Tesla Model Y Standard: List of Removed Features
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla Model Y Standard : la liste des équipements supprimés" in French.
- 08/10/2025 13:20
Against a $5,000 price reduction in the United States, the Tesla Model Y Standard removes a number of features. Here is what has been eliminated.
The question rings repeatedly: who was the Tesla Model Y Standard designed for? All indications point to fleet taxis or corporate vehicles first, with a simplified product whose powertrain is relevant. Beyond that, it remains a mystery.
Honestly: the Tesla Model Y Standard has received very poor reception on social media since its presentation on October 7, 2025. Critics complain about the removal of a large number of features for only a slight price increase of 10%. The hope was more for a car costing $30,000 (before taxes) in the United States, not $39,990.
Currently, the price reduction amounts to $5,000 compared to the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive version, which is about 4,300 euros. It is up to each person to decide whether this Standard version is relevant, as in Europe, it will lead to the discontinuation of the Rear-Wheel Drive version to avoid cannibalization. Why in Europe? Because in the United States, the Model Y Juniper launched earlier in 2025 has never been offered with the Rear-Wheel Drive configuration.
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List of features removed on the Tesla Model Y Standard
To assess the relevance of the Model Y Standard, here is a raw list of the elements that differ from other versions:
- Front light bar
- Rear light bar
- 18-inch wheels
- Solid hubcaps
- Manually foldable exterior mirrors
- Steel roof
- Simplified rear tailgate
- Removal of front trunk lining
- Sealing gasket removal on front trunk
- Textile seat upholstery
- Removal of ventilation for front and rear seats
- Removal of rear heated seats
- Removal of electrical recline for rear bench
- Removal of LCD screen at the rear
- Removal of rear seat ventilation
- Removal of electric seat adjustment buttons (via the screen now)
- Removal of the central tunnel between the front passengers
- Manual steering column adjustment
- 7-speaker audio system (compared to 15 speakers + 1 subwoofer)
- Battery pack of the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive versions, but with 61 kWh capacity (vs. 80 kWh)
- Reduced power to about 165 kW (around 220 horsepower)
And you, what do you think of this Tesla Model Y Standard? Let us know in the comments!
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