Tesla's Upcoming Model Y, Project Juniper, Spotted with Front Bumper Camera; Coming in 2025

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the upcoming refresh or "Highland Model 3" from Tesla, as well as updates to the Model Y. It covers details about engineering test vehicles being spotted, expected timelines for the new models, and potential new features like a front bumper camera. The article also mentions Elon Musk's comments about the refreshed Model Y not being released this year, and the potential upgrades that may come with the updated models.

🙋 Q&A

[01] The Refresh or "Highland Model 3"

1. What are the key details about the upcoming refresh or "Highland Model 3"?

• Engineering test vehicles for the new Model 3 have been spotted near Giga Texas and the Fremont factory in California
• The timeline for the new Model 3 suggests an early to mid-2025 launch, based on the spotted prototype for the Model Y
• The new Model 3 is expected to be released in China first, followed by North America and Europe
• The Performance variant of the new Model 3 may not launch until several months after the Long Range version

2. What new features are expected for the refreshed Model 3?

• Updated front and rear fascia
• New adaptive headlights
• Increased range
• Ambient lighting
• New speakers
• Better overall dynamics

[02] The Refreshed Model Y

1. What are the key details about the upcoming refreshed Model Y?

• A covered-up Model Y prototype was spotted near Pasadena, California
• The timeline for the new Model Y suggests an early to mid-2025 launch, similar to the new Model 3
• The new Model Y is also expected to be released in China first, followed by North America and Europe
• It's unclear if Tesla will launch the Long Range version of the new Model Y before the Performance model, as they did with the Model 3

2. What new feature is the refreshed Model Y expected to include?

• The refreshed Model Y is expected to include a front bumper camera, similar to the Cybertruck and potentially the updated Model S and Model X

3. How did Elon Musk respond to speculation about the refreshed Model Y?

• Elon Musk replied to Sawyer Merritt on X (Twitter), reiterating that the refreshed Model Y will not be released this year and asking people to stop hinting that it will be, as it damages Tesla's sales of the current vehicle.