A Tesla Mannequin Y Efficiency prototype was noticed testing in California forward of its launch within the US, which is anticipated quickly.
Tesla launched the refreshed Mannequin Y, also known as ‘Juniper’, in January 2025.
Nevertheless, because it typically does with design refreshes, Tesla didn’t launch the efficiency model of the best-selling electrical SUV with the broader refresh.
The automaker stopped taking orders for Mannequin Y Efficiency, however we have now been anticipating the variant to make a comeback underneath the Juniper design by the tip of the 12 months.
Whereas biking close to Tesla’s Palo Alto engineering headquarters, an Electrek reader noticed a Tesla Mannequin Y prototype in camouflage, which we shortly recognized as a Mannequin Y Efficiency with the Juniper design refresh:
What makes us suppose it is a Mannequin Y Efficiency? The wheels appear to be Plaid 20″ wheels, that are usually reserved for efficiency variations.
If we zoom in, we are able to additionally see that the Mannequin Y seems to characteristic larger pink brake calipers – one other characteristic that Tesla solely affords on efficiency variations of its automobiles.
Earlier than the refresh, the Mannequin Y Efficiency achieved an EPA-estimated vary of 277–285 miles (446-459 km), relying on the wheel configuration.
It accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
The brand new Mannequin Y Efficiency with the Juniper refresh is anticipated to barely enhance on these metrics whereas additionally bringing a few of the different modifications launched within the design refresh, similar to a lightweight bar, ambient inside lighting, a rear display screen, and extra.
Tesla beforehand bought the Mannequin Y Efficiency for a base value of $51,500 within the US.
The brand new model of the car is anticipated to launch within the coming months.
