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Tesla Removes Cheapest Model Y AWD From Its U.S. Website
Tesla has removed the cheapest Model Y AWD from its U.S. website, meaning buyers must now pay more for the Premium AWD version.
The Model Y RWD remains the cheapest option, but it offers less performance and fewer features than the discontinued AWD version.
Tesla has removed its most affordable all-wheel-drive version of the Model Y from its U.S. website, making dual-motor performance significantly more expensive for American customers. The Model Y AWD was previously priced at around $42,000, but it is no longer listed in Tesla’s online configurator. Buyers who want an all-wheel-drive Model Y must now choose the Premium AWD version, which starts at approximately $51,630.
The Model Y AWD was introduced in February and remained available for less than a year. It was designed for customers who wanted the improved traction and quicker acceleration of Tesla’s dual-motor system without paying for one of the company’s more expensive trims. The vehicle used the same battery as the rear-wheel-drive Model Y but included a second electric motor.
The discontinued Model Y AWD could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Its estimated range was 294 miles, which was lower than the range offered by the rear-wheel-drive version. The extra motor also added roughly 200 pounds to the vehicle, although it provided better performance and improved grip on slippery roads.
The basic Model Y RWD remains the least expensive Model Y listed on Tesla’s U.S. website, with a starting price of about $41,630. However, this entry-level version comes with fewer features than the higher trims. It has fewer speakers, a lower maximum charging rate, simpler seat materials, and fewer comfort features. It also does not include ventilated seats, a rear screen, or an FM radio, while only the front seats are heated.
Tesla’s decision to remove the affordable AWD model appears to be part of a broader effort to simplify its vehicle lineup. The company has reduced the number of available configurations across several models, giving customers fewer choices at different price points. With the Model Y AWD no longer available on Tesla’s U.S. website, buyers who want all-wheel drive must now pay considerably more for the Premium AWD trim.
For customers, this change makes Tesla’s all-wheel-drive SUV lineup less accessible. The rear-wheel-drive Model Y remains the cheapest option, but shoppers seeking stronger acceleration, improved traction, and dual-motor capability now face a much higher starting price.
