Model Y

Tesla has begun production of the new Model Y Performance at Gigafactory Berlin, the official Tesla Manufacturing account (@gigafactories) announced today on X. This comes just a week after the automaker officially launched the refreshed Performance variant of the Model Y in Europe. Production of the all new Model Y Performance started today at Giga […]

Tesla has officially launched the new Model Y Performance in Europe, introducing a raft of upgrades designed to improve both driving dynamics and everyday comfort. The updated Performance variant now goes from 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds, slightly quicker than the outgoing version’s 3.5 seconds, while offering up to 308 miles of range (EPA cycle […]

Tesla has started listing official accessories for the newly launched Model Y L on its Chinese online shop, giving buyers a first look at the kinds of add-ons available for the extended, family-focused SUV. All of the items are currently marked as “Coming soon.” The Model Y L launched in China last week, starting at […]

Tesla has hit another production milestone in Europe. The company announced today that Gigafactory Berlin has now built its 100,000th refreshed Model Y, known internally as “Juniper.” “Today, we built the 100,000th New Model Y at Giga Berlin!” said Tesla Manufacturing (@gigafactories) in a post on X. André Thierig, Senior Director of Manufacturing at the […]

Tesla’s new Model Y L has just made its first appearance in the United States, spotted at the company’s Design Center in California with a sleek Light Gray premium interior (via @Tslachan). The family-focused SUV officially launched in China earlier this week, starting at 339,000 yuan (about $47,000 USD). The sighting is especially surprising given […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the newly launched Model Y L, a stretched six-seater version of the company’s best-selling SUV, won’t begin production in the U.S. until the end of 2026 — and possibly not at all. Responding on X to speculation about an international rollout, Musk said: “This variant of the Model […]

Tesla has introduced a new leasing option for certified pre-owned Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S., giving customers a more affordable way to get behind the wheel of its EVs. The program, which quietly went live this week, allows eligible buyers in California and Texas to lease a used Model 3 or […]

Tesla on Monday launched the new three-row, six-seat Model Y L in China, marking the debut of a stretched SUV variant of its best-selling EV. Priced from 339,000 yuan (about $47,000 USD), the Model Y L promises an EPA-estimated 327 miles of range (527 miles CLTC) and comes packed with a host of luxury, comfort, […]

Tesla has officially teased its upcoming Model Y L in a new video posted Monday on Chinese social media platform Weibo, saying the six-seater SUV is “coming soon” in China. The teaser offers a closer look at how the larger Model Y differs from the base variant, highlighting new interior and comfort-focused upgrades. Among the […]

Tesla’s upcoming Model Y L has been spotted fully uncovered in China, marking the first time the new six-seat variant of the popular all-electric SUV has been seen without camouflage. The sighting, shared by Tesla watcher @Tslachan on X, shows multiple Model Y L units being transported on a car carrier in silver, with subtle […]

Tesla has updated the estimated delivery timelines on its online configurator for new orders of both Model Y variants and select Model 3 trims in many parts of the U.S., extending them from 1–3 weeks to 4–6 weeks. The longer wait times are likely driven by a surge in orders from customers hoping to secure […]

Tesla has quietly increased the starting lease price for the Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the U.S., bumping it up to $399 per month from the previous $349, according to new figures spotted on the company’s website. The move comes as Tesla prepares for what’s likely to be a busy end-of-quarter push. […]

Regulatory filings in China have revealed the official range figures and specifications for Tesla’s upcoming Model Y L and Model 3+ variants, weeks after both vehicles were formally announced. The data, released as part of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)’s latest vehicle batch eligible for purchase tax exemptions, confirms Tesla is pushing […]

Tesla is ramping up Model Y production at its Gigafactory in Texas, as the end of the U.S. federal EV tax credit looms on the horizon. According to longtime Tesla observer Joe Tegtmeyer (@JoeTegtmeyer), Giga Texas recently adopted a new production schedule for the Model Y that adds 1.5 hours to each workday — now […]

Tesla’s refreshed Model Y has once again earned top marks for safety — this time taking home the 2025 Top Safety Pick+ award, the highest possible rating from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Shared by Tesla on its official Weibo account and celebrated by CEO Elon Musk himself, this latest recognition marks […]