The most popular electric SUV in the world gets a new extended version. Here is the Tesla Model YL designed to transport six people. Marketed in China for a year, it is now arriving in the United States with a few modifications. Before Europe?
The end of the Tesla Model X pushes the brand to strengthen its Model Y to appeal to families. After offering a 7-seater version, here is the 6-seater model with an extended wheelbase to accommodate even more people without sacrificing comfort. Present for a year in China, this version arrives today in the United States at a starting price of $61,990. Will we also be entitled to this stretched model?
6 places and 4.98 meters: a new weapon for families?
No information has yet leaked regarding his arrival in Europe. What is certain is that this Model Y, soberly named Model YL, opens its range with a launch series only associated with Dual Motor all-wheel drive. The price increases by $16,000 compared to the 5-seater Dual Motor version for a length increased to 4.98 meters. We won’t hide from you that the extra 17 cm is expensive.
Premium comfort on board: what really changes compared to the 5-seater
Luckily it’s not all about size. The Model YL gains a range of exclusive equipment. Note, among other things, individual seats in the second row that are heated and ventilated. The third row seats are also heated with an electrically adjustable backrest. The glazing has been revised to optimize soundproofing while the recalibrated shock absorbers improve comfort.
The equipment of the Premium version…
Besides that, the SUV retains the equipment of the Premium version, with a 16-inch touch screen at the front and a second 8-inch display for the second row. The 19-speaker premium sound system is also included, as are the ventilated induction chargers. Grok artificial intelligence improves the user experience. Not enough? No problem, the Launch Series version adds a layer.
…with some bonuses on the Launch Edition
The doors project a pattern on the ground, the insert planted on the dashboard is in suede, the floor mats are specific and interior and exterior badges complete the whole thing. Also, FSD autonomous driving is offered for a period of one year. Visually, the Model YL is almost identical to the Model Y. Only the profile differs with a less plunging roofline on the extended version.
Less durable but faster
It was obviously necessary to maintain a minimum headroom for the rear passengers. On the technical side, the Model YL goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. This is curiously faster than the standard 5-seater version. The range, however, is slightly down, with 523 km possible on a charge according to the American EPA cycle. The marketing of the Tesla Model YL is not currently planned in Europe.
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