Tesla to launch 6-seat Model Y L in China this fall. There are 700,000 6-seat cars sold each year with prices over 300000 RMB. A 20% share of this would be 140,000. Global sales could be double those levels.
The Model Y L is larger than the 5-seat Model Y and is equipped with dual motors and LG batteries. Tesla will launch 6-seat Model Y L in China this fall.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released a new regulatory catalog today for public comment, with the Model Y L included, indicating it is a six-seat model.
The vehicle measures 4,976 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,668 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,040 mm. For comparison, the updated five-seat Model Y launched in China on January 10 measures 4,797 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,624 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,890 mm.
• Seats 6 passengers
• Curb weight: 4,605 lbs (2,088 kg), 209 lbs heavier than current Model Y AWD
• Overall length: ~196 inches (4976 mm), 7″ longer than current Model Y
• The one in the filing is a dual-motor AWD with peak power outputs of 142 kW and 198 kW for the front and rear motors.
• Height: 1.7″ taller than current Model Y
• Wheelbase: 6″ longer
• Lithium-ion (NCM) battery pack
• Battery cells supplied by LG Energy (China)
• Top speed: 125 mph (201 km/h)
• Gross vehicle weight: 5,844 lbs (2651 kg)
• Payload capacity: ~1,239 lbs (563 kg)
• Approach angle: 16°
• Departure angle: 18°
• Tire Specs: 255/45R19 (front)/275/45R19 (rear)
• New wheels
• New seats
• New light gold exterior paint color (for China)
• Modified rear/C-pillar design
• New spoiler
The size of this car and comparable cars.
• Rivian R1S: 201″
• Tesla Model X: 199″
• Kia EV9: 197″
• Tesla Model Y L: 194″
• Tesla Model Y: 187″
• Aito M7 196.7”
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