Here are all the new upgrades in new Tesla Model Y (2025)

Tesla has launched a new Model Y 2025 in North America with new upgrades, which is quite different from the existing variant. There’s plenty to talk about in this new electric vehicle (EV) including the front, rear, and inside.

Below you can check all of the new Tesla Model Y upgrades identified by Sawyer Merritt. You can also check the first in-depth video tour of this new EV here.

Credit – Tesla

• 4% more aerodynamic
• 2.8% more range on Long Range AWD trim (now 320 miles)
• Up to 50% of the parts in the car are new
• Glass roof has 7x better heat refraction vs the old Model Y via new silver coating. This will also reduce load on the HVAC system, as this improves efficiency since you won’t need to cool as much
• Front bumper camera (a first for the Model Y) with sprayer to clean off debris
• Fastest power-folding rear seats in the industry
• Long Range is 28 lbs heavier than before
• 0.2″ lower ground clearance vs old Y
• 51% less vibration on rough roads vs old Model Y, 22% overall decrease in road noise & 20% less wind noise
• 66% better call quality via improved cabin mics
• 3% stiffer body structure
• Improved braking performance for more energy recapture
• New 16-speaker sound system (up from 14 before). More punchy and much better midrange performance
• The annoying deep resonance tone from the rear of the car has been eliminated
• Improved door latch and door seals. More premium door “thunk” closing sound
• 27% more downforce on rear tires
• New gearing in the powertrain for slight efficiency improvement
• Changed lubrication in the powertrain for reduced frictional losses
• The front seats automatically move forward so the rear seat headrests don’t hit the front seats when folding down
• Redesigned interior with new door cards
• New metal-looking speaker housing trim
• More premium interior materials. The fabric is softer to the touch and sewn with a more refined process to present a better overall texture. Double stitching design on the dash (the new Model 3 doesn’t have that)
• No more gear stalk. Drive, reverse, park, etc is controlled via the screen
• Turn signal stalk is still there (unlike the new Model 3)
• New steering wheel contains light controls, a horn, a new camera button, wiper controls, and a mic control.
• New dash design with textured/woven material
• Multicolor ambient LED interior lighting extending from the dash to the rear seat doors
• Updated more premium center console
• Acoustic double pane glass on rear windows and back window (was only on front windows before). “360º acoustic glass”
• The center touchscreen is now brighter, has smaller bezels, higher contrast & is more responsive. Larger 15.4″ main screen (vs 15″ for old Y)
• More sound insulation for a quieter ride
• Upgraded suspension for a softer ride
• Front seatbelt pickup point is 27mm lower to accommodate larger body sizes
• Slimmer turn signal stalk
• New hole at bottom of the steering wheel to rest fingers
• New silver trim around wireless phone charging area (Model 3 doesn’t have this)
• New squared-off rear trunk glass shape
• Next-gen Airwave 2.0 ventilation system. Passenger can now turn off just their side.
• Vanity mirror has a CRI index of over 90% for a more accurate representation of makeup, etc.
• Reduced top speed of 125mph (from 155mph) due to more efficient tires
• Better handling
• Passengers are more protected from door impacts due to the new latch at the bottom of the door
• Quieter automatic closing trunk
• The rear tail light bar is the first indirect reflective body panel taillight of its kind
• Frunk now has a drain hole to empty liquids
• Bottom rear seat cushions are 0.6″ (1.5cm) longer for improved comfort. Headrests are 0.7″ (1.7cm) wider.
• Drag coefficient of 0.22 (vs 0.23 in old Model Y)
• Redesigned lower rear bumper
• Front seats are now ventilated & heated. All cabin seats are now perforated
• No fog lights anymore. Headlights are located underneath the new front light bar
• 8″ touchscreen for rear passengers in the back to control climate & enjoy entertainment. You can connect two headsets at the same time
• Three 65W USB-C chargers. You can charge a laptop
• Improved Bluetooth
• 50% improved cellular connectivity. 2X greater WiFi range (dual-band)
• 10x improved connectivity to the phone so the car will recognize your phone from farther away
• Two new wheel designs that better optimize battery life
• New Tesla lettering replaces the rear Tesla logo badge
• The car is 1.6-inch longer overall
• Front light bar with an overall slimmer and sleeker front car design
• New “TESLA” logo on steering wheel