Tesla released a second teaser video on X less than 24 hours after its initial post announcing a product unveiling for Tuesday, October 7, confirming the event will showcase the new, cheaper variant of the Model Y.
The latest clip shows a dark setting illuminated by two headlights, revealing the front design of a vehicle whose lighting pattern matches that of the cheaper Model Y variant recently spotted uncovered at the company’s factory in Austin, Texas.
Originally scheduled to begin production in the first half of the year, the new Model Y version was delayed by several months and is now slated for release in early October.
The first teaser, published on early Sunday, depicted a spinning metallic object with the Tesla logo and the date “10/7.” [Full video below]
The video fuelled speculation among fans that it could hint at the long-delayed Roadster or even a drone-related product.
The second video now dispels those rumors, pointing clearly to a refreshed or lower-priced Model Y.
Adding to the anticipation, several prominent Tesla content creators on X and YouTube were invited to visit Giga Texas in Austin last week for undisclosed reasons.
The visit is widely believed to be related to early previews of the new Model Y variant, rumored to be named the “Model Y Standard.”
The vehicle has single-part headlights and a front bumper camera, and does not have Tesla‘s signature glass roof.
The new Model Y is rumored to come with 18-inch Aperture wheels and a simpler interior design.
Unlike current models, it may not include features like the second-row touchscreen.
While Tesla has yet to confirm production details, the new version is expected to be built not only at Giga Texas but also at Tesla’s factories in Shanghai and Berlin to serve European and Asian markets.
The update is aimed at reducing production costs and boosting demand as Tesla targets the $25,000 to $30,000 price range. Specifications, pricing, and configurator access are expected to go live during the October 7 launch.
Tesla announced last week a new record with third quarter deliveries of 497,099 vehicles, mostly driven by a demand surge in the US ahead of the EV tax credit deadline on September 30.
