Current U.S. pricing and EPA-estimated figures, cross-checked against Tesla.com, Edmunds, Cars.com, and Kelley Blue Book in July 2026. Tesla changes prices often — always confirm at tesla.com before ordering.
The car that brought EVs to the mainstream. The 2026 lineup starts at $36,990 and tops out with a Performance trim that embarrasses six-figure sports sedans.
The refreshed "Highland"-generation Model 3 is quieter, more comfortable, and more efficient than ever, with a peak charging rate up to 225 kW. For most CNY commuters, this is the sweet spot: the Premium RWD's 363-mile EPA rating covers a week of Syracuse commuting on one charge.
| 2026 Trim | Price (MSRP) | EPA est. range | 0–60 mph | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | $36,990 | 321 mi | 5.8 s | RWD |
| Premium RWD | $42,490 | 363 mi | 4.9 s | RWD |
| Premium AWD | $47,490 | 346 mi | 4.2 s | Dual-motor AWD |
| Performance AWD | $54,490 | 309 mi | 2.9 s* | Dual-motor AWD |
*With rollout subtracted. MSRP excludes destination/order fees (≈$1,640).
Get the Premium AWD if you live off a hill or outside the plow-priority routes — dual-motor traction in lake-effect snow is worth every penny. Otherwise the Premium RWD on winter tires is a phenomenal value.
The best-selling EV in America — and at times the best-selling car of any kind on Earth. The refreshed "Juniper" Model Y starts around $41,630 including destination.
Hatchback practicality, available third row, up to 357 miles of EPA-estimated range, and a NACS port compatible with the entire Supercharger network. This is the default recommendation for CNY families — room for hockey bags, dogs, and Wegmans runs, with AWD that shrugs off Route 81 in January.
| 2026 Trim | Price (incl. dest.) | EPA est. range | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y Standard | $41,630 | ~321 mi | The essentials, brilliantly done |
| Model Y Premium RWD | $47,630 | 357 mi | Max range, premium interior |
| Model Y Performance | $59,630 | ~306 mi | 0–60 in ~3.3 s, sport seats |
The Premium AWD variant is the single best all-round vehicle you can buy in Central New York today. Add the tow hitch — it doubles as a bike-rack mount — and all-weather floor liners on day one.
The car that changed the industry in 2012 is now history: after a 14-year run, the last Model S rolled off the Fremont line in April 2026. Elon Musk announced the retirement on the January 2026 earnings call — an "honorable discharge" — with the S/X floor space converted to build Optimus robots.
The send-off was pure Tesla: a final run of 350 Signature Editions (250 Model S, 100 Model X) at $159,420 each with gold badging, lifetime FSD (Supervised), lifetime Supercharging, and a one-year no-resale pledge, delivered at a Fremont farewell event on May 20, 2026. Remaining new inventory sold out within weeks — the used market is now the only way into a Model S, and it remains the longest-range Tesla ever at up to 410 EPA-estimated miles, with the Plaid's 1,020 hp and 1.99-second* 0–60 forever unmatched.
| Final-production Trim (reference) | Power | EPA est. range | 0–60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model S AWD | 670 hp, dual motor | up to 410 mi | 3.1 s |
| Model S Plaid | 1,020 hp, tri motor | ~350 mi | 1.99 s* |
| Signature Edition (250 built) | Final collector run | $159,420 · lifetime FSD, Supercharging & connectivity | |
*With rollout subtracted. New inventory is gone — used examples appear regularly on our CNY marketplace, or let Find My Tesla hunt one down.
Discontinuation changed the math. A clean used Long Range Model S is still one of the great luxury bargains of our time, but late-VIN 2025–2026 cars — and anything Plaid — now carry a collector floor under their value that most used EVs can only dream about. Ask for the battery health report, verify what transfers, and don't dawdle on good local cars. That's literally what my calendar is for.
The family spaceship — falcon-wing doors, seating for up to seven, Plaid pace — reached the end of its road in April 2026, retired alongside the Model S so Fremont could build Optimus robots instead.
Just 100 Signature Edition Model X's closed out the run at the May 2026 Fremont farewell, with gold badges and lifetime FSD, Supercharging, and connectivity. New inventory is sold out; the used market is now the only path. It remains the only SUV ever made that seats seven and hits 60 in 2.5 seconds — a title it may hold for a long time.
| Final-production Trim (reference) | Final MSRP (2026) | Power | EPA est. range | 0–60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model X AWD | $93,880 | 670 hp, dual motor | 352 mi | 3.8 s |
| Model X Plaid | $106,380 | 1,020 hp, tri motor | 335 mi | 2.5 s |
| Signature Edition (100 built) | $159,420 | Final collector run · lifetime FSD, Supercharging & connectivity | ||
Both trims carry a 100 kWh battery pack. Tow rating: up to 5,000 lb. Prices shown are the final new-car MSRPs for reference — all sales are now used-market.
With production over, a used X is the only X — and CNY families who need seven seats plus AWD suddenly have real competition for clean examples. The falcon-wing doors are genuinely useful in tight Destiny USA parking spots, and they're also the first thing to inspect on any used X: cycle them repeatedly before you buy. Book a buying consult before you commit.
A stainless-steel exoskeleton, steer-by-wire, an outlet-equipped bed that can power your house — nothing else on the road is remotely like it. For 2026 the Dual Motor AWD starts at $69,990.
Every 2026 Cybertruck carries a 123 kWh pack rated at roughly 79 MPGe. The Premium trim tows 11,000 lb, and the tri-motor Cyberbeast makes 845 hp. In CNY, count on meeting a crowd at every Supercharger stop.
| 2026 Trim | Price (MSRP) | Power | EPA range | 0–60 | Towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Motor AWD | $69,990 | 600 hp | 325 mi | 4.1 s | 7,500 lb |
| Premium AWD | ~$79,990 | 600 hp | 325 mi | 4.1 s | 11,000 lb |
| Cyberbeast | $99,990 | 845 hp, tri motor | 320 mi | 2.6 s | 11,000 lb |
Stainless steel doesn't rust the way painted steel does, but road salt still deserves respect — rinse the underbody through winter. Towing cuts range substantially (true of every EV truck), so plan Supercharger stops for boat-season trips to the Finger Lakes.
| Model 3 | Model Y | Model S | Model X | Cybertruck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $36,990 | $41,630* | Used market only | Used market only | $69,990 |
| Status | In production | In production | Retired Apr 2026 | Retired Apr 2026 | In production |
| Max EPA est. range | 363 mi | 357 mi | 410 mi | 352 mi | 325 mi |
| Quickest 0–60 | 2.9 s | ~3.3 s | 1.99 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
| Seats | 5 | 5–7 | 5 | 5–7 | 5 |
| Body | Sedan | Midsize SUV | Full-size liftback | Full-size SUV | Pickup |
| Best for | Commuters & value | Families — the default pick | Range & luxury | Big families, doors of the future | Towing & statements |
*Includes destination fee. Quickest-trim figures; performance times use Tesla's rollout-subtracted methodology where noted.
Figures on this page were cross-checked in July 2026 against: Tesla.com · Edmunds · Cars.com · Kelley Blue Book · U.S. News. Model S/X retirement details verified against CNBC (Jan 2026 announcement) · Electrek (production end) · Not a Tesla App (Signature Edition event). EPA figures are estimates; real-world range varies with temperature, speed, and wheels — expect roughly 20–30% less in a CNY deep-winter cold snap.
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