According to a tip from Chinese automotive blogger Pang Hu, Tesla plans to start production of the Model Y with an extended – axle and three – row seating layout after the May Day holiday. There is currently no news about the cheaper version of the Model Y.
This blogger has gained significant attention for frequently releasing information related to Tesla, and the reliability and exclusivity of his sources suggest a close connection with Tesla’s internal operations.
Just a day earlier, the blogger revealed that Tesla is preparing a new model with the code name E80. There were previously two guesses about the positioning of E80: one was that it would be a cheaper version of the Model Y, and the other was that it might be an updated Model Y Performance version. Now it seems that this code name could actually refer to the extended – axle version of the Model Y?
This move by Tesla to introduce the extended – axle version of the Model Y in China is likely aimed at attracting family users to counteract the decline in sales.
It should be noted that the wheelbase of the overseas three – row – seat Tesla Model Y is 2,890mm. Compared with domestic three – row – seat SUVs, there’s a marked difference.
The wheelbase of mainstream domestic three – row – seat SUVs is usually over 2,900mm, with some mid – size or large ones exceeding 3,000mm. For instance, the Le Dao L90 has a wheelbase of 3,110mm and third – row space of 820mm.
This year, many large – sized SUVs from Chinese NEV brands will hit the market. With excellent specs and space performance, Tesla faces a tough challenge to enter the family – user market.
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