Tesla
2025–2026 Tesla Model Y
23Trial then paywallSame connectivity split as the Model 3: the car navigates without a subscription, but live maps, streaming, and the hotspot are Premium Connectivity.
5-year connected cost
$487
Typical starting MSRP
$44,990
Last verified
2026-08-23
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Feature access
This table shows what still works if you never subscribe.
It also shows what the hardware does without a plan.
| Feature | Access | Plan | After trial | Works offline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Embedded navigation official | Included | — | — | Yes |
Wi-Fi hotspot official | Subscription | Tesla Premium Connectivity 1 mo trial | $99 / yr | No |
Audio streaming official | Subscription | Tesla Premium Connectivity 1 mo trial | $99 / yr | No |
Video streaming official | Subscription | Tesla Premium Connectivity 1 mo trial | $99 / yr | No |
Remote start official | Included | — | — | No |
Remote lock & unlock official | Included | — | — | No |
Automatic crash / SOS reported | Included | — | — | Yes |
Lower-subscription vehicles
Same class or nearby price.
A lighter connected-service bill.
Bypass the paywall
Phone-based workarounds that keep the hardware you already paid for useful.
- No CarPlay or Android Auto workaround is recorded. Submit a fact if you have a source.
Sources
- Tesla Connectivity
Tesla · accessed Aug 23, 2026