- Tesla is discontinuing the Model Y Launch Series in favor of a normal trim lineup in Europe.
- The electric SUV now offers three trim levels: RWD, RWD Long Range, and AWD Long Range.
- Prices are very similar and even cheaper in one instance, to the outgoing version of the Model Y.
Just over a month after debuting the 2026 Model Y, Tesla has rolled out the standard range of the facelifted electric crossover in Europe. This marks the end of the short-lived Launch Series Model Y, which spent just six weeks on the European market. Now, buyers can choose from three standard trim levels and customize features to their liking. As one of the biggest parts of Tesla’s success, the Model Y and this launch are very important.
Codenamed “Juniper,” the refreshed Model Y brings several upgrades, including improved efficiency, a redesigned interior, updated suspension tuning, and a refreshed exterior look. It first went on sale globally, including in the US, in early January as a fully loaded Launch Edition based on the Long Range AWD version.
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This limited edition Model Y came with nearly every available option box ticked, from the $8,000 Full Self-Driving (Supervised) package to all the exterior and interior color choices. While it’s still offered in the States, the Launch Edition is no longer available in Europe, where Tesla has introduced the standard versions—minus the Performance model, which has yet to be released.
Three Models to Choose From
European customers now have three trim options. The entry-level Model Y RWD (rear-wheel drive) is priced at €44,990 (about $46,980), the same as the previous version. Interestingly, the Long Range RWD model costs €49,990 ($52,300), which is €1,000 ($1,050) more than its predecessor. Meanwhile, the Long Range AWD version is priced at €52,990 ($55,450), making it €2,000 ($2,100) cheaper than the earlier version. Could we see a similar price drop in the States? It’s hard to say, but it’s certainly an encouraging sign.
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Pearl White is the only color offered at no additional cost, while other colors start at €1,300 ($1,360). The premium shades Ultra Red and Quicksilver are priced at double that amount. All trims come standard with 19-inch wheels, but 20-inch wheels are available for the Long Range models at an additional cost of €2,200 ($2,300).
Basic Autopilot is standard but Enhanced Autopilot costs €3,800 while “Full potential for autonomous driving”, what Tesla calls Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in the USA, costs €7,500 ($7,850). Those interested in picking up one of these updated Model Ys can expect delivery sometime in May or June according to Tesla.
What About The USA?
Given the near simultaneous global debut of the Launch Edition, it’s likely that Tesla will roll out the standard versions of the 2026 Model Y in North America in the coming weeks. This will give US customers more options and better pricing.
Currently, the Launch Edition is priced at $59,990 before taxes and the $7,500 federal tax credit for those who qualify. In comparison, the pre-facelift Model Y starts at $44,990 for the Long Range RWD, $47,990 for the Long Range AWD, and $51,490 for the Performance AWD.