Tesla has officially started deliveries of the affordable Model Y 'Standard' less than three weeks after the company launched it on October 8. Following the loss of the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, Tesla launched the Model 3 and Model Y 'Standard' trims, both coming in at sub-$40,000 starting prices, but being stripped of many of the features that come in the 'Premium' configuration levels.
Tesla has finally rolled out its long-promised affordable Model Y. The new base trim, called the Model Y Standard, is a stripped-down version of the company's best-selling electric vehicle. It's cheaper and simpler, but it still packs Tesla's trademark tech, software and driving range found on pricier models. The Model Y Standard comes with seamless Supercharger access and automatic route planning, mobile app controls with remote climate controls and safety features like Sentry Mode and Dog Mode.