Tesla Model Y Sells in Discreet Fashion, With No Fuss or Fanfare

Beijing, China - January 10, 2025

The Tesla Model Y has long dominated the Chinese monthly sales charts, but for its latest iteration, a relatively low-key launch event was held on Friday. Gone were the lavish marketing campaigns and glamorous product reveals that have become synonymous with Tesla's brand identity. Instead, only a single tweet from the official Tesla social media account hinted at the arrival of the new model: "Renovated Model Y, with improved comparison."

The news sparked a flurry of interest among fans, many of whom promptly placed orders for the new car. Others expressed disappointment, saying that while they admired the sleek design, it didn't live up to their expectations.

In anticipation of the launch, our team obtained an exclusive test drive of the 2025 Model Y in its long-range full-wheel-drive (LFRW) variant. We put this newly released model head-to-head with its predecessor to showcase how Tesla has made improvements over time for you. Let's dive into a series of comparisons and analysis on what sets this new model apart.

Exterior Enhancements

A noticeable change that can be seen at first glance is the external makeover, which aimed to reduce wind resistance. With an improved Aerodynamics, the new Tesla Model Y boasts a lower aerodynamic coefficient compared to its predecessor (0.23 vs 0.22). This might seem like a minor update but is in line with Porsche Cayman's standard aerodynamic figure and provides several benefits for overall power consumption and exhaust noise levels during high-speed driving.

A series of key visual updates are apparent along side the rear vision mirror, wheels and the bumper: while looking at our photos you may notice some notable changes like additional air scoops near to the side mirrors adding a more aggressive touch, sleek wheel arches giving off an airy finish with the inclusion of 20-inch alloy rims in silver finish.