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Apparent Tesla Model Y “Juniper” prototype spotted in San Jose, CA

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Another apparent Tesla Model Y “Juniper” prototype sighting has been reported online.

This time around, the camouflaged vehicle was sighted in San Jose, California.

The sighting: 

  • A short video of the camouflaged Model Y prototype was shared on social media platform X by Tesla enthusiast Colin W. 
  • Similar to other apparent Model Y “Juniper” prototype units, the vehicle in the recent sighting had its entire front end and entire rear end covered. 
  • The apparent Model Y “Juniper” prototype was also painted black. It was also equipped with Gemini Dark Wheels, which are optimized for range.

The background: 

  • Both Tesla and executives such as Elon Musk have been very tight-lipped about a potential Model Y update. This is unsurprising as the Model Y is Tesla’s strongest seller. 
  • However, sightings of apparent Model Y prototypes with camouflaged front and rear ends have been sighted multiple times in several countries over the past months. 
  • A leaked image from China also hinted at a Model Y with a rear trunk that features a red light bar.
  • Previous reports from China have even claimed that an updated Model Y with five seats will be released in Q1 2025, followed by a seven-seat version that will be released in Q4 2025.

An updated Tesla Model Y’s potential: 

  • The Model Y is not just Tesla’s strongest seller. It was also the best-selling vehicle by volume globally last year. 
  • Even today, the Model Y outsells its Model 3 sibling in China. This was despite the Model Y still sporting an older design. 
  • Potential sales of an updated Model Y will likely be quite substantial.

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Apparent Tesla Model Y “Juniper” prototype spotted in San Jose, CA
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