Tesla Model Y: Inflation Even Affects New Hubcaps

The plastic wheel covers for the Tesla Model Y 2025 are finally available in aftermarket. However, their price has seen a notable increase.

First and foremost, let’s clarify something for those who would like to refresh their “old” Tesla Model Y with the new 2025 Crossflow wheel covers: it’s possible, but with one condition. This condition hinges on changing the wheels, as Tesla has anticipated the threat.

Thus, to prevent seeing older generation models wandering the streets with aesthetic elements from the new version, referred to as Juniper and available since spring 2025, Tesla has implemented a strong measure. Consequently, the budget for purchasing simple plastic wheel covers will be discouraging, since it will be necessary to buy 4 Crossflow wheels to replace the Gemini models currently in use. After that, the famous wheel covers will have to be purchased, which are continuously getting more expensive…

The downside is that Tesla does not offer the option to buy the new wheels without going directly through its network, precisely to sort them out. In short, it makes more sense to get a nice set of new aluminum wheels from Razor, for example, which will significantly increase the range at the same time.

+42.8% inflation!

Let’s return to the main topic of this article: the incredible inflation imposed by Tesla on the new Crossflow wheel covers. From 35 euros each for the Gemini version, the price now skyrockets to 50 euros each, totaling 200 euros for a complete set, compared to 140 euros previously.

Let’s remember that this is just a simple stamped piece of plastic, whose production cost must be below 1 euro. But in your misfortune, do not have regrets: the stocks of this new wheel cover are so low that Tesla is already listing them as sold out. Convenient when there’s no intent to sell.

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