The Little Secrets of the New Tesla Model Y Juniper

A Brief Overview a Few Weeks Before the Highly Anticipated, Even Desireable, Tesla Model Y Juniper Presentation.

The truth is, we don’t know much about this new iteration of the Tesla Model Y, but enough to look forward to it eagerly. The American manufacturer cultivates the art of secrecy with unmatched talent. But secrecy is not incompatible with publicity stunts, and Tesla masters an even more subtle art—the controlled leak of information.

What you might take for a scoop is often just information coming directly from the manufacturer but relayed by media and influencers to create what is commonly called buzz. It is much more interesting to comment on and analyze a “stolen” photo rather than a silhouette in backlighting. Tesla plays with us, but since we are loyal customers, we love it and ask for more!

Certainly, we know that the production of the new facelifted Tesla Model Y started at the Shanghai factory on October 22, 2024. Since it takes only a few minutes to produce a model, there must already be a significant stock of ready-to-deliver vehicles, but do not expect to see one in a photo before the official unveiling! Leaks are okay, but uncontrolled paparazzi are not.

Tesla Plays with Our Nerves

In terms of style, the overall line will not change. It’s important to remember that the Model Y is just a raised Model 3 that shares more than three-quarters of its technical components with the sedan. The updates will follow those seen on the Model 3 Highland, with stretched front lights likely connected by a LED bar to create a unique signature. The same goes for the rear, with a wide strip starting inside the boomerang lights. Inside, we expect a removal of the stalk controls and the addition of a passenger screen in the back.

The car will of course be equipped with new cameras to prepare for the arrival of full self-driving FSD. However, there should not be a protrusion above the windshield to house them; this feature is reserved for models equipped with LIDAR.

The question remains about the presentation, and we wouldn’t be surprised if Tesla reveals the new vehicle in a few weeks, definitely before Christmas. The first deliveries are expected in the first quarter of 2025, with Standard and Long Range models. The Performance and 7-seater versions will arrive a bit later. As for pricing, Tesla has been hinting for some time at a justified increase due to the new onboard technology. So, there will be golden opportunities to find great deals on first-generation models through certified used vehicles!

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