Affordable Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Variant Debuts in the United States for $44,990 by Tesla
New Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y Now Available in the U.S., Delayed in Canada
Tesla has introduced a new variant of the redesigned Model Y, the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Model Y Long Range. This model is now available for order in the U.S., with deliveries expected to begin in the coming weeks. However, the RWD Model Y's arrival in the Canadian market is being delayed due to ongoing tariff issues.
The base price for the RWD Model Y in the U.S. is set at $44,990. With a range of 357 miles (575km) using standard 19'' wheels, the RWD Model Y boasts a 0-60mph time of 5.4 seconds, slower than the AWD variant's 4.6 seconds. Opting for 20'' wheels reduces the range to 344 miles (553km).
The RWD Model Y is the second variant of the Model Y to be launched, following the Launch Series trim that was the first variant. The Performance variant, which was expected to join the lineup, is still missing and is not expected until later this year.
Customers who qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit can purchase the RWD Model Y for $37,490. For those interested in leasing, monthly lease offers are around $399 USD (excluding taxes and fees).
Tesla announced the refreshed Model Y for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in January 2025, with deliveries scheduled to begin in March 2025. However, the tariff situation between Canada and the U.S. might be causing a delay in bringing the RWD Model Y to Canada.
The RWD Model Y is currently only available in the U.S., and there's no indication of when it will arrive in the Canadian market. Sales of the RWD Model Y have started, but only in the United States.
For those in the U.S., using a referral link for Tesla purchases can provide three months of Full Self-Driving (FSD).
In summary, the 2025 refreshed Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive variant is now available in the U.S., with deliveries expected to begin in the coming weeks. However, the RWD Model Y's arrival in the Canadian market is being delayed due to ongoing tariff issues.
- The availability of the Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y Long Range has been extended to the United States, but its arrival in the Canadian market is experiencing a delay due to ongoing tariff issues within the transportation industry.
- For individuals in the U.S., the base price for the Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y is $44,990, positioning it within the affordable segment of the automotive industry, despite being slower than the All-Wheel Drive variant in terms of acceleration.
- The introduction of the Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y is the second variant launched in the Technology industry, with the Performance variant still absent from the lineup and expected to be released later in the year.
- Leasing options for the Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y are around $399 USD a month, excluding taxes and fees, making it a viable option for those interested in financing electric-vehicles as part of their lifestyle.
