Tesla Begins Model Y L Deliveries in China After Reported Surge in Orders
Dealer reports suggest roughly 120,000 orders, signaling a near-term lift for Tesla in China.
Overview
- Early owners in China shared positive first impressions of the six-seat Model Y L, highlighting safety, space and family practicality in posts on Weibo.
- A Tesla Beijing salesperson quoted by Cailianshe reported about 120,000 orders since launch and roughly 10,000 new orders per day, figures not officially confirmed by Tesla.
- The China-only Model Y L is a three-row, extended‑wheelbase variant with a 3,040 mm wheelbase and pricing from RMB 339,000 ($47,460).
- China insurance registrations for Tesla reached 12,500 last week, up 21% from 10,300 the week prior, suggesting strengthening sales into the third quarter.
- Some commentators project the Model Y L could sell in the hundreds of thousands annually in China, but those projections are speculative and not company guidance.