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.