Summary
- Tesla builds first Model Y "Juniper" at Gigafactory Berlin, signed by employees
- All-new Model Y design launched for China, Australia, and surrounding markets
- Expansion of new Model Y project initially unknown beyond Asia and South Pacific
- Manufacturing lines updated for new Model Y during holiday break at Giga Berlin
- New Model Y may hit the European market before the U.S.
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Tesla has recently built the first Model Y “Juniper” at Gigafactory Berlin, which employees at the plant have confirmed. The vehicle will remain within the factory and will be signed by the 12,000 Tesla workers employed there. This new Model Y design was launched last Thursday and is already available in China, Australia, and other surrounding markets, with orders for the Philippines automatically being converted to the new “Juniper” body design.
Despite the initial launch in specific regions, Tesla had not previously disclosed plans to introduce the new Model Y to markets outside of Asia and the South Pacific. However, more information has now emerged as managers at Tesla’s Giga Berlin plant informed employees that production of the new Model Y would begin in-house as early as this week. The first unit was reportedly built in a trial run and will be kept within Gigafactory Berlin for all employees to sign.
While Tesla has not officially confirmed the production of the Model Y “Juniper” at Gigafactory Berlin, reports indicate that the manufacturing lines were updated during the holiday break in preparation for the new design. The company has not yet opened orders for the updated model in Germany or any other European market, as employees will need to be informed of the changes in the manufacturing process before production can begin.
The introduction of the new Model Y in Europe before the U.S. is expected, in line with the company’s focus on rolling out next-generation platforms that impact all models. Model Y demand remains strong in the United States, where it was the best-selling electric vehicle in 2024 despite a slight decrease in sales from the previous year. Tesla’s commitment to innovation and evolving its product lineup continues to drive interest and demand for its vehicles worldwide.
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