Tesla has made a significant milestone by building the first Model Y “Juniper” at Gigafactory Berlin. This new design was recently launched for markets in China and Australia, with plans to expand to other regions as well. The Model Y orders in the Philippines, for example, are now automatically being converted to the new “Juniper” body design.
The news of the new Model Y project expanding beyond Asia and the South Pacific was relatively unknown until recently. However, reports from German media outlet Handelsblatt revealed that Tesla’s Giga Berlin plant would start producing the new Model Y as early as this week. The first unit, named “Juniper,” was built in a trial run and will be kept within the factory for all 12,000 Tesla employees to sign.
Although Tesla has not officially confirmed the production of the new Model Y, it is evident that the manufacturing lines at Giga Berlin have been updated for the latest design. The company is expected to open orders for the updated Model Y in Germany and other European markets soon. Employees will need to be informed about the changes in the manufacturing process before full-scale production begins.
The European market is likely to see the new Model Y before the United States, which aligns with expectations given the strong demand for electric vehicles in Europe. The Model Y was the best-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. in 2024, despite a slight decrease in sales compared to the previous year. Tesla’s focus on next-generation platforms has influenced all models, including the Model Y.
As Tesla prepares to introduce the “Juniper” Model Y to European markets, it is clear that the company is continuing to innovate and expand its electric vehicle lineup. The autographed “Juniper” Model Y serves as a symbol of the hard work and dedication of Tesla employees at Giga Berlin. With the new design set to make waves in the European market, Tesla remains at the forefront of the electric vehicle industry.