Refreshed Model Y by Tesla unveiled in China

Refreshed Model Y by Tesla unveiled in China

**Tesla's Facelifted Model Y Arrives in China, Offering Enhanced Performance and Range**

Tesla has unveiled the facelifted Model Y, its updated electric crossover SUV, on its Chinese website. The new model, often codenamed "Juniper," is expected to begin deliveries in March, pending regulatory approval in China.

The facelifted Model Y boasts a more streamlined styling and a fresh front-end design, similar to the Model 3 Highland refresh. The interior has also received an upgrade, with higher-quality trim materials, enhanced seat cushioning, and a redesigned center console with better storage. The rear seats now recline and raise at the touch of a button, improving passenger comfort.

Performance-wise, the facelifted Model Y incorporates profound chassis upgrades and a stronger body, which notably improve ride quality and reduce the jittery, teeth-chattering ride reported in earlier versions. Enhanced suspension setup significantly improves driving dynamics and comfort.

One of the most significant improvements is the facelifted Model Y's range. It offers honest, real-world range figures that much more closely match Tesla's official ratings, reducing range anxiety for drivers. The Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive trim, likely part of the updated lineup, uses a ~60 kWh LFP battery and offers up to **500 km WLTP range** (approximately 310 miles), with 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 201 km/h. Charging capabilities include 175 kW DC fast charging and 11 kW AC charging.

The facelifted Model Y retains unique Tesla features such as a rear-seat touchscreen for multimedia, climate and gaming controls, powered folding rear seats, Dog and Camp modes, Sentry dashcam, and semi-self-driving capabilities. The Enhanced Autopilot option remains available, offering advanced semi-autonomous driving functions on highways.

Customers who order the facelifted Model Y before February 28 can receive an additional 2 years or 40,000 kilometers of extended warranty. The starting price for the rear-wheel-drive version is RMB 263,500 yuan, while the long-range all-wheel-drive version starts at RMB 303,500 yuan. The free exterior color for the facelifted Model Y is grey, while other colors require a fee of RMB 8,000 for white and blue, and RMB 12,000 for red and silver.

The Model Y's facelift is crucial for Tesla to consolidate its position in the Chinese EV market. The Model Y is one of the best-selling models in China and has become an anchor point for the pricing of many local electric SUVs. With the facelifted Model Y, Tesla aims to address earlier criticisms related to ride comfort and range anxiety, placing the facelifted Model Y as a more premium and confident offering compared to the earlier version.

Giga Shanghai, Tesla's factory in China, began operations in late 2019 and began deliveries of the locally produced Model 3 in January 2020 and the locally produced Model Y in January 2021. The factory, Tesla's largest in the world, has an annual capacity of about 1 million vehicles.

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1. The facelifted Model Y, Tesla's updated electric vehicle, can be found on its Chinese website, ready to commence deliveries in March after regulatory approval.
2. Enhancements in the Model Y's design include a sleeker exterior, upgraded interior, reclining rear seats, and improved ride quality.
3. The enhanced Model Y delivers a prolonged range that aligns more closely with Tesla's official ratings, reducing range anxiety for drivers.
4. The Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive version of the facelifted Model Y uses a 60 kWh LFP battery, offering up to 500 km WLTP range, with decent acceleration and top speed.
5. Charging capabilities for the facelifted Model Y include 175 kW DC fast charging and 11 kW AC charging.
6. Customers who order the facelifted Model Y before the end of February may receive an addition 2 years or 40,000 kilometers on their warranty.
7. In the Chinese EV market, the facelifted Model Y serves as a strategy for Tesla to solidify its presence, given the Model Y's success as one of China's best-selling models.
8. Giga Shanghai, Tesla's factory in China, has been operational since late 2019, producing the locally made Model 3 and Model Y, with an annual capacity of approximately 1 million vehicles.

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