Reports from China indicate that Tesla has already started production of a six-seat variant of the Model Y at Giga Shanghai. The longer-wheelbase model will also have a distinct body style, with the rear section redesigned for more headroom in the third row.
Long before the refreshed Model Y started deliveries, industry sources from China revealed that Tesla also planned a long wheelbase variant. The rumors became eerily precise in August 2024, when our sources indicated that a seven-seater Model Y would come with extensive modifications, including a longer wheelbase. Chinese suppliers also indicated that deliveries of this variant would start in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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