Tesla design chief suggests Glacier Blue hue for North America, but there's speculation about Midnight Cherry Red too.

Tesla's Chief Designer Hints at Potential New Color for Model Y in North America

In a recent interview, Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla's chief designer, has hinted at the possibility of a new color being made available for the Tesla Model Y in North America. During the conversation, von Holzhausen mentioned that "Glacier Blue," a colour currently offered in China for the Model Y, could potentially be introduced in the future for the North American market.

However, it's important to note that von Holzhausen did not provide a direct confirmation about Glacier Blue coming to North America. The designer did hint at a similar rollout strategy as Quicksilver, which was initially introduced as a colour exclusive to Giga Berlin and has since been made available in Giga Shanghai, Giga Texas, and Fremont.

The new Model Y debuted in North America without Glacier Blue as an option, while it is available in China. This suggests that North American Tesla buyers may eventually get access to the Glacier Blue paint option.

Von Holzhausen's comments also touch on the importance of balancing paint options to maintain efficiency on the production line. He did not provide any clear information about the fate of the Midnight Cherry Red color option, which was previously exclusive to Giga Berlin but has been removed from the European version of the online configurator.

The interview, which covered various topics including von Holzhausen's longevity at Tesla, his daily driver, and the new Model Y, did not discuss the Glacier Blue color option for the Model Y in North America. There is speculation that Glacier Blue may be added to the Model Y options for Giga Texas and the Fremont factory.

Tesla has a pattern of introducing new colors gradually across different markets. The company launched a new color, Glacier Blue, for the Model Y in China. No new information was provided about whether the Midnight Cherry Red color option will be made available in North America or other markets.

For those interested in learning more about von Holzhausen's thoughts on the new Model Y and other topics, the full 1h24m interview can be found at the provided link.