Tesla Plans Modified Models For China - CleanTechnica

Tesla is introducing modified versions of its existing models specifically for the Chinese market in response to intense competition from local automakers. The company announced a new Model Y L, a larger 3-row, 6-passenger variant with dimensions exceeding the current five-seat Model Y. It features dual electric motors with a combined output of 340 kW (457 hp), weighs approximately 2,088 kg (4,600 lb), and has a top speed of 201 km/h (125 mph). Priced around RMB 400,000 ($55,710), this model is significantly more expensive than Tesla’s current single-motor and dual-motor versions, which start at RMB 263,500 ($36,700) and RMB 313,500 ($43,700), respectively. Given the competitive pricing of rivals like NIO’s L90, which starts at RMB 279,900 ($39,000), Tesla faces challenges in gaining market share, especially as Model Y sales in China have declined