But if Tesla gets the price right, this could be a winner
Falling profits in 2025 mean that Tesla’s more affordable Model Y variant can’t come soon enough. While this model alone is unlikely to completely reverse Tesla’s declining market share, it has the potential to make a notable difference.
Thanks to a previous leak out of China, we already have an idea of the more basic specification sheet for the cheaper Model Y. Now, a well-known Tesla hacker who goes by the name “Green” has discovered more details about this EV, codenamed E41, by sifting through firmware updates. Here’s everything we know.
Downgraded Suspension And More Basic Interior
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On Twitter, Green shared the complete list of changes expected for the E41. These are the new changes we haven’t previously covered:
- Downgraded suspension
- Simpler fiberglass headliner
- More basic interior lighting (footwells only)
- Simplified seat controls (single axis)
- No power-folding mirrors or puddle lamps
- No tire pressure monitoring
- No backup camera heater
- More basic sound systems
For the most part, these are sensible omissions, as many of these features are nice to have rather than essential. We’ll have to see if the simplified suspension significantly impacts the crossover’s ride/handling balance. The absence of tire pressure monitoring and a backup camera heater would be a pity, as those are safety features.
Simplified model Y "E41" that was sighted live now appears in the firmware too.
— green (@greentheonly) September 20, 2025
They will have two audio options: "essential" and "essential with commodity"
Backup camera would lose a heater
no "airwave" in console
E41 fascia (performance will also get a fascia update)
These omissions join a shorter list we already covered in July, where we found out that the E41 would also lack a rear infotainment display and a glass roof. These two features are likely to be missed by Tesla fans. More basic 18-inch wheels are also expected—the current Model Y has either 19- or 20-inch wheels.
Unique Motors And AWD Option
The final nugget from Green’s search suggests the E41 will have special motor configurations, but he couldn’t uncover more detail than this. A drop in power is fully expected, but there’s plenty of leeway for this, as even the slowest current Model Y reaches 60 in 5.4 seconds.
Both RWD and AWD versions will be available, which is important for people living in colder climates. If the battery capacity of the E41 stays the same, the smaller wheels and presumably less powerful motors could have a positive impact on the range on a full charge.
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It All Comes Down To Pricing
There’s little point to the E41 if Tesla doesn’t get the price right. Currently, it’ll cost you $44,990 to get behind the wheel of the base Long Range RWD, but you can save $7,500 via the federal tax credit if you put in your order before the end of September. After that, the credit falls away.
Considering the lower specification, we hope to see the new Model Y variant come in at around $35k to $37k. That’ll put some clear daylight between it and the Long Range AWD, while also giving Tesla a still-competitive EV that undercuts rivals like the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
We hope to hear more official information about the cheaper Model Y soon.
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