The 2026 Tesla Model Y arrives at a moment when electric cars are shifting from novelty to default choice, and its upgrades are aimed squarely at everyday life rather than early adopters. With more range,

Investor Ross Gerber, co-founder of Gerber Kawasaki, has expressed concern about Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk's move to only offer Full Self-Driving as a subscription service starting next month.

YouTuber MKBHD has praised the Tesla Model Y Performance's software, as well as the SUV's self-driving technology.

Fresh lease offers put the 2026 Tesla Model Y back in the EV spotlight this January – now including the new Standard trim.

Tesla volumes are radically down in Europe. Can the new much cheaper Model Y Standard restore the company's market share to former leading glory? First UK test drive.

The Model Y refresh played a significant role in the decline in deliveries during the first half of 2025. The second-half sales recovery, although weaker than hoped, puts Tesla on track to improve EV deliveries in 2026. A return to growth in EVs will strengthen the investment case for buying the stock.

Tesla has unlocked bidirectional charging capabilities for the Model Y L, currently sold exclusively in China. This came after the carmaker unveiled the feature on the Model Y Performance, which is expected to start deliveries worldwide by the end of the year.

Automakers turn to open source for cost cutting, Tesla could benefit from a new bill and robotaxis aren't replacing cars.

When Tesla launched the Model Y in 2019, it announced that it would offer an optional 7-seater third-row configuration. It took approximately a year after Tesla began production to introduce the $3,000 option to the US market.

Some to-be owners of the 2026 Model Y Performance reported they have been notified by Tesla that the delivery date has been postponed. Others have seen their VINs disappear, and the message from Tesla mentions building a new vehicle for them. The ...