Tesla's new Model Y with six seats receives nearly 40,000 orders in just one day

The Tesla Model Y L has officially rolled into showrooms across China, and the buzz is undeniable.

Launched on August 19 with a starting price of ¥339,000 (around $47,000), Tesla’s stretched, six-seat SUV notched up an eye-popping 40,000 orders on its very first day.

With deliveries slated to begin in September, the Model Y L is already being hailed as a game-changer for Tesla’s family-focused strategy in China.

It’s not just about adding more seats; it’s about taking the Model Y formula, and dialing it up in size, power, and style.

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About the new Tesla Model Y L

The most obvious change is in the dimensions.

The Tesla Model Y L is seven inches longer, 1.7 inches taller, and with almost six inches more in wheelbase, compared to the normal version.

That extra space makes room for a proper third row, turning the Model Y into a true six-seater SUV aimed squarely at family buyers.

Under the hood, the upgrades are just as compelling.

The Model Y L packs a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing a combined 340 kW of power, courtesy of a 142 kW front motor and a 198 kW rear motor.

Energy comes from an 82 kWh LG-supplied battery pack, delivering a whopping 751 km (466 miles) of range, which is the longest of any Model Y to date.

For buyers, that means road trips with fewer charging stops and performance to keep up with the competition.

Inside, the cabin gets a luxury lift.

Heated seats are now standard across all three rows, and both the second and third rows fold independently for added practicality.

With everything folded flat, the SUV swallows up to 2,539 liters (89.7 cubic feet) of cargo, which is significantly more than the 2,041 liters (72.1 cubic feet) in the regular model.

This is more than enough for family vacations, bulk shopping trips, or even a spontaneous IKEA raid.

Tesla is doing surprisingly well in China

In most parts of the world, Tesla sales have seen better days.

The new 2025 sales figures for the Tesla Cybertruck are eye-opening, while Tesla has already been overtaken in European sales by Volkswagen.

However, there is one market where Tesla is seemingly still doing very well: China.

For instance, Tesla Model 3 sales are picking up, outselling the popular Xiaomi SU7 in weekly sales for the first time since January.

In fact, the regular Model Y was also flying off the shelves in China, proving to be a big hit.

This is certainly a strange phenomenon, given that Chinese Carmaker BYD has been outperforming Tesla in many markets, yet Tesla seems to be gaining ground in its home turf.

However, despite its popularity, Elon Musk himself warned that the new Model Y L may never come to the US, so US fans may never get to see what the hype is about.

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