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Tesla Launches Long-Wheelbase Model Y L in China

Priced at RMB 339,000, the six-seat variant is Tesla’s bid to win back family shoppers in the world’s most competitive EV market.

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Customers sit in a Tesla Model Y electric vehicle (EV) at the carmaker's delivery centre in Beijing, China January 8, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

Overview

  • Tesla officially listed the Model Y L on its China configurator with a RMB 339,000 starting price and estimated deliveries beginning in September 2025.
  • The China-only model stretches to a 3,040 mm wheelbase and 4,976 mm length, pairing dual‑motor AWD with an ~82 kWh LG battery for a CLTC-rated 751 km range and 0–100 km/h in about 4.5 seconds.
  • A 2+2+2 cabin adds second‑row captain’s chairs with powered armrests, power‑folding second and third rows, added rear air vents, a larger 16‑inch center screen, and an upgraded suspension with continuously variable damping.
  • Initial packaging is narrow with 19‑inch wheels, a dark interior at launch, a new Starlight Gold paint option, and paid advanced driver‑assistance tiers offered as add‑ons.
  • Dealer sightings indicate units moving from Giga Shanghai, and Tesla has not confirmed exports, with a Tesla Australia representative calling it a China‑specific product for now; pricing targets rivals such as Li Auto’s L8 and Huawei/Aito models.