop over the car, instead of a useless glass window. Well, he’s got the answer for that, too.

“Cost, supply chain, and manufacturing efficiency in our factories,” he said.

“And it looks cooler.”

Tesla recently set a record sales quarter in Q3, debunking any myths that the company was struggling amid a much more competitive market.

This wave of affordable cars might just be Tesla’s ticket to maintaining its firm grip on the industry, and allowing itself some wiggle room to work on advancing its impressive technology and software.

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