Tesla Model Y L

The Tesla Model Y L is a long-wheelbase, six-seat variant of the Tesla Model Y. It was officially unveiled on July 16, 2025, and is scheduled for release in China in autumn 2025.^[1][2]

Tesla Model Y L
Overview
Manufacturer	Tesla Motors
Production	2025 (to commence)
Assembly	China: Shanghai (Gigafactory Shanghai)
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Related	Tesla Model Y Tesla Model 3
Powertrain
Electric motor	Rear: Internal permanent magnet, synchronous reluctance (IPM-SynRM) Front: Induction
Power output	455 hp (339 kW; 461 PS)
Battery	NMC supplied by LG Energy Solution, unknown capacity
Dimensions
Wheelbase	119.7 in (3,040 mm)
Length	195.9 in (4,976 mm)
Width	75.6 in (1,920 mm)
Height	65.7 in (1,668 mm)

Differences compared to the standard Model Y

Dimensions

According to filings with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China, the Model Y L has the following dimensions^[3][4]:

• Length: 4,976 mm
• Width: 1,920 mm
• Height: 1,668 mm
• Wheelbase: 3,040 mm

Compared to the standard five-seat Model Y, the L variant is 179 mm longer, 44 mm taller, and has a 150 mm longer wheelbase.^[1]

Weight

The curb weight of the Model Y L is 2,088 kg, which is 96 kg more than the dual-motor AWD version of the standard Model Y.

Powertrain

The Model Y L features dual electric motors: 142 kW on the front axle and 198 kW on the rear axle, offering a combined peak power of 340 kW (456 hp). The vehicle is all-wheel drive (AWD) and powered by ternary NMC batteries supplied by LG Energy Solution. ^[1]

Market

At launch in July 2025, the Model Y L is intended exclusively for the Chinese market. It is expected to compete with other extended-wheelbase electric SUVs in China, such as the BYD Tang L, Huawei Aito M9, Li Auto L8, and Onvo L90.^[1]

In 2024, the Model Y was Tesla's best-selling model in China, with 480,309 units sold. However, sales declined by 17.5% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, following the release of the Model Y Juniper refresh.^[1][5]

Design

The Model Y L features a unique "Model Y" badge with a stylized "Y". Tesla has shared official teaser images showing a longer side profile and new third-row seating configuration.^[6]

Production and Price

As of mid-2025, Tesla has not confirmed whether the Model Y L will be produced outside of China. Industry analysts expect pricing to begin around RMB 300,000 (approx. USD $41,800), with other estimates reaching up to RMB 400,000 (approx. USD $55,700).^[1][7]

See also

• Tesla Model Y