2026 Tesla Model Y.

We finally get to see what that mysterious new, cheaper Tesla will be. And it is just a cheaper Model Y. Just like Musk mentioned on a phone call a couple of days ago. “It’s just a Model Y”… (that should be the tagline for the car’s commercials)

Last year, Tesla revealed a cheaper version of the Model 3 sedan for the Mexican market. It costs the equivalent of around $35,000 and has non-heated cloth seats or a heated steering wheel. These are the main changes, and somehow, the car costs around $4000 less than the regular Model 3.

As you can see from the image on top, the new, cheaper Model Y is going even further. It does have cloth seats. But it is also lacking the glass roof. Which might save quite a bit of money. And also make the Model Y much less original. Tesla could also save money by introducing a smaller battery or a less powerful motor for the Model Y. The current RWD Molde Y costs $45,000 with a range of 357 miles. I wonder how much they could save by offering something with a sub-300-mile range.

There will probably be fewer choices, and the white interior will probably not be part of the menu. Same thing with the optional wheels. It also looks like the rear screen is gone, which was expected. Upfront, it seems the center console has been shrunk down to a minimum. There is now a vast empty space between the cup holders and phone chargers. The whole thing could end up looking much cheaper than the competition. Like a base model Ioniq 5 or ID.4.

Even with a starting price at under $40,000, this will not solve Tesla’s many problems. Millions around the world will now never buy a Tesla because of Musk’s behavior. No matter how cheap they are.

On top of this, the “new” model is still basically a design introduced in 2020. Nothing new at all. It’s like Toyota offering a cheaper version of the current Corolla to boost sales.

Another huge problem is the lack of future models. A site seems Tesla has nothing in the pipeline. And it takes years to engineer and design a new car. Musk mentioned again this out-of-touch idea that most people want a Tesla, and the only thing that prevents sales growth is their price. Someone that out of touch with reality is a grave danger for the company…

Good luck…