Tesla Model Y with 6 seats: France will have to wait… a long time!
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla Model Y à 6 places : la France devra attendre… longtemps !" in French.
- 20/08/2025 17:45
Tesla enthusiasts hoping to see the Model Y L, the long-wheelbase six-seater version, arrive quickly may be disappointed.
In the United States, where the market is a priority for Tesla, the timeline announced by Elon Musk feels far off, not before late 2026, and it’s even uncertain if the model will be marketed at all. In France, one shouldn’t expect a miracle for several more years.
The Model Y L, offered in China starting at €47,000, appeals with its generous interior space and competitive price. The first deliveries to Chinese showrooms have just begun, just a few weeks after the model’s unveiling. This demonstrates that Tesla can accelerate things when it wants to! Produced on the same lines as the standard Model Y, this version led to hopes for a quick international rollout. However, Elon Musk’s prolonged silence on this model has intrigued the Tesla community.
The Model Y in precarious commercial balance
It was only after many questions from internet users that the head of Tesla finally disclosed some information. The long version will not be manufactured in the United States for quite some time, not before late 2026 at the earliest… or possibly never. This is a disappointment for American customers, especially since the standard SUV remains Tesla’s sales star.
Some observers believe that Musk is deliberately delaying communication regarding the Model Y L to avoid the “Osborne effect”: if potential buyers of the current model learn too early that a roomier, only slightly more expensive version is coming, they might postpone their purchase. This is a risk Tesla cannot afford, especially since the classic Model Y still generates the bulk of global sales.
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In short, if the Model Y L is not expected across the Atlantic for at least another year and a half, it’s pointless to imagine a quick arrival in Europe, let alone in France. French customers will have to make do with the five-seater version for the near future. And given the timelines mentioned by Musk, this six-seater variant might remain absent from the old continent until 2027… or later.
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