Tesla Model Y L attracts crowds across China stores
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Tesla launched the Model Y L, an extended-wheelbase six-seat variant, across all showrooms in China with deliveries scheduled to begin in September. The Model Y L starts at RMB 339,000 and joins existing five-seat RWD and long-range AWD variants. The six-seat version features dual-motor AWD, a 0-100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds, and an 82.0-kWh LG Energy Solution battery pack, with a CLTC-rated range of 751 km, the highest among Model Y trims. Stores in major cities attracted large crowds and about 35,000 orders reportedly arrived on the first day. Model Y retail sales declined year-on-year partly due to factory retooling for the new Model Y.
Tesla has officially rolled out the Model Y L, a six-seat variant of its best-selling SUV, across all showrooms in China, and it is getting a lot of attention from potential buyers. Images and videos from Tesla stores in China show crowds of people checking out the recently released extended wheelbase all-electric crossover. Model Y L details The vehicle, which carries a starting price of RMB 339,000 ($47,180), went live in Tesla China's configurator this week.
Unlike a full model refresh, the Model Y L is positioned as a new variant within the existing Model Y lineup. It joins the five-seat rear-wheel drive (RWD) and long-range all-wheel drive (AWD) Model Y variants currently available in China. The six-seat Model Y L features dual-motor all-wheel drive, a 0-100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds, and an 82.0-kWh battery pack from LG Energy Solution. Its CLTC-rated range reaches 751 km, the highest among Tesla's Model Y trims.
So far, the reception to the Model Y L appears to be very warm, with photos and videos of stores in locations such as Shanghai and Shenyang showing numerous people checking out the recently released vehicle. Reports from industry watchers in China also suggest that Tesla received about 35,000 orders for the Model Y L on its first day of release.
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