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A revamped Tesla Model Y is set to land in the US in March. It's available to order now, though it won’t come cheap.
Retail prices are set to start at $60,000 before incentives, taxes, and delivery fees in the US. That's about $12,000 more than the previous Model Y, according to Tesla's online model comparison tool, but the revamped Model Y boasts an extra 19 miles of range per charge, despite keeping the same 75kWh battery and motor.
(Credit: Tesla)The new vehicle—which was codenamed "Juniper" during production—also brings redesigned front and rear lights, as well as an updated sound system with additional speakers and a retuned suspension system. Buyers will also get an 8-inch, second-row touch screen in the back seat, allowing passengers to control the car's media and temperature, something we've already seen in the latest Model 3 and Model X vehicles.
In terms of its exterior, the new Model Y's hood is now much lower, and it sports a redesigned angular front end, which looks broadly reminiscent of the Cybertruck.
(Credit: Tesla)In a departure from the previous Model Y, where supervised full self-driving software was only available as an $8,000 optional upgrade, it comes standard in the new model. This should sweeten the deal for users not put off by many of Tesla's recent self-driving malfunctions.
In 2023, the Tesla Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world’s best-selling car for the first quarter, beating out the Toyota Corolla and RAV4. However, 2024 numbers showed a waning interest in Tesla's core vehicles, the Model 3 and Y. After years of delays, the Cybertruck was Tesla's big 2024 offering, but the company didn't revamp the rest of its lineup.
The cheaper, older Model Y is still available on the Tesla website at time of writing.
If you're looking for Model Y alternatives, drivers now have more options than ever, and Tesla is rapidly opening up its Supercharger network to non-Teslas. Ford, Rivian, General Motors (GM), Polestar, Volvo, and Nissan can all now power up at Tesla's 20,000 charging ports across the country, while Mercedes vehicles are set to get access in February.