After launching the new Model Y Standard in the US in October, Tesla has now started to expand where the new entry level model is available. Initially, it was launched in the US only, and it wasn't fully clear if it was going to expand to into the UK.

The Model Y Standard has replaced the previous entry level RWD model and is priced at £41,990, around £3,000 less than before.

The next model up in the lineup is the Long Range Rear Wheel Drive and costs £7,000 more and has been renamed as Premium.

Im terms of differences, the lightbar at the front has been replaced with two separate headlights, which makes the car look a bit more normal and the rear lightbar has been removed and replaced with two separate lights.

Inside, the panoramic sunroof has been replaced with a standard headlining and the centre console has been opened up to provide a bit more space, which is similar to what is found in the Cybertruck.

The same 15.4-inch infotainment screen still features, as well as the two wireless charging pads, heated seats and heated steering wheel. The steering wheel is now manually adjustable, however.

For the battery, the new Standard has the smaller pack that Tesla uses, although the actual size hasn't been confirmed. Range is quoted at 314 miles WLTP.

Tesla says that the first customer deliveries will start in the UK in early 2026.