Tesla launches redesigned Model Y in China, seeking to fend off rivals
Tesla launched a new version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday, hoping that a redesigned exterior and upgraded features inside will help it regain market share taken by rivals such as Xiaomi.
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The new Model Y, the world's most popular electric vehicle, is priced from 263,500 yuan ($35,900)，5.4% more expensive than the previous version in China, Tesla's second-largest market, the U.S. automaker said on its Weibo social media account.
Deliveries in China are set to begin in March, subject to regulatory approval. Details about Tesla's plans for the revamped version in other markets were not immediately available.
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The latest Model Y sports a new light bar that stretches across the front end, similar to Tesla's Cybertruck, while the tailight is also a full-width light bar. Other upgraded features include seats that can be heated or ventilated for comfort in all weather conditions as well as a touchscreen for second-row passengers.
The long-range variant now has a driving range of 719 kilometres per charge, up from 688 km.
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