Tesla recently announced the Model Y Standard, its new entry-level car. But to make it $5,000 cheaper than the Premium version, it’s clear that some features had to be left out.
Future owners of the Model Y Standard will lose ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable steering wheel, heated rear seats, and the eight-inch display for rear passengers.
The entry-level version also omits light bars, FM/AM radio, and perforated vegan leather surfaces. Even though it comes with a more powerful battery, the car features a weaker rear motor and smaller wheels.
Many Tesla enthusiasts were disappointed by the removal of the panoramic sunroof — a highly praised feature among fans that remains present in higher-end models.
However, here’s the confusing part: the Model Y Standard actually does come with a sunroof — you just can’t see it from the inside. Basically, Tesla covered the glass roof with a liner because, apparently, it was cheaper than redesigning the entire car to have a metal roof.
This information was confirmed by several outlets, including Car and Driver, which got early access to the Standard model and confirmed that the glass panel is still there — it’s just hidden under a fabric layer.
While it makes sense that redesigning the car to include a metal roof could have been more expensive, covering the existing glass roof seems a bit counterproductive.
After all, Tesla might have spent more than necessary by covering the entire roof with fabric instead of simply leaving the existing sunroof (which is already there) visible.
But there’s a plausible explanation: Tesla might just want to encourage potential buyers to opt for the Premium version of the Model Y. So, if you want a top-tier feature, you’ll have to buy a top-tier car.
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