Refreshed Tesla Mannequin Y crossovers nicknamed “Juniper” had been noticed on automotive carriers in China. These are show vehicles that may quickly develop into accessible at Tesla showrooms throughout the Center Kingdom.
The Tesla Mannequin Y “Juniper” all of a sudden launched in China on January 10 with a beginning value of 263,500 yuan (35,950 USD), receiving 50,000 orders in a day. On the identical day, the refreshed EV utilized for a gross sales license in China, revealing core specs. The automotive is presently accessible for order in China in two trim ranges: RWD Launch Version and AWD Lengthy-Vary Launch Version. Their gross sales deadline is February 28. Deliveries are scheduled for March 2025.
Tesla Mannequin Y “Juniper” noticed in China
As talked about, a couple of batches of Tesla Mannequin Y crossovers had been seen in China on a automotive service. These automobiles have blue sponges on doorways that function safety from scratches. It hints these “Junipers” are heading to Tesla showrooms as show vehicles. They’re completed in grey. Some vehicles on carriers have rims with black aerodynamic caps. And one of many noticed automobiles has silver-colored rims.
The refreshed Tesla Mannequin Y adopts a factor LED operating mild strip within the entrance, and headlights built-in into the entrance bumper. From the again, the American SUV adopts a large taillight unit. In any other case, its exterior aligns with the previous mannequin.
Inside, the Mannequin Y “Juniper” retains it easy with a big show and virtually no bodily buttons. Nonetheless, the refreshed mannequin switched to a steering-column-mounted gear shifter. The up to date Mannequin Y additionally adopts elongated rear seats and widened headrests. The “Juniper” trunk capability reaches 2,130 liters with the second-row seats folded, a 100-liter improve in comparison with the previous mannequin.
Tesla Mannequin Y “Juniper” Chinese language specs
The entry-level Tesla Mannequin Y “Juniper” has a single 3D6 electrical motor within the rear axle for 220 kW (295 hp). It’s paired with the CATL’s LFP battery pack for 62.5 kWh. The CLTC vary of this variant is 593 km, up 39 km, in comparison with the older mannequin.
The AWD variant of the refreshed Mannequin Y adopts 3D3 and 3D7 e-motors for 137 kW (184 hp) and 194 kW (260 hp), respectively. The mixed energy output of the system is 331 kW (444 hp). The automotive has a CATL’s ternary NMC battery for 719 km.
The precise dimensions of the “Juniper” are 4797/1920/1624 mm with a wheelbase of 2890 mm. It’s 47 mm longer and 1 mm narrower than its predecessor. Because of a modern entrance finish, its drag coefficient was lowered from 0.23 to 0.22 Cd.
