"The more affordable Tesla Model Y is getting closer to reality, as attested by a fresh batch of photos showing the upcoming EV testing in the United States completely undisguised. The photos, posted a few hours ago on the TeslaLounge subreddit by a user named ConfidentImage4266, show a white Model Y driving on a Texas road, while wearing Florida manufacturer license plates."
"Right off the bat, the budget Model Y lacks the front lightbar that normally sits between the daytime running lights. What's more, the main beams have been removed from the bumper and have most likely been integrated into a single headlight assembly. The regular Model Y has very good adaptive headlights, but we don't know if the cheapo version will have something similar, seeing how the front lights are different."
"We don't know for sure what changes have been made under the skin, but a recent report from prolific Tesla hacker GreenTheOnly suggests that the entry-level Model Y will make a fair number of sacrifices. Green said he found a solid list of changes in the car's firmware, including a lack of a glass roof, a much simpler ambient lighting setup, no rear screen, no power-folding side mirrors, a fiberglass headliner, and special motor configurations."
Tesla is testing a budget Model Y in the United States, with an undisguised white test mule observed in Texas wearing Florida manufacturer plates. Exterior changes include removal of the front lightbar, relocation or consolidation of main beams into a single headlight assembly, redesigned taillights, and a tailgate that extends lower. Firmware indications point to feature cuts such as no glass roof, simpler ambient lighting, no rear screen, no power-folding side mirrors, a fiberglass headliner, and altered motor configurations. The slimmed-down Model Y is expected to be offered in rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants.
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