The Model Y lineup shifted twice recently: the decontented Standard arrived in late 2025 (with a dual-motor Standard AWD added February 2026 at $41,990), and the Long Range trims were renamed Premium. A stretched three-row Model Y L launched July 2, 2026 at $61,990 — Tesla quotes 4.4 s, though it isn't EPA-certified yet.
| Variant | 0-60 mph | EPA range | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PerformanceQuickest | 3.3 s | 306 mi | $57,990 |
| Standard AWD | 4.6 s | 294 mi | $41,990 |
| Premium AWD | 4.6 s | 327 mi | $49,990 |
| Premium RWD | 5.4 s | 357 mi | $45,990 |
| Standard | 6.8 s | 321 mi | $39,990 |
0-60 figures are Tesla's quoted specs; only the Performance's 3.3 s subtracts rollout. Quarter-mile figures are independent instrumented tests where they exist — the Standard trims and the Performance haven't been reliably outlet-tested yet. Tesla publishes horsepower only for the Performance (460 hp); database figures for other trims are third-party estimates.
| Vehicle | 0-60 mph | From |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (quickest: Performance) | 2.9 s | $54,990 |
| Tesla Model X (quickest: Plaid) | 2.5 s | $129,990 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (quickest: Cyberbeast) | 2.6 s | $99,990 |
Five regular versions: Standard RWD ($39,990, 6.8 s, 321-mi EPA on 18-in wheels), Standard AWD ($41,990, 4.6 s, 294-mi), Premium RWD ($45,990, 5.4 s, 357-mi — the range champ), Premium AWD ($49,990, 4.6 s, 327-mi) and Performance ($57,990, 3.3 s with rollout subtracted, 460 hp, 306-mi). Premium trims took a $1,000 price bump in May 2026; the Standards didn't.
Yes — Tesla quotes the same 4.6 s for the $41,990 Standard AWD and the $49,990 Premium AWD. The Premium buys you more range (327 vs 294 miles), the bigger battery, faster AC charging hardware (11.5 kW vs 7.7 kW) and the richer interior, not more straight-line speed. Independent testing of the Premium AWD has landed between 3.8 and 4.2 s depending on the outlet, so the quoted 4.6 appears conservative.
How fast is the cheapest Model Y?
The $39,990 Model Y Standard RWD quotes 6.8 seconds to 60 — the slowest current Tesla, but mid-pack among compact crossovers. The $2,000-dearer Standard AWD drops that to 4.6 seconds, the biggest per-dollar acceleration jump in the lineup.
Does the Model Y Performance really do 3.3 seconds?
That's Tesla's figure with one-foot rollout subtracted, and no major outlet has published an instrumented test of the 2026 car yet. Expect roughly 3.5-3.6 s from a dead stop without rollout.
What's the Model Y L, and how quick is it?
A stretched, six-seat, three-row Model Y that launched July 2, 2026 as a $61,990 Launch Series. Tesla quotes 4.4 s to 60 and an EPA-estimated 325-mile range, though it hasn't appeared in EPA's public database yet.
Model Y vs Model 3 — which is quicker?
Trim for trim the lighter Model 3 wins: Performance 2.9 s vs 3.3 s, Premium AWD 4.2 s vs 4.6 s, Premium RWD 4.9 s vs 5.4 s. The Y counters with cargo space and the optional third row on the L.