Die günstige Version des Tesla Model Y ist da. Es gibt über 10 Funktionsaussparungen. Internetnutzer haben scharfe Kommentare abgegeben: "Aus einer Rohbauwohnung wurde ein Strohdachhaus."

Over ten features cut! Is the affordable Model Y in Musk's words coming?

According to CheDongXi on July 28th, recently, a video circulated on foreign websites, seemingly exposing Tesla's affordable Model Y model.

Overall, compared with the Model Y, this new car has over 10 design changes, seemingly all aimed at reducing production costs and complexity.

Spy photos of Tesla's affordable Model Y (Source: Internet)

These changes may include:

1. The panoramic sunroof is replaced with a metal plate.

2. Leather seats are changed to fabric seats.

3. Seat ventilation/heating is cancelled.

4. The rear - seat screen is removed.

5. Coat hooks are cancelled.

6. The through - type front headlight group is removed.

7. The diffuse - reflection rear taillights are cancelled.

8. The tweeters on the A - pillar are removed.

9. The rear - seat space is shortened.

10. The body size is shortened.

11. The wheel hub size is changed to 19 inches.

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Interestingly, although this car has taken obvious cost - cutting measures, it still comes with a front bumper camera. According to foreign media speculation, this car may be used for unmanned taxi services in the future.

Foreign media's speculation on the configuration information of the affordable Model Y

Opinions on this model are divided at present. Some netizens even call it "transforming from a rough - finished apartment to a thatched cottage".

Netizens' sharp comments on Tesla's affordable Model Y

A series of changes reflect that Tesla is making efforts for sales volume. During this special transformation period, it pays more attention to the mass - production speed and cost - effectiveness of new cars.

01. Both the front and rear of the car are changed! The panoramic glass sunroof is cancelled.

Elon Musk previously confirmed at the second - quarter earnings conference that Tesla's upcoming affordable model will be a new version of the Model Y. Preliminary production started in June, and mass production will begin in the second half of the year.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk

This information is further confirmed by this video. From the video, this new car is not an all - new model but a cost - reduced version of the Model Y.

Compared with the current Model Y, the main differences of the affordable Model Y are reflected in two aspects: appearance and interior.

In terms of appearance, from the front view, the new car does not use a through - type light strip, and the headlight position may be moved up, similar to the design of the Model 3.

The front of Tesla's affordable Model Y (Source: Internet)

At the rear of the car, the unique reflective light strip has been removed and may be replaced by a more traditional single brake light.

The rear of Tesla's affordable Model Y (Source: Internet)

In addition, the panoramic glass sunroof on the roof of the new car is cancelled. It uses a regular metal roof without a sunroof design. Although this may provide better sun protection, the transparency and field of vision may be sacrificed.

02. The rear - seat screen is gone, the space is reduced, and it may be sold from 150,000 yuan.

In terms of interior, the new car has also been greatly simplified compared with the Model Y.

The driver's seat space of Tesla's affordable Model Y (Source: Internet)

The center console area of the new car has a through - type design, and the storage space is reduced. The steering lever is retained, but gear shifting may still be done through the screen.

The tweeters on the A - pillar of the vehicle are also removed, which may affect the sound quality.

The rear - seat space of Tesla's affordable Model Y

Notably, the new car also removes the rear - seat screen, and the rear - seat legroom is significantly reduced.

Moreover, the new car may use fabric seats instead of leather seats, which may sacrifice some texture, perhaps also for cost - reduction purposes.

Overall, over ten configuration changes may result in the affordable Model Y being slightly inferior to the Model Y in terms of entertainment and space experience.

Elon Musk once said, "When Tesla's low - cost electric vehicle model is launched, the unit price will be less than $30,000 (about 215,000 yuan). " In the domestic market, it is estimated to be priced between 150,000 and 170,000 yuan.

As of July 2025, the starting price of the Tesla Model Y in the Chinese market is 263,500 yuan (rear - wheel drive version), and the starting price of the long - range all - wheel drive version is 313,500 yuan.

03. Conclusion: Tesla is cutting costs while aiming for sales volume.

By using the existing Model Y platform to launch a lower - priced and more streamlined Model Y, Tesla can significantly reduce the cost of producing a brand - new vehicle. Leveraging its existing manufacturing expertise and supply chain, it can bring low - cost cars to the market more quickly.

These improvements may indicate that Tesla hopes to lower the price range and capture a larger share in the mid - to - high - end electric vehicle market.

This article is from the WeChat public account "CheDongXi". Author: Guo Yue, Editor: Zhi Hao. Republished by 36Kr with permission.