Elon Musk aims to reignite Tesla’s fading momentum by making Model Y look like the Cybercab

• The vehicle's release in March is a make-or-break moment, as it accounts for approximately 1.2 million cars, or around two out of three, of Tesla's overall sales.

The company has finally disclosed one of its most closely guarded secrets, lifting the veil on a revitalized, latest version of its highly successful Model Y.

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The midsize crossover is currently people's favorite vehicle in the Tesla lineup. Last year, Tesla sold a whopping 1.2 million of these models, which is about two-thirds of all the cars they sold. However, this top-selling vehicle is facing more competition as it enters its sixth year on the US market.

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The purchase agreement includes the planned upgrades to the aircraft's interior while offering more extensive improvements to the passenger cabin.

The extended-range model, designed for American roads, has a price tag of $41,400 and can travel 447 miles on a single charge, according to China's lenient testing standards. This represents a 4.5% increase in range compared to the current model.

The US launch date, price in dollars, and estimated range according to the Environmental Protection Agency have not been announced, but it's probable that they will be significantly different simply because Tesla sources the majority of its Chinese-made vehicles domestically.

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Pivotal to the 2025 projection, sales are expected to increase by at a minimum of 20%.

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Even a small drop in demand would significantly impact Tesla's business, especially since the company's launch date for its lower-priced entry model is still uncertain.

Investors are looking for Juniper to reignite demand so that Tesla's factories can keep operating at a decent profit without needing significant price cuts and incentive offers.

The main cause of falling production and delivery rates last year was due to the anticipation among owners of Model Y that the Juniper upgrade would be released before they would make their next purchase.

They are expecting a 20 to 30 percent increase this year.

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Notably, the look of this model diverges from its sibling, the Model 3 "Highland," with the front grille and headlights being slightly modified versions of the original design.

Juniper's front has a single light bar that runs across the hood, which was first seen on the Cybertruck pickup and later incorporated into a modified body style on the Cybercab passenger car.

The updated Model Y's rear now features a daytime running light bar similar to the prototype Tesla robotaxi, but retains a distinctly thicker design.

Interestingly, one of the most contentious elements is the seemingly ongoing presence of a gauge cluster stalk.

The Model Y facelift would not significantly alter our perception.

This very common device was replaced when its sibling, the Model 3 Highland, went through a redesign.

To align with Musk's idea that "the best part is no part," drivers were instructed to now activate a button when signaling for a turn.

The decision sparked intense controversy among the CEO's devoted customer base.

Visual cues like indicators are critical for safety, and stalks offer an instinctual and natural way to interact.

Comparing this to other actions, pressing buttons can be more easily mistaken while operating a vehicle.

If Juniper progresses with a stalk, that would be an unusual instance of Tesla making a complete about-face.

It's unclear if the changes will be enough to give Tesla the lift it needs, but even if they attract back old customers, they may not be able to lure new ones away from competitors.

For competitors in this segment, the base Model Y update would likely not have a significant impact.

This story was originally published as we bring you this news.

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