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A hacker claims to have found out how Tesla presses the price of his new entry-level model-y. A hacker from the Tesla community, known as "Green", claims to have uncovered detailed specifications for an upcoming cheaper version of the Model Y by analyzing current firmware updates.The data should provide an insight into Tesla's strategy for reducing costs. The information comes from the code of the latest software releases.Internally, Tesla leads the slimmed -down model under the code name E41.According to Green, this is a simplified variant of the Model Y Standard Range.For the buyers, this should mean numerous cuts in terms of equipment and comfort. Specifically, glass roof, electrically foldable mirror and tire pressure control systems should be omitted.In the interior, the electrical seat adjustment is reduced to a single movement axis, and ambient lighting is not provided.Tesla is also limited to a basic version of the audio system. ADVERTISEMENT Tesla Model Y basic version with steel wheels. Further deletions should affect: A heating element for the reversing camera is not intended, aerial extent and a display for the second row of seats are completely missing.Instead of high-quality materials, Tesla relies on simple fabric sky, supplemented by 18-inch steel wheels.The cuts also bring a revised front section and simplified chassis components. ADVERTISEMENT A separate entry-level model as a whole new Tesla series, on the other hand, is no longer planned.Elon Musk had already deleted the originally announced $ 25,000 electric car last year.Instead, he relies on striked versions of existing models such as Model Y and Model 3 to lower prices. According to information from Electrek, Tesla is said to have produced the first prototype of the E41 in June 2025.The company is starting a market launch in the current year, without calling a specific date.Electrek speculates about a base price of around $ 35,000 in front of taxes, around $ 10,000 cheaper than the current model Y. There is no information for Germany so far. Register here for the auto newsletter!Do you don't want to miss an article by our car experts?Then register now at the FOCUS online car newsletter.Subscribe to Newsletter