But while it looks like a very appealing model for American customers, where the Model Y remains the best-selling electric vehicle by far, Elon Musk says that it’s going to be a while before it’s available in the U.S., if it ever is. Read Also ...

The high-selling Model Y is crucial for both Elon Musk and Tesla, but a half-hearted reskin of the car hasn’t reversed the company’s sales woes. Would a complete overhaul have been a better bet?