The new Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ will be built in California, Shanghai, Texas, and Berlin. The updated EV takes design inspiration from the Cybertruck and Cybercab lineup. Chinese reports state the updated Model Y has already racked up 50,

The Tesla Model Y collected 50,000 orders on its debut day, the Chinese media reports, but it is still lagging far behind the Cybertruck

Several sources claim that Tesla has already built the first new Model Y at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany. According to German media outlet Handelsblatt, the company was scheduled to start producing the new car, also known by its codename "Juniper", on Tuesday.

According to German media outlet Handelsblatt ,​​​​​​ production of the Model Y Juniper is set to begin today at its Grünheide plant, a facility that, up until now, has only built Model Ys. According to sources close to the matter, the plant's employees were informed about this new production roadmap on Monday.

Tesla kicks off production of the Juniper Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin, with a European launch expected soon, featuring major updates to the popular EV.

More photos and a video of the new Model Y have been circulating on social media in China as Tesla begins delivering the first cars to dealerships across the country.