Tesla has unveiled a bold new trim for its popular Model Y electric vehicle, with British drivers able to purchase the best-selling SUV in the coming months.
The Elon Musk-led brand has produced over 3.5 million Model Y units over the last five years at Gigafactories across three continents.
To meet driver demand, Tesla has introduced a new trim for the Model Y including “extensive reengineering” and a complete redesign of the interior and exterior.
The headline change between the new and old Model Y designs is the front and rear lightbars which replace the traditional headlights and give a nod to the Cybertruck and Cybercab.
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The new Model Y has received a Cybertruck-inspired redesign
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The rear lightbar spans across the vehicle, making it one of the largest lightbars on the market, as well as a “world-first production application of an indirect, externally reflected lighting system”.
The exterior redesign will also have a notable impact on the car by reducing drag, which can boost range alongside new wheels with improved aerodynamics and low-resistance tyres.
The current Model Y has a range of between 319 miles for the Performance All-Wheel Drive and 373 miles for the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive.
Motorists will be impressed with the new limited-release Model Y which features a battery range of 353 miles, a top speed of 125mph and a 4.1-second benchmark from 0-60mph.
The new Tesla Model Y marks a significant shift from the previous design
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The New Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive will set drivers back £60,990 when deliveries begin in May as a limited release.
This is £9,000 more expensive than the older design (£51,990) and £14,000 pricier than the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive which costs £46,990.
Drivers looking to get their hands on the all-new Model Y through a PCP contract can expect to pay £898 per month, £875 per month for a Personal Contract Hire or £1,022 monthly for a Hire Purchase.
Other notable changes in the Model Y redesign include new glass to reflect more solar energy, two new touchscreens for the second row of passengers and increased connectivity.
Tesla also plans to launch additional new Model Y trims in the future to retain its foothold as the best-selling electric vehicle in the UK.
The new Model Y will be on display in London, Manchester and Dublin, starting on Friday, January 31, alongside a range of other European cities.
The Model Y is a record-breaker becoming the first-ever electric vehicle to top the global best-selling vehicle list across all powertrains and energy types in 2023.
It also became the best-selling vehicle of any kind in Europe in the same year. The Model Y has been produced at the state-of-the-art Berlin-Brandenurg Gigafactory since 2022.
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The new Tesla Model Y will cost £60,990
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According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), more than 50,000 Tesla models were sold in the UK last year.
This represents growth of almost 1,000 new models compared to the previous year and a healthy 2.58 per cent share of the total sales market.
