Tesla plans to shut down the production lines for the recently revised Model Y at its Gigafactory in Shanghai for around three weeks during the Chinese New Year to carry out necessary upgrades.
Production pause for optimizations
According to a report by Bloomberg News, which cites people familiar with the matter Tesla the production lines of the new Model Y will be shut down from January 22 to February 14 to improve production processes. There are also plans to shut down the area of the factory where the Model 3 is produced will be closed from January 26 to February 3.
High demand for the new Model Y
Despite the upcoming production break Tesla strong demand for the new Model Y. According to reports, the company received up to 50,000 orders on the day the revised model was unveiled. Deliveries in China are scheduled to begin in April or May.
Improvements and new features
The facelift of the Model Y, internally referred to as "Project Juniper", brings several new features:
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DesignA more angular front light design and a continuous LED light strip at the rear give the vehicle a more futuristic appearance.
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InteriorImproved ambient lighting, new door panels and an 8-inch touchscreen for the rear seats increase passenger comfort.
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Drive variantsTwo versions are available in China: an entry-level model with rear-wheel drive and 295 hp and an all-wheel drive version with a total of 444 hp.
Start of production in Germany
At the same time Tesla started production of the redesigned Model Y has begun. This update is intended to boost sales in Germany and Europe again after a noticeable drop in demand recently.
Conclusion and outlook
The temporary pause in production in Shanghai shows Tesla's efforts to optimize production processes and meet the increasing demand for the new Model Y to meet the increasing demand for the new With the improvements that have been introduced Tesla continues to position itself as an innovative pioneer in the electric vehicle market.
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