Tesla launched a new version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday, hoping that a redesigned exterior and upgraded features inside will help it regain market share taken by rivals such as Xiaomi.

Tesla has revealed a new-look Model Y meant for the Chinese and other Asian-Pacific markets, marking the first major update to the SUV since its launch in

Tesla on Friday launched a revamped version of its Model Y car in China, its best selling yet aging model, with a starting price of 263,500 yuan ($35,938). The revamped version includes a Model Y variant of with a longer driving range of 719 km (447 miles) per charge,

Tesla's top-selling model, the Model Y SUV, has needed a styling refresh and feature update to keep it competitive with a raft of new electric competitors and it's finally broken cover. We've been patiently waiting for the update—code-named Juniper—ever since its sibling,

The updated Tesla Model Y is coming to Australia from May, with price increases of up to $7500 for the best-selling electric SUV.

Tesla launched a revamped version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday, hoping that upgraded features such as heated seats and a better acoustics system will help it regain market share taken by rivals such as Xiaomi .