Tesla has a problem: declining sales figures, and this has been the case in key markets for many months! It's high time someone turned things around – and that someone is... Tesla Model Y Juniper.
The first real facelift of the previous bestseller brings many innovations, which we would like to present to you here. Will the Tesla Model Y turn Juniper Germany back into a Tesla nation?
Tesla Model Y Juniper: A breakthrough?
The Model Y can look back on an unprecedented success story: unveiled in March 2020 and available in Europe since summer 2021, the SUV has broken numerous sales records and crowned itself the undisputed king of electric cars.
However, these records have been a distant memory for some time; sales figures initially fell in line with the market at the beginning of 2024, but have remained at a low level ever since, despite the market recovery. For this reason, Elon Musk's company has high hopes for this year's "overhaul".
The Tesla Model Y facelift is intended to make 2025 another successful year for the company, allowing it to (once again) outpace the growing competition. But what improvements will be introduced to achieve this?
Tesla Model Y Juniper Germany: Noticeably different
Anyone who sees the new Tesla Model Y will recognize it immediately. Instead of individual headlights and taillights, it now features two... continuous light strips Front and rear of the SUV, which, along with other cosmetic changes, makes the facelift model look significantly more modern and more like a Cybertruck.
The rear "light bar" is particularly interesting, as the effect of indirectly illuminated The LEDs are located on body panels instead of directly on the lights. Furthermore, the two Tesla logos have disappeared from the trunk and hood, and the Rims They have been given a more futuristic look.
Tesla Model Y 2025: Interior changes similar to the Model 3
The interior of the Model Y facelift also differs visually from its predecessor, albeit much more subtly. Most of the changes are already evident from the previous model. Highland facelift of the Model 3 known, including for example the circulating LED ambient lighting.
Also ventilated front seats And an entertainment screen for the rear seats, integrated into the back of the center console, is now included in the Model Y. Interestingly, the turn signal remains the only physical control – likely a plus for most customers.
The steering wheel Much to the delight of many Tesla drivers, the logo remains round and does not become a yoke. However, the "T" disappears here as well and is replaced by the "TESLA" logo.
Also not new, but improved, is the sound system with now 16 speakers including a subwoofer – although the sound experience has never really been one of Tesla's weaknesses.
More comfort in the new Model Y
To make life easier for customers in the future, Tesla has electrified several components in the Juniper. For example, the rear seatbacks can be adjusted. adjust electronically And the trunk and frunk now open at the touch of a button instead of by muscle power.
Those who appreciate assistance with parking will also be pleased with the Front camera look forward to a detailed look ahead. Also, the newly installed [feature/feature] Water drain in the frunk, which allows for easy cleaning, certainly improves everyday usability.
Furthermore, the chassis was revised and new acoustic glass was installed to improve the driving experience. quieter and more comfortable to design.Especially in the suspension, there was room for improvement in the past, but there were also some differences between the individual models. Production sites.
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Tesla Model Y Juniper Range
All the new features are nice and all, but a facelift, especially in the electric vehicle sector, must also increase efficiency and thus range. Tesla achieves this with the new design and a 41-millimeter increase in vehicle length – which improves the drag coefficient from 0.23 to 0.22.
In the rear-wheel-drive version, Tesla has also slightly increased the battery capacity to 62.5 kWh. This results in more or less significant increases in range for all models.
The changes mean the following for the WLTP range:
| Model | Range (WLTP) | Old Model Y |
| Rear-wheel drive | 500 km | 455 km |
| Long Range rear-wheel drive | 622 km | 600 km |
| Long Range All-wheel drive | 574 km | 533 km |
It is important to note that the stated ranges only apply to the smallest rim option; with larger rims, the values will be lower in practice.
However, the acceleration data shows that the new Model Y is not only fuel-efficient: The "slowest" Juniper variant requires 5.9 seconds for the sprint to 100 km/h; a full second faster than the pre-facelift model.
Only the top speed suffered; in the future, a maximum of 201 km/h will be possible instead of 217 km/h.
Tesla Model Y Juniper Price
The improvements and changes are now known; the question remains: what does all this cost? The answer isn't much more: the entry-level version starts at €44,990, while the long-range model is available for €49,990 or €52,990 (with all-wheel drive).
As is typical for Tesla, there are few optional extras that cost extra; these include various paint colors (€1,300 - €2,600), 20-inch rims (€2,200), or the various autopilot packages (€3,800 or €7,500). A towbar for a 1,600 kg towing capacity is also available for €1,350.
By the way: Those who don't need the new Juniper features can currently get good deals on remaining stock of the old Model Y, including one year of free Supercharging and 0% financing – after all, Tesla wants to get rid of these vehicles quickly.
No performance version yet.
As with the Model 3 facelift, Tesla is still holding back on a performance variant of the Juniper. However, it is expected to follow by 2026 at the latest, completing the portfolio of base and long-range versions.
Tesla Model Y Juniper: Conclusion
With the Juniper facelift, Tesla aims to overcome its current slump and return to its former strength. Whether this succeeds no longer depends on the development department – because the car essentially has everything it needs for the next few years.
It has a modern design, is more comfortable than ever before, and even more practical for everyday use. First Signs of recovery This already exists; we hope this trend will continue.
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Source of featured image: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
