Tesla prepares to launch new six-seater version of Model Y SUV Tesla, Inc. (an American manufacturer of electric vehicles) is preparing to launch a longer, six-seater version of its SUV — Tesla Model Y in China, Bloomberg reports photo: bloomberg According to data from China's Industry and IT Ministry, posted on its website on July 16th, the new version of Tesla's bestselling model will be nearly 150 centimetres longer than existing Model Y. The filing lists LG New Energy as the battery supplier. Tesla confirmed the future release on Weibo, a Chinese social network, by sharing two images of the SUV and caption ‘Model Y L, see you in the autumn!’ Tesla has not provided additional information about the new model and its pricing. However, the price of the base Model Y in China starts at 263,500 Chinese Yuan ($36,700).