Tesla is preparing a six-seat version of the Model Y

Electric car enthusiasts and families with children may have a new option waiting for them: signs have been found in Tesla’s software that the company is preparing a six-seat version of the popular Model Y crossover. A well-known security researcher under the pseudonym GreenTheOnly found in the firmware Model Y mentions of a new configuration of the cabin. Apparently, the novelty will be aimed at family buyers who need more space.

Rumors of a six-seat version of the Model Y have been floating around for a while now, but now the first real confirmation has emerged – a digital “passphrase” in the firmware code. Tesla has previously produced a seven-seat version of the Model Y, but it was criticized for its cramped third row of seats.

The move to a six-seat layout could mean significant changes to the layout. It’s expected that the second row will now consist of two separate seats rather than a solid sofa – the so-called 2-2-2-2 layout. This would create a pass-through to the third row, improving access and comfort.

Of particular interest is the possibility that the six-seat version will have a longer wheelbase. This will significantly improve the comfort of passengers in the rear row, where there was previously a lack of space.

A particular interest is the possibility that the six-seat version will have a longer wheelbase.

It was initially thought that such a version would be exclusive to the Chinese market, but GreenTheOnly thinks that’s unlikely and hints at a wider sales geography. If so, it would be good news for buyers around the world, especially amid a growing number of competitors offering electric crossovers with three rows of seating.

Prices have not yet been announced. However, based on the Model X, where the six-seat configuration is more expensive than the seven-seat configuration, you can expect the new Model Y to be a bit of a bargain – especially if it gets a longer base.

2025, Tesla says, will be a time of new launches. The Model Y, Model S and Model X have already been updated. New, more affordable versions of the Model 3 and Model Y are also expected to be released in the coming months.

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