New Tesla Model Y Price Now Starts at $50K

A less costly version of the updated Model Y brings better value than the Launch Edition

2026 Tesla Model Y front 3/4

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Josh Jacquot is a seasoned automotive journalist with a career spanning more than two decades. His passion for cars has been the driving force behind his career, fueling his love for storytelling and technical work. Josh has held staff positions at Edmunds and Car and Driver, where he performed instrumented testing and wrote everything from technical breakdowns to long-form adventure stories. This hands-on enthusiast's early fascination with cars evolved into a professional journey that blends his technical knowledge and deep appreciation for engaging driver's cars.}
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4/9/2025
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The new Tesla Model Y now starts at $50,380 including destination.
It qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit.
Tesla says the standard Model Y will be available in several weeks.

Tesla released pricing for its updated-for-2026 Model Y this week. The new Model Y costs $50,380 including $1,350 for destination and before you factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit. This still makes the standard Model Y considerably less expensive than the Model Y Launch Edition we purchased earlier this year, which set us back $61,380. That trim included the $8,000 Full Self-Driving (FSD) option. Add the FSD option on to this variant and you’re looking at a $58,380 Model Y — a $3,000 reward for your patience.

The standard Model Y is available in a single configuration: Long Range All-Wheel Drive. It’s offered in six colors and comes with 19-inch wheels that help it achieve an EPA-estimated range of 327 miles, a number we verified in testing. The optional 20-inch wheels reduce the range to a Tesla-estimated 303 miles. Other options include a roof rack, all-weather floor mats and a center console tray.

The updated Model Y is among our highest-rated electric SUVs. Its combination of ample range, utilitarian interior and great road manners stand out in a segment filled with solid competition. We anticipate the release of future variants with different range and drive configurations to broaden its scope.

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Josh Jacquot

by Josh Jacquot

Josh Jacquot is a seasoned automotive journalist with a career spanning more than two decades. His passion for cars has been the driving force behind his career, fueling his love for storytelling and technical work. Josh has held staff positions at Edmunds and Car and Driver, where he performed instrumented testing and wrote everything from technical breakdowns to long-form adventure stories. This hands-on enthusiast's early fascination with cars evolved into a professional journey that blends his technical knowledge and deep appreciation for engaging driver's cars.

Steven Ewing

edited by Steven Ewing

Steven Ewing has worked in the automotive industry since 2003. In that time, he's written thousands of articles and tested just as many vehicles. Steven is Edmunds' director of editorial content and has previously been on staff at Winding Road magazine, Autoblog, Motor1.com, CNET, and was the U.S. correspondent for Top Gear magazine. Steven has also contributed to Automobile magazine, Car and Driver, The Drive, Jalopnik, Porsche Panorama, and dozens of other publications. In his spare time, Steven loves to play the drums, cook, and drive his 2000 BMW M Roadster.

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