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Tesla is preparing to introduce a new variant of its popular SUV, the Model Y L, tailored specifically for the Chinese market. A regulatory filing released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Wednesday has confirmed key design and dimension details.
What’s New?
The Model Y L boasts a longer wheelbase and expanded body dimensions when compared to its predecessor, the Model Y Juniper. Here’s how they compare:
Model Y L Dimensions:
- Length: 4,976 mm
- Height: 1,668 mm
- Wheelbase: 3,040 mm
Current Model Y (Juniper):
- Length: 4,790 mm
- Height: 1,624 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,891 mm
The added size is expected to enhance the third-row passenger experience, addressing past complaints of limited legroom.
Tesla teased the upcoming model on its official Weibo account, sharing a side profile that highlights a more rounded rear roofline and a new rear badge design.
The teaser post included a short but exciting message:
“Model Y L, see you in the fall.”
This hints at an official debut in autumn, although Tesla has not announced an exact launch date.
A significant upgrade in the Model Y L is its three-row, six-seat configuration, replacing the former seven-seat layout. The second-row bench has been swapped out for individual captain-style seats, providing improved comfort and accessibility.
This marks the return of the third-row seating option that was removed when the Juniper version launched, indicating Tesla’s response to market demand for larger family-friendly electric SUVs.
While the specifications are now public, Tesla has not yet opened pre-orders for the Model Y L in China. It also remains unclear whether this version will be available globally or remain exclusive to the Chinese market.
