If You’re In Europe You Can Only Get Tesla Model Y In Black Or White
Tesla Model Y buyers in Europe will reportedly only get two color options for their new electric crossover — Black and White. Unveiled in 2019, the Model Y is Tesla's compact crossover SUV that has become increasingly popular over the years. Elon Musk recently confirmed that Tesla is ramping up production for the right-hand-drive Model Y amid soaring demand in Australia.
Tesla vehicles meant for the European market are manufactured at the company's Berlin factory, which started rolling out cars earlier this year. The Gigafactory Berlin was opened in March amid much fanfare in the presence of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. However, earlier this month, Tesla decided to halt production at the factory for two weeks due to multiple issues, including slow production times, lack of skilled labor and sub-par quality control.
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According to a report from German automotive publication Automobilwoche, Tesla's new Gigafactory near Berlin is building the Model Y only in black or white, thereby reducing the color options for potential customers in Europe. Officially, the two available colors are called Solid Black and Pearl White. The vehicle is technically offered in several other colors as well, including red, blue and silver, but they are not being built in Germany. Instead, they will be shipped from Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory and will not be available until at least March 2023.
The problem with reduced color options is an industry-wide issue in Europe and is not just limited to Tesla. According to Reuters, most automakers in the continent are currently offering customers lesser customization options for their cars in return for faster
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