Tesla Model Y Highland-inspired “Juniper” upgrade imagined — and it looks awesome

Earlier this year, reports emerged suggesting that Tesla is not only looking to upgrade the Model 3. The Model Y will eventually see a similar upgrade as well. And while the Model 3 had Project Highland, the Model Y’s upgrade is reportedly called “Project Juniper.”

What is quite interesting about the Model 3 and Model Y is the fact that the two vehicles are actually very similar. So similar, in fact, that Tesla skeptics and short-sellers actually claimed that Tesla did not unveil a Model Y at all but rather just raised the suspension on a Model 3 to pass it off as a crossover. It was a silly claim, but the vehicles were so similar that Tesla critics actually ran with the narrative for some time.

Model Y refresh from 拉面师傅 Design. pic.twitter.com/g4tCUKOVjg

— Chris Zheng (@ChrisZheng001) September 3, 2023

The similarities between the Model 3 and Model Y are evident. They share numerous parts and design cues, both in their interior and exterior. Thus, when the Model 3 Highland was unveiled last week, Tesla enthusiasts also received some solid direction as to what the Model Y Juniper would look like. 

Some of these concepts have been shared on social media platforms such as X. A number of them, which were posted by concept artist @LaMianDesign, looked extremely plausible due to their balanced look and evident Model 3 Highland cues. This could be seen in the concept images’ Highland-inspired headlights, tail lights, and fascia, among others.

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— 拉面师傅Design (@LaMianDesign) September 3, 2023

The concept images were received warmly by electric vehicle enthusiasts, with many noting that if the Model Y’s Juniper upgrade does result in such a vehicle being released, then the all-electric crossover would definitely maintain its place as one of the world’s highest-selling cars. If the concept images are any indication, Model 3 Highland-inspired cues definitely make the Model Y look sleek and attractive. 

The Model Y is Tesla’s most understated car. It’s very minimalist compared to the Model S and Model X, and it does not have the sporty silhouette of the Model 3. It’s also the slowest car in Tesla’s lineup. Despite these, the Model Y is a well-balanced all-electric crossover that strikes a great balance between performance and utility. And when these characteristics are wrapped in a package that’s offered at a reasonable price, one could create a best-selling vehicle. 

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