The Tesla Model Y collected 50,000 orders on its debut day, the Chinese media reports, but it is still lagging far behind the Cybertruck

The new Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ will be built in California, Shanghai, Texas, and Berlin. The updated EV takes design inspiration from the Cybertruck and Cybercab lineup. Chinese reports state the updated Model Y has already racked up 50,

The Juniper facelift for Tesla’s midsize crossover will take some time to appear in all regions, and the US is not at the head of the line.

According to German media outlet Handelsblatt ,​​​​​​ production of the Model Y Juniper is set to begin today at its Grünheide plant, a facility that, up until now, has only built Model Ys. According to sources close to the matter, the plant's employees were informed about this new production roadmap on Monday.

The outgoing Model Y was the best-selling new car in China last year, but globally, Tesla barely edged out BYD as the number one EV brand

The company's Gigafactory in Brandenburg (near the country's capital in Berlin) started building the facelifted electric crossover today.

Pictures and videos of trailers carrying Tesla Model Y Juniper EV in China show that deliveries might start earlier than previously expected

Several sources claim that Tesla has already built the first new Model Y at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany. According to German media outlet Handelsblatt, the company was scheduled to start producing the new car, also known by its codename "Juniper", on Tuesday.

With refreshed styling, new interior features, and tech upgrades, Tesla's top-selling electric SUV aims to stay ahead of the competition.

Tesla is now advertising up to $1,600 off new Cybertrucks, with buyers also able to pick up demo versions of the pickup at a $2,600 discount.

A new report states that Tesla will pause part of new Model Y production at Gigafactory Shanghai for 3 weeks to upgrade the lines. The shutdown will extend beyond the regular Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year is technically 2 weeks long,