Tesla‘s Model Y Standard achieved 337 miles on a single charge, exceeding its EPA-estimated range by 16 miles, according to new Edmunds testing released Monday.
According to the automotive website, which tests EV models across several features, including range and charging, the cheapest iteration of the Model Y is “the longest-range Model Y that we’ve ever put on our loop.”
“The last-generation Model Y Long Range had a greater EPA range estimate (330 miles), but it disappointed in our test, driving only 310 miles,” Senior Reviews Editor Brian Wong wrote.
However, Edmunds noted that they have not yet tested the most recent Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), which has the longest range estimated by the US Environmental Protection Agency, at 357 miles.
The Premium All-Wheel Drive (AWD) has an estimated range of 327 miles, while the Performance trim reaches 306 miles — the lowest among the four available versions.
Standard Version Changes
With the new Model Y Standard, Tesla was able to trim the pricing of the vehicle by $5,000 in the United States. The model is now priced from $39,990.
However, to achieve the price cut, the company has removed several features from the Standard variant, including the rear passenger screen, glass roof, and ambient lighting.
In the US, the Autopilot steer feature was also eliminated as the company focuses on driving customers toward purchasing or subscribing to its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software.
According to Edmunds, “driving the Model Y Standard isn’t as pleasant as the Premium models.”
“Its seats are not as comfortable and they’re harder to adjust, with all of the controls living in the screen,” Wong noted, adding that “a long day behind the wheel left me with a bit of a sore back.”
Edmunds Range Tests
The model’s most recent versions “meet or exceed their EPA estimates” in Edmunds range tests, which did not happen in prior ones.
Wong said that “every Tesla that we took on our loop from the 2018-2023 model years failed to reach their estimates, but that has changed, starting with the latest generation of the Model 3.”
Edmunds‘ review team also stated that the “vehicle’s range estimates are also a lot more accurate.”
The firm tests vehicle range through a strict route “made up of 60% city and 40% highway driving, with an average speed of 40 mph,” staying “within 5 mph of all posted speed limits,” as they aim to recreate a real-world driving experience.
Models in the same segment as Tesla‘s Model Y Standard — five-seat SUVs around $40,000 — such as the Volkswagen ID.4 — rank below Tesla in range, despite their positive results.
The 2024 model year ID.4, with an estimated range of 291 miles, delivered 299 miles in the Edmunds test.
In the same conditions, the firm also tested the 2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring sedan, with an advertised range of 450 miles — which delivered 400 miles.
According to the agency, the Lucid Air sedan is the most efficient vehicle in the United States.
The Gravity Grand Touring SUV, with an estimated range of 407 miles, reached 388 miles.
Rivian‘s 2025 R1S Performance Dual-Motor, which has an EPA range of 410 miles, achieved 386 miles in the test.
Tesla‘s Model 3 was considered Edmunds‘ Top Rated Electric Car of 2025.
The 2024 model year, tested by the company, achieved 338 miles in the EV range test — just three miles below its advertised EPA range estimates.
