German Tesla production facility transitions to Model Y manufacturing, with deliveries set to commence in February.
The updated Tesla Model Y is set to hit the roads in Europe and China earlier than anticipated, with the first deliveries in February instead of March. This accelerated timeline follows the official start of production of the revised Model Y at the German Gigafactory last Monday [1].
In Europe, the "Launch Series" of the updated Model Y will be the only version available, featuring all-wheel drive and a larger battery [2]. The older Model Y can still be ordered, but the base version with a smaller battery and rear-wheel drive is no longer available for selection in the configurator.
Similarly, in China, the updated Model Y is now available for order, and unlike in Europe, the base version with a smaller battery and rear-wheel drive is still an option in the configurator [3]. Production of the updated Model Y has officially begun at the Shanghai factory, and deliveries are set to start at the end of February. CNeVPost reported the official start of production at the Shanghai factory [4].
Deliveries of Model Ys produced at the Shanghai factory in China are expected to begin earlier than initially indicated, with at least one Chinese Tesla customer reporting a delivery date as early as this week [5].
Tesla had already presented the new Model Y at the beginning of January in China, where the "Launch Series" of the revised Model Y costs 60,990 euros, which is 6,000 euros more than the previous Model Y LR AWD [6]. The "Launch Series" offers a modernized appearance, technical update, and a range of extras, making it an attractive choice for customers.
It's worth noting that the first deliveries of the updated Model Y in North America are expected to begin in March 2025 [7]. However, possible delays have been noted historically for refreshed models in the U.S., potentially extending delivery timelines to mid-2026 [8]. Nevertheless, the official announcement stated March 2025 as the delivery start in North America [7].
Current U.S. delivery estimates for existing Model Y orders are between 4–6 weeks as of August 2025, reflecting order surges due to tax credit deadlines, but this mostly applies to current designs rather than the updated model [9].
Sources: 1. Tesla Model Y: First finished vehicles roll off production line at German Gigafactory 2. Tesla Model Y: Updated SUV to be delivered in Europe from February 2023 3. Tesla Model Y: Updated SUV now available for order in China 4. CNeVPost: Official start of production of the updated Tesla Model Y at the Shanghai factory in China 5. CNeVPost: Tesla Model Y deliveries in China to start earlier than expected 6. Chinese Tesla Model Y prices revealed: base version costs 60,990 euros 7. Tesla announces updated Model Y for U.S., Canada, and Mexico with deliveries starting in March 2025 8. Possible delays for refreshed Tesla models in North America could push deliveries to mid-2026 9. Tesla Model Y: Current U.S. delivery estimates for existing orders between 4–6 weeks
- In the realm of automotive technology, the updated Model Y, equipped with all-wheel drive and a larger battery, is now available for order in China, while in Europe, it remains the only version available.
- Simultaneously, the finance sector seems to be positively impacted as the new Model Y, unveiled in China earlier this year, comes with a higher price tag of 60,990 euros.
- The integration of advanced technology and finance, including the induction of the updated Model Y in the transportation industry, is anticipated to expand further with the expansive production networks of Tesla, including factories in Germany, China, and North America.
