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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Hangzhou-based Unitree, seen as a competitor to Tesla's Optimus, won multiple medals. Beijing-based X-Humanoid and Hong Kong-listed Shenzhen firm UBTECH also impressed. The Chinese government has targeted humanoid robots as a key future industry for the economy and Beijing has plans to build a world-class industry of humanoid robots by 2027.

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.