- The Tesla Mannequin Y is receiving its first refresh since debuting six years in the past
- The up to date Mannequin Y arrives in March within the U.S. for $59,990
- Tesla gross sales have been down in 2024
Following its refresh of the Mannequin 3, Tesla has launched an up to date model of the Mannequin Y crossover, codenamed Juniper, although the debut passed off within the Chinese language market.
Deliveries in China and different Southeast Asian nations start in March. When the up to date Mannequin Y Juniper arrives within the U.S. in March it is going to initially solely be offered in Lengthy Vary All-Wheel Drive Launch Sequence type and price $59,990. It is going to be offered alongside the present 2025 Mannequin Y lineup, which may have Tesla promoting each the present and new Mannequin Y concurrently within the U.S.
This marks the primary main replace of the Mannequin Y because it debuted in 2019. It is noticeable due to exterior styling adjustments that appear to have been impressed by the Tesla Cybercab, together with a chiseled entrance finish, small, angular headlights, and a skinny gentle bar working throughout the forefront of the hood. On the again, a steady gentle strip unites the third brake gentle with the taillights.
2025 Tesla Mannequin Y (China spec)
Inside, Tesla is claiming comparable adjustments to the current Mannequin 3 replace, codenamed Highland, launched in 2023. These embrace a quieter cabin, ambient lighting, and upgraded supplies. In contrast to the up to date Highland Mannequin 3 that  purged management stalks the Chinese language-market revised Mannequin Y appears to retain stalks on the steering column whereas U.S.-spec vehicles seemingly haven’t any stalks in accordance with pictures and video. Heated and ventilated seats are actually accessible as nicely, together with an 8.0-inch touchscreen for rear-seat passengers. The split-folding rear seat is now energy operated.
Whereas not detailed right here, the up to date Mannequin Y is anticipated to learn from suspension adjustments much like the Mannequin 3 which we discovered produced a extra refined trip. We additionally noticed higher match and end within the refreshed sedan, one thing that can hopefully apply to the Mannequin Y replace as nicely.
2025 Tesla Mannequin Y (China spec)
Tesla additionally elevated vary and made the Mannequin Y faster. Launch Sequence fashions, the one model initially offered within the U.S., may have an estimated 320 miles of vary and go 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds. At this time’s Lengthy Vary All-Wheel Drive Mannequin Y has 311 miles of vary and does 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds. High pace has been lowered 10 mph all the way down to 125 mph with the Juniper replace for the Launch Sequence mannequin.
Tesla hasn’t detailed the U.S.-spec battery pack, however in China the up to date Mannequin Y Juniper makes use of a 62.5-kwh battery in base single-motor rear-wheel drive type and a 78.4-kwh pack in dual-motor all-wheel drive type. The Chinese language-market automotive presents a base single-motor rear-wheel drive model that now delivers 295 hp and will get from 0-62 mph in 5.3 seconds, in comparison with 5.9 seconds earlier than. At this time’s U.S.-spec model of this mannequin has 337 miles of vary and does 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
Tesla gross sales fell in 2024, and it doubtless continued to lose market share as extra EV rivals arrived. The Mannequin Y has usually been the automaker’s bestseller, so this replace will probably be an vital consider arresting that decline.
Be aware – This story has been up to date with pricing and U.S.-spec data
