Model Y

Tesla China Hikes Model Y Price, Debuts Insurance Promos

Tesla China has announced a price increase of 2,000 yuan for the Model Y Long Range, now starting at 306,400 yuan. This marks the fifth consecutive price hike for the model, following a similar increase on November 21. The Model Y Long Range had previously seen its price rise to 302,400 yuan on November 8. […]

Tesla Model Y Set to Win European Car Sales Race for 2023

Despite two months remaining in 2023, the Tesla Model Y is poised to become Europe’s top-seller, outpacing the Dacia Sandero. Dataforce reports that even in a less robust month for the premium midsize SUV, the Model Y maintained a significant lead in the January-October sales period, reports Automotive News Europe. In the preliminary October and […]

Tesla Discounts Model Y Existing Inventory in Canada, USA

Tesla has rolled out notable discounts on its Model Y existing inventory across Canada and the United States, offering substantial price reductions on various models of the popular electric SUV. The discounts vary by model and region, making Tesla’s electric vehicles more accessible to a broader range of consumers for the end of the year. […]

Tesla Model Y HEPA Retrofit Now Available

Back in July 2021, Tesla added support for HEPA filters to the Model Y in the U.S., with the addition a crucial component of the company’s Bioweapon Defense Mode for ensuring hospital-grade cabin air. Older Model Y vehicles that did missed this addition can now order a retrofit from Tesla using the company’s mobile app. […]

Tesla Increases Price of Model Y in China, Again

Tesla has increased the price of its Model Y in China on Monday evening. The Model Y Long Range has increased in price by 2000 yuan ($282 USD), now priced at 304,400 yuan. Here is the price history of the Model 3 and Model Y in China over the past month or so (in yuan): […]

Tesla Increases Price of Model 3/Y in China, Again

Tesla China has raised the prices of its Model 3 and Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles, marking the second increase within a month (via @Tslachan). Tesla North had heard rumors on Chinese social media that speculated a price increase was incoming and it happened last night. The latest adjustment sees the Model 3 RWD […]

Tesla Model Y Wins ‘Company Car of the Year’ by Parkers  

Parkers has announced the Tesla Model Y as the Company Car of the Year in its prestigious New Car Awards 2024. The all-electric SUV stood out for its efficiency, dynamic performance, and long-range capabilities, coupled with access to Tesla’s Supercharger network and favorable taxation for company car drivers. The Tesla Model Y outperformed competitors such […]

2024 Tesla Model 3 vs 2023 Model Y: Differences Compared

MotorTrend recently went hands-on with Tesla’s newest 2024 Model 3 ‘Highland’ update, and now they have compared the differences and similarities with a 2023 Model Y. What’s New in Model 3 The updated Model 3 features several new body panels, excluding the doors and rear fenders, designed for better aerodynamics, tighter gaps, and improved sealing. […]

Tesla Increases Price of Model 3 and Model Y in China

Tesla has adjusted the prices for the long-range versions of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China, citing escalating costs as the primary reason for the change. The price adjustments follow a similar increase for the Model Y Performance at the end of the previous month. According to a statement from a Tesla […]

You Can Now Buy a Diecast Tesla Model Y

Tesla has expanded its merchandise collection with the introduction of a meticulously crafted 1:18 scale diecast Model Y, now available for purchase on its online shop for $195. Designed by the Tesla Design Studio, this collector’s item mirrors the actual electric vehicle, utilizing the same 3D CAD data used in the manufacturing of the real […]

Tesla Model Y Tops BEV Sales in China for September

The Chinese auto market is buzzing with plugin vehicles, recording over 776,000 sales in September, marking a 22% increase year-over-year. This surge in sales is the second consecutive monthly record, with predictions of the trend continuing for the rest of the year. The total sales for the year have already surpassed 5.4 million units, reports […]

Tesla’s Model Y Now Qualifies for SEPP Incentive in the Netherlands

Tesla’s Model Y has been priced at 44,990€ in the Netherlands, making it now eligible for the country’s 2,950€ SEPP incentive, according to a recent post from Tesla Europe. In related news, Roland Pircher, an industry analyst, reported on the performance of Tesla in the Netherlands for the month of October. The data reveals that […]

Tesla Launches Model Y RWD in Taiwan, Imported from Giga Berlin

Tesla has launched the Model Y RWD variant in Taiwan, as of November 1, 2023. This vehicle is priced from NT $1,799,900 ($55,619 USD), joining the Long Range and Performance options (via @Tslachan). There is a price difference of 328,000 yuan compared to the Long Range Model Y. The Model Y RWD is not imported […]

Tesla Increases Price of Black Paint for Model Y

Tesla has made price changes this week to paint options for its Model Y. The price for Solid Black in the U.S. has increased from $1,500 to $2,000, a $500 increase. It’s unclear why Tesla made the change but it might be tied to demand for the paint color. As it stands, here are the […]

Tesla Exonerated in Fatal 2022 Chinese Crash, Court Rules

Tesla has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a 2022 accident in China that resulted in two fatalities and three injuries, as reported by Shanghai Securities News. The incident, which took place in November of the previous year, involved a Tesla Model Y that was alleged by a social media influencer to have malfunctioned, leading […]