2025 Tesla Model Y(Juniper) revealed:
The Tesla Model Y electric SUV has received a long-awaited overhaul with refreshed styling, new interior and slightly longer range – but up to $7500 higher prices and no more gear selector column stalk.
- The biggest update since the Model Y launched in the US five years ago adopts key upgrades introduced with its latest Model 3 sibling – including the relocation of the gear selector to the touchscreen.
-Tesla has given its top seller a unique look, with 'split' headlights and a rear light bar – making it easier to distinguish in traffic from the Model 3 sedan.
- Tesla has retained the indicator stalk, following widespread backlash against its removal from the Model 3.
-Metallic paint is initially included in the purchase price, as well as upgraded 20-inch wheels – features that are likely to become cost options once the "limited release" Launch Series has sold out.
-Other unique features for the Launch Series include a badge on the tailgate, branded sill plates, puddle lights, badging on the centre console, and black suede trim on the dashboard.
- Order a Model Y today and delivery is estimated to take place in May 2025, pending any delays.
- All models are five-seaters.
-A new Performance variant with the higher-output electric motor and bespoke styling of the latest Model 3 Performance sedan may follow at a later date, but is yet to be confirmed.
- Rated driving range has increased by 11km to 18km depending on model, thanks to improved aerodynamics.
- There do not appear to be any changes to the Model Y's battery packs – a 60kWh lithium iron phosphate pack in the RWD, and a circa-79kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt unit in the Long Range.
-Rated range has increased from 455km to 466km in the RWD, and from 533km to 551km in the Long Range AWD, based on European WLTP testing.
-All models quote a top speed of 201km/h, matching the latest Model 3 – due to new low rolling-resistance tyres which trade a higher speed rating for efficiency.
-The Model Y adopts unique split headlights – with the daytime-running lights placed up high, and the main LED beams down low – with a sportier Model 3 Performance-inspired bumper and lower, flatter bonnet to reduce air resistance.
-Inside, the Model Y mirrors the Model 3 with a larger 15.4-inch touchscreen (up from 15-inch) with a brighter display and slimmer bezels.
-A camera has been added to the front bumper, likely to assist both the driver-assistance features and low-speed parking moves.
-As with all the Tesla vehicles, there is still no Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the company has not added an instrument screen or head-up display in front of the driver.
- The key change is to the steering column stalks, which sees the gear selector move to a slider on the touchscreen for switching between Drive, Reverse and Park, with a backup control panel on the headlining should the touchscreen fail.
-But unlike the Model 3, Tesla has retained the indicator stalk, rather than moving the controls to buttons on the steering wheel.
-The Model Y has gained new front seats with ventilation functions joining carry-over heating, power adjustment and synthetic leather-look upholstery, plus restyled dashboard, centre console and door panels.
-An 8.0-inch touchscreen has been added for rear passengers, mirroring the Model 3, while the Model Y uniquely gains power-folding rear seats.
-Ambient interior lighting has been added to models sold globally, the sound system has been upgraded, and the faux wood dashboard trim has been replaced by fabric.
- The 2025 Tesla Model Y is available to order now
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