New Model Y to arrive sooner, Tesla move up China delivery to late February

Refreshed Model Y will start deliveries in China in late February, Tesla announced on its official website. That is earlier than the previous delivery start date set for March as Model Y was pending regulatory approval.

The limited Launch Edition will be available to purchase until February 28, remaining unchanged.

The Facelifted Model Y, codenamed Juniper, was launched on January 10 in China, reportedly receiving 50,000 preorders in a day. Two trim levels are on sale, with prices ranging from 263,500 to 303,500 yuan (35,950 to 41,400 USD).

RWD Launch Edition

The new Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Model Y has a 39 km range more than the previous version, increasing from 554 km to 593 km under CLTC conditions. This is thanks to improved energy consumption which decreased 1.1 kWh/100 km to 11.9 kWh/100km.

It is also 10 kg heavier and still lacks an 800 V architecture. The battery is the same LFP 62.5 kWh as CATL, powering a single electric motor with 220 kW output. Compared with the previous version, the price was increased by 13,600 yuan (1900 USD) to 263,500 yuan

AWD Launch Edition

The all-wheel drive (AWD) trim has a 719 km CLTC range, up 31 km from the previous version. The battery is the same 78.4 kWh ternary (NMC) from LG; the increased range is the result of increased energy efficiency, which is now 13.4 kWh/100km. Dual motors have a combined power of 331 kW, providing acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.

The price is 303,500 yuan (41,400 USD), up 4.3% from the previous version.

Best seller

The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling car in the world in 2024. In China, Tesla delivered 480,309 units last year, up 5% from 2023. This makes Model Y the also best-selling car in China after the second BYD Qin Plus EV, which delivered 480,025 units.