Tesla's six - seat Model Y goes on the market. With a price of 339,000 yuan, can the third row of the Model Y L really accommodate passengers?

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At 8:05 a.m. on August 19th, Tesla gave the market a little shock in the most direct way.

Without a press conference or even any preheating, the long-rumored Model Y L was directly launched on the official website. It features a six-seater layout with a starting price of 339,000 yuan. This is a precise move. In the family car segment that has been defined by domestic brands in the past few years, a player that cannot be ignored has emerged.

Model Y L

Seat ventilation, CDC suspension, a range of 751 kilometers, and that quite impactful price tag. Tesla's "homework" on the family car has given an answer that no one expected.

The Model Y, which was once considered a bit "one-sided", has brought about systematic changes this time. The most core change is the upgrade of the riding experience.

The light gray interior brings a brand - new look. The voice assistant now supports voice wake - up, and the number of speakers in the audio system has also been upgraded to 19. The newly designed front seats not only come standard with ventilation and heating but also have an electric leg rest.

Greater changes have occurred in the rear seats:

The two independent seats in the second row also support ventilation and heating, have an impressive 125° reclining angle, and an electric lift armrest. The newly added third row is also equipped with seat heating, electric pitch adjustment, as well as independent air - conditioning vents, cup holders, and charging ports.

What supports all these experiences is the CDC continuously variable damping shock absorber that the Model Y is equipped with for the first time, as well as the newly optimized mute system officially claimed to be greatly improved. These hardware improvements aim to fundamentally answer all the market's questions about Tesla's comfort.

After optimizing the riding experience, Tesla has also filled in a key link for the Model Y L's versatility in family scenarios.

A notable detail is that its second and third - row seats support electric folding. This function, which was commonly seen in domestic brands in the past, now appears in Tesla, undoubtedly making it more competitive in the "camping" and "loading" scenarios.

When all the seats are upright, the trunk can still accommodate two 24 - inch and one 20 - inch suitcases. This means that the space for a family trip with six people on board is basically guaranteed.

Of course, after filling in all the comfort and convenience shortcomings, the core of the Model Y L is still a pure Tesla.

The 0 - 100 km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds is enough to prove that it has not compromised on performance. The CLTC range of 751 kilometers reflects Tesla's strength in three - electric technology. And the official power consumption of 12.8 kWh/100km is still at the top level in the current industry.

In a nutshell, while becoming more comfortable and practical, Tesla has held on to its most proficient territory.

The competitiveness of the Tesla Model Y L is not only reflected in the improvement of product strength. When these upgrades are combined with the starting price of 339,000 yuan, its impact on the existing market pattern really begins to show.

The most directly affected are a series of domestic six - seat SUVs such as the Li L8, which are positioned in the 300,000 - 400,000 yuan range. In the past, these models formed a clear differentiation from Tesla with their advantages in comfort configurations and understanding of family scenarios. The emergence of the Model Y L has greatly weakened this difference.

Inevitably, the decision - making logic of some consumers will change fundamentally.

In the past, choosing between Tesla and domestic brands was a trade - off between driving performance and riding comfort. Now, the Model Y L has strengthened itself into a more comprehensive option, forcing consumers to re - evaluate their core needs:

After Tesla also provides excellent comfort, whether those more detailed configurations, such as the rear entertainment screen, still have decisive appeal.

All in all, the launch of the Model Y L is the result of Tesla's in - depth research on the Chinese market and its targeted response. It proves that this company has the ability and willingness to fill in the gaps in the fields it is not good at and use its engineering and cost - control capabilities to launch a high - configuration product into the market at a competitive price.

Appendix: Model Y L Parameter Configuration Table

This article is from the WeChat public account "Ai Fan Er". Author: Ai Fan Er. Republished by 36Kr with permission.