Tesla is expanding its Model Y lineup in Romania with the addition of the Standard Long Range trim, now available for order with deliveries expected in February. The new model, manufactured at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, offers a balance of range and affordability, starting at €46,990 and slotting between the base Standard and higher-tier Premium versions.This move comes as Tesla navigates a tightening European EV market facing increasing competition from both established automakers and emerging Chinese brands.
Tesla has begun offering the Model Y Standard Long Range in Romania, with orders now being accepted through the company’s website. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in February.
Tesla Model Y Standard Long Range Now Available in Romania, First Deliveries Slated for February
The electric vehicle is priced starting at €46,990, making it the second most affordable Model Y available in Romania. The Tesla Y Standard is currently the most accessible option, priced at €39,990.
Manufactured at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany, the Model Y Standard Long Range boasts a range of 657 kilometers (approximately 408 miles) according to the WLTP cycle. Energy consumption is rated at 12.7 kWh per 100 kilometers.
The vehicle supports fast charging up to 250 kW, enabling the addition of 278 kilometers (approximately 173 miles) of range in just 15 minutes when utilizing Supercharger stations, zf.ro reports. This expansion of Tesla’s offerings in Romania comes as the company navigates an increasingly competitive European EV market.
The Model Y Standard Long Range features rear-wheel drive and includes functionalities such as phone key access, remote climate control, and the Autopilot system.
Current Tesla Model Y Lineup in Romania:
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Model Y Standard Rear-Wheel Drive – €39,990
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Model Y Standard Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive – €46,990
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Model Y Premium: Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive – €49,990 and Long Range All-Wheel Drive – €52,990
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Model Y Performance – €61,990
Tesla Faces Increased Competition in Europe
Industry experts suggest Tesla is responding to growing pressure from competitors in the European market with the launch of the Standard Long Range model this year.
“In Europe, Tesla is starting to feel strong pressure on the upper segment of the Model Y range with the launch of new models such as the BMW iX3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC EV,” according to reports.
“In the lower segment, the pressure comes from Chinese car manufacturers. Tesla appears to have felt the need to add a more affordable model with a greater range,” elektrek.co noted following the European rollout of the Y Standard Long Range. The move signals Tesla’s attempt to maintain market share amid intensifying competition.
