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Tesla’s Six-Seat Model Y Variant May Not Be Launched in U.S.

The Model Y L offers a 751 km range, six seats, and enhanced features to meet demand from growing families amid Tesla's competitive Chinese SUV market challenges.

  • This week, Tesla introduced the Model Y L, a long-wheelbase six-seat variant in China, with the Tesla China configurator listing prices from RMB 339,000 and first deliveries planned for September.
  • Amid mounting competition in China's SUV market, Tesla released the Model Y L targeting growing families as Model Y retail sales fell 17.15% last year due to factory retooling.
  • Measuring 195.9 inches, the Model Y L is a six-seat, three-row variant, 7 inches longer and 1.7 inches taller, with a dual-motor AWD system and 82.0-kWh LG Energy Solution battery delivering a 751 km CLTC range and 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.
  • Reports show about 35,000 orders for the Model Y L on its first day as Tesla showrooms saw crowds and praise from electric vehicle enthusiasts and auto reviewers, intensifying rivalry with Li Auto and Onvo.
  • Next year, Tesla plans Cybercab robotaxi production and limited Austin robotaxi service, while Elon Musk said Model Y L may never reach the United States and U.S. production starts end 2026.
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Tesla unveiled the six-seat Model Y L in China this week - a vehicle with an extended wheelbase, a second row of "captain" seats and improved comfort for rear passengers. The vehicle offers about 467 miles of driving range and impressive performance of acceleration to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds, for a price of about $ 47,200. While American customers were expecting similar news, the company's CEO Elon Musk cooled the enthusiasm. In a tweet he pos…

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Carscoops broke the news in on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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