notes TechCrunch\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-wrapper--default\">\u003Ch3 class=\"block-content\">Pricing and Market Impact\u003C/h3>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-wrapper--default\">\u003Cp class=\"block-content\">The Model 3 Standard is priced from $37,000, while the Model Y Standard starts at $40,000.\u003C/p>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-wrapper--default\">\u003Cp class=\"block-content\">This launch follows years of anticipation for a truly budget-friendly Tesla. CEO Elon Musk had previously promised a $25,000 model, with production expected in 2025. Instead of a completely new vehicle, the company is offering more accessible versions of its existing lineup to compete with a growing number of EVs from Chinese and European automakers amid its own declining market share.\u003C/p>\u003C/div>\u003Cfigure class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper--media\">\u003Cdiv class=\"block-wrapper__content\">\u003Cblockquote class=\"block-quote block-quote--text-small block-quote--has-author\">\u003Cdiv class=\"block-quote__line\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-quote__text\">The strategy has raised concerns among investors that it might cannibalize sales of higher-margin models. Following the announcement, Tesla's stock \u003Ca href=\"https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/TSLA/\">fell by 4.45%\u003C/a>.\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-quote__author\">Reuters\u003C/div>\u003C/blockquote>\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-wrapper--default\">\u003Chr class=\"block-content content-block-delimiter\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-wrapper--default\">\u003Ch2 class=\"block-content\">Board Proposes New Musk Compensation Plan\u003C/h2>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-wrapper--default\">\u003Cp class=\"block-content\">In separate news, Tesla's board of directors has proposed an unprecedented compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, potentially worth nearly $1 trillion. The plan's payout is tied to achieving several ambitious milestones:\u003C/p>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-wrapper--default\">\u003Cul class=\"block-content content-block-list-unordered\">\u003Cli class=\"content-block-list-item\">Boosting Tesla's market capitalization first to $2 trillion, and eventually to $8.5 trillion.\u003C/li>\u003Cli class=\"content-block-list-item\">Achieving annual sales of 20 million vehicles.\u003C/li>\u003Cli class=\"content-block-list-item\">Deploying 1 million Optimus robots and 1 million robotaxis in commercial operation.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"block-wrapper--default\">\u003Cp class=\"block-content\">\u003Ca href=\"/tag/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\">#news\u003C/a> \u003Ca href=\"/tag/tesla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\">#tesla\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>",{"time":1769,"blocks":1770,"version":495},1759906440501,[1771,1775,1781,1785,1789,1810,1814,1818,1822,1827,1830,1834,1838,1855],{"id":1772,"type":20,"data":1773},"a9B3gH7r2d",{"text":1774},"Tesla has unveiled new 'Standard' versions of its Model 3 and Model Y, aiming to attract more buyers with lower price points. These entry-level models scale back on premium features like panoramic roofs and advanced autonomous driving to achieve their accessible cost.",{"id":1776,"type":337,"data":1777},"4dabbe84-7",{"caption":1778,"withBorder":268,"withBackground":268,"stretched":268,"file":1779},"Tesla Model Y Standard",{"url":1780},"https://media.suddo.io/file/2f3af38f-ffaf-465d-b6b8-b927250a64dc/d87ab3ad-21e4-4d84-bc63-b0254ccbcb96/1184.webp",{"id":1782,"type":14,"data":1783},"mN5tY6uI1p",{"text":1784,"level":102},"What's New with the Standard Trims?",{"id":1786,"type":20,"data":1787},"rV1sW9xZ4k",{"text":1788},"While the core performance remains strong, Tesla made several adjustments to the features and amenities:",{"id":1790,"type":53,"data":1791},"L8eF0cT3bJ",{"style":55,"meta":1792,"items":1793},{},[1794,1798,1802,1806],{"content":1795,"meta":1796,"items":1797},"\u003Cb>Performance:\u003C/b> Both models deliver a solid range of up to 520 km on a full charge, \u003Ca href=\"https://x.com/Tesla/status/1975634526325080280\">according to Tesla\u003C/a>.",{},[],{"content":1799,"meta":1800,"items":1801},"\u003Cb>Interior Comfort:\u003C/b> The cabin still features a 15.4-inch central touchscreen with Grok support, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.",{},[],{"content":1803,"meta":1804,"items":1805},"\u003Cb>Key Differences:\u003C/b> The Standard trims come without the signature panoramic roof, use a mix of fabric and eco-leather upholstery, and feature a 7-speaker audio system instead of the premium 15-speaker setup.",{},[],{"content":1807,"meta":1808,"items":1809},"\u003Cb>Driver Assistance:\u003C/b> Full Self-Driving capabilities are not included; the vehicles are equipped with standard adaptive cruise control, \u003Ca href=\"https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/06/lucid-motors-sets-record-as-gravity-sales-pick-up-and-tax-credit-expires/\">notes TechCrunch\u003C/a>.",{},[],{"id":1811,"type":14,"data":1812},"oP7qR4sD2g",{"text":1813,"level":102},"Pricing and Market Impact",{"id":1815,"type":20,"data":1816},"hB3vN1mK9f",{"text":1817},"The Model 3 Standard is priced from $37,000, while the Model Y Standard starts at $40,000.",{"id":1819,"type":20,"data":1820},"yU5iO0lP6e",{"text":1821},"This launch follows years of anticipation for a truly budget-friendly Tesla. 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Following the announcement, Tesla's stock \u003Ca href=\"https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/TSLA/\">fell by 4.45%\u003C/a>.","Reuters",{"id":1828,"type":481,"data":1829},"wE9rT5uG1h",{},{"id":1831,"type":14,"data":1832},"iO6pL3qS0k",{"text":1833,"level":17},"Board Proposes New Musk Compensation Plan",{"id":1835,"type":20,"data":1836},"sD2fV8cN5b",{"text":1837},"In separate news, Tesla's board of directors has proposed an unprecedented compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, potentially worth nearly $1 trillion. 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