Tesla has announced new models in China before other markets multiple times now.
ShutUpAndTakeMyMoney.gif If they offer a 6-seater Performance version... hooo boy. My poor wallet.
What’s a captains chair?
In the row behind the driver you either have a bench, or you have two individual chairs with a space between them. The latter option is called Captain's Chairs, or rarely Executive Chairs when they're closer together and more luxurious.
This won't be for sale until federal tax credit expires. After which 6 seater becomes regular price and 5 seater is about 4k cheaper.
Post is talking about China and Europe... Go sit in the corner a little bit please
So the Model Y performance is coming, the Model Y basic and the Model Y L.
That’s why competition is important for consumers
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How melodramatic. The US is the only country that gets all Tesla models, and Robotaxi, and Tesla Insurance. And of course one of the very few that actually gets FSD. So you’re doing good, it’s fine if Tesla gets the kinks out on the Chinese market for a few months before it starts selling it in the US.
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Someone’s cranky, go eat a Snickers
Wouldn't it be considered too big to sell large amounts in Europe? Maybe they're just doing standard track testing?
Nobody in Europe is buying Teslas, so its just for the Chinese then, Tesla only sold 600 odd cars in Germany last month.
We know. The news is that it's apparently underway with regard to testing.
Makes sense honestly.
It's similar to what the Model Y previously had as well as compact-midsize SUVs with a small third row.
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Europeans don’t want a captains seat at the back.
Its not fonna be bigger than ix, x5, gle, q7, q8 or small three rows even like 5008, espace etc which are all big sellers in EU
Tesla literally sold record numbers of vehicles in Spain, Norway, and Türkiye last quarter.
What about the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Austria, Denmark, Ireland?
You wrote, “Nobody in Europe is buying Teslas…” A counter factual only needs one instance, and I provided more than one.
Huh, that's all we've ever dreamed of since seeing it in Chevy Starcrafts etc. growing up.
Imagine sitting in the back seat while drifting.
I remember when Americans weren’t so whiney
I will buy this car when it comes to the USA
You poor Americans. How will you survive.
Have there been any pictures showing the interior of these cars?
Only if the Model X gets discontinued.
Dumb question: what are captain chairs?
Blame your current government and Musk who have made EVs less appealing financially, while also reducing competition
I’m guessing bucket seats that may or may not swivel. Edit: oh maybe this: https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModelY/comments/15j0sh1/tesla_model_y_7seater_converted_with_captains/
Its also why strong government incentives is important. That competition only existed due to strong government subsidies in China.
Model X got discontinued in EU.
Oh SECOND row captains seats. I’ve this type in minivans in Hong Kong, they’re super comfy, the type when you hope someone else offers to drive :)
Yea it's just too expensive for us europoors. And compared to Y, it's even harder to justify the price. But as a current Y AWD LR owner I would seriously consider the L, if the price is right.
Model S and X sales have also declined in the US as more competition arrives in the luxury sedan and SUV markets. Trump tariffs also push prices up and reduced the number of potential buyers in the US while Canadian buyers are unlikely to support a brand so tied to Trump politics. Tesla really needs to add larger 800V battery packs and steer by wire to keep them competitive.
I think it likely will, eventually. Or the X/S will go up in price, become more lux and the Y will fill in the product gap left in the 60-100k range. I 100% see the S/X going EOL though; the 3/Y simply having spec packages and being the only automotive product lines as Tesla focuses on more than the automotive market in the future.
It’s a shame that even the extended model Y will likely be too small to replace my current ICE 3 row SUV. And the existing 7 seat option for the model Y was a joke.
Does anyone know if the middle seats collapse like the currently do. Or are they non folding like the current model X bucket seats?
There ain’t no “smaller model y”. It’s most likely the model y L line getting retrofitted in the Silicon Valley plant.
They're gonna use this to bolster sales in the US after the tax credit expires aren't they
Nothing yet
Same
I have a 5 seater Y and am actively shopping a replacement since having a second baby. I would buy this in a blink if it were available in the states.
There’s a reason why your dream never came true.
Same goes to US, but hey where are those Chinese EV in the US?
I’d guess it would have the same functionality as the Model X seat… sadly
Literally the only variant I want. 😭 MYLP ❤️
You don't talk for all Europeans bud. Captains seats are amazing, and a 6 seater works better than a 7 seater for people with small kids as well.
I do because sales numbers. You’ll see. As all other brands who tried have, bud. There’s a reason they’re so usual in China and nonexistent here.
Unfortunately this makes a "Tesla Van" even more unlikely...
...i drive a 6-seater X with captains chairs
You mean the same Model X that is so incredibly unpopular it isn’t even offered here anymore after barely selling at all for several years? What a _stunning_ rebuke!
Yep. It was available for enough time for me to make that dream come true.
There is supposed to be a more affordable Model Y as well. Whether or not it’s smaller remains to be seen. https://insideevs.com/news/766793/tesla-cheaper-new-model-june/
There haven’t been any photos or interior details yet except that there are 6 seats.
It means the second row is two separate seats, like this: [image](https://images.hgmsites.net/lrg/2015-chevrolet-traverse_100468267_l.jpg)
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Works well for me. When we bring a grandparent my 3 year old sits in very back, 1 year old behind passenger, then 4 adults. Once 1 year old faces forward they both go in very back
Wish they were stow and go so they could have proper van utility.
So basically a model Y minivan. I really wish they would have come out with this and never even toyed with the cybertruck. They should have used the Y platform for a pickup truck too.
All the US automakers are scared of China EVs lmao
I’m sad because I’m less than 45 days from buying my first tesla (please let there be a lower interest rate in September). We like the 3 better than the Y but I’d probably take this over either.
If they flipped down at least like they currently do. Damn that would be amazing. Instantly much more utility.
But why? What does it offer that your current one doesn’t? This car fits 2 babies quite comfortably right?
Currently have two car seats and it’s super tight. Granted they’re rear-facing since the kids are young, but I’m 6’2 and have to drive like a grandma. Ideally would have captains seats in the second row with a reasonably sized third row (or more cargo) similar to the captains option on the X, although that third row is quite small. Pretty specific but if you have two kids it fills up super fast and doesn’t leave room for 5th passenger.
It’s not discontinued. Just paused. Though, with the small number of units, you have to wonder how long it’s worth running the homologation on this side of the pond.
I mean i get that it can be tight, but captain seats in the second room doesn’t all of a sudden give you more room now does jt? Also leaves out the middle seat so no passenger there ever. Maybe if the chairs can go back further a bit I’d get it. That would be handy
Not exactly a fair fight for the US automakers when the Chinese get their massive tax breaks, get to buy parts at deep discounts, and their parts suppliers are giving land, tax breaks, incentives, and raw materials at massive discounts via the government. It's the 2011-2012 Chinese solar panel market flood all over again.
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