Oddbean new post about login | logout Tesla plans to produce a six-seat variant of its Model Y car in China from late 2025, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the U.S. automaker strives to increase the appeal of its best-selling yet aging electric vehicle (EV). https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/ad6a909b8dfd6e278f94881d83dbd5ad5f9260c7502175059b29042e589fb93c/files/1718344288145-YAKIHONNES3.jpg Tesla has asked suppliers to prepare accordingly for a double-digit increase of Model Y output at its Shanghai factory, said one of the people, who declined to be named as the plan is not public.
Production Timeline: The six-seat Model Y is scheduled to enter production in late 2025. This follows the planned launch of a five-seat version, which is now expected to debut in early 2025, delayed from its initial timeline .Market Competition: The introduction of the six-seat variant underscores the pressure Tesla faces from local competitors in China. Many of these rivals are offering vehicles that cater to consumer preferences for larger, more versatile seating arrangements
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