How Much Is the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
What Car Shoppers Need to Know
- Tesla Model Y pricing starts at $41,380 (all prices include a $1,390 destination charge) for the new entry-level trim.
- Up to 357-mile EPA-rated range
- Prices recently increased $1,000 for Premium and Performance variants.
Tesla’s Model Y compact SUV now sports a full lineup with the arrival of new base trim levels for both the rear-wheel-drive Model Y and all-wheel-drive versions. There are two trim levels for each drivetrain, as well as a Performance trim that’s capable of rocketing from 0-60 mph in a claimed 3.3 seconds.
Release Date and Pricing
The 2026 Tesla Model Y electric SUV is on sale now. Full pricing is as follows:
- Base RWD: $41,380
- Base AWD: $43,380
- Premium RWD: $47,380
- Premium AWD: $51,380
- Performance AWD: $59,380
New Entry-Level Trim
The new entry-level trim, which Tesla simply refers to as Rear-Wheel Drive, includes 18-inch wheels, LED headlights and a hands-free power liftgate. Inside are cloth seats with synthetic leather accents, heated power front seats and a heated steering wheel. Cabin tech consists of a 15.4-inch touchscreen, seven speakers and two wireless phone chargers. The base Model Y All-Wheel Drive adds a second electric motor for more power and traction but gains no other equipment.
It’s a $6,000 price increase from base to Premium for the RWD Model Y and $8,000 for the AWD, but the two gain the same equipment: upgraded suspension for a smoother ride, 19-inch wheels, full-width LED light bars front and rear, and a panoramic moonroof. The Premium trim also overhauls the interior with perforated synthetic leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, power-reclining and folding second-row seats with heating, a power tilt/telescoping steering column and ambient lighting. It also upgrades to a 16-inch touchscreen with — oddly — FM radio and 15 speakers and adds an additional 8-inch touchscreen in the backseat. The only difference between the RWD and AWD Premium trims is the latter’s available third-row seat.
The 2026 Model Y Performance keeps all of those goodies and adds an adaptive suspension, 21-inch wheels and additional front-seat adjustability — plus a load more power.
Standard safety tech on the Model Y includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitors, lane-departure steering assist and a dashcam. The necessary cameras and sensors for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) functionality are standard on every Model Y, but activating it requires a $99 monthly subscription fee. All buyers get a free 30-day trial, however.
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Range and 0-60 MPH Claims
Tesla prefers not to share output figures for its vehicles, instead relying on 0-60 mph acceleration claims to provide context for its vehicles. Tesla must downrate the entry-level RWD model’s electric motor, as the brand says it needs 6.8 seconds to accelerate from 0-60 versus 5.4 for the Premium RWD.
With the additional motor on the front axle, both the base and Premium AWD Model Ys need a claimed 4.6 seconds to hit 60 mph. The Performance can do the deed in just 3.3 seconds.
The Premium trims also enjoy a range advantage over the entry-level models. The base RWD has a claimed range of 321 miles against the Premium’s 357. The cheaper AWD Model Y is good for 294 miles, while the Premium is rated for 327. Its powerful motors sucking down electrons more quickly, the Performance has a range of 306 miles.
Base trims can add up to 160 miles in 15 minutes on a Supercharger, Premiums 182 miles and the Performance 144.
| Trim | 0-60 MPH (Seconds)* | EPA-Rated Range (Miles) | Max Added Range in 15 Minutes on Supercharger (Miles)* |
| Base RWD | 6.8 | 321 | 160 |
| Premium RWD | 5.4 | 357 | 182 |
| Base AWD | 4.6 | 294 | 152 |
| Premium AWD | 4.6 | 327 | 169 |
| Performance AWD | 3.3 | 306 | 144 |
*Manufacturer estimates
Model Y Price, Range Versus Competitors
The 2026 Model Y hits the sweet spot in terms of range and cost. The only more affordable EV with a longer range is the Tesla Model 3, which is basically a hatchback sedan version of the Model Y. Compared to other compact electric SUVs, though, the Tesla has a decided edge in range, although some lower-range competitors have substantially lower starting prices.
| Model | Driveline | Range (Miles) | Price (With Destination) |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium | RWD | 357 | $47,380 |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E (with extended-range battery) | RWD | 320 | $47,390 |
| 2025 Kia EV6 Long Range | RWD | 319 | $47,745 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV | FWD | 319 | $36,795 |
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | RWD | 318 | $39,100 |
| 2026 Toyota bZ | FWD | 314 | $39,350 |
| 2026 Honda Prologue | FWD | 308 | $41,395 |
| 2026 Subaru Uncharted | FWD | 308 | $36,445 |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 | RWD | 291 | $46,570 |
| 2026 Audi Q4 45 e-Tron | RWD | 288 | $51,895 |
Current Incentives
Buyers and lessees who trade in a gas vehicle can get 2,000 miles of complimentary Supercharging under a current offer. Other current offers are as follows:
Financing
Buyers can get 0% APR for 24, 36, 48, 60 or 72 months on the base Model Y RWD and AWD. The APR increases to 0.99% on the Premium RWD and Premium AWD and 5.34% on the Model Y Performance. The buyer must qualify for the deal. Tesla has not announced an end date for this promotion.
Leasing
Most Tesla shoppers can also lease a Model Y, although the brand does not offer leasing in Arkansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma or Wisconsin. The following leases are available nationwide. All are for 36 months and include a 30,000-mile allowance.
- Standard RWD: $459 per month, $4,154 due at signing
- Standard AWD: $499 per month, $4,195 due at signing
- Premium RWD: $569 per month, $4,265 due at signing
- Premium AWD: $669 per month, $4,365 due at signing
- Performance: $799 per month, $4,495 due at signing
| Trim | Monthly Payment | Due at Signing |
| Standard RWD | $459 | $4,154 |
| Standard AWD | $499 | $4,195 |
| Premium RWD | $569 | $4,265 |
| Premium AWD | $669 | $4,365 |
| Performance AWD | $799 | $4,495 |
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Editor’s note: This story was updated May 18, 2026, with current pricing and incentives.
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