Tesla is offering a retrofit of turn-signal stalks for the Chinese-market Model 3 Highland after alleged customer complaints.

The Tesla Model Y L is almost certainly coming to the U.S., and the timing likely falls in early 2026. While the company hasn’t confirmed it, all signs—from prototype sightings to market demand—point in that direction. For families who felt the standard Model Y was just a bit too tight and the Model X too expensive, the Y L could be the sweet spot.

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Tesla posted a video showing the three-row Model Y L on its Weibo feed. The vehicle has powered armrests, a new logo badge, and a black headliner.

China is one of the largest EV markets in the world and an important market for Tesla. Competition is increasing and a smartphone company is the latest to challenge Tesla.

Tesla China has priced its six-seat Model Y variant about 30 per cent higher than its basic edition and has started accepting orders from customers who prefer spacious, long-range electric vehicles (EVs) for family use.

For years, it’s been clear that Detroit is behind China and Tesla in the global race to build electric and autonomous vehicles. So, in what it viewed as a mission to save itself, Ford poached Tesla veteran Alan Clarke,