Tesla Model Y gets updates inside and out ⚡️

PLUS: Theft-proof charging cables, Telo's path to production, and the Acura RSX.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. China Is Getting the Updated Tesla Model Y First      Five years after the Model Y arrived on the scene, it's time for a mid-cycle facelift for one of Tesla's most popular models.    But the US won't be getting it first among the major world regions where the crossover is produced. And Tesla isn't exactly known for smooth transitions while refreshing its admittedly aging lineup.    The 2025 Model Y, codenamed Juniper, is now going into production in China, with Europe up next, promising a bit more range and a revised suspension meant to smooth out the ride. A few other tweaks have been made inside, though the most noticeable changes on the outside will be the new front and rear fascias.    Here's what else the updated Model Y could get once it enters production stateside. READ THE FULL STORY ChargePoint Makes a Cut-Proof Cable to Deter Thieves      The brave new world of public EV chargers brought with it a slew of new phenomena: Awkward locations with few amenities, different charging connector formats, and intermittently working stations.     It also brought with it charger theft and vandalism, thought to be mostly driven by copper thieves. And they've been stealing the charging cables themselves, even though there's not that much copper in them to begin with.    Now, ChargePoint is rolling out what could be a theft-proof charging cable, combining a number of different technologies to prevent cable theft.    But will these measures be enough? READ THE FULL STORY Telo Partners with Aptera to Put Solar Panels on Its Electric Pickup Trucks      The EV truck market has certainly lost some steam over the past year, even with the arrival of the Tesla Cybertruck, which is now receiving quite a few incentives to keep inventory moving.    More choices are on the way in the next couple of years, including from Ram and Scout, to name a couple. And they all could be just as large and expensive as the models we've received so far.    But another EV truck is in the works—it's the pocket-sized Telo, and it makes a lot of sense on paper even though it has yet to reach production. And it might even get solar panels courtesy of another startup with a futuristic vehicle.    Is California-based Telo still on track to deliver something buyers might want? READ THE FULL STORY Does BMW Retain Luxury Crown in the Face of Tesla Popularity? READ MORE Amazon Places Its Largest-Ever Order for EV Trucks READ MORE ChargePoint Makes a Cut-Proof EV Cable to Deter Thieves READ MORE 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron Crossover Is Entry-Level EV Luxury READ MORE Remote Ride Hailing, Catching Wrong-Way Drivers, and More at CES 2025 READ MORE Ram's Upcoming Electric Pickup Truck Won't Offer the Bigger Battery READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Autoweek is a publication of Hearst Autos. ©2025 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Autos, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779 https://link.autoweek.com/oc/5e72241397a2142fca606ee4mrnck.17i6/f1ad9dbc