Tesla's Chinese market share is strong — but not as strong as the hold the California-born, Texas-based EV startup has on the U.S. car market. According to data from Cox Automotive, Tesla's Model Y was the best-selling EV in the domestic market last year by a wide margin (and one of the best-selling passenger vehicles overall) — and now,

Tesla is revamping its popular mid-range e-car after five years. Substantially unchanged, it gets a few decisive improvements on the way.

The launch of a refreshed version of Tesla's most-popular car comes as it fights its first ever decline in sales.

Priced at $59,990 before taxes and incentives, the 2025 Model Y Launch Series is $12,000 more expensive than the outgoing Long Range AWD trim. In return, Tesla provides a slight boost in range, with the Launch Series offering an estimated 320 miles per charge compared to the current version's 311 miles.

Factoring in the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, the new Model Y’s price falls to $52,490. The outgoing Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive starts at $47,990, or $40,490 after the credit – which President Trump has indicated he will scrap.

"I’m ending my lease two months early. When the Tesla rep asked why I’m not considering another Tesla, I said I’m sick of being associated with Elon."

Sky News host Caleb Bond claims a new study in the Netherlands has revealed nearly a third of Tesla owners want to get rid of their car because they’ve “cracked it” over Elon Musk.