2026 Launch Edition

Just buy a new one from Tesla instead of secondary. New models always have manufacturing issues that they’ve ironed out now. I got an AWD premium for $50k new so why would you want a used one for the same price

Primary benefit is having permanent FSD ($8k or $100/mo). With secondary benefits the acceleration boost and tow hitch ($3k). And new Model Ys don't even come with autopilot anymore.

If he wants the Launch Edition he’s going to have to go used. It has acceleration boost ($2k), FSD ($8k), more “premium” trim interior (I think more suede), and of course the Launch Edition badge. He’ll have to decide if 7k miles is worth the trade off of a new car to get these features. Edit: I forgot to mention, a new model won’t even ship with auto steer so he’ll be locked in to $100/mo for FSD or go without any lane keep features.

Buy it. You’ll love fsd.

Wouldn’t launch have a manufacturing date of 2025? Is it labelled as a 2026? Purchased my Launch (AWD/AB) in May 2025, from China.

DON’T DO IT… you should avoid that deal at all costs!! What dealership is that at? Asking for a friend 👀 🤣 But for real, I would do it. Car isn’t even broken in yet. FSD and all other upgrades definitely worth it.

All Junipers Model Ys are called "2026" in the USA, despite being manufactured in 2025. I don't fully understand why it's that way, but I'm sure someone more informed than me in the sub could.

In the USA, “next year” models always launched in the fall of the previous year - sometimes as early as September.

My launch was flawless.

Just a heads up that Tesla is always making changes to improve their cars so typically the earlier cars might not have the newest things that the same exact Tesla produced weeks/months/years later will have. For example, all New Model Y's in the US now come with Black Headliner, an upgraded 16 inch QHD screen, etc and you can likely get them at low APR rates due to the promos (0%-2.99%). As the financial quarters come closer to an end, they'll also have additional incentives (1 free upgrade, etc). If that stuff doesn't bother you and you think the used 2026 Launch Edition is a great deal (esp cause FSD + Acceleration Boost), then go for it! I have a 2026 Model Y Premium LR AWD w/o Acceleration Boost and I think it's already super fast in its 0-60 (Tesla improved the immediate pickup compared to the Legacy Model Y so its **QUICK**).

Thanks for your thoughtful response.

No problem! I bought mine back in April 2026 due to all the federal and state incentives so I don't have any of the things I mentioned either. We also have a 2024 Model Y LR AWD (Legacy).

Be careful about a car advertised as a “Launch Edition”. On Cars.com atleast most Junipers are advertised as “Launch” when they actually are just dual motors. Just what I’ve noticed browsing lately.

Yes it’s better to buy new with the new screen and black headliner

Tragic news. Definitely worth it, if the deal goes through maybe they can call you back. I went through this with used Model Xs recently and 2 of their deals fell through (though I wonder how much of that was motivated by the recent discontinuation announcement). A car with FSD permanently on it is definitely worth considering. Even if it never upgrades to unsupervised, it's really good in its current state, for me at least.

They have 2 on teslas website for around 55

I saw that. They'd cost me $57,500 after shipping, which is more than I'm willing to spend.