In the most recent software for the Model Y, a well-known Tesla hacker discovered indications of a six-seater model.
An astute Tesla hacker discovered a completely new setup for the company’s recently updated Model Y. Even while speed enthusiasts might not be interested in it (as opposed to, for instance, the eagerly awaited updated Model Y Performance), Tesla’s core crossover-buying market may be waiting for it.
After searching through the most recent firmware for the Tesla Model Y, a security researcher on X who goes by the handle GreenTheOnly discovered references to a six-seat version of the car, which is a long-running rumour that hasn’t been confirmed in any way. That is, until now.
- Tesla could be readying a long-rumoured six-seater Model Y for sale.
- A longer wheelbase could accompany the new seating arrangement.
- This configuration was speculated to be exclusively for the Chinese market; however, the latest leaks indicate that may no longer be the case.
If you’ve been following Tesla for a while, you’re aware that the company frequently positions seats in odd locations. After all, the Model Y has previously had seven seats. People must be wondering why they went from seven to just six.
According to several rumours, the seating arrangement of this six-seater will be drastically different from that of the cramped seven-seater Model Y of the past. According to certain news sources, the six-seater model of the Model Y might represent the first iteration of the long wheelbase model, rather than merely a layout for how passengers belt up.
This would put the six-seater in a 2-2-2 configuration, perhaps swapping out the bench seat in the second row for roomier captain’s chairs and getting rid of the meme-worthy shimmy that used to render the Model Y’s third row essentially worthless.
It’s becoming more probable that this arrangement won’t be limited to the Chinese market as was first thought. Instead of providing an explanation, Green implied that the six-seater arrangement is “unlikely to be China-only”, as some initially conjectured.
There has been no confirmation on pricing or anything else Tesla has said on the subject. Because the six-seater Model X costs more than the seven-seater model, purchasers may have to shell out several thousand dollars for it, particularly if a longer wheelbase is desired.
Tesla did declare that it would debut new products in 2025. We’ve already seen the updated Model Y, S, and X, and by the end of June, we expect to see the new “affordable” version of the 3 and Y platform.
The issue is that since CEO Elon Musk shifted his attention back to the business and away from politics, Tesla’s reputation hasn’t exactly recovered in a spectacular fashion. Therefore, Tesla might not be able to support sales as much as it would want, even if it can attract some more attention with a new LWB Model Y.
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