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The 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD (Juniper) is an SUV in production since 2025. It features a single motor (permanent magnet) RWD powertrain. EPA-rated range is 357 miles with 134 MPGe. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. Top speed is 130 mph. Manufactured at Fremont, CA / Austin, TX / Shanghai / Berlin.
Step up to the Premium tier and the Juniper gets its most distinctive design element: the full-width LED lightbar across the front. It's a visual upgrade that makes the Standard trims look plain by comparison. The Premium RWD pairs that look with a single rear motor and the larger battery pack for longer range.
Inside, the Premium adds features over the Standard trim while sharing the new Juniper cabin architecture. It's positioned for buyers who want the full visual experience and longer range but live somewhere where rear-wheel drive is perfectly fine year-round. Think California, Texas, and the Sun Belt.
- Juniper body styling and lightbar headlights
- Drive selection moved to touchscreen, but turn signal stalk retained (unlike Highland Model 3); improved cabin acoustics
- Ventilated front seats and 8" rear display now standard
- EPA range up to 357 mi on 19" wheels
| 19" Crossflow | 357 mi |
| 20" Helix 2.0 | 327 mi |
| Peak DC Fast | 250 kW |
| DC Fast 10-80% | ~27 min |
| AC Onboard Charger | 11 kW |
| Home L2 (full charge) | ~7.2 hrs |
| Connector | NACS |
| Model Years | 2025–present |
| Model | Tesla Model Y |
| Variant | Premium RWD (Juniper) |
| Status | Current |
| Generation | Model Y (Juniper) |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Motor(s) | Single Motor (Permanent Magnet) |
| Battery Capacity | 79 kWh |
| EPA Range | 357 miles |
| MPGe | 134 |
| Efficiency | 26 kWh/100mi |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 130 mph |
| Horsepower (est.) | 331 HP |
| Curb Weight | 4,096 lbs |
| Cargo Volume | 68 cu ft |
| Length | 187.7" |
| Width | 75.6" |
| Height | 63.9" |
| Wheelbase | 113.8" |
| Production Start | 2025-03 |
| Production End | In production |
| Autopilot | TACC standard, FSD subscription optional |
| Factory | Fremont, CA / Austin, TX / Shanghai / Berlin |
| Basic Vehicle Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Battery & Drive Unit | 8 years / 120,000 miles |
| Federal EV Tax Credit | Eligible (subject to income/price caps) |
- 16" Quad HD screen (Jan 2026)
- Black headliner (Jan 2026)
- 15-speaker audio + subwoofer
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- 8" rear display
- Wraparound ambient lighting
- HEPA filter + Bioweapon Defense
- 19" Crossflow wheels
- Frequency-selective dampers