New Tesla Model Y On-Road Sightings Show “Wind Turbine” Wheels

There have been several on-road sightings of Tesla’s highly-anticipated Model Y crossover SUV in the past few weeks, including one black prototype on the streets of the company’s hometown, Palo Alto, California.

Now, a handful of more recent sightings shared by InsideEVs have potentially exposed some new details about the upcoming vehicle, including the elusive turbine wheels.

The old Model 3 turbines are baaaack ?? pic.twitter.com/3CqZXIzOuq

— Tesla Owners Online (@Model3Owners)

November 2, 2019

Back in May, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the advertised “wind turbine” wheels on Model 3 will be available as an upgrade from service but so far, they haven’t been available. However, they have just made an appearance on several Model Y pre-production prototypes seen on the road.

Check out the various on-road sightings of Model Y with the super-cool Model 3 wind turbine wheels below and share your thoughts with us in the comments section.

Tesla Model Y out for a stroll in the Bay with lower rocker removed (Photo: @ChugItNugget) pic.twitter.com/UCeqLpesuQ

— TESLARATI (@Teslarati)

November 1, 2019

Get ready for the Tesla Model Y aka New Cash Cow for #Tesla

You gonna see tons of this on the road from next year. pic.twitter.com/TnMt1QRuQk

— Vincent (@vincent13031925)

November 1, 2019

Tesla Model Y spotted road testing with elusive Model 3 wheels from unveiling eventhttps://t.co/TP3oqWCo6e

— TESLARATI (@Teslarati)

November 4, 2019

Clearly the Model Y has a built in panel for a hitch https://t.co/jHmVyNnHYC

— Tesla Owners Online (@Model3Owners)

November 1, 2019