Tire wise, a switch to 18-inch Hankook Ion Evo high-efficiency EV tires for all three base models likely help with range but also no doubt sacrifice some performance in the process. The Model Y Premium rolls on 19-inch wheels over the 18-inch Aperture wheels that are part of the base trim (you can option up to 19s, however). On the plus side, the one-inch reduction of wheel size should bump up the sidewall height on the Model Y and could lead to a bit more compliant ride versus the 19s. Given that 18s are already standard for the Model 3 Premium, there should be no real change in how the Standard 3 will perform over the Premium from a ride standpoint.
Some Light Exterior Touches
All entry Model 3s and Model Ys also see exterior changes that are more pronounced for the SUV. The lightbars across its frunk and rear liftgate connecting the headlights and brake lights together have been deleted. This will be a huge indicator if you’re driving a Standard or Premium version of the Model Y. The Model 3 Standard will be less of a tell as there are no lightbars to change, but the 18-inch Prismata wheels are of a different design with much less open area.
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Each model gets automatic high-beam LED headlights, but neither will have adaptive light control. Exterior mirror controls will have manual functions now, with the Model Y going to manually folding units, while the Model 3’s now manually adjustable. As far as color options are concerned, the standard no-cost coat is Stealth Grey, a nearly black color that is the same across all trim levels. For an additional $1,000 you can get your base 3 or Y in Pearl White Multi-Coat or for $1,500 you can get them sprayed in Diamond Black. There are no other color options beyond those at present.
The camera systems and other self-steering gear (known as Tesla Hardware 4 or AI4) are present in the basic cars, but the only ADAS feature activated at no cost on all base trims is adaptive cruise control. Lane centering is no longer included on all trims and will require you to purchase Full Self Driving (Supervised), a.k.a. FSD. This can be purchased as a one-time cost of $8,000 until February 14, 2026. After that date, the only FSD option will be a monthly subscription charge of $99, although Tesla has promised that cost will go up as the system’s abilities grow.