Tesla Discontinues White Interior for Model Y Premium Trims at Giga Shanghai

Tesla has discontinued the white interior for all Model Y Premium trims built at its Giga Shanghai factory. The company has introduced a new Zen Grey interior in its place. This change applies to vehicles produced for export to several Asia-Pacific markets.

The Zen Grey interior features updated trim elements. Armrests and door grab handles, previously black in the white interior configuration, now match the grey theme. Tesla released a video showcasing the new interior design from a Giga Shanghai-built Model Y Premium.

Affected Markets and Models The discontinuation impacts Model Y Premium trims for Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and other regions served by Giga Shanghai.

No changes have been reported for Model Y variants built at other Tesla factories, such as those in the United States or Germany. The white interior remains available on other Tesla models where applicable. This interior update follows Tesla's pattern of iterative design changes at its manufacturing facilities.

Giga Shanghai, Tesla's primary production hub for the Asia-Pacific region, has implemented various updates to the Model Y lineup in recent months. The shift to Zen Grey aligns with customer preferences for lower-maintenance interior options.

Design Details In the new Zen Grey interior, the color scheme provides a neutral alternative to the all-white option.

Specific components affected include the armrests and door grab handles, which transition from black accents to grey. Tesla's video release highlights these changes in a real-world vehicle setting. The discontinuation of the white interior reduces the number of available color options for affected Model Y trims.

Customers in the specified markets will now select from remaining interior choices, including black and potentially others depending on regional availability. Tesla has not announced a timeline for similar changes at other production sites.