Tesla commenced deliveries of the Cybertruck and the updated Model 3 last year, culminating in a busy year for new vehicle development. Now, all attention is focused on the updated Model Y, also referred to as Project Juniper, as well as the affordable Gen-3 model known by its codename “Redwood.” Although the latter is not expected to be released this year, it is still considered the most significant Tesla model to date.
Moreover, sightings of Tesla’s design language on a covered prototype have sparked intrigue. During a recent drone fly-by at Giga Berlin, Tesla enthusiast Tobias Lindh managed to capture footage of an intriguing prototype situated in a parking lot alongside other Model Ys. From a distance, the car appeared distinct from the nearby Model Ys. Unfortunately, Tobias only noticed the prototype after uploading the video to YouTube, and the image quality is insufficient to draw any conclusions.
However, this has not deterred social media users from speculating. Opinions regarding the nature of the prototype have been divided. Some believe it could be a prototype of Tesla’s next-generation electric vehicle, which is rumored to have an affordable price tag of around $25,000. While this seems unlikely, considering that the development of the Gen-3 platform is currently underway at Giga Texas, it is plausible that the first prototypes will be tested in Texas and possibly California before anywhere else.
Although Tesla has stated that Giga Berlin may eventually produce the next-gen EV, it is doubtful that this will come to fruition. The high production costs in Germany make it difficult to justify manufacturing a cost-conscious EV model in the country. If Tesla truly intends to produce Redwood EVs in Europe, it would be wise to seek a location with more favorable wages. As of now, there is no indication that Tesla is preparing to commence production of a new car model at Giga Berlin.
If the vehicle in the video is indeed a new model, it is more likely to be an updated version of the Model Y, known as Project Juniper. It would make more sense for Tesla to be testing a new variant of the Model Y, an electric vehicle that is already being produced at Giga Berlin. This theory is further supported by the presence of a white Model Y crossing in front of the camera, providing a different perspective. The white Model Y and the covered prototype do not appear significantly different, although the latter seems slightly smaller than the Model Y behind it.
Of course, there are also skeptics who believe the video is fake, particularly as the unknown prototype appears to be floating in the air. This could be due to the prototype being lifted on a platform that was not visible from the camera’s angle. Regardless of the truth, Tesla undoubtedly harbors more secrets than we are aware of. We welcome your thoughts and ideas regarding the content of the video, which can be found below at the 19:31 mark.
According to the Source autoevolution.com