Tesla often introduces new products with a “Launch Edition,” which typically features unique upgrades and options exclusive to the first 1,000 or so vehicles off the production line. The new Model Y’s Launch Edition costs $59,990, which is $4,000 more than a similarly equipped Long Range All-Wheel Drive model.

Tesla will launch the Performance variant of its refreshed Model Y later in the year, company executive Lars Moravy said in an interview.

Tesla previously replaced the stalk with steering wheel buttons, but strong customer demand prompted the automaker to bring it back while keeping the buttons as an option for those who prefer them. New paint colors that have already been rolled out in international markets,

If any Tesla has become ubiquitous, it’s the Model Y, the company’s most affordable SUV. Boasting a spacious cabin and enough range to make it an easy choice as a daily driver, the Model Y benefits from the company’s constant over-the-air updates aimed at making the car better than when you first bought it.

Tesla Model Y arrives with a sleek redesign, enhanced comfort, and performance upgrades. With new lighting and a rear screen, it's more attractive and functional than ever. But is the upgrade worth it,

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