Tesla’s refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road
- Tesla launched a refreshed Model Y compact SUV in January 2025, aiming to boost sales amid global market pressures.
- The update features minor design changes like a front light bar but lacks major innovation, leading to weak consumer interest.
- Tesla offers aggressive incentives including 0% financing and discounts in multiple markets, signaling challenges in meeting demand.
- EV analyst Loren McDonald pointed out that the presence of immediate discounts and numerous incentives strongly indicates an underlying issue with demand.
- The slow sales recovery and rising inventory of models like the Cybertruck suggest Tesla faces sustained market competition and reputational challenges linked to CEO Elon Musk's politics.
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