Tesla Model Y Gets New Quicksilver And Midnight Cherry Red Colors

Unlike most automakers, Tesla doesn't provide many options for its cars. Take thewildly popular Model Y crossover, for example - you can pick a seven-seater version, add a tow hitch, or tick the box for the Full Self-Driving Capability suite, but that's about it, meaning you'd have to consult your favorite tunerif you want something different.

This scarcity of options extends to the color palette for Tesla vehicles. For years, only a handful of shades have been available, but Tesla is finally introducing two new choices to add a dash of variety. The company published a new video showcasing the two new colors: Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red.

These aren't your average silver and red hues, though, as Tesla says the colors have been "developed with our most advanced paint system yet." Although Tesla doesn't go into great detail about the process, it does say that the colors have up to 13 layers for a hand-painted look that adds depth and dimension. On Twitter, Tesla says that the highly-pigmented metallic paint was designed to alter its appearance based on lighting conditions and the viewing angle.

In the short clip, we can see aTesla Model Ysporting the new shades, and to be fair, they look great. It is refreshing to see this popular crossover painted in something other than black or white.