Tesla launched the refreshed Model Y in the Asia Pacific markets with lots of improvements, but the most exciting are the ones that no one expected

Tesla launched the long-awaited 2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper on its Chinese consumer site today. The facelifted SUV has been rumored for some time, with camouflaged models spotted testing in the wild. Styling updates are similar to what the updated Model 3 sedan received last year, with some key differences.

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 opened the reservation books for the refreshed Model Y in China and other Asia-Pacific markets, so here's how it compares to the old model

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

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.

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