Apparent Tesla Model Y “Juniper” update photos leaked

A set of images reportedly featuring Tesla’s upcoming Model Y “Juniper” update has been shared online. While the images remain unconfirmed, they do hint at some potentially interesting design updates that may be coming to the best-selling all-electric crossover. 

Amidst the news of Tesla’s Model 3 “Highland” refresh on March 2023, Reuters published a report claiming that the electric vehicle maker was also working on an update for the Model Y, reportedly codenamed “Juniper.” 

Considering the huge similarities between the first-generation Model 3 and Model Y, numerous EV community members speculated then that the rumored “Juniper” update might simply involve the implementation of the reengineered Model 3’s upgrades on the Model Y. 

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Crazy! We can see the image of the so-called ‘Juniper’ refresh Model Y! Its launch will be sensational. pic.twitter.com/uSyC7bowfe

— Tsla Chan (@Tslachan) July 31, 2024

As could be seen in the leaked photos, which were shared in the r/TeslaMotors subreddit, there may be some interesting differences between the reengineered Model 3 and the potential Model Y update. This was hinted at in an image showing what appeared to be a red light bar with the words “Tesla” on the supposed Model Y “Juniper” prototype’s rear hatch. 

Such a light bar is not present in the reengineered Model 3 sedan. That being said, a leaked image supposedly showing the Model Y “Juniper” prototype’s interior suggested that the vehicle will still have a very similar cabin to the reengineered Model 3. 

Here’s a quick Model Y “Juniper” Render based on the spy shot we got to see today.

What do you think? pic.twitter.com/R9OGr8qeQP

— Dominic BRNKMN (@DominicBRNKMN) July 31, 2024

While the leaked images of the supposed Tesla Model Y “Juniper” unit are quite exciting, it should be noted that CEO Elon Musk has been adamant that there is no “refresh” coming for the all-electric crossover this year. Amidst sightings of wrapped Model Y units in the wild, Musk highlighted in a post on X that “Tesla continuously improves its cars, so even a car that is 6 months newer will be a little better.” 

The Model Y is a very successful vehicle, and it became the world’s best selling car by volume last year. If an update to the vehicle does get rolled out, and if it is well-received by consumers, the Model Y may very well continue its reign as one of the world’s best-selling vehicles, electric or otherwise. 

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