The six or seven-seat crossover is a growing market in China. Will the three-row Model Y be enough to compete?

Discover the Tesla Model Y L, featuring enhanced space and power with a new long wheelbase, set to launch in China this autumn.

Tesla has reportedly started production of a six-seat variant of the refreshed Model Y at Giga Shanghai, and it has a longer wheelbase and a distinct body style

The Model Y L is 4,976 millimeters long (196 inches), which makes it about 179 mm (7.0 inches) longer than the regular Model Y. Its 1,920 mm width is identical to the five-seater version but the 1,668 mm height makes it about 40 mm taller. The 3,040 mm wheelbase (120 inches) also makes it about 50 mm longer (2.0 inches) between the axles.

Despite upbeat sales of the refreshed version of its Model Y SUV, Tesla is still stuck in the mud in its second-largest market.

Instead, Tesla extended the wheelbase to 3,040mm, or 150mm (5.9 inches) longer than the five-seat Model Y. In addition to the added length, the new Y L gets unique wheels, an updated spoiler, new seats, and appears as though it’ll be available with a new gold paint color.

Tesla launched on Tuesday its Model Y at about $70,000 in India, a significant markup relative to its other major markets, reflecting the country's high tariffs on electric vehicle imports which CEO Elon Musk has long-criticised.

Tesla continues to lose momentum in China with declining sales as competing electric vehicle automakers take over the country's market. The Chinese company Xiaomi has been gaining significant popularity with its new EV,