Tesla has already started manufacturing the Model Y Standard Range at its Giga Texas factory, which is a significant milestone in the continued process of Tesla to broaden its EV range and enhance its production output. The initial consignment of Diamond Black and Pearl White Model Ys is already seen in the Austin plant, and it is possible that the deliveries are not too far away.
The fact that the first Tesla enthusiasts reported this development, and that Tesla has since been confirmed by multiple on-site sightings, fully matches the hints during the unveiling day at Giga Texas last week. As several witnesses noted, Tesla insiders indicated that the Standard Range version is going to be made shortly, and now it seems that the electric car manufacturer has fulfilled its promises on time.
Strategic Addition to the Model Y Range
The global best-seller in the Tesla franchise has always been the Model Y, which controlled EV markets in the U.S., Europe, and China. Hitherto, the majority of the manufacturing in Giga Texas has been centered on the higher variant models, such as the Long Range AWD and Performance models. The cheaper offering of the Standard Range (RWD) model is a more accessible point to consumers willing to purchase the compact SUV of Tesla, and it makes the company better established in the mid-range EV market.
This edition of the Model Y is likely to have Tesla’s latest 4680 battery cells, which are currently being manufactured in-house in the Texas facility. These new generation cells are meant to provide better energy density, extended lifespan, and also shorter manufacturing durations – at lesser costs. This is in line with the overall aim of Tesla to gain actual vertical integration in the manufacture of the EV, reducing reliance on outside vendors, as well as reducing the overall prices of the vehicles.
News: the @Tesla Model Y Standard production is well underway at Giga Texas today!
This consistent with what I was told to expect during the unveiling day last week!
The outbound lot had many Premium Model Y’s and @cybertruck too!
More coming soon! pic.twitter.com/WU489QKPLB
— Joe Tegtmeyer 🚀 🤠🛸😎 (@JoeTegtmeyer) October 16, 2025
Stocked: Diamond Black and Pearl White Unit
EV enthusiasts share photos and videos of several newly assembled Model Y Standard parked in the Giga Texas outbound lot. The cars, which are completed in smooth Diamond Black and Pearl White Tesla paint, seem to be waiting to be taken somewhere. It was also observed that Premium Model Y variants and some of the Cybertruck units were spotted in the surrounding area, which is an indication of the increased multi-model production capacity of the facility.
The sighting indicates that Giga Texas is running at a high pace, which may increase the volume of production to fulfill the demand before the year ends. The presence of both Model Y and Cybertruck in the same lot underscores how Tesla is becoming more flexible in production – a factor that CEO Elon Musk has defined as a key factor in efficiently scaling product lines.
A Boost for Tesla’s 2025 Strategy
The move by Tesla to introduce the Standard Range now appears to be timely. The action can assist Tesla to expand its customer base through a cheaper version in the face of increasing competition with companies such as Hyundai, Ford, and BYD. It will also make Giga Texas a strategic manufacturing center of the Tesla North American market to complement the Fremont and Mexico facilities.
According to industry analysts, the Model Y Standard might be vital in supporting the top sales position of Tesla as federal EV tax credit regulations are changed. Priced reasonably and credit-eligible, the Standard Range model will be able to outcompete most of its competitors in terms of price without compromise to performance or quality of construction.
