Tesla is gearing up to launch the refreshed Model Y Juniper, not just in countries like China where it’s available for pre-order, but also worldwide.
Promotional Efforts for Model Y
The company has initiated a big promotional campaign to sell off existing Model Y stock before introducing the updated version in various locations including the US and Japan.
Price Cuts in the US
In the United States, the prices for inventory Model Y vehicles have been slashed by as much as $4,120 for the top-tier Performance model, with reductions ranging from $960 to $2,500 for other variants.
There are several Long Range Model Y AWD cars available at a discount of $2,500, bringing their price down to $47,490 before applying the $7,500 federal tax credit. This also applies to options like multi-coat paint and 20-inch Induction Wheels. To put it in perspective, this particular configuration would cost $51,990 if ordered out of inventory.
Performance Model Discounts
The Model Y Performance version, which accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, has a starting price of $53,490 with the Quicksilver paint. However, if bought from inventory, the price drops to $47,370.
Tesla has already begun selling the Juniper in China and has kicked off mass production in Europe, suggesting that an announcement regarding the 2025 Model Y pricing for the US is imminent.
With the federal tax credit factored in, the base trim of the inventory Model Y can now be snagged for as low as $37,490, making it an attractive offer even for those waiting for the Juniper update in the US.
Incentives in Japan
In Japan, Tesla has introduced another incentive to lure in Model Y customers ahead of the Juniper facelift. Buyers of inventory vehicles will receive free Supercharging for five years, with some conditions:
Customers who buy a new Model Y from stock can use Superchargers without charge for five years post-delivery. To qualify, new orders made after January 1, 2025, must be delivered by March 31, 2025. Those waiting for a vehicle ordered by December 31, 2024, won’t be eligible for this offer if they place a new order after January 1, 2025. This offer is tied to the Tesla account and isn’t transferable to other customers or vehicles. Additionally, used cars and those used for business (like taxis or delivery services) are not eligible. Idle fees incurred when a vehicle is left charging or during busy times also aren’t included in this benefit. Tesla reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at any time.
Similar Conditions for Other Models
These conditions mirror those that Tesla recently imposed on free lifetime Supercharging for orders of the Foundation Series Cybertruck or Model S in the US.
It seems Tesla is reviving the free Supercharging promotions as a tactic to boost quarterly sales figures, extending it even to the Model Y in select markets. Unfortunately, unlike past years, these free Supercharging offers are not transferable to another person or vehicle.
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