New 2025 Tesla Model Y Launches in Canada: Pricing and What’s New

Tesla has launched its new Model Y refresh (codenamed ‘Juniper’) in Canada and the United States.

The late Thursday evening launch brings the new Model Y to Canada, while the existing Model Y is still available. The debut comes after recent price increases to the Model 3 and Model Y, plus a stated February 1 price hike, on top of the federal iZEV rebate ($5,000) ending.

So what’s new with this Model Y refresh? Let’s break it down (via Tesla North)…

• New exterior front and rear light bar (an indirect reflective taillight)
• Better aerodynamics for increased range and performance
• New wheels, tires and brakes and retuned suspension
• Acoustic glass all around and invisible speakers (16 speakers; up from 14)
• Heated/ventilated front seats and new soft textiles (rear middle seat loses heated function, boo)
• 8-inch rear touchscreen (like the Model 3 refresh)
• 15.4-inch new front touchscreen (was 15″ before)
• Improved connectivity for Tesla’s Phone Key (likely Ultra Wideband chip like Model 3)
• Power folding rear seats; hands-free trunk as you approach
• Front bumper camera (for FSD) with spray wash
• Glass roof gets silver coating for better heat refraction at 7x
• 484km estimated range (up from 443km); 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds (up from 5.0) thanks to included Acceleration Boost in Launch Series; other new coming models may not have Acceleration Boost included
• Gear stalk disappears; turn signal stalk remains
• Interior ambient lighting LED strip (like Model 3)
• Front trunk (frunk) now has a drain hole (tailgate parties anyone?)
• 3 x 65W USB-C ports

Now, the only version of the new Model Y available is the ‘Launch Series’, which comes fully-loaded with all options, your choice of wheels, colours and includes the $11,000 Full Self-Driving option, for a price of $84,990 CAD.

This is essentially an early adopter price and forces new buyers to pay for all the goodies. But when you price out all the included options for the new Model Y and the existing Model Y—it’s actually cheaper to buy the refresh.

Here’s a breakdown of included options for the Model Y Launch Series, which ships in March 2025:

• Paint: Stealth Grey (included); Pearl White, Ultra Red or Quicksilver ($1,300 to $2,600)
• 20-inch Helix 2.0 Wheels ($2,600)
• Tow Hitch ($1,300)
• White Interior ($1,300)
• Full Self-Driving ($11,000)
• Acceleration Boost ($2,700)
• Mobile Charger ($380)
• Total: $84,990 CAD

If you priced out the same options for the existing Model Y Long Range AWD, the total comes to $86,416 before the in-app purchase for Acceleration Boost of $2,700, so all-in it would be $89,116 CAD. That works out to a $4,126 CAD difference.

With expected price increases coming on February 1, it’s clear the company has baked this into the launch of the new Model Y, giving customers one week to decide if they want to ‘save’ before hikes.