Tesla Expands Model Y Lineup in China with Six-Seat Variant Amid EV Market Competition
Tesla Inc. is rolling out a longer, six-seat iteration of its Model Y SUV in China this autumn, signaling a strategic push to reclaim momentum in the world's largest electric vehicle market. Dubbed the Model Y L, the variant extends roughly 150 centimeters beyond the standard version, per filings from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The Shanghai Gigafactory—Tesla's export and production nerve center—anchors this move as local rivals erode its share with cheaper, feature-rich EVs. Chinese consumers increasingly favor spacious electric SUVs equipped with advanced tech, a gap Tesla aims to bridge. LG New Energy will supply batteries for the new model, though pricing and exact launch timing remain undisclosed.