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Tesla Model Y Juniper with Induction wheels spotted in California
Tesla is spotted testing the Model Y Juniper electric vehicle in California, it was mostly covered to hide the new design upgrades but the sides reveal induction wheels.
Last week, Tesla released a new Model Y in Asia including China with a front redesign that stands out over the existing Model Y. Some of the significant changes include a slim lightbar that stretches to both ends. The headlights go below the light bar. Model Y has a sleek frunk slope, which creates an aggressive look.
The rear side of this EV has an eye-catching in-depth taillight with Tesla branding, which lights up when the brakes are pressed.
Video clips surfaced on social media site X showing the new Model Y testing on California roads. Though the car is covered, you can see these characteristics peaking out while the wheels remain completely visible.
BREAKING: I found the new Tesla Model Y in Silicon Valley, CA! pic.twitter.com/Xsf5DEk5M5
— Teslaconomics (@Teslaconomics) January 12, 2025
It was using 20-inch induction wheels, which are currently offered with Long Range Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and All Wheel Drive.
However, customers will have to pay $2,000 extra to get these larger wheels or go with the default 19-inch Gemini wheels. Furthermore, the Performance version is packed with 21-inch Uberturbine wheels.
Just spotted new @Tesla Model Y Juniper in Millbrae, CA. US release when?! @SawyerMerritt @TeslaNewswire @ray4tesla @DriveTeslaca @NotATeslaApp @Teslaconomics pic.twitter.com/Wy7ZEezP2t
— Fred (@teslatechbro) January 12, 2025
On the other hand, Tesla is offering 19-inch crossflow wheels and 20-inch Helix 2.0 wheels with the new Model Y for its Asian customers. In this case, the Performance variant is yet to make a debut.
For now, the company has not announced a launch date for this new Model Y in the US but the pace of testing suggests that it will soon make its way to the customers.