[Expired]Tesla Model Y 7-Seater Finally Arrives

• TESLA now offers Model Y 7-seater version.
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Editor's Pick: Hold your excitement, soon-to-be Tesla parents! Before you start dreaming about a "mobile three-bedroom apartment," according to the latest report from InsideEVs, this updated American seven-seat Model Y is not the widely discussed "long-wheelbase Model Y L" from earlier rumors. It's still the same familiar formula with the same familiar taste.

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1. First, there are no changes to the exterior or body—it's just an additional optional package—$2,500 for a "small bench seat." This seven-seat optional package costs $2,500. However, it's not available for every trim level—currently only available for the Premium All-Wheel Drive model. Including delivery fees and other miscellaneous charges, the total comes to $52,000+. In comparison, the China-exclusive long-wheelbase Model Y L costs 340,000 RMB, approximately $49,000—truly living up to Tesla's reputation as a value-oriented company in China.

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2. In terms of space, it's basically "no entry for anyone over five years old!" According to InsideEVs' description: the third row is essentially two bench seats crammed into the regular version's trunk space.

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Comparing with the Chinese Tesla 7-seater's third row, just look at the size of the corner windows to see the "human rights" difference

• Criticism point: Online comments are extremely harsh, with one saying, "Unless you're under five years old, don't even think about fitting in there." If you insist on seating adults back there, they'd probably need to practice yoga positions inside the car.
• Comparison: Many American users are envious of the Chinese market's "Model Y L" (long-wheelbase 6-seater version), lamenting that it's truly a family car, while the American version seems like it's "seven seats just for the sake of having seven seats."

3. Besides adding two seats, Tesla also gave the Model Y a minor "facelift":

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• Complete de-chroming: All emblems and decorative strips have changed from shiny chrome to matte black.
• Interior upgrade: The headliner color has been upgraded from gray to charcoal gray, giving it a more premium feel (and making it more stain-resistant).
• Slightly larger screen: The center display has increased from 15.4 inches to 16 inches. Don't underestimate those 0.6 inches—they represent the prestigious "large screen experience."
  

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• Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function: This feature remains exclusive to the $59,000 Performance version, and you'll still need to purchase an adapter.

If you have five kids or two large golden retrievers, this $2,500 might be worth spending. But if you're hoping to take seven grown adults on a picnic, your passengers in the back might call the police and report you for unlawful confinement before you even reach your destination.