The Mannequin Y is the final Tesla to profit from a tuning equipment by Novitec, following comparable upgrades for the Mannequin 3, S, and X in earlier years. Modifications embody a brand new bodykit fabricated from carbon fiber, a brand new set of 22-inch wheels and a lowered suspension.

Novitec’s styling upgrades for the Tesla Mannequin Y are fairly discreet, however they do make a distinction in making it look sportier and stealthier. Extra particularly there’s a pronounced splitter on the entrance, prolonged aspect skirts, a rear diffuser, and an built-in rear spoiler. The tuner means that the additional elements profit aerodynamics, decreasing raise at excessive velocity.

The bodykit is offered in a unadorned carbon fiber end with a high-gloss sealer end which appears to be like nice together with the black-painted bodywork. Nevertheless, the tuner may paint the add-ons both matching the physique shade or in contrasting shades in accordance with the preferences of every buyer. Novitec additionally presents inside updates with customized leather-based or Alcantara upholstery in any desired shade.

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The spotlight is the huge 22-inch Novitec NV 2 cast wheels that includes 5 slanted twin-spokes developed in collaboration with Vossen, which utterly replenish the wheel arches of the SUV. The asymmetrical design implies that every wheel is exclusive, particularly designed to assist in brake cooling. The wheels can be found in 72 totally different colours, in a refined or brushed end, and are shod in blended efficiency tires ( 255/30 ZR 22 on the entrance and 285/30 ZR 22 on the again).

The sporty stance is enhanced by the non-compulsory height-adjustable KW coilover suspension, bringing the Mannequin Y nearer to the bottom by 40 mm (1.6 inches) and making it look much more like a Mannequin 3. The tuner says that the lowered suspension not solely improves the dealing with credentials of the EV, but additionally reduces power consumption because of decrease drag, leading to a variety enhance of as much as 7 p.c. Novitec doesn’t supply any efficiency upgrades which implies that the electrical motors and the battery of the Tesla stay in inventory situation.