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Tesla Teases Model Y L Three-Row SUV as Shanghai Production Begins

MIIT filings verify a six-seat layout powered by an 82.0-kWh LG battery; production cars are already making their way to Shanghai showrooms

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Tesla released a teaser video of the new Model Y L to its Weibo account.

Overview

  • Tesla shared a video on Weibo showcasing a power-lift second-row armrest and one-touch electronic folding for the second and third rows
  • MIIT catalogue entries list dual motors with 142 kW front and 198 kW rear outputs, an extended wheelbase and an 830 km CLTC range
  • Community sightings confirm that Giga Shanghai has started producing Model Y L units and delivering them to select showrooms
  • An early China-based reviewer reports enhanced cabin comforts including reworked front seats with leg rests, heating and ventilation in the first two rows, and an upgraded 18-speaker audio system
  • Tesla is targeting a fall debut for the Model Y L in China as it positions the six-seat SUV against rivals such as Li Auto’s Li i8 and Onvo’s L90