Tesla opened China orders for the Model Y L on August 19, 2025. Reuters and SCMP put the start price at 339,000 yuan (~$47,180). Tesla said showroom cars were out and deliveries would start the next month.
Key facts
- What: Six-seat, stretched-wheelbase Model Y, dual-motor AWD in the launch spec Reuters/EV.com described (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s).
- Price: RMB 339,000 start; Tesla ran launch paint/interior promos (Starry Gray + black interior called out as free in some reports).
- Why: Compete with Nio / Li Auto family SUVs in China.
- Follow-on: Order-queue stories in late August–September. See the demand recap.
L vs standard Y
The extra wheelbase and third-row packaging are the product. Range figures in launch posts used CLTC — do not quote them as EPA miles. Feature diffs vs the short Y are in the features note.
FAQ
Is 339,000 yuan the on-the-road price?
It was the advertised start. Insurance, plates, and options are extra.
U.S. buyers?
This SKU was a China launch. Watch Tesla’s U.S. Y page for any later long-wheelbase.
Confirm live Tesla China configuration before you treat these 2025 numbers as today’s sticker.
