Tesla has published teaser images of the Tesla Model Y L on its official Weibo account in China, with an accompanying caption suggesting a launch in Autumn, which should fall (pun not intended) between September to November 2025. According to its filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Tesla Model Y L will debut as a long-wheelbase version of the SUV, with a three-row, six-seater configuration.
The filing, as per CarNewsChina, also revealed that it’ll measure 4,976 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,668 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,040 mm. This makes it 179 mm longer and 44 mm taller than the standard five-seater variant, with a 150 mm longer wheelbase.
Based on the facelifted Model Y launched in January this year, the new six-seater variant will see no changes to its exterior design, but has a taller rear section compared to the standard Model Y to make space for the third row seats.
Apart from the teaser on Weibo, Tesla China has yet to release any official information regarding the Model Y L, nor has it confirmed whether the model will be China-exclusive, although we don’t expect any changes to its underpinnings.
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The standard five-seater Model Y is available here in Malaysia in two variants — the Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) and the Long Range All-Wheel-Drive (AWD). The RWD variant is priced at RM195,450 and is powered by a single rear-mounted motor. The motor produces 347 hp and 420 Nm and is capable of a WLTP range of 455 km from a 57.5 kWh battery pack.
The Long Range AWD variant on the other hand is priced at RM242,450 and is fitted with two motors one on each axle. Combined, it produces 514 hp and 493 Nm and is capable of 533 km (WLTP) range from a 75 kWh battery pack.
Included in the price is a four-year or 80,000 km basic vehicle warranty and a supplemental restraint system warranty of five years or 100,000 km.
The Rear-Wheel Drive variant gets an eight-year or 160,000 km battery drive unit warranty, while the Long Range All-Wheel Drive variant gets an eight-year or 192,000 km drive unit warranty. Both warranties come with a minimum 70% retention of Battery capacity over the warranty period.
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