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Musk reiterates that Model Y refresh is not coming this year
Jun
Elon Musk has reiterated that Tesla is not going to be debuting the refreshed Mannequin Y “Juniper” this yr, after the corporate made the same assertion a couple of months in the past.
In February, Tesla told its sales advisors in North America to let customers know a Model Y refresh would not be coming to the market this yr, leaving some hopeful that it may launch in different markets first just like the Mannequin 3 refresh. Now, Musk has reiterated that time, saying {that a} Mannequin Y refresh gained’t be launched this yr, seemingly in any market.
On Saturday, Musk wrote in a publish on X that no Model Y “refresh” was popping out this yr, responding to a rumor that stated the simplified automobile design can be prepared by subsequent month. Musk additionally famous that Tesla’s electrical automobiles (EVs) are continuously getting higher with software program updates, that means that even a automobile bought right now might be slightly improved from these bought six months in the past.
No Mannequin Y “refresh” is popping out this yr.
I ought to observe that Tesla constantly improves its vehicles, so even a automotive that’s 6 months newer might be slightly higher.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 9, 2024
Tesla’s plans to refresh the Mannequin Y prefer it not too long ago did with the not too long ago upgraded Model 3 have been reported by Reuters for the previous couple of years. The reviews adopted the invention of the oncoming Mannequin 3 refresh, although Musk and Tesla have responded on to the latest reviews noting that the refreshed Mannequin Y would nonetheless be a methods out.
Final yr, Tesla’s Model Y also earned the title of becoming the world’s best-selling vehicle, regardless of powertrain. Tesla also launched a new entry-level variant of the vehicle last month, dubbed the Model Y RWD Long Range, formally changing the previous base mannequin and including about 60 additional miles of vary.
OPINION: Does Tesla need a new Model Y? Maybe, but not right now
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