Tesla's long-awaited "Juniper" refresh of the Model Y has just launched in China.

The electric-vehicle maker launched an updated version of its Model Y crossover vehicle in China. “Looks very nice,” said Future Fund Active ETF co-founder and Tesla shareholder Gary Black. The front includes a thin strip of lights,

Tesla Inc. officially launched its refreshed Model Y sport utility vehicle in China on Friday and started to take orders, its website showed.

Tesla has revealed a new-look Model Y meant for the Chinese and other Asian-Pacific markets, marking the first major update to the SUV since its launch in

The update is the first major revamp for the Model Y since the electric compact crossover's debut in 2019. The most noticeable change is the new styling, which features a chiseled front end with a light strip that matches the design of the Cybercab robotaxi. A light strip also replaces the separate brake lights found on the current Model Y.

Tesla has quietly unveiled its facelifted Model Y with new styling to keep it current with rivals like Kia and Volvo.

Tesla has hiked the price of all variants of its cheapest offering- the Model 3- in China by 3,600 yuan (about $491).

Tesla has introduced a revamped Model Y in China, aiming to recapture market share from competitors like Xiaomi. Priced at 263,500 yuan ($35,900), the updated Model Y is 5.4% more expensive than its predecessor.

Tesla launched a new version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday, hoping that a redesigned exterior and upgraded features inside will help it regain market share taken by rivals such as Xiaomi.

Tesla has launched a refreshed version of its Model Y SUV in China, in a bid to refresh its aging vehicle amid rising competition.