Tesla has officially launched the Model YL, a new, larger Model Y with 6 seats, in China, and it starts at 339,000 Chinese Yuan, the equivalent of about $47,000 USD.
After a few weeks of teasing, Tesla has officially launched the new version of the Model Y on its online configurator in China:
The main things we didn’t know about the vehicle yet were the price and range. Those questions are now answered.
The Model YL starts at ¥339,000, equivalent to approximately $47,000 USD. It’s about $3,600 USD more expensive than the Model Y Long Range AWD in China.
It is rated with a range of 751 km (466 miles) based on the CLTC driving cycle, which typically yields a longer range than the WLTP and EPA standards.
For comparison, the larger version achieves roughly the same range as the smaller Model Y Long Range AWD, thanks to its larger battery pack.
Tesla has released new images of the new version of the Model Y:
Last month, the first specifications and dimensions were released, confirming a length of approximately 180mm (7 inches) longer, a height of about 24mm (1 inch) taller, and a wheelbase that is also 150mm (or approximately 6 inches) longer.
Now, Tesla has confirmed a few more features, including up to 2,539 liters of storage space and electric armrests in the second-row seats.
The automaker is guiding deliveries in September.
Electrek’s Take
The price is reasonable in comparison to Tesla’s current lineup, making the upgrade relatively affordable.
However, it is a lot more expensive than other 6-seater all-electric SUV options in China, such as the Onvo L90, which is about $8,000 cheaper.
Top comment by FC
The shape of the Model Y is terrible for a three row vehicle, even with a wheelbase stretch. The steeply sloped rear end severely intrudes into headroom of the third row and you also suffer from being baked by the run under the tailgate glass. Any word on air vents? If none, this will be unbearable in warmer months.
Tesla is doing everything but listening to the market. People want a new model that is larger and more boxy so they can fit their family comfortably in the car in all 3 rows. Most people don't want the Model X because it is way too expensive and old, nor do they like the stupid falcon wing doors. If Tesla could launch an Ioniq 9/EV9 competitor for roughly the same price as those two models, it would likely become their best seller in the US. Maybe even globally. It would ideally be much faster charging (10-80% in under 20 mins), have a real world cruising range of 325 miles at 75mph (so likely somewhere around 95-100kWh capacity), and finally come with a few extra features people want like surround view cameras, a HUD, a power sunshade for the roof, the old school stalks, and at least one new interior color besides white and black.
I’m curious to see how it will be priced in North America, where I think it would be much more popular than in China.
Tesla needs to go downmarket to access a bigger market in China – not upmarket, but the new option is still a positive for the automaker.
If the pricing matches the one in China, it shouldn’t be much more than $51,000 in the US, which I think would make it a popular option.
However, I think it would be the end of the Model X.
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