Tesla has introduced the brand new ‘Mannequin YL’, a bigger 6-seater Mannequin Y with an extended wheelbase, coming to China this fall.
We first heard about this new model of the Mannequin Y via hacker Inexperienced final month.
As we speak, Tesla formally introduced the brand new Mannequin Y variant, referred to as Mannequin YL, on China’s Weibo, stating that it will likely be obtainable this fall. The automaker additionally launched these two photographs:
It seems like Tesla introduced the brand new mannequin at the moment, regardless of not being obtainable till this fall, as a result of it was formally posted on China’s Ministry of Business and Info Know-how (MIIT) web site for regulatory approval.
The submitting offers us a bit extra element.
Right here’s a comparability desk between the brand new Mannequin Y launched earlier this yr and this new Mannequin YL:
| Specification | Mannequin Y | Mannequin YL |
| L*W*H (mm) | 4797*1920*1624 | 4976*1920*1668 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2890 | 3040 |
| Entrance/Rear Overhang (mm) | 896/1011 | 896/1040 |
| Monitor Entrance/Rear (mm) | 1636/1636 | 1656/1624 |
| High Pace (km/h) | 201 | 201 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 1921 | 2088 |
| Tire Measurement | 255/45R19, 255/40R20 | 255/45R19, 275/45R19 |
| Vitality Sort | BEV | BEV |
| Motor | 220 kW | 142 kW / 198 kW |
| Battery Sort | LFP | NCM |
| Battery Provider | CATL | LGES Nanjing |
As you may see, the brand new Mannequin YL is barely longer, ~180mm or 7 inches longer, and 24mm or about an inch taller.
The wheelbase can be 150mm, or roughly 6 inches, longer.
Listed here are footage of the brand new Mannequin YL launched via the MIIT submitting:
Electrek’s Take
This seems to be in response to a number of new all-electric third-row SUVs launching in China in the previous couple of months.
Most lately, the Onvo L90 has been launched at a really aggressive value in comparison with the Mannequin Y.
Nevertheless, that is anticipated to be priced nearer to the equal of $50,000 in China because it makes use of LG battery cells and it’s larger than the present Mannequin Y. Compared, the Onvo L90 begins on the equal of $39,000.
Tesla must go down market with the Mannequin Y in China if it needs to cease the bleeding. Not up market.
