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Tesla new affordable Model is a model Y striped down (more info in the comments)

ConfidentImage4266 | 2025-07-26 20:33 | 542 views

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ConfidentImage4266 2025-07-26 20:34

Source credit https://x.com/tslachan/status/1949106430851576017?s=46&t=Mj3Wz0ulX1Eu1u4P8DTbQg Leak of Tesla’s new affordable Model Y! — Exterior — ➡️ No glass roof ➡️ Front bumper camera ➡️ No rear indirect light bar ➡️ Rear gray insert replaced by painted body panel ➡️ Likely no front light bar ➡️ No split headlights — Interior — ➡️ Regular seats, likely not ventilated ➡️ No storage in front of cupholders ➡️ No cover on cupholders ➡️ No rear screen ➡️ Single stalk for turn signals There’s a video showing the interior covered, so it’s still speculation. It’s not the final production model, so some things may change. https://x.com/teslanewswire/status/1949163505644445811?s=46&t=Mj3Wz0ulX1Eu1u4P8DTbQg

Peimai 2025-07-26 22:03

I think some people buying a higher spec version may want a body color roof as an option. Especially in hot climates.

notic 2025-07-26 22:05

You’d think targeting taxi fleets would be bad for the brand

sukaface 2025-07-26 22:10

And this is still a great vehicle if the price is right. I have a ‘22 MYP and I love it. Still the best car I’ve ever owned. I paid peak price for it so fml but I still love the car and plan to own it till it falls apart. Only thing I wish I could upgrade would be ventilated seats.

SavingsFew3440 2025-07-26 22:10

Yes.

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globohydrate 2025-07-26 22:17

Yo we’re 22’ MYP peak price brothers. Love the car even though I still owe 40k on it, and it’s probably worth half that 😂

sukaface 2025-07-26 22:18

Hahaha, I just laugh about it now, nothing I can do to change it. It’s still an incredible vehicle. I have two kids now and hoping to get something more family friendly as model y is too small… debating getting R1S if they ever go to 0% financing for nacs variant. Kia ev9 is tempting as well but range sucks.

MinuteYogurtcloset39 2025-07-26 22:25

Already seen this morning. But somehow I didn't notice the blinker stalk. Watched it a few times. https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaLounge/s/N3k1xyy8xN

Unicycldev 2025-07-26 22:26

If it enables more people to transition to EV’s, awesome.

Electrical_Quality_6 2025-07-26 22:27

performance is the real deal the speed and precision its unmatched

jaqueh 2025-07-26 22:38

No glass roof sunburner is such a great update tbh

Euro_Snob 2025-07-26 22:41

Yep! Glass roof has been an annoyance to me 99% of the time.

Instinct043 2025-07-26 22:46

I'm Norway like 80% of the taxis are teslas

Altruistic-Tale-3743 2025-07-26 22:47

No Oh Shit handles?

ZeroWashu 2025-07-26 22:47

while we are not the hottest area, we are in the 90s for the most part and a chance at 99 this week, I will say I have been pleasantly surprised at how well the new Y's roof keeps the heat down. I did do the windows except windshield as that is illegal here and the only real heat I feel is when the sun is coming in from the front. This roof is certainly far better than what the 2018 3 had. Though I understand some will want more there are inserts from 3rd parties that work to blunt direct sun but leave the glass there when you want it.

mobius_theory 2025-07-26 22:52

Probably helps with road noise too.

Machineslave240 2025-07-26 23:07

I’d like to switch out the glass roof on my M3P for a light weight carbon fiber roof. Cooler inside and less weight. Too bad that’s not a factory option.

bgarza18 2025-07-26 23:09

I don’t mind no glass roof and no light bars, but there’s zero reason to get rid of interior storage space. For that reason, I’m out.  Used model Y for meee

Envelope_Torture 2025-07-26 23:12

No glass roof and it has a front bumper camera? One is a definite upgrade and one is arguable, especially for efficiency and noise

OffOil 2025-07-26 23:13

The glass adds strength and rigidity, though. Safer

MexicanSniperXI 2025-07-26 23:28

There’s going to be people that will still bitch and moan about how “cheap” it is but don’t wanna spend the money on a higher trim.

CrystalLogic 2025-07-26 23:30

I've seen clear ceramic tint offered at our local tint shop. Doing my windshield was worth every penny and despite it being illegal (I didn't do the clear but a 50% black), I haven't had any issues. It isn't the cure to the heat but it certainly helps

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Euro_Snob 2025-07-26 23:40

Press X to doubt. Please refer to other material than Tesla marketing. Unless you have a credible source?

wilan727 2025-07-26 23:47

2 kids and the y is too small. Damn what you haulin?

mirthfun 2025-07-26 23:51

I've seen lots with a mesh to block the sun works great. I'm sure some want the window.

DeathChill 2025-07-26 23:53

Probably look at the crash test ratings. Not sure why, but I also feel like the glass roof plays a part in overall crash test safety. I could be VERY wrong.

DeathChill 2025-07-26 23:54

Maybe his children need seatbelt extenders on airplanes. I’m assuming they’re actually each three children in a trenchcoat.

DeathChill 2025-07-26 23:55

Come to Vancouver. There’s a taxi of pretty much every single available EV in Canada (including Vinfast).

DeathChill 2025-07-26 23:56

Yeah, I’m not sure how they save enough money by not offering the same storage. That piece has to cost them under $5 and the functionally/usefulness increase is worth 50x that.

7ChineseBrothers 2025-07-27 00:11

Which I will forever call "The Model Why?"

Quin1617 2025-07-27 00:11

Yep. EVs are expensive because batteries. Tesla was never trying to be the Apple/Mercedes of EVs. The plan from the start was: Build the OG Roadster, use that money to grow and build cheaper models(S and X), use that money to grow and build an even *cheaper* car(3/Y). Obviously that wasn’t good enough, so they’re taking it a step further and are building *another* affordable model.

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fooknprawn 2025-07-27 00:27

This should not come as a surprise to anyone. Decontenting their best seller to achieve a lower price is to be expected. Sad we didn't truly get a totally new car design but at least they're trying but is it enough to stem the hemorrhaging sales?

Naive_Badger_269 2025-07-27 00:30

I will be naked.

ikergarcia1996 2025-07-27 00:34

I don’t think that these changes would make the car significantly cheaper. The main change would probably be a smaller battery and a smaller engine. Hope I am wrong, but my bet is that is will be more expensive that the lower Model 3 trim. Although it will probably have good sales, people used to love the Model Y, but the sales of the new version have been poor because the car is too expensive. A model Y for 35-40K would have its market.

L_Outsider 2025-07-27 00:36

A steel/aluminium/cf/etc roof will always be stronger and rigid than a glass roof. But as the car was designed before a glass roof from the beginning it won't make much of a difference.

sukaface 2025-07-27 00:43

Once you have two car seats in the back, middle seat is done. Then you have two strollers in the trunk and it’s full. I’m over 6’ and have to move the chair more forward to accommodate the car seats… the space goes fast

1988rx7T2 2025-07-27 00:44

It said it has one, you misread the list

1988rx7T2 2025-07-27 00:46

Is a rear screen stripped down? Have you seen a base model Chevy Equinox EV?

1988rx7T2 2025-07-27 00:47

The scrapped plan to build a new plant in Mexico to pump out low cost cars would have been a disaster with the tariffs.

DeathChill 2025-07-27 00:48

I am no expert on material structural engineering, but I imagine the glass roof is thicker and stronger than the thin metal in a car roof, but I could be extremely wrong. EDIT: looking it up, it seems that glass roofs provide more safety for the passengers than a traditional metal roof. But that was just perusing a couple sources.

L_Outsider 2025-07-27 00:53

This claim sounds wild to me. Why not make the whole car out of glass ?

DeathChill 2025-07-27 00:56

4D chess move right there. But seriously, it seems like they’re talking about scenarios where the metal roof is punctured or broken and the glass roof is laminated so it can’t break in the same way. I’m guessing. I’m pretty stupid though so don’t trust me. EDIT: mostly I’m just trying to avoid admit you’re smarter than me and were right in the general aspect of strength.

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1988rx7T2 2025-07-27 00:59

you bought a 2026 Y, even though it’s cheap and tacky, and you don’t know what else they can strip? it sounds like you have the old one. In which case your point of view is uninformed. I have a 2026.

monies3001 2025-07-27 01:00

Do people not like the glass roof? I don’t own one but looks cool as a passer by

longboringstory 2025-07-27 01:00

Have you ever even driven a Tesla? I went from an Audi S5 to Tesla Model 3 in 2019, and I never once thought it was "stripped down"

ronsta 2025-07-27 01:05

I love my glass roof. It does burn the hell out of head during summer (I live in south Florida), but the light from it and the openness of it make the cabin feel much lighter

Silver-Literature-29 2025-07-27 01:07

Probably don't want to cannibalize sales of the upper tier models.

wgp3 2025-07-27 01:07

Yeah anyone who claims the any tesla models are already "stripped down" has clearly not been in a basic economy car in a while. My car doesn't have powered seat controls, it can only slide forward and lean back. It doesn't have heated mirrors. It doesn't have auto folding mirrors. It doesn't have auto dimming mirrors. No heated or ventilated seats. No heated steering wheel. No rear vents. No HEPA filter. Only one cabin air filter with a weak blower and average cooling. Only has dumb cruise control. No wireless chargers. One USB port. No powered folding rear seats. No automatic trunk that can learn to stop at a specific height. No fancy light bars or interior lighting. No double paned windows. No soft touch materials throughout. Doesn't even have auto wipers or auto dimming headlights, let alone matrix head lights. No fancy soft closing covers for cupholders or storage. There's plenty more things my car lacks compared to a Model Y as well but that list is already quite extensive. Plus a lot of the software things I expect Tesla to keep. Like phone as key and all the app access stuff. If they can get the base price into the mid 30s then it would still be compelling assuming range is similar and you keep all the other software tech. With all the cheaper parts maintenance should be cheaper too which makes total cost of ownership lower which adds to the value. If we still had the tax credit going forward then it'd really start making sense. Especially if you can option some of the higher priced things that come with the normal model Y, like heated/powered seats.

jaqueh 2025-07-27 01:32

You have no idea how big baby seats are do you?

jaqueh 2025-07-27 01:43

I don’t. Glass roofs make the cars ac both in cold and hot climates work harder through thermal bridging.

wilan727 2025-07-27 01:46

Fair enough. Ty

drhappycat 2025-07-27 02:00

Most standard m3 features would be top trim options on any other brand.

ITeachAll 2025-07-27 02:04

1- no glass roof 2-no heated/vented seats (even cloth seats 3-normal steering wheel with stalks. Sounds good to me.

THATS_LEGIT_BRO 2025-07-27 02:12

How much cheaper can they make it, especially if the $7500 credit goes away.

Snakend 2025-07-27 02:17

Make your kids walk dude.

IanLesby 2025-07-27 02:18

Tinted mine. Have no issues.

Respectable_Answer 2025-07-27 02:22

Glass uhhhh... Shatters. It might prevent sharp object intrusion that a thin steel roof would not, but that's not a structural thing.

Remarkable_Fuel9885 2025-07-27 02:23

I don’t own a model Y but I often get them as Ubers in Vegas, and I’m constantly surprised at how the full glass roof is both not hot, and I can stare directly out of it in the middle of a hot day and not have to squint. It has an awesome tint job that’s more visible than typical tint.

RevengeZL1 2025-07-27 02:23

I don’t like sunroofs at all, not even on old cars. Plus there is no shade/slide to cover it on a Tesla. As a driver I don’t see the glass roof anyway, as it’s not in my field of view. But it always got the attention of my passengers, in a good way. Being standard it was nice, but I wouldn’t pay a single dime extra for it if it were an option.

Equivalent_Owl_5644 2025-07-27 02:23

I don’t understand the problems with the glass roof. I just blast the AC to 50 degrees 15 mins before I get in and it’s fine after that.

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DeathChill 2025-07-27 02:34

I have two teenage children at this point. Have they changed them? I definitely had two baby-seats in coupes smaller than the Y.

tekdemon 2025-07-27 02:36

Hmm…if they kept the self driving hardware this wouldn’t be too bad of a sacrifice.

tekdemon 2025-07-27 02:41

If you live in a sunny area it sucks in the summertime cuz you feel the heat blasting from the sun unless you install a sunshade.

GreyGreenBrownOakova 2025-07-27 02:43

People have been killed by bricks dropped from freeway overpasses. Steel roofs would be better at preventing this.

[deleted] 2025-07-27 02:44

I had to have my glass roof replaced a couple of days ago after a rock chip created a 12 inch crack. 1850$ USD to replace.

levelfr 2025-07-27 02:48

I like the idea of this but… affordable 25k-30k model y’s exist they are just 2-3 years old. I would love to buy a used juniper in 2 years.

ospreyintokyo 2025-07-27 03:00

I own a 2021 MY. I’m guessing I don’t have ventilated seats? This is going to be a silly question but when are ventilated seats used… when it’s very hot and if effectively provides better AC?

Soggy-Ad-3981 2025-07-27 03:12

lmao wtf did they strip a motor, a screen?

Technical_Act3541 2025-07-27 03:13

This. I still don't see how that cuts $7500. It's not like it still doesn't need lights. Maybe they can cut $5k out of it.

Soggy-Ad-3981 2025-07-27 03:14

sounds like your crotch goblins suck if they take up 5 seats of space for 1 person worth of human and f up the front row as well lmao nah sounds like your car seats are some pos

Soggy-Ad-3981 2025-07-27 03:15

banish them to the shadow realm ffs. really though, stick em in the back of a model s rear facing seats good for ages .5-15

Soggy-Ad-3981 2025-07-27 03:15

how big could it possibly be its for a baby, surely it cant be larger than the seat for an adult right????

Soggy-Ad-3981 2025-07-27 03:16

its a safe car that wont crash most likely just strap em in the normal seats and safe your leg room

redkulat 2025-07-27 03:17

I'm wondering if its a smaller battery and RWD only.

boxer_doggggg 2025-07-27 03:19

I second this. I have 3M ceramic been doing it on all my cars since I discovered it and will never be able to stop. Very little loss of transparency.

mrflippant 2025-07-27 03:22

You could be. And you are.

unhealthylife 2025-07-27 03:39

Same here. Peak 2022 price MYP. Still owe 30k. I plan to ride this baby to the ground. So far 36k miles doing great.

jaywoof94 2025-07-27 03:43

Would rather have electrochromic glass.

Former-Discount4279 2025-07-27 03:46

Can I get my sunroof deleted on my 3or x... Also hopefully they'll fix the ass on the new y.

jaqueh 2025-07-27 03:46

It’s larger than an adult and they go on top of the seat and have to be rear facing as well which means you have to really move the front seat forward

jaqueh 2025-07-27 03:47

No idea. We have a baby now not 15 years ago. And I know that you have to really push up the front seat to fit seats when they’re in rear facing mode

Soggy-Ad-3981 2025-07-27 03:57

yeah throw that nasty stuff away, its killing the vibe

itlynstalyn 2025-07-27 04:01

I’m not even 6 feet tall and constantly have to move the seat up to rotate my kid’s car seat.

MikeofLA 2025-07-27 04:18

Me. I do

damonlebeouf 2025-07-27 04:24

as someone that will be looking to buy a model Y for a 3 year lease to buy out and give to my kid when she turns 16 the idea of a more basic model Y hits just right. take some of the crap out to make it cheaper and keep the safety factor.

robo45h 2025-07-27 05:19

Source of proof? Steel car roofs are typically fairly thin and the real strength is from still body ribs, Cars with steel roofs don't have a thick slab of steel up there.

robo45h 2025-07-27 05:20

Your logic is impeccable. It's why airplanes should be entirely made out of the "black box" material.

robo45h 2025-07-27 05:25

>A steel/aluminium/cf/etc roof will always be stronger and rigid than a glass roof. >!&#x200B;!< Really? Do you have a link to some proof? Keep in mind that cars that have steel roofs do not have bullet-proof thick heavy slabs of steel. Instead, they all have thin sheets of metal, and the real strength is steel "ribs" which go across from one side to the other. The actual roof -- like all the body panels -- is just a thin mostly aesthetic skin. Steel thickness in car body panels hasn't been structural for decades. Remember all those calendar pictures from the 50s and 60s of "girl of the month" laying on the hood of an muscle-car? Try that today and the hood would dent like aluminum foil. Which, in the case of Tesla, is exactly what the hoods are made of (not complaining; love my Teslas).

jjjjjunit 2025-07-27 06:23

Just get a bigger stroller like an Uppababy Vista with rumble seat

happohippi 2025-07-27 06:28

The new model Y already has one the worst stereos that i have heard on a Carl.

ro2778 2025-07-27 06:35

Trouble is the front bumper camera may be required for unsupervised fsd, or it may come to these cars first

L_Outsider 2025-07-27 07:00

Are you arguing then glass is a stronger material than steel ? Wtf ? And yes body panels are still structural, even more today than in the 50s and 60s when cars were body on frame. That's why people drool over slicktop sports cars.

Ok-House8678 2025-07-27 07:00

59 is minimum right?

L_Outsider 2025-07-27 07:03

I mean what are black boxes made of ? Steel mostly right ? What are airplanes made of ? Steel, aluminium and various metals and composite materials, it's not that far from it.

keiye 2025-07-27 07:04

The model y was already at that price point. I thought affordable was supposed to be $25k.

Terron1965 2025-07-27 07:16

That roof is in no way inexpensive or easy to install. Ive seen estimates from tear downs that say between $1400 to $2200

Terron1965 2025-07-27 07:17

My guestimate is about $7500

Terron1965 2025-07-27 07:20

OFC, why wouldn't they do that? The cars are going to be a good bit lighter as well so they can recover some of that range from scale. Reducing the battery by 10% to 20% and dual motor are probably the first decision they made

OwnCurrent7641 2025-07-27 07:34

steering yoke optional , flimsier seats, paint optional, 6 inch central console

Status_Job_1522 2025-07-27 07:46

Metal body colored roof is an upgrade! Along with ditching the dumb grey plastic on the liftgate.

H8880880 2025-07-27 07:48

The market needs a smaller car not a stripped model Y...

robo45h 2025-07-27 07:51

Yes, I'm arguing that a Tesla glass roof is probably stronger than steel ribs with a thin skin of steel. It's certainly not as cut and dried as you think it is. Ceramics can be quite strong. Thin steel sheets, not so much.

Pvdkuijt 2025-07-27 08:37

Do I have a different definition of affordable? In Europe our cheapest electric choice is the Dacia Spring, which starts at around €15-20k. Historically, Tesla has been moving mountains in terms of pricing with their first-principles approach. Assuming we're talking a stripped-to-the-max extremely barebones Model Y (low range, few options) why couldn't affordable be in that 15-20k range? Genuine question from a car noob btw.

ikergarcia1996 2025-07-27 08:42

In Europe is more like 40-50K. If they release a 35K version it would sell very well. 25K would be amazing, but I am not sure if current tech allows for a EV to be that cheap, at least with the performance and range people expect from a Tesla.

Status_Job_1522 2025-07-27 09:00

yep, it goes 60 then LO

courier11sec 2025-07-27 09:13

Lol.

olafbond 2025-07-27 09:23

Even old sunroofs take part of my peripheral vision. I don't like it.

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Lmmadic 2025-07-27 11:04

I'm over 6 feet and I have no idea what you are talking about. I guess the problem is more your width than your height.

kampfgruppekarl 2025-07-27 11:21

ouch

RocketRabbit315 2025-07-27 11:27

not sure if it is a standalone new model aka model Q or just a variant of the model Y like the 6-seater Y exclusive to china if it is the new model Q then all i ask for is retain the ventilated leather seat on the front row

BuySellHoldFinance 2025-07-27 11:56

I feel like having it be a Model Y is a mistake. A hatchback Model 3 would be much better. More aerodynamic. That allows them to cut the battery.

UltraLisp 2025-07-27 12:01

Yeah, that thang needs not an ass LIFT but an ass DROP.

Goeseeff 2025-07-27 12:54

Stalk for turn signals is a major W (for a European)

JohnHue 2025-07-27 13:45

You can fit 3 kids seats at the back of a Y, I'm doing it. 3rd seat is just a height adjustment so takes a little bit less space, other two are cybex seats so by far not the smallest. It's tight, and we knew it, but the biggest one will soon be tall enough not to need the seat. Still plenty of space in the trunk. Not a big car but that's also what we wanted.

needle1 2025-07-27 13:48

Too large

Anaanofmoose 2025-07-27 13:52

As a parent of three, I’ll suggest Diono’s Radian 3R seat! I can fit 3 cars seats in my Model 3, and it’s not cramped. The seat also lasts the entirety of the child’s need for extra safety, from rear facing infant, to booster only.

harda_toenail 2025-07-27 13:54

If you want to do even more you can get 70% ceramic tint to windshield that you can’t tell is there. Will block out more UV. But if you’re happy don’t worry about it. Happy miles!

PotatoesAndChill 2025-07-27 13:58

I wonder if it still has frameless doors. Surely that's an expensive set of parts, no?

Equivalent_Owl_5644 2025-07-27 14:01

I’m not sure what the temp is, but yes, the “Lo” setting.

bfire123 2025-07-27 14:03

Though how much cost savings would that be in total? 2000 $?

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Suitable_Switch5242 2025-07-27 14:17

The price in the US will probably not be far off from the current base Model Y with the tax credit. If you’re in the US and qualify for the tax credit I think you’d be better off buying now.

OffOil 2025-07-27 14:35

Double pain glass with a high shear polymer in between is exponentially more rigid that a thin piece of sheet metal

netscorer1 2025-07-27 14:45

Either act now and buy new Model Y Juniper with $7,500 tax credit or wait and buy the strip down version for the same amount out of pocket, but with all luxury features gone. It would still be a great car though - all the basics are still there. Stuff like glass roof, light bar, ventilated seats are nice, but not necessary.

aTickleMonster 2025-07-27 14:45

Heck yeah! I have a 22MYLR, we use it for an airport taxi service, 130k miles on it today, I've only replaced the front driver upper control arm and the EPB. Doesn't have a squeak or rattle anywhere.

HYtool 2025-07-27 15:49

I would just buy a used MY

pkelly517 2025-07-27 15:51

I have 2 thoughts about that. 1. They keep the same hardware, just in case someone wants to upgrade to FSD. Saves a future hardware upgrade, and the $8k is pure profit 2. They put in a crippled computer, providing only Autopilot, and upgrade it if someone forks out the $8k. Less profit on the $8k, but only lost on those who upgrade. I bet they would take option 2, based on the estimated uptake for FSD.

AdelesManHands 2025-07-27 16:01

OP says it has a stripe.

-QuestionMark- 2025-07-27 16:25

Back in the day I had a service loaner nosecone Model S P85D without the sunroof and the difference in cabin noise from my P85+ was amazing.

redtopharry 2025-07-27 16:25

Did you look at getting an "eyebrow" tint in the front? The part of the window you look through is still clear but the tint really reduces the sun on the dash.

comeasyour 2025-07-27 16:36

Why would someone buy this ugly looking car? Wouldn’t they prefer a Non~Tesla ?

PresentationMajor925 2025-07-27 17:04

Model Y Large with six seats might be suitable once it releases. Not sure if I’m willing to give up the ecosystem for another brand.

Ljhughes8 2025-07-27 17:11

Any time you want it. If you set it auto it will cool when you cool and heat when you heat.

pcurve 2025-07-27 17:40

I agree. At most, they can lower it by $5k, but I doubt the total production savings is more than $2k. They may save a bit on lower warranty cost down the road with fewer things.

Euro_Snob 2025-07-27 18:03

More assertions without sources. Exponentially? If so, what exponent, and what is the baseline comparison? But two points. 1. Car body panels are more than just a flat thin piece of sheet metal. But even then… 2. Absolutely rigidity is not the end goal of safety. Flexibility is essential component for absorbing momentum, see crumple zones. But this cheaper Model Y does provide a chance to compare glass and metal roofs for crash safety (all other factors being mostly the same), so hopefully they will provide detailed safety test results that we can compare with the glass-roof Model Y. … But I’m not holding my breath.

Pinewold 2025-07-27 18:18

it could be we were never getting the credit before, Tesla was jacking up the price to take every penny so any drop in price is credit Tesla was taking. If they end up with a $35k Tesla, they were just taking all of the credit for themselves.

Terrh 2025-07-27 18:23

The sunroof in the S makes so much noise when it's open that I hardly ever open it anyway. I also wish the leading edge of the hatch was metal instead of glass so that I could mount my bike rack to it.

feurie 2025-07-27 18:38

“Smaller engine” The motor is a tiny change in price. Sales are poor because it’s too expensive? What? It’s the same price.

feurie 2025-07-27 18:39

Fleet learning, economies of scale, and a single software stack makes more sense to use the same computer.

feurie 2025-07-27 18:40

Cars get hot. The roof has a very strong tint.

feurie 2025-07-27 18:41

For some reason people think Tesla vehicles wouldn’t get hot if they had a metal roof.

deevandiacle 2025-07-27 19:19

Can we get a real MY without the light bars? Would pay more for it.

sukaface 2025-07-27 19:30

Yeah definitely want to stay in Tesla ecosystem!

mchinsky 2025-07-27 19:47

It's about to become worth more after the rebates go away

mchinsky 2025-07-27 19:55

European and South American cars are about half the volume of the Y and they manage...

snoozieboi 2025-07-27 20:21

I feel like this is a half baked attempt at something cheaper. Wasn't there a real model 2 in the works? I thought the glass roof solved two problems, one in assembly for robots to easily access the cabin area and the other to salvage critical rear seat head room. I really think Tesla will struggle after a boost in Q3 (due to last chance of the incentives). After thinking Elon had learned from the falcon wing doors his list of blunders or at best heavy delays is really long and after model Y launch in 2020, Roadster, Semi, Cybertruck, FSD, external distractions, tesla roof, cybercab etc are not ahead of anything. Model 3 and Y were state of the art at launch, all the other products coming have a TON of competition already ahead. The only other aspect that is successful is the Energy section, but also that now has very competent and capable competition.

galeb3vz 2025-07-27 20:22

I would actually prefer non glass roof

snoozieboi 2025-07-27 20:22

My first thought when seeing the photo: "Some sewing skills required". :D

ospreyintokyo 2025-07-27 20:45

Wow that sounds awesome

Tratix 2025-07-27 20:56

Seriously. Even low mile Model Y performances are $30k right now. I can’t imagine wanting this for $35-40k instead.

Olaf00Zero 2025-07-27 21:40

It’s almost as though, bear with me, Elon musk is lying. I’m as shocked as everyone else.

cheapdvds 2025-07-27 22:20

They may even throw in LFP battery with less range if it's cheaper. Since there's no more tax incentives.

pkelly517 2025-07-27 22:59

True, but that single stack has been a pipe dream for years. Why combine them when inactivity is cheaper? A depopulated HWx for the cheaper model still provides economy of scale, but just cheaper.

petarb 2025-07-27 23:18

How much?

hutacars 2025-07-27 23:37

How in the world does the rest of the world, which largely drives small, cheap hatchbacks (or less) ever manage?!

hutacars 2025-07-27 23:40

For some reason, US car seats are much larger than in RoW. I say “for some reason” because it’s not like our traffic crash outcomes are any better— in fact cars trade off with guns as the leading cause of death among <18 year olds in the US— so it’s not like they’re improving safety or anything. They’re just large for the sake of it.

hutacars 2025-07-27 23:44

Honestly, besides the ventilated seat loss, everything else about this version sounds superior to the current version.

doublespeak5528 2025-07-27 23:49

In a few years the new model will be 15-25k used. Obviously increasing their attainability.

hutacars 2025-07-27 23:53

From the video, there’s just a big open area now, reminiscent of early Model S. I prefer it. Makes the car feel more open, and if you really want I’m sure accessory makers will offer dozens of options to fill the space. Much better than just being forced to take whatever Tesla decides is the best use of space.

H0llyw00drunk 2025-07-28 00:03

Maybe this is to pump up owners values?

Tratix 2025-07-28 00:04

In a way yeah, to compete with used ones where they don’t make much money on sales.

ponyboy3 2025-07-28 00:49

Buy thinking before buying the biggest stupid car seats and strollers

Secret-Departure540 2025-07-28 00:52

I had no idea they did this. … thanks

[deleted] 2025-07-28 04:14

I just started selling cars this month and 10 of them were Teslas. They are by far some of the fastest selling cars on market. People love Tesla. At-least in Wa state they do.

Xaxxon 2025-07-28 04:34

Your spell checker will tell you how to spell if you can't.

Soggy-Ad-3981 2025-07-28 04:52

gotta train em young

AlextheTroller 2025-07-28 08:26

This is a pretty bad take, considering those older Ys have outdated construction and hardware (like HW3). The new ones will most likely keep the best parts of the Juniper. Oh, and in 5 years these will be even cheaper than those 2020 Model Ys.

Brutaka1 2025-07-28 11:12

Have that mindset and you'll be waiting forever for a model after that.

[deleted] 2025-07-28 15:32

Cars are a depreciating asset. The only thing that increases in value, is your time. You just simply have less of it as you get older. The best advice is to simply find what fits all your important needs NOW and don't worry about future versions. If whatever you want doesn't really fit your most important needs, then wait.

OffOil 2025-07-29 01:23

Google is free homie. If you have a degree in engineering and or material science, why are you arguing with me?? Look it up. I don’t get on this stupid website other than the mobile app Teslas dominated crash tests for years. Maybe they still do. Idfc, I’m not in the market. Since you’re so smart (yet somehow stuck under a rock) start with the model x crush test. All of the independent thought at the time was the incredible strength was due to the glass/polymer combo. Widely reported in podcasts and websites. I don’t follow tech news cuz I have a business to run and family to lead. My tesla is beat to shit but only worth like $15k. I’ll let it drive me around town till the battery can’t hold a charge. Even then I might just pay cash for the replacement cuz idgaf.

Non_vulgar_account 2025-07-29 02:17

Get a used x

StatisticianFar5710 2025-07-29 12:58

A 70% transmission (30% block) is legal in many states that I'm familiar with. Are you sure? Which state?

fedup-withtrump 2025-07-29 13:03

We’d rather have a metal insulated roof all day long . I bought one of roof blockers for both the 3 and the Y and never looked back. Don’t think the 24 3 roof heat is any different from the 18 we had previously.

redkulat 2025-07-29 14:21

True, also probably the most expensive components to help drop the cost significantly. Where Tesla shines is their battery management system.

3l0nMusk 2025-07-29 19:47

Like for the CT, it will be a miss. People don’t want a stripped down model Y. It’s not even saving much cost. They want a new, compact vehicle.

DeathChill 2025-07-30 01:33

Sorry for the late reply. No, I had two children who were within 2 years of each other. I’m not sure if I had dual rear-facing seats but I’m pretty certain I had room in a much smaller coupe than the Y possesses.

Impossible-Brain99 2025-07-30 03:55

Ewwww

L-WinthorpeIII 2025-07-30 09:06

I would prefer fabric seats over leather or fake leather any day!

Scott_IUsed2Know 2025-07-30 15:06

Think it will be LFP battery?

MidWesternClipper 2025-07-30 23:38

If I have to choose between being hot in the day, or being able to see at night. I choose see at night every time. Electrochromic glass is the only real solution.

davidas9901 2025-07-31 09:49

So the model y can be stripped down further??

SirSpammenot2 2025-07-31 14:22

I don't want a stripped down one either.

Slow_Juggernaut6072 2025-07-31 14:51

What about a Tesla hat to put on top of your car when you park? Someone whip up an AI drawing of that. Just not a maga hat please haha

Jake5013 2025-07-31 20:22

For all of the hyper-intelligent people at Tesla, this is a strategic miss. It feels kind of the air being pulled out of the room similar to when Cybertruck was revealed. Competitors go “oh, well, we actually don’t have that much to worry about”. Same here. A small hatch with smaller battery, single motor, simplified interior materials, no paint even.

CurryPuff99 2025-07-31 20:40

Tbh i feel tesla just need some excuses to lower the prices and not making previous owners angry

franeti 2025-08-01 07:58

The big question is the battery. Less autonomy at this point, even if it is an affordable model, would be a bad idea... I hope we hear something soon.

dllemmr2 2025-08-01 18:56

And even warm climates

Ok-Wolverine-6213 2025-08-01 19:18

My 2025 Y was 156° F 3 days a go while it was 102°F outside and I had the cabin overheated protection turned on for 95°F

Complete_Gap5962 2025-08-01 20:36

BMW Mercedes etc are taxis all over the world. So what

Complete_Gap5962 2025-08-01 20:37

The lease will still be shit on this. Tesla leases are notoriously horrible

damonlebeouf 2025-08-02 10:24

no, they’re not really. just have to read the terms and understand what you’re getting into and if the lease isn’t right cancel it and try again in a week for better terms.

Gloomy-Water6921 2025-08-03 07:05

Ok

VoltTheDictator 2025-08-06 06:16

Would be awesome if it came out right when the tax credits expire.

Ordinary-Step-8108 2025-08-13 00:57

FSD.

atomatoflame 2025-08-15 02:02

That would be a cool option. Although, carbon fiber isn't the best insulator either, but it would cut down on direct IR radiation and light radiation.

Machineslave240 2025-08-15 02:08

It would be easy enough to add a layer of insulation under the carbon fiber roof panel and then line it so it matches the rest of the roof panels that the car comes with. So it would look more like a traditional interior roof from the inside with a normal headliner. It would cost less, be a lot lighter and no worries about it getting broken. If nothing else I feel like someone should make that as a potential replacement for the glass roof for cars that get a cracked/broken roof, even if Tesla never offers it.

atomatoflame 2025-08-15 15:26

It would be a fun aftermarket piece. Would definitely help the CG even more.

mchinsky 2025-09-21 00:11

Is it the same exterior and interior dimensions? The original rumors had it being shortened.

Intelligent_Path_778 2025-09-29 17:39

They must launch this new version as the tax credit is expiring in 2 days if they wanna keep the sales up.

EquivalentTip713 2025-11-09 18:49

IF TRUMP WASNT IN OFFICE ELON WOULD BE BROKE.  SHT PRODUCT AND OVERPRICED

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