Tesla Model Y: Unveiling the Redesign
Tesla Model Y: Designers and developers explain changes
The facelifted Tesla Model Y has recently been released for sale in China and the UK. In a captivating video, chief designer Franz von Holzhausen and other members of the Tesla team discuss the extensive redesign of the model, providing more insight than what was initially conveyed in the press release.
Enhanced Design and Features
The most noticeable changes to the Model Y are seen in its revamped design, which now exhibits characteristics inspired by the Cybertruck. Additionally, improvements have been made to the vehicle's consumption, range, comfort, and noise insulation. Notable features include electrically folding rear seats, a redesigned front skirt with a forward-facing camera, enhanced interior details, ambient lighting, and an advanced monitor for passengers seated in the back.
The Latest Updates
Tesla released a quarterly report detailing the changes made to the Model Y. According to this report, the rear seats now have electric folding capabilities, the tailgate opens on approach, and an additional forward-facing camera has been installed for enhanced visibility and safety.
Innovative Technologies
The video showcases the new electrically folding rear seats, demonstrating the convenience of raising and lowering them effortlessly. It also highlights the all-around visibility system that utilizes the newly-introduced front camera. Additionally, the Model Y now features a more spacious frunk with a drain plug, providing the possibility of washing dirty items or storing beverages on ice. Tesla plans to offer a complementary accessory box designed to fit perfectly in the frunk.
A Designer's Inspiration
Franz von Holzhausen, head of design at Tesla, shares his favorite feature of the Model Y's redesign, a red light emitted by the rear light strip that adds a unique and dynamic flair to the vehicle. This red light, resembling an afterburner, is generated through a reflection process, further elevating the car's futuristic aesthetic.
The Future of Tesla and the Model Y
The Model Y, codenamed Juniper, holds significant importance for Tesla as its best-selling model. With global sales struggling in the previous year, Tesla anticipates the Model Y to help reverse this trend. While other Tesla projects face uncertainties and delays, including the expansion of the Cybertruck and the cancellation of the smaller Model 2, the Model Y presents a promising prospect for the company's success.