Exterior Design

The Tesla Model Y L features the same front and rear lighting layout and bumper design as the standard Model Y, but the rear section of the vehicle has been structurally modified. The Model Y L retains the combination of a full-width daytime running light and split headlights. The rear end is noticeably raised, creating a sleek and upright visual effect, and features a sportier rear spoiler. The taillights continue to use the classic diffuse-reflection full-width design. Despite the extended body dimensions, the drag coefficient is just 0.216 (lower than the Model Y’s 0.22)—an exceptionally low figure that ensures low energy consumption and extended range. The new model is available in six exterior paint colors: Starlight Gray, Pearl White, Glacier Blue, Star Diamond Black, Flame Red, and Starlight Gold, with Starlight Gold being exclusive to the Model Y L.

However, the differences between the two models are clearly visible from the side profile. The most obvious change is the elongated central cabin. While the Model Y’s body line slopes downward sharply after the B-pillar, the Model Y L’s roofline extends further before beginning to dip. This improves rear-seat window visibility, and the rear quarter windows are also noticeably larger. It is evident that the designers have maximized headroom and legroom for third-row passengers without compromising the vehicle’s overall visual appeal; without close inspection, it is difficult to discern any significant differences from the Model Y. The new model has a ground clearance of 169 millimeters when unloaded, an increase of 2 millimeters over the Model Y.

In terms of body dimensions, the Tesla Model Y L measures 4,976 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,668 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,040 mm; In comparison, the Model Y (4,797/1,920/1,624 mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2,890 mm), the Model Y L is 179 mm longer, maintains the same width, is 44 mm taller, and features a 150 mm longer wheelbase, which will generally enhance interior passenger space. The new model also features a brand-new 19-inch wheel design. Additionally, it adopts a mixed-width tire setup with 255-series tires in the front and 275-series tires in the rear (compared to the Model Y’s 255-series tires front and rear), increasing the rear tire contact patch to provide the vehicle with higher lateral limits and high-speed stability, reflecting Tesla’s commitment to driving safety and driving enjoyment for its owners.

Interior Design

The Tesla Model Y L largely retains the design language of the Model Y, maintaining a minimalist aesthetic with ambient lighting that wraps around the cabin. The overall materials exude a sense of luxury, and the interior is available in two color schemes: dark and light gray. The Model Y L features an upgraded center display, increasing from the original 15.4 inches to 16 inches, with a resolution boost of approximately 30%, resulting in sharper in-car video playback. The infotainment system continues to utilize an AMD Ryzen processor. Additionally, the front wireless charging pad has been upgraded to support simultaneous 50W + 30W fast wireless charging and is equipped with an air-cooling system.

The new model also increases the number of interior speakers, upgrading from 16 in the Long Range AWD version to 19, including one subwoofer. New additions include a center speaker in the armrest and two overhead speakers, ensuring clear sound localization for every seat. According to the manufacturer, the Model Y L features significantly reduced wind, road, and tire noise, making it the best-insulated locally produced model currently available. This is the result of the combined effects of acoustic glass, an upgraded suspension system, and quiet tires.

Powertrain

The Tesla Model Y L is equipped with a larger battery pack, with capacity increased from 78.4 kWh to 82 kWh, delivering a range of 751 kilometers—essentially on par with the Long Range AWD version (750 kilometers). The new model retains the front AC induction asynchronous motor and rear permanent magnet synchronous motor layout, with slightly increased power output compared to the Model Y: the front motor delivers 142 kW and the rear motor 198 kW, for a total output of 340 kW (the Model Y’s maximum output is 331 kW). The vehicle’s curb weight has not increased significantly, remaining at 2,088 kg. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, just 0.2 seconds slower than the Model Y Long Range AWD. Energy efficiency remains a Tesla strength; the Model Y L achieves 12.8 kWh/100 km, only slightly higher than the Model Y. The top speed remains at 201 km/h, and the vehicle’s charging power remains unchanged at 250 kW.

 

 

	2025 Model YL Long Range All-Wheel Drive
Basic Information
Launch date	Aug-25
Body level	Mid-to-large SUV
Length * Width * Height (mm)	4976*1920*1668
Energy type	pure electric
CLTC pure electric range (km)	751
Total power of electric motors (kW)	340
Maximum speed (km/h)	201
0-100km/h acceleration (s)	4.5
Battery Type	ternary lithium battery
Battery capacity (kWh)	82
Warranty Policy	Four years or 80,000 kilometers
Body
Length (mm)	4976
Width (mm)	1920
Height(mm)	1668
Wheelbase (mm)	3040
Front track width (mm)	1656
Rear track width (mm)	1624
Minimum ground clearance under no-load conditions (mm)	169
Curb weight (kg)	2088
Maximum load capacity (kg)	2651
Luggage capacity (L)	420-2423
Front trunk capacity (L)	116
Number of car doors	5
Number of seats	6
Approach angle (°)	16
Departure angle (°)	18
electric motor
Total power of electric motors (kW)	340
Maximum power of the front motor (kW)	142
Maximum power of the rear motor (kW)	198
CLTC pure electric range (km)	751
Battery capacity (kWh)	82
Energy consumption per 100 kilometers (kWh/100km)	12.8
Electricity-equivalent fuel consumption (L/100km)	1.49
Motor structure	induction
Motor working principle	asynchronous
Second motor structure	Permanent magnet
Working principle of the second motor	synchronous
Number of drive motors	Dual motors
Motor layout	Front and rear
Battery Type	ternary lithium battery
Battery cell brands	LG (Aierji)
Battery cooling method	Liquid cooling
Energy recovery	●
Battery pack warranty	Eight years or 192,000 kilometers
Battery preheating	●
Electric configuration
Fast charging power (kW)	250
Chassis/Steering
Drive form	Four-wheel drive
Front suspension type	Double wishbone independent suspension
Rear suspension type	Multi-link independent suspension
Adjustable suspension	●
Steering power type	Electric Assist
Wheels/Brakes
Front/Rear Brake Type	Ventilation disc
Parking brake type	Electronic parking brake
Front tire specifications	255/45 R19
Rear tire specifications	275/45 R19
Wheel material	aluminum alloy
Active/passive safety configuration
ABS anti-lock braking system	●
Brakeforce Distribution (EBD/CBC, etc.)	●
Brake assist (BA/EBA/BAS, etc.)	●
Traction control (ASR/TCS/TRC, etc.)	●
Vehicle stability control (ESC/ESP/DSC, etc.)	●
Active braking/safety system	●
Lane change assist	●
Lane Keeping Assist	●
Lane centering	●
Lane departure warning	●
Road traffic sign recognition	○
Low speed warning	●
Fatigue driving warning	●
Front airbags	●Driver's side airbag
	●Passenger's side airbag
	●Intermediate airbag
	●Side airbags
	●Head airbags (curtain airbags)
Rear airbags	●Side airbags
	●Head airbags (curtains)
Tire pressure monitoring device	● Display
Seatbelt reminder	●Full vehicle
ISOFIX child seat	●
Passive pedestrian protection	●
Forward Collision Warning	●
Sentinel Mode / Clairvoyance	●
Assist/Control Configuration
Maximum detection range ahead	●424 meters
Driving assistance imaging	● Reversing camera
	● Side blind spot camera
Cruise system	● Full-speed adaptive cruise control
Driving mode switching	●Sports
	●Standard/Comfort
	●Snow
Hill Start Assist	●
Automatic parking	●
Remote parking	○
Single pedal mode	●
Assistance Level	●L2
Assisted driving system	●Tesla Driver Assist
Remote Summoning	○
Traffic light recognition	○
Assisted parking	○
Assisted lane change	○
Automatic exit (entry) from auxiliary ramps	○
Assisted driving section	○Urban road section
External/Anti-theft Configuration	○Highway section
skylight	●Non-openable panoramic sunroof
Frameless design car doors	●
Trunk opening method	●Electric
	●Induction
Electric tailgate position memory	●
Key type	○ Remote control key (990 yuan)
	● Bluetooth key
	● UWB digital key
	● NFC/RFID key
Keyless entry	●
Keyless start system	●
Remote start function	●
Central locking	●
Internal configuration
Steering wheel material	●Leather
Steering wheel adjustment	● Electric,
	height adjustable,
	front and back adjustable
Steering wheel functions	●Heating
	●Memory
	●Multifunctional
Central handrail	●Before
	●After
Gear shifting	●Touchscreen gear shifting
Sun visor vanity mirror	●
Built-in dashcam	●
Wireless charging function for mobile phones	●Front row
Smart hardware
Assisted driving chip	●AI 4
Total computing power of the chip	●720 TOPS
Forward sensing camera	●Binoculars
Number of cameras	●8
Number of in-car cameras	●1
Front-facing camera pixels	●5 million
Seats
Seat material	● Faux leather
Front seat functions	●Heating
	●Ventilation
Second-row seat functions	●Heating
	●Ventilation
Electric seat adjustment	●Driver's seat
	●Passenger seat
Driver's seat adjustment method	● Fore-and-aft adjustment
	● Backrest adjustment
	● Height adjustment (4-way)
	● Leg support adjustment
	● Lumbar support (4-way)
Passenger seat adjustment method	● Fore-and-aft adjustment
	● Backrest adjustment
	● Height adjustment (4-way)
	● Leg support adjustment
	● Lumbar support (4-way)
Second row seat adjustment	●Fore-and-aft adjustment
	●Backrest adjustment
Power-adjustable second-row seats	●
Rear seats can be folded down electrically.	●
Second row individual seats	●
Rear cup holders	●
Third row seats	●
Third-row seat function	●Heating
Third-row seat adjustment	●Backrest adjustment
Seating layout	2002-2-2
Third-row seats with power adjustment	●
multimedia
Central control color screen	● Touchscreen LCD
Satellite navigation system	●
Navigation traffic information display	●
Map Brands	Baidu
In-vehicle intelligent system	● Tesla vehicle system software
In-vehicle smart chip	●AMD Ryzen
Mobile APP remote function	● Door controls
	● Window controls
	● Vehicle start
	● Charging management
	● Light control ●
	Air conditioning control ●
	Seat heating
	● Seat ventilation
	● Vehicle status inquiry/diagnosis
	● Vehicle location/find vehicle
	● Owner services (finding charging stations, gas stations, parking lots, etc.)
	● Schedule maintenance/repair
Bluetooth/Car Phone	●
Number of speakers	19
Voice recognition control system	●Multimedia system
	●Navigation
	●Telephone
	●Air conditioning
Central control screen size	●16 inches
Central control screen resolution	●2K
Central control screen pixel density	●147PPI
Voice assistant wake word	Hey, Tesla
4G/5G networks	●4G
Connected Vehicles	●
OTA upgrade	●
Rear LCD screen	●
Number of rear multimedia screens	●1
Rear LCD screen size	●8 inches
Rear seat multimedia control	●
Interface support	●Type-C interface
Number of USB/Type-C ports	● 1 in the front row / 4 in the back row
Wireless charging power for mobile phones	●30W
	●50W
Power support	●12V power supply in the luggage compartment
Vehicle infotainment system memory (GB)	●16
Vehicle infotainment system storage (GB)	●256
light
low beam headlights	●LED
High beams	●LED
LED daytime running lights	●
Adaptive high and low beam	●
Headlights are adjustable	●
Automatic headlights	●
Headlights delayed shut-off	●
Lighting features	●Matrix
Interior ambient lighting	●
Active ambient lighting	●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Electric windows	●Before
	●After
One-touch window operation	●Full vehicle
Anti-pinch function for car windows	●
exterior rearview mirror	●Electrically adjustable
	●Electrically folding
	●Auto-dimming
	●Memory
	●Heating
	●Auto-folding when locking
	●Auto-tilting when reversing
Interior rearview mirror	●Automatic anti-glare
Glass function	●Multi-layer sound insulation
	●Rear side privacy
Multi-layer soundproof glass for side windows	●Front row
	●Rear row
Rain-sensing wipers	●
Air conditioner/refrigerator
Air conditioning control methods	●Automatic control
heat pump air conditioner	●
Rear air vent	●
Temperature zone control	●
air purification	●
PM2.5 filtration	●

 

 

 

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