Forget Cybertruck — this $20K American-made electric truck makes EVs affordable Twitter user @mmsganesh posted screenshots of the email on the social network, offering the chance to accelerate their delivery. Interestingly, though, Tesla seems to be offering a car you can’t order on its website — a standard range Model Y. BREAKING: Official confirmation about Giga Texas Model Y. 279 miles range and 0-60 in 5 seconds pic.twitter.com/9BDi9mghuFMay 17, 2022 We heard rumors about a new standard range Model Y a few weeks back, following the ‘Cyber Rodeo’ event at Giga Texas. At the time it was claimed that only Tesla employees could purchase the car, but now it seems the company is offering them to local would-be Model Y owners. These cars are also the first to come with Tesla’s new 4860 battery packs, on account of them being built at Gigas Texas. The 4860 batteries uses a new tabless cell, with Tesla promising to offer six times more power and five times the energy capacity — while also reducing overall cost. The improved range afforded by the batteries are likely why Tesla has relaunched the standard range Model Y. The previous version which was rear wheel drive, only offered 244 miles of range and was cancelled shortly after Elon Musk declared anything less than 250 miles of range is “unacceptably low." Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. According to the email, this all-wheel-drive car offers 279 miles of EPA-rated range (or 269 miles with 20-inch wheels), a top speed of 135 miles per hour and a 0-60 time of 5 seconds. The three cars Ganesh was offered cost $60,990 to $61,990, and have a few miles on the clock already. This suggests they should be ready to deliver pretty quickly. Meanwhile, the Long Range Model Y — the cheapest one currently on sale on the Tesla website — starts at $62,990 and offers a range of 318 miles, the same 135 mph top speed, and a 0-60 time of 4.,8 seconds. The earliest this model will arrive is this November, and that requires spending at least $1,000 on some kind of premium option. The Performance Model Y starts at $67,990 with a range of 303 miles, a 155 mph top speed and a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds. The earliest this model will arrive is July. The question is whether many people will take Tesla up on this offer. The standard range models aren’t that much cheaper, and it’s not quite as good as the other two models. You’re losing 51-61 miles of range compared to a Long Range Model Y, and 24-34 miles of range compared to the Performance model. Not to mention the fact people likely ordered the Performance model because they wanted speed and acceleration the new standard range model lacks. Users also have to account for the fact that buying an inventory model means they don’t get to choose what optional extras are included. Want your car in red, when only blue or white is available? Tough. But if you are desperate to get a Tesla Model Y soon, don’t care which model you get and live near Austin, this may be your chance to skip the line. Today's best Apple AirPods Pro deals