The Tesla Model Y is the world's best-selling EV, but a new 'Juniper' refresh is on the horizon. Here's why you should hold off buying one for now

The Tesla Model Y is one of the most successful EV options in the global market, and by a very noteworthy margin.

The 2025 Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive starts at $ 44,990 and features the brand's 2170 79-kWh net lithium-ion battery pack.

Tesla equips both drivetrains with a unique battery capacity for the sake of creating a balanced pricing strategy without compromising estimated range figures.

Tesla sources all of its batteries from Panasonic , which has been its official battery supplier for well over a decade .

Average price of electricity in the U.S. , across all states, is 17 cents per kWh.

You'll find the cheapest electricity in cities like St. Louis and Seattle , which charge around 13 cents per hour.

The 79 kWh battery costs $ 13.43 to recharge, based on the national average rate.

You can reduce these times by recharging during off-peak energy hours, which are typically between 11 PM and 6 AM .

The all-new Model Y Juniper will launch in the Chinese market sometime this March.

It'll then make its way to other key international markets before an official American introduction.