Tesla debuts Zen Grey Model Y interior

Tesla customers in China receive Model Y vehicles with a new Zen Grey interior this week, replacing the familiar white cabin. Produced at Gigafactory Shanghai, the update applies to all five-seat Premium configurations and marks the first major interior refresh since the model's global debut, according to Teslarati.

The Zen Grey option introduces a softer, unified palette with warm light-grey tones on seats, door panels, and center console trim. Previously black accents on the console, door handles, and lower dashboard now match in pebbled vegan leather. Tesla describes the material as durable, easy to maintain, and more premium, with early photos from Chinese owners showing it reflects natural light for an airier atmosphere.

Offered at no added cost as a direct replacement for the discontinued white interior, Zen Grey becomes the default light-colored choice for new Model Y configurations in China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The update extends to export markets supplied by Giga Shanghai, including Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines.

Shanghai-built Model Ys also feature minor exterior changes like blacked-out badges on some trims and optional dark 20-inch wheels. Tesla has not confirmed if Zen Grey will reach vehicles from Fremont, Austin, or Berlin, though the factory has served as an innovation hub before.