The same day as uncamouflaged photos leaked of the long-awaited Model Y refresh in winter testing, we got an official unveil of the vehicle.

Tesla takes the wraps off its long-awaited Juniper refresh for Model Y, with China set to receive the first cars.

At the back, the dark-finished full-width lighting unit continues the sci-fi theme, introducing Tesla’s first “indirect reflective body panel taillight”. There is also a cleaner design for the tailgate that reaches lower on the rear bumper, where it is joined by a larger diffuser.

About a year after releasing the new Model 3 Highland, Tesla follows it up with the Model Y Juniper. About a year after releasing the new Model 3 Highland, Tesla follows it up with the Model Y Juniper.

The update is the first major revamp for the Model Y since the electric compact crossover's debut in 2019. The most noticeable change is the new styling, which features a chiseled front end with a light strip that matches the design of the Cybercab robotaxi. A light strip also replaces the separate brake lights found on the current Model Y.

According to German media outlet Handelsblatt ,​​​​​​ production of the Model Y Juniper is set to begin today at its Grünheide plant, a facility that, up until now, has only built Model Ys. According to sources close to the matter, the plant's employees were informed about this new production roadmap on Monday.

Tesla has reportedly received 50,000 orders for the new Model Y with an updated design in about 24 hours, according to a new report in China. Last week, Tesla unveiled the mid-cycle refresh of the Model Y in China and a select few markets supplied by Tesla’s factory in Shanghai.

European examples of the updated Model Y Juniper will begin rolling off the production line at Giga Berlin as soon as tomorrow.

According to Drive Tesla Canada, reports from prominent Chinese auto bloggers Zhang San Jiao Xing Jian Zhe and Pang Hu Shawn claimed that 50,000 orders were placed on the day of t

Tesla just quietly debuted the Model Y Juniper in China, and here's how it stacks up against the current U.S.-spec Model Y.