Record start for the new Tesla Model Y in China
Tesla has started with the revised version of the Model Y has been a real hit in China. According to recent reports, in the first five days after the sales launch on January 10, 2025 already over 70,000 orders for the new Model Y recorded. Of these alone 59,000 vehicles to the new facelift version alone.
Particularly noteworthy: the Model Y facelift was first presented in Chinabefore it is available on other markets such as Europe or the USA. This shows once again how important the Chinese market is for Tesla is.
Tesla Model Y 2025: What makes the facelift so special?
Tesla The new Model Y has introduced some exciting innovations that affect both the design and the technology.
✔ Design inspired by the Cybertruck
The new Model Y gets more striking light signaturesa revised front and rear design as well as accents reminiscent of the Tesla Cybertruck truck. Particularly striking is the new continuous LED light strip at the rearwhich makes the vehicle appear wider.
✔ Improved battery & drive
Tesla has the efficiency of the drive optimized and the battery technology to achieve an even better range and performance.
✔ New versions of the "Launch Series"
In China, the revised Model Y is available in two versions:
✅ Rear-wheel drive (RWD) from 263,500 yuan (~ 33.900 €)
✅ All-wheel drive (AWD) with long range from 303,500 yuan (~ 39.000 €)
The Deliveries start in March 2025.
Model Y Facelift: differences between China and Germany
In China there is already the Standard Range (RWD) and Long Range (AWD). In Germany, only the limited "Launch Series" with AWD is available.
📌 Prices in China: Model Y significantly cheaper than in Europe - where the model starts at the equivalent of €33,900.
📌 Prices in GermanyThe Model Y Launch Series costs 60.990 € - but with different equipment.
📌 Colors: In China there are more paint optionswhile in Germany currently only Solid Black & Quicksilver are currently available.
📌 Interior: In Germany there is the Model Y only with black interiorwhile in China a two-tone option is available in China.
Tesla has announced, however, that further variants will follow - possibly including the cheaper Standard Range version for Europe.
Tesla focuses on speed & innovation in China
The success of the new Model Y shows that Tesla its research and development strategy is strongly focused on China. While the US team focuses on software features such as the autopilot the focus of the Chinese developers is on Design and interior upgrades.
The first new Model Y are already in the Tesla-showrooms in China - a further sign that Tesla Asia reacts particularly quickly to market changes.
Conclusion: When will the Model Y facelift come to Europe in further variants?
That Tesla with the facelift of the Model Y has once again been a sales hitshould come as no surprise to anyone. The impressive 70,000 orders in just five days show that the SUV is still extremely popular.
When will more Model Y versions coming to Europe?
➡️ In Germany, only the Launch Series is available.
➡️ However, it is likely that Tesla soon the cheaper RWD version will be brought to Europe.
➡️ In time, this could also include new colors and interior options could follow.
Tesla So stay tuned - and we'll keep you up to date on all developments! 🚀
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