Tesla has started production of its Model Y Standard in Giga Texas, ten days after it launched the entry-level version of its best-selling SUV in the United States.
In several images, multiple units of the new standard Model Y, along with the Premium variant (the Rear-Wheel Drive model with a longer estimated range), can be seen in the factory’s outbound lot.
The update was first reported by Joe Tegtmeyer, an enthusiast who frequently shares drone footage of the factory on X.
Last week, Tesla launched more affordable versions of both Model Y and Model 3 in the United States.
Both models offer an estimated range of 321 miles (516 km), about 35 to 40 miles lower than the Premium variant.
The new Model Y Standard Rear-Wheel Drive starts at $39,990, reducing the entry point by $5,000 when compared to the cheapest Model Y US customers could purchase ($44,990), while the Model 3 Standard is priced at $36,990.
Tesla has been increasing its Model Y lineup worldwide over the last few months.
The vehicle led sales in several countries around the world last month, including China (best-selling electric vehicle), South Korea (in which it was the best-selling imported vehicle) and Norway (where EVs represent 98.3% of new vehicle sales).
In China, the company launched a three-row version of the SUV — the Model Y L — which has been driving sales figures up in the past two months in the country.
As of Friday, the model has sold out for both October and November, with Tesla‘s website showing that orders placed from now will only be delivered by December.
In Europe, besides the Standard version, for which it opened orders two days after the US debut, Tesla introduced the Model Y Performance.
Although orders for the Performance trim are now open in its domestic market, production at the Texas plant has not yet been confirmed.
According to Tesla‘s website, the estimated delivery for the Model Y Performance in the US is in three months — between December and January.
The Standard trim will be available starting in November, while the Premium versions — both All-Wheel Drive and Rear-Wheel Drive — are available for immediate delivery.
Last week, the Cybercab was spotted at Giga Texas undergoing crash testing.
The Cybercab, a two-seat model with no pedals and no wheel, is intended to be used for Tesla‘s robotaxi service — which launched earlier this year in Austin, using several Model Y vehicles equipped with Tesla‘s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Robotaxi software.
The Cybercab was unveiled a year ago, and CEO Elon Musk feels “confident” about reaching volume production in 2026, adding that the model will be produced in more than one Giga-factory.
The EV maker will be using its new ‘Unboxed Process’ for Cybercab production.
