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Tesla Teases Six-Seat Extended-Wheelbase Model Y L for China

MIIT documentation confirms a Model X-inspired design with extended wheelbase powered by dual motors fitted with LG batteries ahead of its autumn China debut.

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Tesla Finally Unveils A 'New' EV And Here's What It Looks Like: China
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Overview

  • Tesla announced on Weibo that the six-seat Model Y L will launch in China this fall.
  • MIIT filings list its dimensions at 4,976 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,668 mm tall and a 3,040 mm wheelbase.
  • The SUV will feature LG-supplied batteries and a dual-motor AWD setup delivering 142 kW to the front axle and 198 kW to the rear, with a top speed of 201 km/h.
  • Design updates include a Model X-like silhouette with a revised C-pillar and sloping roofline to accommodate third-row seating.
  • Tesla aims to reverse a 17.5% drop in Model Y sales in China and counter rising local competition, with no decision yet on a global rollout.