Update: After launch-day demand, China media and CnEVPost (citing Cailian and a salesperson) said Model Y L orders ran about 120,000 by early September 2025, ~10,000 a day from the August 19 open. Those are channel figures, not a Tesla 8-K.
Tesla started taking Model Y L orders in China on August 19, 2025 at 339,000 yuan (~$47,200), Reuters reported from Tesla’s site. This Tesery “sales surge” recap ran September 3.
Key facts
- Product: Longer-wheelbase, six-seat Model Y for China.
- Price at open: RMB 339,000 start, vs about RMB 263,500 for the cheap Y and RMB 313,500 for long-range AWD (China mix as reported then).
- Deliveries: Tesla said they would start the following month; CnEVPost later said deliveries had begun by September 2.
- Order counts: Salesperson / local-media numbers. Not audited.
A surge is not a full-year forecast
China is Tesla’s hardest competitive market. A long Y at a modest premium to the standard car can pull family buyers without proving Tesla “won Q3.” SCMP also carried the 339,000 yuan launch. Official configuration remains on Tesla China’s site.
Launch explainer: Model Y L price and features.
FAQ
Is Model Y L sold in the U.S.?
This launch was China. Do not assume a U.S. six-seat Y from a Shanghai order page.
Are 120,000 orders firm?
They were reported via local media and a salesperson. Cancellations happen.
China pricing and queue length change; check Tesla China, not this recap, before you transfer money.
