Tesla's long-awaited "Juniper" refresh of the Model Y has just launched in China.

Tesla Inc. officially launched its refreshed Model Y sport utility vehicle in China on Friday and started to take orders, its website showed.

The Model Y, which Tesla announced in China, will start at 263,500 Chinese yuan ($35,935), with deliveries set to begin in March.

Tesla has revealed a new-look Model Y meant for the Chinese and other Asian-Pacific markets, marking the first major update to the SUV since its launch in

The update is the first major revamp for the Model Y since the electric compact crossover's debut in 2019. The most noticeable change is the new styling, which features a chiseled front end with a light strip that matches the design of the Cybercab robotaxi. A light strip also replaces the separate brake lights found on the current Model Y.

Tesla has hiked the price of all variants of its cheapest offering- the Model 3- in China by 3,600 yuan (about $491).

Tesla launched the long-awaited 2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper on its Chinese consumer site today. The facelifted SUV has been rumored for some time, with camouflaged models spotted testing in the wild. Styling updates are similar to what the updated Model 3 sedan received last year, with some key differences.

Tesla introduced an updated version of the Model Y, its top-selling vehicle, in China on Friday, aiming to reclaim market share with enhancements like heated seats and an improved acoustics system, amid rising competition from brands such as Xiaomi.

Tesla has quietly unveiled its facelifted Model Y with new styling to keep it current with rivals like Kia and Volvo.

Tesla launched a new version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday, hoping that a redesigned exterior and upgraded features inside will help it regain market share taken by rivals such as Xiaomi.