Tesla has released teaser images of a 6-seater version of its Model Y crossover for the first time. “Model Y L, see you in the golden autumn!” the EV brand said on a social media platform while hinting at a China launch by November. According to a filing by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Tesla Model Y L will be built on a stretched wheelbase. The standard Model Y with five seats is Tesla’s bestselling model in China, but it reportedly has been losing ground to domestic manufacturers with fresher line-ups.
- 6-seat Model Y L will have a dual-motor setup, enabling AWD
- LG to provide battery for the Model Y L
- Exact China launch date unclear
Tesla Model Y L dimensions, design
150mm longer wheelbase than the Model Y
Compared with the regular 2-row Model Y, the new EV is longer by 179mm, 150mm (or about 84 percent) of which has gone into extending the wheelbase that now measures 3,040mm. At 1,668mm, the Model Y LWB is also 44mm taller than the Y.
Refreshed wheel design, new paint
Image credit: Tycho de Feijter via X.
The leaked online images also suggest that the upcoming Model Y L will get distinctive design elements, including redesigned alloy wheels, new light gold paint, a black spoiler and a larger rear quarter glass. The boot gets a Model Y badge with two slanting strokes, confirming the car’s seating capacity.
Tesla Model Y L battery, range and performance
462hp combined output from dual motor arrangement
Going by the MIIT filing, the Model Y L will be sold with a 462hp dual-motor setup, enabling all-wheel drive. Notably, there’s no mention of a rear-wheel-drive version as of now, which the standard Model Y offers as an option. It went on to state that Tesla will source the Model Y L’s battery from LG Energy Solution; however, kWh capacity and single-charge range were not disclosed. Reports suggest that it will use energy-dense NMC cells.
Tesla Model Y L India launch expectations
Not announced yet
As of now, there are no reports of Tesla planning to sell the Model Y L outside China. The electric vehicle giant started its India innings just this week with the launch of the Model Y, as well as its first showroom in Mumbai. The Model Y’s price in India starts at Rs 59.89 lakh, ex-showroom, with a few colours coming in as optional extras. It has also announced 16 Superchargers each for Mumbai and Delhi, in addition to other regular chargers.
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