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Driving the Tesla Model Y Standard | We Review Tesla's Cheapest SUV

2025-10-09 Autos & Vehicles
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To reduce its starting price, the Tesla Model Y Standard loses many of the features that make the regular Model Y great. With less advanced suspension and fewer horsepower on tap, does the 2026 Model Y Standard compromise its on-road performance as well? Find out with Edmunds’ Alistair Weaver in this first drive video. Tesla Model Y: https://www.edmunds.com/tesla/model-y/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 00:39 Exterior Changes 01:10 The "Poverty Spec" Tesla 01:26 Interior Changes - What We Like 02:11 Interior Changes - What We Don't Like 03:16 Overall First Impressions 03:44 Rear Seat 04:19 The Frunk 04:55 The Rear & Trunk 05:30 Driving Impressions & Performance 07:07 Battery & EV Range 08:12 Charging 08:30 Removal of Autosteer 09:32 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@YBlnx 2025-10-10

Its good that it doesn't have the paronamic sunroff.

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@edmundscars 2025-10-09

Cheaper sometimes means better. What do you think of the new Model Y Standard after watching our video? Let us know in the comments!

16 6 replies
@nickolastiguan 2026-01-16

Here in Canada, the Standard (RWD) is ~$15k CAD cheaper than the Premium (AWD) 😮

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@gregtheelectricviking 2025-10-10

Double-glazing gone?! That’s a dealbreaker.

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@bhairamsahu1063 2025-10-15

This had me hooked the whole time.

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@OttiJoungsaul 2025-10-16

Clear and concise explanation.

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@shanet7511 2025-12-27

They should’ve dumped the power rear lift gate and added the frunk trimmings back in

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@lwakrasalom 2025-10-10

This is such a great resource.

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@johnherdt 2025-10-11

Another great review. You have a better than average way of working daily use into considerations while still addressing performance excitement. Cheers!

2 1 replies
@DenverTaint 2025-10-11

Proud of yall, this felt like a balanced review.

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