Production shift at German Tesla factory now focused on Model Y cars, deliveries set for February commencement
Tesla's Refreshed Model Y Hits Chinese and European Markets
The redesigned Tesla Model Y, known as the "Juniper," has made its debut in both China and Europe, with deliveries commencing earlier than initially planned.
China's Launch
In China, the refreshed Model Y was unveiled on January 10, 2025, and deliveries started in March, immediately following the unveiling [1]. The new Model Y in China is available in the "Launch Series" and features a modernized appearance, technical update, and a range of extras, similar to the European version [2].
Europe's Rollout
In Europe, the refreshed Model Y was made available from March 2025, but sales have been disappointing compared to expectations [4]. Although exact delivery start dates for individual European countries are not provided, the launch aligns with the March 2025 timing. Notably, the old Model Y base version with a smaller battery and rear-wheel drive is no longer available for selection in the configurator [8].
Production Changes
Tesla's German factory has been gradually converting its production lines and training staff since the end of January, while production of the refreshed Model Y in Shanghai has officially started [5][6]. On Monday morning, the first finished vehicles of the revised Model Y rolled off the production line at the German Gigafactory [7].
Pricing Differences
In China, the delivery dates for the new Model Y are earlier than the initial plan, similar to Europe [9]. However, the costs of the new Model Y in China are not specified in the article. In Europe, the "Launch Series" version of the revised Model Y costs 6,000 euros more than the previous Model Y LR AWD [3].
Availability
Both in China and Europe, the revised Model Y is currently available for order in parallel with the old Model Y [10]. In China, new Model Ys are also set to be delivered in February [11]. CNeVPost reported that the new Model Y production has started in the Shanghai factory [12].
[1] CNeVPost
[2] Teslarati
[3] Electrek
[4] Autocar
[5] Reuters
[6] Tesla China
[7] Electrek
[8] Tesla Europe
[9] Tesla China
[10] Tesla Europe
[11] CNeVPost
[12] CNeVPost
- The refreshed Model Y, now available in both China and Europe, represents a significant expansion in the automotive industry, aligning Tesla's finance and technology resources with the transportation sector.
- The manufacturing of the updated Model Y has been shifted to Tesla's German and Shanghai factories, with the production lines being adjusted and staff trained accordingly, signifying a major transformation within the industry.
- While delivery dates for the redesigned Model Y have been brought forward in both China and Europe, there appears to be a price increase for the "Launch Series" version in Europe, potentially impacting sales in the finance sector.
