Tesla unveils a 6-seater Model Y with an extended wheelbase
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla présente une Model Y 6 places avec un empattement allongé" in French.
- 16/07/2025 15:50
At the end of this year, Tesla will be selling a longer and 6-seater version of its Model Y in China. Coming soon to Europe?
This is the big surprise of July 16, 2025… even though rumors had been circulating for months. Still, by presenting a 18.6 cm (4.976 meters) extended version, with a 15 cm increase in the wheelbase (3.040 meters), of its Model Y, Tesla has made a significant impact.
To put it simply, the Tesla Model Y, which features a redesigned rear logo, will consist of three rows of two seats. Should we predict the arrival of a 7-seater version later? This version existed in the past, but the primary complaint about the previous version was that the two rear seats were reserved for young children.
There was a constant lack of headroom, as the head would hit the rear window, making the trunk space trivial. By extending the floor from the central pillar, Tesla aims to meet a genuine family demand. The Chinese market is particularly fond of cars with very spacious rear seats.
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In the photos released by Tesla, we see a new design for the rear, resembling a large backpack. The look isn’t particularly aesthetic, but let’s wait to see the car in traffic for a better judgment.
A fierce competitor to the Tesla Model X?
This new offer of a very spacious Model Y, which will undoubtedly be more expensive, could cannibalize the customers of the Model X, which is nearly twice as expensive.
Tesla is taking advantage of this revelation to introduce new full-design hubcaps, as well as a new gold paint. Finally, the trunk benefits from a small blade to improve its aerodynamic profile.
According to information leaked from the Chinese MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology), the configuration will be limited to the Dual Motor Long Range variant, with a combined power of 340 kW (462 horsepower). One might think this is more than sufficient, but this figure raises eyebrows: it is lower than that of the “standard” Long Range which has 378 kW (514 horsepower). Strange.
Conversely, no information has leaked regarding the battery capacity to compensate for the increased empty weight… and with 6 passengers on board.
Similarly, it is highly unlikely that this model will make its way to Europe where the demand for this type of format is lower. In contrast, it’s quite probable! in the United States!
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