Tesla has officially opened orders for the 2025 Model Y in the US, just as many were expecting. The price for the Juniper refresh starts at $59,990 before tax credits or any other incentives, but it does come with Full Self-Driving (FSD) included.
Release Date and Special Edition
The 2025 Model Y is scheduled to be released in the US in March, aligning with its launch in China and Europe. The Juniper facelift is available as the Launch Series Long Range AWD edition, featuring unique badging and complimentary FSD, which contributes to the higher cost.
Impressive Range Figures
Tesla claims that the new Model Y can achieve a range of up to 320 miles when equipped with the smaller, 19-inch Crossflow wheels. If you opt for the premium 20-inch Helix wheels, the range drops to 303 miles. These figures come from Tesla’s own testing, which tends to be stricter than EPA standards, so there might be a chance for the range to be adjusted upward by over ten miles.
The anticipated EPA range for the 2025 Model Y AWD could be quite similar to the 337 miles offered by the current RWD version in the US. In China, Tesla has indicated a 3% improvement in range for the facelift compared to the earlier model, according to local CLTC tests.
Design Enhancements for Better Efficiency
Tesla attributes the enhanced Juniper range to a “redesigned exterior with improved aerodynamics that unlocks better range, performance & longevity,” instead of introducing a new or larger battery. It remains unclear if the US Model Y Juniper will utilize Tesla’s own 4680 cells.
The 2025 Model Y is priced at $4,000 more than the current AWD version, even without considering the bundled FSD option. Although the Launch Series edition includes “exclusive badging on the rear liftgate, puddle lights, doorsill plates, and more,” along with upgraded materials in the seats and interior, it’s still pricier than the existing top-tier Performance trim.
Tax Credit and Leasing Options
Tesla still lists the Model Y Juniper as eligible for the federal tax credit, which likely explains the hurried announcement of a single trim that won’t be available until March. Early adopters of the 2025 Model Y can seize the $7,500 tax credit if they act quickly, as the new Trump administration has put a halt to any EV subsidy distributions until further notice, possibly eliminating the tax credit entirely.
Tesla might be prepared to make up for the potential loss of the tax credit for Model Y Juniper refresh buyers. Currently, they’re offering a lease option at $599 per month for the 2025 Model Y, factoring in a $100 “gas savings” and a mysterious “Tesla incentive” that is suspiciously equal to the $7,500 federal tax credit. Additionally, there’s a purchase option available for leased Model Y Juniper refresh vehicles.
Additional Benefits of the 2025 Model Y
Aside from the higher price of the Juniper facelift, the new 2025 Model Y brings various exterior, interior, and specification enhancements compared to the older Model Y, including the extended range on a single charge. Tesla has detailed all these improvements.
Tesla has also introduced the 2025 Model Y in Europe, featuring an exciting new AWD Launch Series Maximum Range version, which offers a longer range than the current RWD champion there—568 km (352 miles) compared to 565 km on the local WLTP cycle.
It’s possible this version could have the rumored larger 95 kWh battery for the 2025 Model Y, but its range can only be accurately compared to the US model once the official EPA estimates are released.
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