Tesla has released images of a six-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 the Chinese 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 best-selling model in China, but it reportedly has been losing ground to domestic manufacturers with fresher lineups.
- It will be powered by 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
| Tesla Model Y vs Model Y L dimensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Model Y (5 seats) | Model Y L (6 seats) | Difference (in mm) |
| Length (mm) | 4797 | 4976 | 179 |
| Width (mm) | 1920 | 1920 | – |
| Height (mm) | 1624 | 1668 | 44 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2890 | 3040 | 150 |
Compared with the regular two-row Model Y, the new EV is longer by 179mm, 150mm (or about 84 percent) of which has gone into extending the wheelbase, now measuring 3,040mm. The Model Y LWB is also slightly taller than the Y at 1,668mm, by 44mm to be precise.
Refreshed wheel design, new paint
In addition to its larger footprint over the current crossover, leaked online images suggest that the upcoming Model Y L will get distinctive design elements, including redesigned alloy wheels, new light gold paint, black spoiler and a larger rear quarter glass. The boot also gets a Model Y badge with two slanting strokes, confirming its 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
The electric vehicle giant started its India innings just this week with the launches of the Model Y and its first showroom in Mumbai. While there have been no reports of Tesla planning to sell the Model Y L outside China yet, it may consider launching the same here, depending on the market response to its newly introduced EV.
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Tesla Model Y India price starts at Rs 59.89 lakh
