What is the depreciation value of the current Tesla Model Y with the presentation of the facelifted version?

The release of a restyled version of the Tesla Model Y immediately impacts the resale value of previous models.

Like anywhere else, this depreciation varies and depends on several factors. A minor facelift, such as slight aesthetic adjustments or technical tweaks, has a mild effect on the value of earlier versions. Conversely, a major redesign including a new exterior, innovative technologies, or an evolution in motors and batteries can significantly influence their attractiveness. This is where the subtlety lies, as the Model Y falls somewhere in between.

The technical platform remains unchanged, so the overall silhouette is fixed. The motors and batteries are evolving, but not structurally, only through updates. We are not dealing with a new Model Y but with an upgraded version. The aesthetic adjustments, particularly regarding lighting signatures, are nevertheless quite noticeable, allowing us to immediately distinguish the new from the “old.” Inside the cabin, the evolution is much more apparent, with much better sound insulation, notable improvements, higher quality and better-fitted materials, and the addition of a passenger display. Between a 2024 model and a Juniper version, there is a real gap, similar to what was seen with the Model 3.

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There is therefore an immediate impact on the value of first-generation models. Newer cars, less than two years old, are the most affected by the release of the restyled version. These models, still holding relatively high value, experience depreciation that we can estimate at 10 to 15% based on the experience with the Model 3. However, Tesla has of course anticipated this by reducing its prices over the past 12 months, so the impact is less severe but not negligible. If you opted for a lease with option to purchase (LOA) or long-term rental (LLD), no problem, but if you paid outright, you’ll feel the difference at resale! Conversely, older models have already absorbed much of their depreciation and are logically less affected.

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