According to local media reports, Tesla plans to launch a seven-seater Model Y in China and Europe in October. Production of the model has already taken place in Giga Shanghai。

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) plans to launch a seven-seater version of the Chinese-made Model Y in China and European markets in October, local media Daily Economic News reported today, citing an unspecified report.。

Reported that the model has been in the Tesla Shanghai super factory began production。

Daily Economic News says it is seeking confirmation from Tesla's China team, but has yet to receive a reply。

An hour after the Daily Economic News report was published, the Shanghai Securities News quoted Tesla sources as saying that the news that the Shanghai Super Factory was already producing a seven-seat version of the Model Y was false.。The person did not comment on other parts of Tesla.。Daily Economic News reports。

Tesla demonstrated the flexibility of its seven-seater when it launched the Model Y in March 2019。Tesla won't start offering an additional seven-seater model in the U.S. market until 2021.。

Only the four-wheel drive dual-motor Model Y Long Range currently supports the seven-seat option in the United States, and consumers must pay an additional $2,000。

In September last year, it was reported that Tesla plans to release an updated version of Model Y in the first half of 2024, and it is expected to start selling at the end of 2024.。

According to the Daily Economic News, reports at the time stated that the modified seven-seater Model Y plus the third row of seats will increase the weight by 45 kg, and the maximum passenger weight limit will increase by an additional 70 kg.

According to the Daily Business News, the seven-seat Model Y produced in China has completed the required certification process in Europe.。

The report, citing unnamed industry sources, said the appearance of the seven-seat Model Y rumor was related to Tesla's need to boost performance.。

According to the report, Tesla's core automotive business revenue in the second quarter was $19.9 billion, down 7% from the same period last year.。

At the same time, Tesla is lagging behind other brands in some ways.。In July, for example, BMW outsold Tesla in Europe for the first time, ending the lead Tesla has held since the Model Y entered the market in 2020, the report said.。

Tesla has a factory in Shanghai, the world's largest。Giga Shanghai began delivering Model 3 to local consumers in January 2020 and Model Y in January 2021.。

The Model 3 and Model Y currently sold in China are both five-seat versions.。

The Model Y is popular in China, contributing the lion's share of Tesla's sales in the country, as consumers prefer more interior space.。

According to the ranking released on August 12 by Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the China Passenger Vehicle Association, from January to July 2024, Model Y's wholesale sales in China were 298,384, ranking first among China's pure electric vehicle (BEV) models。Passenger Car Association。