Updated: 04:31 AEDT, 11 January 2025
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A facelifted version of the world's best-selling electric car, the Tesla Model Y, has been revealed - and the update brings a fresh look for 2025 that's inspired by the controversial Cybertruck.
Released photos for the Pacific regions - where the new Model Y will go on sale first - show exterior and interior upgrades.
It's an exciting announcement for the EV sector, given the Model Y is the most popular new model in the UK, across Europe and the global market - and because it has remained relatively unchanged since debuting five years ago.
The Model Y became the first electric car to become a world’s best-selling model in 2023 – as well as being the only EV to make it into the top 10 best-selling cars in the UK last year.
A fresh face, with one feature pinched from the UK-barred Cybertruck - and improved performance figures for 2025 should help Tesla fight off fierce competition from Chinese EV rivals such as BYD and SAIC, and help reinvigorate slumping sales of late.
While the UK arm of the electric car firm won't reveal much information to us on request, we can expect to see the upgraded Model Y on our roads within months.
Here's how much we expect it to cost...
Tesla's best-selling electric car, the Model Y, has been upgraded for 2025. Images and specs for the Pacific Asia region - where it will launch first - have been released ahead of UK availability
Likely the main draw for aesthetic-focused buyers will be the sleek new look, which has been a long time coming.
Inside, Tesla designers have given the Model Y just a light upgrade to keep it consistent with the latest Model 3. This includes new materials, with front ventilated seats and electronically folding rear seats.
As usual the 15.4-inch touchscreen is the central control hub, and this has updated software for better quality and responsiveness.
The big news for passengers is that there's a touchscreen in the back for the first time.
As said the Y - which recently became a seven-seater SUV - has only been released for Asia Pacific region with initial deliveries beginning at the end of February in China.
Full UK specs are expected to be released soon, but as the price has risen in China, it’s likely the UK market will reflect this and buyers will be paying around £50,000 base price.
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