Recently, citing people familiar with the matter, it was reported that Tesla is preparing to launch a "new version" of the Model Y model at the Shanghai factory, and the new car may start mass production as early as mid-2024, and the first batch of the most ** Model Y will be produced by the second phase of Tesla's Shanghai factory.
However, the news in the morning was refuted by Tesla China in the afternoon, and the official said: "This is false information." "Well, it looks like we're going to have to take it easy and not jump to conclusions. In fact, if you want to know when Tesla will change its model, a good place to go is to follow Musk on the X platform (formerly known as a certain blue bird).
In fact, judging from the sales volume, the current Model Y can last for a while, but after all, the new version of the Model 3 has been launched, and the new 3 and the old Y cannot share many parts, and Musk, who focuses on extreme production efficiency, cannot tolerate this "low efficiency" for a long time. Moreover, the new version of Model 3 has improved a lot of things, and the things that should be changed and the "no" things that should be changed. This change is reflected in the Model Y, and it is only a matter of time.
As for what improvements will be made to the Model Y "Refresh".Let's take a look at the model 3 refresh
First of all, in the exterior part, referring to the design of the new 3, the front of the Model Y "new version" will probably also pay tribute to the design elements of the Tesla Roadster, and the "convex" line on the front bumper will be smoothed out, getting rid of the "catfish" sense of immediacy. The new low-lying downward pressure design makes the entire front of the car more dynamic. At the same time, the slender headlamp shape is sharper, making the whole shape more sporty.
As for the side styling, barring any surprises, the new car should continue to have its current sleek styling. The biggest change in the rear part of the car is the shape of the taillights, the C-shaped taillight modules are all integrated at the rear tailgate, which is simple and stylish.
In terms of interior, in fact, not long ago, the Model Y has undergone a small facelift, the center console is composed of a mix of fabric and plastic materials, and the new multi-color ambient lighting, the overall texture of the interior has been upgraded to a higher level, on par with the new 3. The biggest entanglement point is whether the new car will be the same as the new 3, cancel all paddles including the gear lever, transfer the use of the central control screen touch shift, and integrate the turn signal function into the steering wheel, these designs are undoubtedly a subversion of the traditional driving method.
As for the equipment changes, the new car is also expected to add 8-inch rear LCD screens, seat ventilation and other comfort features.
In terms of power and range, referring to the difference between the new 3 and the old 3, I don't expect the Model Y "Refresh" to change too much, as a reference, the current model is available in a rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive long-range version, and all-wheel drive high-performance version, with a range of 554 km, 688 km and 615 km in CLTC mode.
Of course, I believe that everyone is concerned about whether the Autopilot on the Model Y "refreshed" will be the same as the new 3, which will completely use a pure vision solution, although there is an HW4 on the hardwareHowever, in the case of extreme weather or the camera is blocked, users will inevitably have doubts about pure visual assisted driving.
n Reviews:**Model Y value is not worth buying?To be honest, I have very little personal interest. There is no doubt that Tesla, as a pioneer of new energy vehicle technology, has no doubt about its effect and product strength, but in the Chinese market, its product power advantage is no longer obvious.
First of all, on the platform, the new version of the Model 3 is still a 400-volt platform, and it is foreseeable that the Model Y will not be upgraded. And before it is almost standard in the same class of 800V Chinese brand new energy models, its energy consumption and charging power are not advantageous. Moreover, in terms of vehicle functions and assisted driving, Chinese brand models are more abundant, and they are more closely integrated with smart home, mobile payment and other application ecosystems, and their intelligence and convenience are better than Tesla's.
However, Tesla also has a core competitiveness in hand, that is, "pricing by cost", after using integrated die-casting technology, and even canceling radar, gear lever and other operations, combined with the current battery raw materials** all the way down, it is not ruled out that Musk will put a "big move" on the **Model Y**, what do you think?