Tesla has launched sales of the Model Y Long Range RWD in the United States. This new entry-level variant, following a design refresh earlier this year, is priced at 45,000 USD. According to Electrek,

Tesla surprised just about everyone when it recently took the wraps off a new variant of its hugely popular Model Y, the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive. This new addition to the family will give families a more affordable choice within the growing electric SUV market.

Amid growing protests against CEO Elon Musk and its worst sales in three years, Tesla releases a new, cheaper version of the Model Y.