The Tesla Model Y will receive its first major 'Juniper' facelift in 2025, following the successful update of the Model 3. As the world's best-selling car in 2023, this update aims to modernize and improve Tesla's popular electric SUV.

Key expected changes include:

• Sleeker exterior styling inspired by the Model 3
• Slimmer headlights and cleaner front bumper design
• Possible full-width light bar similar to the Cybertruck
• Minimalist interior with button-free design
• Controls moved to the steering wheel
• Improved material quality
• Potential performance and range enhancements

Recent spy shots from Spain show a heavily camouflaged prototype maintaining the same basic body shape while hiding updated front and rear lighting elements. The test vehicle features 20-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, indicating it's the standard Model Y rather than the Performance variant.

The interior is expected to mirror the latest Model 3's minimalist design, featuring a large central touchscreen as the primary control interface. The current steering column stalks may be replaced by steering wheel-mounted buttons.

Powertrain options are likely to remain similar, with 57.5kWh and 75kWh battery choices. The current long-range model achieves up to 373 miles on a single charge, though aerodynamic improvements could extend this further.

Pricing is expected to start around £42,000, potentially lower than the current model, following Tesla's pricing strategy with the updated Model 3.

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