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Tesla Model Y L in China Now Sold Out Until February 2026

Tesla’s new six-seat Model Y L continues to post massive demand in China, with the extended-wheelbase variant now fully sold out through January 2026. Estimated delivery dates for new orders have officially slipped into February 2026, according to updated guidance on Tesla’s online configurator and data shared by well-known industry tracker @Tslachan on X. This […]

Tesla Model Y Orders in China Slip Into 2026

Tesla has officially sold out all remaining 2025 production slots for the Model Y in China, with new orders for all four trims now showing estimated delivery dates between January and February 2026. The update comes from Tesla’s online configurator, which is now directing customers to purchase vehicles currently in stock if they want guaranteed […]

Tesla Beats China’s EV Market in New Efficiency Test

Tesla continues to extend its efficiency lead in China. The Model 3 and Model Y once again ranked as the two most efficient vehicles in a new real-world energy consumption test conducted by Chinese automotive publication Autohome, which placed dozens of EVs under identical, controlled conditions to evaluate their true high-speed consumption (via Sina News). Autohome […]

Tesla Tells Suppliers to Drop China-Made Parts for U.S. Cars

Tesla is reportedly pushing its suppliers to remove China-made components from vehicles built in the U.S., according to The Wall Street Journal. The publication said the company has already swapped out several China-sourced parts and aims to transition the rest over the next year or two, citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes […]

Tesla’s Model Y L Can Now Power External Devices with Official V2L Adapter

Tesla has officially launched its AC external power adapter for the Model Y L’s new Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature in China. The adapter, priced at ¥599 (about $84 USD), allows owners to power external electrical devices using the vehicle’s onboard battery — effectively transforming the Model Y L into a mobile power source. The launch follows […]

Tesla Cybercab Debut Draws Large Crowds at Chinese Expo

Tesla this week officially showcased its fully autonomous Cybercab in China for the first time, unveiling the futuristic two-seat Robotaxi at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. The debut marks the Cybercab’s first appearance in the Asia-Pacific region, where it drew massive crowds eager to catch a glimpse of the vehicle’s steering-wheel-free […]

Tesla Model Y L Gains Vehicle-to-Load Support in China with Latest Update

Tesla has begun rolling out a new over-the-air (OTA) software update for the Model Y L in China that enables Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality for the first time. According to translated release notes for software version 2025.32.300, Model Y L owners can now use their vehicle’s battery to power external devices and appliances through an official […]

Tesla Model Y L Adds New Light Gray Interior Option in China

Tesla has officially launched the new “Light Gray” premium interior option for the Model Y L in China, giving buyers a fresh, more luxurious cabin choice for the company’s first six-seat Model Y. The new interior trim is now live on Tesla’s Chinese online configurator and costs 8,000 yuan ($1,120 USD) as an upgrade over […]

Tesla Planning New Model Y+ with 800 km Range for China, Filings Show

Tesla appears to be preparing to launch a new variant of its popular Model Y SUV in China, dubbed the “Model Y+.” According to a new filing spotted in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) catalog, the vehicle is expected to deliver up to 800 km of range under the CLTC testing cycle […]

Tesla Model Y L Sold Out in China Until November as Demand Surges

Tesla’s new Model Y L is already proving to be a smash hit in China. The extended-wheelbase, three-row variant has sold out its allocation for October, with new orders in Tesla’s online configurator now showing an estimated delivery window starting in November 2025 at the earliest. Launched in August with a starting price of RMB […]

Tesla China Sales Rebound 40% in August

Tesla saw a notable rebound in China last month, with retail sales climbing 40.7% in August compared to July, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The automaker sold 57,152 vehicles locally, up from 40,617 in July, marking one of the strongest month-to-month improvements so far in 2025 (via @piloly). Tesla sold […]

Tesla Officially Begins Model Y L Deliveries in China

Tesla has officially started deliveries of the new Model Y L in China, marking the company’s first new vehicle model launch in the country in nearly five years (via @Electric_Maik). The Model Y L, unveiled last month, starts at 339,000 yuan (around $47,000 USD) and is designed as Tesla’s first true family-focused SUV. Built on […]