Tesla Model Y RWD: V2X, 463km Range, 80.2 Score
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- The 2026 Tesla Model Y RWD (Standard) tested achieved an average of 7.4 km/kWh over ~550 km of mixed driving, nearly matching its official 463 km range rating of 7.3 km/kWh (4.6 mi/kWh).
- The LFP battery pack enabled V2X discharge exceeding 12 kW — the reviewer measured 14 kW personally — without tripping the ECU, effectively turning the car into a ~60 kWh home backup battery.
- A 10-80% Supercharger session completed in 24 minutes at an average 110 kW (1.75C) on a V2 station, with peak power rated at 175 kW on V3 hardware.
- Acceleration of 7.2 seconds 0-100 km/h makes this the slowest Tesla to date, with the reviewer suspecting a software lock to differentiate the Standard from the Premium trim.
- The new rear motor is an evolution of Tesla's 2017 Model 3 unit, featuring a redesigned rotor, stator, and inverter for improved efficiency.
- At $39,990 USD ($49,990 CAD), the Standard undercuts the Premium by $6,000 USD/$15,000 CAD but strips out double-pane glass, panoramic roof opacity, and the tow package.
- FSD (supervised) is rated the best point-to-point Level 2 system available in North America, but costs $99/month, and Autosteer is now only available through that subscription.
Why it matters: Buyers choosing the $6,000-cheaper Standard trim get Tesla's software ecosystem and 7.3 km/kWh efficiency, but lose the driving dynamics that historically defined the brand — making this a software-and-V2X play rather than a driver's car, with handling that the reviewer calls 'the least Tesla-like Tesla.'
