Model Y Standard vs Long Range (Premium AWD).
Tesla Model Y Standard RWD vs the Premium AWD (the trim formerly called Long Range AWD) and the Performance, with Canadian prices in CAD as of October 13, 2026.
| Model Y Standard RWD | Model Y Premium AWD (Long Range) | Model Y Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price (CAD) | $49,990 | $64,990 | $74,990 |
| Federal EVAP rebate | Possibly, only if the final price is $50,000 or less Check the list | Not eligible (over the cap) | Not eligible |
| Rated range | 463 km | 542 km | 494 km |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 4.8 s | 3.5 s |
| Drive | Single motor RWD | Dual motor AWD | Dual motor AWD |
| Battery | LFP, about 63–64 kWh | NMC long-range pack | NMC long-range pack |
| Peak Supercharging | About 175 kW | About 250 kW | About 250 kW |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 201 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Wheels | 18-inch | 19-inch (20-inch optional) | 21-inch |
Freight and PDI (about $2,500) and HST are extra on every trim. Sources, checked October 13, 2026: Driving.ca, TSLNA Canada guide, Electrek, The Car Guide. One source lists the Premium AWD at 524 km; most list 542 km. The Premium RWD isn't sold in Canada.
Which Model Y should you buy in the GTA?
Pick the Model Y Standard if you charge at home, mostly drive around the GTA and want the lowest price. 463 km covers a week of commuting for most people, and the LFP battery can go to 100% daily.
Pick the Premium AWD if you regularly drive long highway trips, want AWD for snow-belt driving north of the city, or want the quieter, better-equipped interior. The list-price gap is $15,000, and more if the Standard qualifies for the rebate.
My full take is in the Model Y Standard review, and every number is on the Model Y Standard spec sheet.
US and Europe: trims, battery sizes and range differ by market (for example, the US Standard uses a larger pack). Check your local Tesla site.
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