Rumors never stopped fueling conversations around the restyled Model Y. Tesla ends the suspense by officially unveiling the 2025 version of its best-seller on the Chinese market. This redesign comes as the original model, launched in 2020, began to show the weight of the years in the face of increasingly fierce competition, particularly in Europe.
A modernized design that echoes the Cybertruck
The new Model Y asserts its personality with a completely redesigned lighting signature. Tesla has integrated an imposing light strip crossing the entire front clearly recalling the aesthetics of the Cybertruck. This visual evolution brings the SUV closer to current stylistic codes, in particular those adopted by certain Chinese manufacturers such as Xpeng. At the rear, the American manufacturer innovates with a “diffuse reflection light” wider than that of the recently restyled Model 3.
The overall silhouette stretches slightly with 4 additional centimeters in length. Tesla engineers reworked the aerodynamics to optimize fuel efficiency, an area where the brand already excelled, but where the competition had started to catch up. The color palette evolves subtly with the introduction of a new dark gray replacing black, alongside the traditional white, gray, blue and red.
A redesigned interior for greater comfort and modernity
The interior of the Model Y 2025 benefits from a major overhaul inspired by the Model 3 renewed in 2023. The light strip appears in the cabin, accompanied by better quality materials. Tesla made the bold choice to remove the switches, continuing its quest for minimalism. Rear passengers now benefit from an 8-inch touch screen, a feature that has become almost essential in the premium segment.
The Californian manufacturer has placed particular emphasis on acoustic comfort. Engineers have revised the suspensions, wheels and tires to provide a smoother and quieter ride. The use of gigacasting for the rear structure, merging 70 parts into one, also helps to significantly reduce rolling noise. For the moment, only the 5-seater configuration will be offered in the catalog.
Progressive marketing and adjusted prices
Tesla is starting marketing with two engines: a propulsion version and a long-range version. The performance and large battery propulsion versions will later enrich the range. The configurator offers several options, including different rims (18 or 19 inches for rear-wheel drive, 19 or 20 inches for Long Autonomy), two interior colors (black as standard, white as an option) and various levels of road assistance. conduct.
The European launch could follow a different schedule than the Chinese market. The Model Ys intended for the Old Continent will be assembled in the Berlin factory, potentially with technical specifications adapted to local requirements. European prices are expected to be around 30% higher than Chinese prices, with an entry-level propulsion estimated at around 45,400 euros.
- Tesla modernizes its Model Y with a new design including a front light strip and aerodynamic improvements
- The cabin gains in comfort with better materials and optimized soundproofing
- Marketing begins in China with two versions, for an upcoming arrival in Europe from 45,400 euros
