Tesla China confirmed this was the first time it had chosen the mainland Chinese market to debut a major model update, although other smaller markets including Hong Kong and Malaysia also saw the new Model Y, produced in the company’s Shanghai factory, made available on Friday.

Tesla has revealed a new-look Model Y meant for the Chinese and other Asian-Pacific markets, marking the first major update to the SUV since its launch in

Tesla launched a revamped version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday, hoping that upgraded features such as heated seats and a better acoustics system will help it regain market share taken by rivals such as Xiaomi .

Tesla Inc. recorded its first-ever drop in annual shipments from its Shanghai plant since the facility started mass production in 2020, a clear sign of the intensifying local competition and lukewarm global demand.

The same day as uncamouflaged photos leaked of the long-awaited Model Y refresh in winter testing, we got an official unveil of the vehicle.

Tesla on Friday launched a revamped version of its Model Y car in China, its best selling yet aging model, with a starting price of 263,500 yuan ($35,938). The revamped version includes a Model Y variant of with a longer driving range of 719 km (447 miles) per charge,