The Redesigned Tesla Model Y Juniper: Everything You Need to Know

Written by Leozhang 

Published on February 22, 2025

Table of Contents

1. Major Exterior Upgrades

  • A Refresh Headlight
  • Front Bumper Camera
  • Indirect reflective body panel taillight

2. Minor Exterior Enhancements

  • Retained Front Air Vents
  • Front Trunk with a Extra Drain Hole
  • Dual-Layer Laminated Glass
  • The Signal Lights on the Corner of Trunk
  • Rear "Model Y+" Badge in Long Range All-Wheel Drive Version
  • Automatic Trunk Opening & Rear Seat Electricity Fold-down 
  • Redesigned Rear Diffuser

3. Major Interior Upgrades

  • Larger 15.4-inch center display(Screen-Based Gear Shifting)
  • Ambient Lighting & Updated Center Console
  • 8-inch Rear Entertainment Screen
  • New Silver Coating in Glass Roof (7x better heat refraction)

4. Efficiency and Technology

  • Improved Aerodynamics

5. Compare with the Old Model Y

6. Enjoy the Model Y Juniper 2025 Light Show

1. Major Exterior Upgrades

1.1 A Refresh Headlight

   The new Model Y Juniper features a segmental front light bar that spans across the front fascia. 

1.2 Front Bumper Camera

   It has a front bumper camera for enhanced visibility and functionality. The camera also has a cleaning function, which can be triggered by the button on the screen.

1.2 Indirect reflective body panel taillight

The rear of the car introduces a Indirect reflective body panel taillight , creating a stunning visual effect as the light reflects in multiple directions across irregular surfaces.

2. Minor Exterior Enhancements

2.1 Retained Front Air Vents

The updated Model Y keeps the front air vents on both sides of the grille, a feature exclusive to the Model 3 Hignland Performance.(bigger air breathers)

2.2 Front Trunk with Extra Drain Hole

There is an extra drain hole at the bottom of the trunk, designed to allow for water drainage before cleaning the trunk area.

2.3 Dual-Layer Laminated Glass

Improved dual-layer laminated glass significantly reduces external noise, providing a quieter and more serene cabin experience.

2.4 The Signal Lights on the Corner of Trunk

The trunk opens to reveal two signal lights positioned at the bottom corners on either side.

2.5 Rear "Model Y+" Badge in Long Range All-Wheel Drive Version

The Long Range All-Wheel Drive version now sports a “Model Y+” badge on the rear, marking its unique identity. The Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive shows normal "Model Y" badge.

2.6 Automatic Trunk Opening & Rear Seat Electricity Fold-down 

   A Hands-free Trunk Automatically Unlocks when owners approach.

   The trunk now features an automatic opening system, adding convenience to your daily use.

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3. Major Interior Upgrades

3.1 Larger 15.4-inch center display

   Comes with a 15.4-inch screen matching the design of the Model 3 Highland 2024+

   The traditional gear shifter has been replaced with screen-based shifting, streamlining the interior for a futuristic experience-just the same as Model 3 Highland.

 

3.2 Ambient Lighting & Updated Center Console

   Borrowing from the refreshed Model 3, the Model Y Juniper now features a redesigned center console for a more refined interior feel.

Vegan Suede for Black Interior(Launch Series Version)

Double-stitched fabric dashboard

3.3 8-inch Rear Entertainment Screen

A rear entertainment screen has been added, allowing passengers to enjoy movies, games, and more during the ride.

3.4 New Silver Coating in Glass Roof (7x better heat refraction)

  Glass roof has 7x better heat refraction vs the old Model Y via new silver coating.

4. Efficiency and Technology

4.1 Improved Aerodynamics

With the drag coefficient reduced from 0.23cd to 0.22cd, the Model Y Juniper achieves even greater energy efficiency, extending range and reducing consumption.

 

Tesla’s Model Y Juniper combines cutting-edge design, advanced technology, and unparalleled efficiency, making it the ultimate choice for electric vehicle enthusiasts.

5. Compare with the Old Model Y

• 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.

• 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

• New 16 speaker sound system (up from 14 before). More punchy and much better midrange performance

• Improved door latch and door seals. More premium door "thunk" closing sound

• 27% more downforce on rear tires

• 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 dash (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, horn, new camera button, wiper controls and mic control.

• New dash design with textured/woven material

• Multicolor ambient LED interior lighting extending from dash to 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"

• Center touchscreen 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 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 new latch at the bottom of the door

• Quieter automatic closing trunk

• 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 phone so car will recognize your phone from farther away

• Two new wheel designs that better optimize battery life

• New Tesla lettering replaces rear Tesla logo badge

• Car is 1.6" longer overall

• Front light bar with an overall slimmer and sleeker front car design

• New "TESLA" logo on steering wheel

• Deliveries start in March 2025

6. Enjoy the Model Y Junpier 2025 Light Show

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