Model Y Premium (originally Long Range)
On January 10, 2025, Tesla launched a refreshed Long Range version of the Model Y. Internally codenamed "Juniper",[77] the new Model Y features a full-width light bar as its daytime running lights and tail light, as well as a touchscreen for passengers in the rear seat. Top speed of the non-performance versions was reduced from 217 to 201 km/h.[78] The long range version also increased the range from 688 to 719 km.[79] As customers of other models complained about the lack of the turn signal stalk, the 2025 Model Y refresh keeps the traditional turn signal stalk.[80]
Changes to the exterior of the new Model Y include a sleeker front design with a more streamlined nose and a thin light bar across the hood. Technical revisions include redesigned wheels and rear diffuser to reduce drag and to "optimise lift balance" between the front and rear wheels for less noise and improved stability at high speeds.[81]
Its cabin adopts design cues from the updated Model 3, including wraparound ambient lighting, a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, ventilated seats, and an 8-inch rear touchscreen for second-row passengers. It also received upgrades such as powered rear seats and improved suspension for a more comfortable ride.[81] Cabin refinement has also been improved with double-layer acoustic glass applied to all windows, while the panoramic glass roof features a silver coating that limits UV and heat transmission into the interior.[82]
A limited-run Launch Series was also introduced to mark the start of production for the refreshed Model Y. This special edition is distinguished by a Launch Series badge on the rear liftgate, a puddle lamp logo, and Launch Series wordmarks applied to the doorsill plates and device charging console. For units specified with the black interior, the cabin also features vegan suede upholstery.[82]
On January 23, 2025, Tesla revealed that its updated Model Y SUV will be available in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico starting in March, with a starting price of approximately US$60,000. This "Launch Series" special edition includes a 320-mile range battery and Tesla's advanced driver-assistance technology, “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” which is typically a $8,000 upgrade. In comparison, the older Model Y begins at $44,990 with a 337 mile range for its rear-wheel drive variant.[81]
In China, deliveries began in February 2025.[83] It was rebranded as the Model Y Premium in North America in October 2025 after the introduction of the Model Y Standard.
Model Y L
In June 2025, Tesla introduced the three-row, six-seater version of the Model Y, marketed as the Model Y L.[84] Debuting in China and produced at Gigafactory Shanghai, the variant introduces a six-seat configuration with a lengthened cabin and upgraded interior features. It is equipped with 19-inch aero wheels in a new design and offers a new exterior colour option called Cosmic Silver. Deliveries in China commenced on September 2, 2025.[85]
The Model Y L measures 4976 mm in length, 1982 mm in width, 1668 mm in height, and has a 3040 mm wheelbase. Compared with the standard Model Y, it is 179 mm longer and 44 mm taller, with most of the added length contributing to a longer wheelbase. The redesigned roofline and rear spoiler result in a drag coefficient of 0.216. The curb weight of the Model Y L is 2088 kg, which is 96 kg more than the dual-motor AWD version of the standard Model Y.[86]
On March 13, 2026, Tesla officially launched the Model Y L in Australia and New Zealand, marking its first release outside of the Chinese domestic market. In these countries, the variant is marketed as the "Premium Long Range AWD," with customer deliveries scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026.[87]
The refreshed Model Y Performance debuted in August 2025, as the top-spec variant of the normal wheelbase Model Y lineup, initially for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.[94] The North American market model was introduced in October 2025.[95]
The updated Model Y Performance shares several components with the updated Model 3 Performance, while featuring notable upgrades in powertrain and chassis tuning. It gains new front and rear bumpers, a carbon fiber rear spoiler, and other tweaks that together yield 10% less drag and 64% reduced lift, improving front-to-rear balance by 27% over the previous model. Additional exterior highlights include gloss black trim, red brake calipers, 21-inch Arachnid 2.0 forged wheels, and a rear badge with Performance puddle lamps.[96] It has 151 mm ground clearance, 16 mm lower than the Long Range AWD model. It weighs 4482 lb, which is 79 lb more than the dual-motor Long Range variant.[97]
The Model Y Performance uses Tesla's Performance 4DU dual-motor system, producing 460 hp. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h.
Model Y Standard
In October 2025, Tesla released the cheapest version of the Model Y called the Model Y Standard, initially for the North American market with rear wheel drive only. The existing Long Range trims were rebranded as the "Premium" trims.
Changes and equipment reductions include simplified front end design without the lightbar, smaller 18-inch wheels with simpler designs, simpler taillights without the connecting lightbar piece, half-textile upholstery replacing leather seat, redesigned center console, reduced speaker count from 15 to 7, a smaller frunk without a drain plug and an indirect tire-pressure monitoring system.[100] Removed features include the FM/AM radio, interior ambient lighting, power folding mirrors, front ventilated seats, rear heated seats, power adjustment for rear seats and steering wheel, HEPA filter and the rear seat infotainment screen. Tesla Autopilot is limited to traffic aware cruise control without autosteering. The maximum charging speed is reduced to 225 kW from 250 kW on the Performance and Premium trims. The trim also uses passive shock absorbers instead of the frequency-dependent units fitted to other models. Available paint colors are gray, black and white.[101]
Instead of replacing the glass roof with a regular metal roof, Tesla opted for the Standard version to be fitted with a headliner with sound deadener to cover the glass roof.[102]
