Fresh Tesla Model Y “Juniper” sightings seemingly confirm rear “light bar”

Recent sightings of apparent Tesla Model Y “Juniper” prototypes have seemingly confirmed some of the long-rumored design elements of the updated all-electric crossover. 

These design elements include the vehicle’s headlights, its suspension, and its rear section.

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The recent sightings:

• Recent videos of apparent Model Y “Juniper” prototypes featured the updated all-electric crossover traveling on public roads.
• These include a rather interesting video of one of the vehicles traveling quickly in the rain. Speculations suggest that the prototype was a performance model, thanks to its large brake calipers.
• The rear of the apparent Model Y “Juniper” Performance prototype featured a red light bar, which was long rumored for the vehicle.
• The headlights of the vehicle also seemed quite aggressive based on the video.
• The vehicle’s suspension looked very stable as well, even with prototype’s ride height and speed.

Model Y “Juniper” rumors:

• While Elon Musk and Tesla have been pretty mum about the updated Model Y, sightings of the vehicle’s apparent prototypes have been increasing in recent months.
• Reports from China also suggest that Giga Shanghai is already starting the initial production of the updated all-electric crossover.

Check out the Tesla upgraded Model Y “Juniper” spotted cruising on a California highway!

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The big picture:

• The Model Y is Tesla’s best-selling vehicle, and in 2023, it became the world’s best-selling car by volume.
• It is, however, still being sold mostly with its original design. Its sibling, the Model 3, received an extensive update last year.
• Expectations are high that an updated Model Y will give Tesla an even bigger edge in the electric vehicle market.

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