Tesla Model Y Refresh Unceremoniously Revealed on Brand's China Site

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The newly designed lights now in the front of the outgoing Model Y have greatly improved the car's overall visual appearance. Unfortunately, the distinctive, egg-shaped grille is still present, and potential changes to the car's overall proportions will likely be a letdown for some Tesla buyers. Meanwhile, it hasn't seemed to affect its sales; the previous Model Y was the world's second-best-selling car in 2024, despite its unconventional roof design.

Tesla's move to a distinct design cue for electric vehicles follows in the footsteps of established automakers. Companies like Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Volkswagen, and Chevrolet have all made use of a full-length LED light bar to visually identify their electric models; Rivian and Lucid also feature full-length light bars on all their production cars. It's a design choice that isn't unique, but it works effectively here.

Drive receives high-end features such as air-conditioned seats and rear screen displays. Notably, a turn signal stalk is also included, restoring the feature after its absence in the updated Model 3. The Model 3 had previously replaced the conventional stalk with two capacitive touch signal buttons that received significant criticism.

Since there's been no official announcement from the car manufacturer, it's unclear at this point if the refreshed Model Y will be available to the US market. However, it's reasonable to speculate that it will arrive in the US sometime within the next few months, similar to how the refreshed Model 3 debuted in China.

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