Model Y

Tesla Promo Offers Paint Credit and Loyalty Points in China

Tesla has launched a new promotion in China running from June 5 to June 30, 2025, offering customers and referrers extra incentives on Model 3, Model Y, and other S3XY series vehicles. Customers who place a new order and take delivery by June 30 will receive an ¥8,000 paint option credit. This credit can be […]

Tesla Joins China’s Rural EV Campaign Amid Growing Competition

On June 3, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were included in a government-backed campaign to promote electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid sales in rural areas, marking their debut in this initiative, which has been running since at least 2020. The campaign features […]

Tesla Shop Adds Charcoal Suede Dash Upgrade for Model 3/Y

Tesla has released a new interior upgrade for Model 3 and Model Y owners — a Charcoal Suede Dashboard Décor Wing, now available for $250 USD. Designed to give the dashboard a more premium look and feel, the new trim features a deep matte gray finish made from 100% vegan suede. Tesla says the material […]

New Tesla Model Y Acceleration Boost Now Available for Purchase

Tesla is now offering an Acceleration Boost upgrade for its new Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The paid software upgrade was made available for the previous Model Y, but now it’s available for the new Model Y and it increases performance by unlocking roughly 100 extra horsepower through an over-the-air update. The boost […]

Tesla Shows Off Model Y Driving Itself Off Production Line to Media

Tesla North America shared off one of its most advanced manufacturing features: new vehicles that drive themselves off the assembly line. We’ve seen a teaser below, but now we have a closer look from inside the factory. “We make the most American-made cars that drive themselves from the end of the production line to the […]

Tesla’s Low-Cost Model Y Not Coming Anytime Soon, Claims Rumor

Tesla’s rumored affordable electric vehicle may be hitting delays. According to a ‘exclusive’ Reuters report citing multiple unnamed sources, a lower-cost version of the Model Y—codenamed “E41”—won’t begin production in the U.S. until later than expected. The company had previously said that its new affordable EVs would launch in the first half of 2025. But […]

Tesla Hits 400,000 Model Y Milestone at Giga Texas

Tesla’s Giga Texas has hit a big production milestone this week—400,000 Model Y vehicles built since the factory opened almost three years ago. To mark the occasion, Tesla arranged red Model Ys in a bold display on the rooftop parking garage, as seen in drone footage posted by regular aerial observer Joe Tegtmeyer. In his […]

Tesla Launches ‘Diamond Black’ Paint for Model 3 and Y

Tesla has announced a new paint color for the Model 3 and Model Y in the USA and Canada. The new color is called ‘Diamond Black’ and a short video shared by Tesla shows specs of brilliant shine, like sparkles. This color replaces Solid Black and is a $1,500 US upgrade from the included Stealth […]

Tesla Hits 500K Model Ys at Giga Berlin in Epic Milestone Win

In the early hours of March 31, 2025, Tesla Manufacturing announced a significant achievement at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, commonly known as Giga Berlin. The facility has now produced its 500,000th Tesla Model Y, marking a key milestone in the company’s European production journey. The announcement, shared via a succinct post on X stating, “500.000 Model […]

Tesla’s Model Y Update Causes Short-Term Sales Dip in Europe

Tesla saw a drop in sales across Europe in February 2025, but the company says the slowdown is part of a planned transition—and not a sign of long-term trouble. According to data from JATO Dynamics, registrations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Europe rose 26% year-over-year, hitting a record 164,000 units for the month. But […]

Tesla China Launches 0% Financing for Model Y, Price Increases

Tesla China has introduced new financing options for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive, offering three years of 0% interest and a five-year low-interest financing plan. At the same time, the Long Range Model Y has increased in price by 10,000 RMB, now starting at 313,500 RMB. For buyers opting for the three-year 0% interest plan, […]

Tesla’s New Model Y Receives 200,000 Orders in China

Tesla’s new Model Y has quickly gained traction in China, racking up 200,000 orders since pre-orders began on January 10, 2025, according to NetEase News (via @Tslachan). The 2024 best-selling electric SUV, which sold 481,000 units last year, now features updated specs and pricing that remain competitive amid growing competition from domestic EV makers. Model Y […]

Tesla Unveils New Brake System in Model Y: What’s Changed

Tesla has unveiled a redesigned brake system in the new Model Y, designed to improve efficiency, stability, and the overall driving experience. A key change is that the brake pedal no longer moves when Autopilot is engaged, thanks to a dual master cylinder system. One cylinder is controlled by the car when in Autopilot, while […]

Tesla Launches New Model Y Deliveries in China

Tesla has kicked off deliveries of its 2025 Model Y in China on February 26, 2025. The new Model Y introduces a variety of updates that enhance its design, comfort, and functionality. This comes after production was announced for the new Model Y on February 17 at Giga Shanghai. The exterior has been revamped with […]

New Tesla Model Y Deliveries from Giga Shanghai Now ‘Coming Soon’

Tesla has started production of the revamped Model Y at Gigafactory Shanghai, aligning with the global rollout strategy as production also kicks off at Gigafactory Berlin. This move follows the completion of regulatory processes in China, enhancing Tesla’s ability to increase Model Y deliveries worldwide, including in Australia. “Production of the new Model Y has […]