If you are considering an electric vehicle (EV) in Singapore, the New Tesla Model Y (Juniper facelift refresh) should be right at the top of your list. With updated features, impressive range, sleek design, and strong performance, the Model Y is built for modern lifestyles. Here at FOMO Energy, we are big fans of innovation that supports a cleaner, smarter future. This latest Tesla model is exactly that.
The Model Y currently comes in three variants in Singapore to suit every need and budget:
Let’s break down why the world’s best-selling car is now turning heads all across Singapore.
The new Model Y comes with a range of elegant upgrades that make it look sharper and drive better than ever. A redesigned exterior with improved aerodynamics helps unlock better range, performance, and overall efficiency, while also enhancing the car’s sleek and modern profile. The updated wheels, tyres, and brakes, along with a retuned suspension, contribute to a noticeably smoother and more refined ride on Singapore roads.
A redesigned headlight and taillight setup, cleaner trim lines, and tighter panel fit all add to the car’s polished and futuristic appearance. At night, the rear lights feature a beautiful red jet engine afterburner style glow, giving the car a distinctive and premium look that catches attention even in low light.
Step inside and you are welcomed by an ultra-minimalist cabin finished in upgraded materials. New ambient lighting creates a calming atmosphere during night drives. The beautiful all-glass roof not only lets in natural light, but also makes the cabin feel more spacious from the inside than it looks from the outside.
All three Model Y variants deliver impressive performance to suit different driving needs. The CAT A RWD offers a refined and comfortable drive with 148 hp and 350 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds which is well-suited for everyday city commutes. The CAT B RWD delivers a noticeable performance upgrade with 342 hp and 450 Nm of torque, reaching 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds. For those who want the most power, the CAT B AWD Long Range variant produces 507 hp and 590 Nm of torque, sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in a stunning 4.3 seconds using a dual-motor all-wheel drive system.
Each variant provides the signature Tesla experience with smooth, quick acceleration and an easy, comfortable, and responsive drive. The instant torque makes city driving a breeze. Whether you’re overtaking on expressways or cruising around town, the car responds quickly and effortlessly. Regenerative braking adds to the ease of driving with one pedal and improves overall efficiency, and there is now an option to reduce regenerative braking for a more natural glide, similar to how a normal petrol car coasts.
Both the CAT A and CAT B Model Y RWD variants offer a range of 466 km, which is more than enough for weekly driving in Singapore. The Long-Range AWD has a range of 551 km.
Charging is easy and convenient too. Of all public DC fast chargers in Singapore, the Tesla Supercharger network stands out for its ease of use and ultra-fast DC charging. You can add up to 238 km in just 15 minutes. To mitigate congestion, there are idle fees for owners who leave their Tesla plugged in after charging completes. If the station has at least 50% occupancy, idle fees apply at $0.50/min. If all stalls are occupied, the fee doubles to $1/min. A five minute grace period applies, after which idle fees begin immediately if your car remains plugged in after a full charge, when demand is high.
In contrast, Tesla’s AC Destination Chargers in Singapore offer free charging at locations such as malls, hotels, and attractions. These are perfect if you plan to shop, dine, or watch a movie while your car charges in the background, with no idle fees or time limits.
You can also install a home EV charger through FOMO Energy for convenient charging at home. By adding solar panels on your roof with FOMO Energy, you can even charge your Tesla using free, clean solar energy, turning your home into your personal charging station. All three Model Y variants support Type 2 (AC) and CCS2 (DC) charging. The car accepts up to 11 kW on AC and up to 170 kW on DC, giving you flexibility and peace of mind whether at home or out and about.
All variants come equipped with the iconic 15-inch Tesla touchscreen, controlling everything from drive modes to air conditioning and Spotify. The interface is ultra responsive, smooth, intuitive, and improves over time with free software updates.
Driver-assist features like Autopilot, Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, and Lane Centering come standard and free on all variants. These make long drives and rush-hour traffic far more manageable, especially for families and daily commuters. When FSD is approved in Singapore, your Tesla will function as a better-than-human chauffeur and even operate with no driver.
The Tesla mobile app is equally impressive. It lets you remotely monitor and control your car right from your phone or Apple Watch. You can pre-cool the cabin, adjust charging current, limit charging to a specific percentage, track charging progress live, and receive notifications when charging is complete. You also get keyless entry, and thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, you don’t even need to take your phone out of your pocket to unlock the car. Just walk up, pull the handle and it opens. When you leave, the walk-away auto-lock feature secures the car automatically, making everyday use completely effortless. A hands-free trunk also automatically unlocks as you approach with your phone, allowing you to easily store all your gear without touching a button. The system also supports multiple driver profiles, automatically adjusting the seat, mirrors, climate, and driving preferences based on who is entering the car on the driver side, making it incredibly seamless for families or shared use.
You also get a widely praised premium audio system that delivers clear, rich sound throughout the cabin. The interior now includes three 65 W USB‑C ports, powerful enough to fast charge phones, laptops and other high‑demand devices. Connectivity has been significantly improved, with enhanced Bluetooth performance, 50% faster cellular connectivity, and dual‑band Wi‑Fi with twice the range, providing stronger and more reliable coverage. The Phone Key system is now 10x more responsive, allowing the car to recognize your phone from farther away, making control and access even more seamless. You also benefit from two Qi wireless charging pads in the front console that deliver up to 15 W of power each, enabling convenient cable‑free phone charging while on the move.
Passengers in the back now enjoy an 8-inch rear touchscreen to control their own media and climate, making the car feel more like a smart living room on wheels. You can also pair up to two Bluetooth headsets to the rear screen, allowing kids to watch or listen to their own content without disturbing those in the front. This means parents can enjoy peace and quiet or listen to their own media up front while keeping everyone entertained on the road.
And when you are parked, charging or camping, the entertainment options are unmatched. With Tesla Arcade, you can play a variety of games using a wirelessly connected Xbox or PlayStation game controller, making it perfect for keeping passengers entertained during charging stops. You can also stream your favourite content on YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, and more, viewable on both the front and rear screens.
Kids especially will enjoy the fun extras in the Tesla Toybox. Features like Caraoke, Gassy Pranks, and the Boombox add a playful twist to the ownership experience. With Boombox, you can play music or speak through the car’s external speaker, making announcements or having fun with custom sounds. You can even customize the lock and unlock sounds, giving your car a unique personality.
Tesla also makes everyday use more convenient with versatile and intuitive voice commands. You can control many functions just by speaking, such as adjusting the temperature, updating navigation location or opening the glovebox. With the latest software update, the Model Y now includes xAI’s Grok Voice Mode, an intelligent voice assistant that can also search the web. Just press and hold the voice button on the steering wheel to ask Grok for news, answers to questions, information about places, or even fun stories for your kids. It adds a whole new level of interaction and convenience to your driving experience.
For an extra touch of wonder, the built-in Light Show creates a choreographed display using the car’s headlights, taillights, touchscreen, and windows, all synced to music. It is a crowd-pleasing feature that both kids and adults will love.
Despite its compact exterior footprint, the Model Y offers massive interior space. You get a generous 854 litres of boot space, and folding down the rear seats expands that to over 2,100 litres which is more than enough for extra luggage, shopping, or bulky items such as your bicycle or large TV. There is also a large underfloor storage compartment beneath the boot, perfect for keeping smaller items hidden and secure. It even fits the removable parcel shelf perfectly when not in use, keeping the boot area clean and uncluttered.
In addition, the 117-litre frunk (front trunk) is sealed off from the cabin, making it ideal for storing items like groceries, takeaway, or even odor-sensitive food like durians, without the smell lingering inside the car. The frunk now also includes a drain hole, allowing you to easily empty liquids, which is especially useful after carrying ice, wet items, or chilled drinks and groceries.
Passengers enjoy ample headroom and legroom, and the power-folding rear seats can be lowered electrically at the press of a button. Tesla claims it to be the fastest seat-folding mechanism in the industry.
The front seats are now ventilated, offering cooling airflow for added comfort in Singapore’s tropical heat. The cabin is remarkably quiet, thanks to acoustic glass on all windows, making conversations easier and every drive more relaxing. The all-glass panoramic roof now features a new silver infrared-reflective coating that provides up to 7x better heat refraction than the previous Model Y. This helps block heat from the sun more effectively, keeping the cabin significantly cooler and reducing the load on the HVAC system for improved overall efficiency.
The built-in Trip Planner makes long-distance travel even easier by automatically routing you through Superchargers, ensuring you always have enough charge to reach your destination without any guesswork. With Premium Connectivity, you get a seamless internet connection that supports live traffic data and uninterrupted navigation, even across borders and into nearby countries from Malaysia up to Thailand, keeping you confidently on track wherever you go.
Whether you’re picking up the kids, heading to East Coast Park, or making a road trip to Malaysia, the Model Y delivers impressive space, comfort, and flexibility for any plan.
As always, the Model Y maintains Tesla’s 5-Star world-class safety standards and is widely regarded as one of the safest cars ever made, giving you total peace of mind for every journey. The Model Y consistently aces global crash tests and has frequently secured the top spot in safety rankings by organizations such as NHTSA and Euro NCAP, thanks to its strong structural integrity, advanced driver-assist features, and intelligent design.
At no additional cost, all Teslas include a blind spot warning indicator and also activate a side camera view when you signal to change lanes. This gives you a clear live view of any nearby vehicles, bikes, or pedestrians, helping you make safer decisions on the road with more situational awareness.
There is even a Door Opening Collision Avoidance feature, which prevents the door from opening if the side camera senses an approaching cyclist or vehicle, helping to avoid “dooring” incidents. This adds an extra layer of safety when passengers are exiting the vehicle in busy or narrow areas.
The Model Y is equipped with a total of nine cameras: eight around the exterior for full 360-degree visibility and one cabin-facing camera to monitor driver attentiveness. The addition of a new front bumper camera improves visibility for low-speed maneuvers and enhances Tesla’s autonomous driving capabilities.
These cameras also power the 3D Tesla Vision surround view, giving you a real-time, high-resolution visual of your surroundings when driving or parking. This makes tight spots, multi-storey car parks, and parallel parking much safer and easier. The auto park feature also works remarkably well.
In addition, the Model Y now comes with adaptive headlights that automatically adjust the beam pattern to avoid blinding oncoming drivers while still providing excellent visibility for you. This thoughtful design enhances safety for everyone on the road.
For added peace of mind, Sentry Mode constantly monitors the surroundings when the car is parked. It uses multiple exterior cameras to record suspicious activity from various angles, and you can receive alerts and view footage directly from the Tesla app on your phone, helping protect your car even when you’re away from it. Dog Mode maintains a comfortable cabin temperature so your pet is safe while you’re away. Camp Mode keeps your cabin cozy while car camping.
The cabin is also protected by a HEPA filtration system and Bioweapon Defense Mode, delivering hospital-grade air quality by filtering out dust, pollen, pollutants, and bacteria. Whether you’re driving through construction zones or dealing with the occasional haze, the interior stays clean, fresh, and safe.
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If you’re looking for an electric vehicle that combines modern design, smart technology, excellent driving performance, affordability, practicality, and sustainability, the New Tesla Model Y (facelift refresh) stands in a class of its own. Whether you choose the CAT A RWD, CAT B RWD, or the Long-Range AWD variant, you’re getting a premium electric SUV that is perfectly suited for Singapore’s roads, lifestyle, and climate.
After experiencing it firsthand, we found the new Model Y to be more refined, more practical, and more enjoyable to drive than other EVs currently on the market. From its software experience and safety features to its range, efficiency, comfort, and build quality, it outperforms competitors across the board. If you’re serious about switching to electric or just want an all round excellent car, this is the one to get.
Pair it with a rooftop solar panels and an EV charger installed by FOMO Energy to unlock the full benefit of a sustainable, smart home setup:
We can help you plan a solar and EV charger installation bundle tailored to your home, your needs and your Tesla (or any EV). Reach out to our team at FOMO Energy today for a free consultation to start powering your home and car with the sun.
