Tesla has unveiled the Model Y L, a China-specific long-wheelbase, six-seat version of its best-selling SUV. The variant is already on display in showrooms nationwide, with first deliveries slated for September 2025. Pricing starts at 339,000 yuan (about RM199,600).
The Model Y L grows to 4,976 mm long and 1,668 mm tall while keeping its 1,920 mm width; wheelbase stretches 150 mm to 3,040 mm to accommodate a 2-2-2 seating layout. It uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain and is listed at 0–100 km/h in about 4.5 seconds; top speed is 201 km/h per regulatory data.
Range is quoted at up to 751km on China’s CLTC cycle, enabled by an 82.0 kWh ternary lithium-ion pack supplied by LG Energy Solution; energy use is 12.8 kWh/100 km. The motors are rated at 142 kW (front) and 198 kW (rear), according to MIIT filings.
Cabin upgrades target family use. The second row gains independent captain’s chairs with electric adjustment; heating is fitted to all rows, with ventilation for the first two.
A larger 16-inch centre display, air-cooled wireless charging pads (50 W driver’s side, 30 W passenger’s side), and an upgraded Tesla Audio system with 18 speakers plus subwoofer are standard. With the second and third rows folded, maximum cargo volume rises to 2,539 litres. Additional vents have been added to the B- and C-pillars to improve rear-cabin airflow.
Visually, the Y L debuts a Starlight Gold paint option (extra-cost) and exclusive 19-inch “Mecha” alloy wheels. The variant also features aero tweaks that help deliver a listed drag coefficient as low as 0.216, despite the taller body. A light grey interior will join the dark “Premium” cabin at a later date.
Early assessments of the third row are mixed. Some Chinese media found the rearmost seats tight on thigh support and headroom despite the longer wheelbase and sliding second row; others argue the extended roofline and revised layout make them acceptable for occasional use.
The Model Y L enters a crowded three-row EV segment that now includes the Onvo L90 and Li Auto i8, alongside large “new energy” family models such as the Aito M8. Onvo’s L90 offers six- and seven-seat layouts, while Li Auto’s new i8 targets long-range, fast-charging family buyers; Aito’s M8 sits at the full-size end of the market.
For now, Tesla has announced the six-seat Model Y L only for China. Export or right-hand-drive plans have not been confirmed; chief executive Elon Musk has also downplayed the likelihood of a US release.
