Tesla has officially launched the redesign the Model Y in North America and Europe, a few weeks after the car is announced for the Asia Pacific region. The new version isn't replacing the original Model Y, though — at least not yet — and Tesla is selling both of them on its website. For now, you can only get the long-range all wheel drive launch series variant for the new Model Y in the US with prices starting at $46,490. The launch series is a limited edition release with exclusive badging on the rear liftgate, puddle light, doorsill plate and other parts of the car.
While the new Model Y retains the proportions of the older version, it has more rounded edges, with its smaller headlights and taillights bookending a redesigned lightbar. Inside, it has ambient lighting that wraps around most of the vehicle, ventilated seats and a 15.4-inch touchscreen up front. The second row seats have power recline and can be folded flat. Passengers sitting in the back row will also have access to a Bluetooth-enabled 8-inch rearscreen display with a touch panel.
The new long-range all wheel drive Model Y has an estimated range of 325 miles, has a top speed of 125 mph and can go from zero to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. To compare, the old Model Y long-range AWD could go 311 miles on a charge, had a top speed of 135 mph and could go from zero to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Deliveries for the new Model Y will begin in March. If you'd still prefer to get the old version, its prices start at $31,490, but keep in mind that it gets $4,000 price increase in Canada.
