According to Tesla China’s official website, customers in China who order the Model Y L are expected to receive delivery in September.
On August 19, Tesla officially launched a new six-seat SUV—the Model Y L—on its Chinese website, with a starting price of RMB 339,000 ($47,180). This marks the third version of the Model Y lineup in China, and it is currently the largest and longest-range variant available.
According to Tesla China’s official website, customer deliveries of the Model Y L are expected to begin in September.
Compared with the existing five-seat rear-wheel-drive version (from RMB 263,500/$36,670) and the five-seat Long Range version (from RMB 313,500/$43,600), the six-seat edition comes at a higher price point but offers noticeable differences in space and features.
The Model Y L measures 4,976 × 1,920 × 1,668 mm, with a wheelbase of 3,040 mm—179 mm longer and 150 mm wider in wheelbase than the current five-seat model, resulting in significantly more cabin space. Storage capacity reaches 2,539 liters, making it suitable for family trips and multi-scenario use.
The six-seat layout follows a 2+2+2 configuration. Tesla claims the third row can accommodate passengers up to 1.87 meters tall. However, in real-world testing, a 1.70-meter-tall passenger found almost no legroom in the third row, with narrow seat width—making it more practical as an occasional-use seat.
The second row features soft padding but is relatively compact in size with limited support. The aisle is narrow, and a small step between the second and third rows requires extra care when boarding.
Overall, while the six-seat configuration is its main selling point, rear passenger comfort shows little improvement over the standard five-seat version.
In terms of comfort and technology, the Model Y L has been upgraded with a 16-inch central touchscreen and a new in-house audio system featuring 18 speakers and a subwoofer.
Both the first and second rows support heating and ventilation, while the third row includes heating. The second and third rows can be electronically adjusted and folded. Every row is equipped with charging ports, with the front row supporting wireless charging at up to 50W with active cooling.
Despite these upgrades, the Model Y L still lags behind many Chinese NEV SUVs in terms of feature richness.
On safety, airbags are installed across all three rows, and the third row is compatible with child safety seats.
The vehicle also debuts a new Starlight Gold paint option (RMB 12,000/$1,670), paired with 19-inch “Mecha” wheels. Curb weight is 2,088 kg, and the drag coefficient is as low as 0.216 Cd.
Performance-wise, the Model Y L is powered by a dual-motor setup—an asynchronous motor in front and a permanent-magnet synchronous motor in the rear. Power consumption is just 12.8 kWh per 100 km.
The model uses an 82 kWh ternary lithium battery supplied by LG Energy Solution, delivering a CLTC-rated range of 751 km. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.5 seconds, striking a balance between performance and efficiency.
It is worth noting that competition in China’s six-seat SUV market is intensifying. Rivals such as NIO’s ONVO L90 and Li Auto’s i8—priced almost identically to the Model Y L—are positioned directly against it.
From January to July, Tesla’s Model Y recorded retail sales of 202,257 units in China, down 17.15% year-on-year.
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