The update is the first major revamp for the Model Y since the electric compact crossover's debut in 2019. The most noticeable change is the new styling, which features a chiseled front end with a light strip that matches the design of the Cybercab robotaxi. A light strip also replaces the separate brake lights found on the current Model Y.

The updated, 2025 Tesla Model Y, also known internally at Tesla by its Juniper codename, is just around the corner. We've caught camouflaged prototypes of this vehicle being tested in the wild before, but this is the first time we've actually seen one uncovered as it's undergoing cold-weather testing.