Tesla’s Model Y facelift is now available to order here

Following on from the news late last year that Tesla’s facelifted model Y is about to go into production, the new ‘Juniper’ model has now turned up on the company’s website. Two models are currently available, one RWD, the other AWD. There’s no word yet on the Performance variant. Deliveries begin in May. You can order it here.

There are two models listed, one a rear-driver, the other a long range all-wheel drive variant. Pricing for the former kicks off from $73,100 (driveaway $77,054). Both models you can have in five colours (white, blue, black, silver or red). There’s no price premium on these. Model Y comes standard with a black interior, although white leather trim is available as a $1700 option. 

The base model comes fitted with 20-inch Helix 2 wheels. It has an estimated WLTP range of 466km, a claimed 0-100 time of 5.9sec and a top speed of just over 200km/h. 

The long-range AWD version costs $83,100 (driveaway pricing $87,045) and has the same top speed as the base model but range extends to 550km while the sprint time to 100 takes 4.3sec. 

Both versions comes with basic autopilot included (ACC) but full self-driving capability is on offer ($11,400). You can also go half way with Enhanced Autopilot ($5700). This comprises Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Avoidance. ACC matches the speed of your vehicle to that of the vehicle ahead and also keeps the car within your designated lane. With autosteer engaged, it assists in lane changes. And self parking, parallel or perpendicular is part of this package. 

A wall charger costs $850 plus installation, while an emergency charger is yours for $600. 

As to what’s new about the new Model Y, Tesla says in a nutshell ‘more range, an all-new design, premium interior and a quieter ride.’ Front and rear lightbars are redesigned to increase aerodynamics, energy efficiency and overall range. Inside features include wrap-around interior lighting, soft-touch finishes, a 15.4-in touchscreen and ventilated seats. Power reclining second-row seats fold flat, and feature an eight-inch touchscreen that’s Bluetooth enabled. 

Improved connectivity offers more range for the Phone Key, clearer calls and faster cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity. 

Retuned suspension results in smoother handling, added ride comfort, more responsive steering and a quieter cabin. That’s enhanced by acoustic glass, which Tesla says negates the need for noise cancelling tech. Hidden speakers create a minimalist aesthetic and are said to deliver improved audio performance.

Few other details are to hand as yet, but we will bring you those as they become available.