Tesla’s latest Model Y Standard trim swaps out one of the SUV’s most distinctive features, its panoramic glass roof, for a more practical, cost-efficient design choice.
The new Standard entry-level trim no longer features the signature see-through glass roof found in higher-end Premium versions.
Instead, the roof remains glass but is now covered from the inside with a headliner, meaning passengers won’t be able to see the sky above.
The decision sparked curiosity among Tesla fans online, prompting an explanation from the company’s Vice President of Powertrain, Lars Moravy, who addressed the topic directly in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
According to Moravy, the glass roof remains part of the car’s structure for ‘cost, supply chain, and manufacturing efficiency’ reasons.
He also noted that not all Tesla glass is created the same, and owners won’t be able to simply remove the headliner and have a Premium glass roof.
“All glass is NOT created equal. Remember, the Model Y Premium glass is laminated with silver IR reflective coatings to make it super comfy and reject solar load… the standard is not… plus LOTS of people wanted a closed headliner, always trying to listen (and improve road noise at the same time),” Moravy wrote.
@ItsKimJava All glass is NOT created equal. Remember, the Model Y Premium glass is laminated with silver IR reflective coatings to make it super comfy and reject solar load… the standard is not… plus LOTS of people wanted a closed headliner, always trying to listen (and…
— Lars (@larsmoravy) October 9, 2025
The Model Y Standard still uses a glass roof for production efficiency, but the closed headliner helps improve cabin quietness, something many customers have requested.
Tesla launched the Model Y Standard earlier this week, first in the U.S. and then a few days later in Europe.
