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...Source: https://electrek.co/2025/01/10/tesla-... Transcript: According to Electrek, Tesla has unveiled a refreshed Model Y design in China. The updated front-end closely resembles Xpeng’s P7 sedan, featuring a three-section lightbar and similar headlights. Xpeng’s senior designer, Rafik Ferrag, remarked that Tesla seems to be "paying tribute" to Xpeng’s design, which dates back to 2018.

This comes amid rising competition in China, Tesla’s largest market. Xpeng’s vehicle deliveries surged 34% in 2024, while Tesla’s deliveries in the region dropped by 1%. Xpeng also revealed its new G7 SUV, a direct competitor to the Model Y, with a similar design approach.

Tesla’s history with Xpeng has been contentious. In 2021, Tesla settled a lawsuit accusing a former Autopilot engineer of stealing source code and joining Xpeng. However, Xpeng denied using Tesla’s technology, asserting its driver-assist systems were developed in-house.