The refreshed five-seat Tesla Model Y listed in China on January 10, 2025, was rated for up to 719 km (about 447 miles) on the CLTC test cycle—but only in the Long Range all-wheel-drive Launch Series. That is the source of the “450-mile” headline, not a verified real-world driving range. Tesla also listed a less expensive rear-wheel-drive version with a 593 km CLTC rating.
What does the “450-mile” Model Y range mean?
The figure refers to the China-market Long Range all-wheel-drive Launch Series, which CnEVPost reported at 719 km CLTC in January 2025. Converting 719 km to miles gives roughly 447 miles, commonly rounded to 450. CLTC is a laboratory test cycle used for China-market range ratings; the figure should not be read as a promise of how far the car will travel in everyday driving. The reviewed reports do not establish an independent road-test result for this trim. CnEVPost’s launch report gives the trim’s range and performance figures.
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CnEVPost reported that the 719 km rating was 31 km higher than the previous long-range AWD Model Y’s 688 km CLTC rating. It also reported a 78.4 kWh battery and a 0–100 km/h time of 4.3 seconds for the refreshed long-range AWD version. These are reported specifications for that launch trim, not figures for every Model Y sold in China.
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How did the two January 2025 launch versions compare?
Tesla listed two five-seat Launch Series versions in China on January 10, 2025. The following prices and ratings describe that launch listing, not a current 2026 price list.
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| Launch version | Drivetrain | CLTC range | Listed starting price | Acceleration |
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| Entry version | Rear-wheel drive | 593 km | RMB 263,500 | Not stated in the cited launch reports |
| Long Range Launch Series | All-wheel drive | 719 km | RMB 303,500 | 0–100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, as reported by CnEVPost |
Tesla’s China launch listing and CnEVPost’s report provide the launch prices and range figures; CnEVPost reports the AWD acceleration figure. Deliveries were expected in March 2025, subject to regulatory approval, according to Tesla’s China launch announcement.
What features changed on the refreshed Model Y?
Xinhua Finance’s January 2025 launch coverage reported several additions to the China-market refresh:
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- Ventilated front seats and ambient cabin lighting.
- A silver-coated panoramic roof.
- A longer rear seat and an 8-inch screen for rear-seat controls.
- A camera in the front bumper.
These details describe the China launch reported in January 2025. They do not establish that every later China trim, or Model Y versions sold in other markets, has identical equipment. See Xinhua Finance’s launch coverage for the feature reporting.
What does Tesla claim about range and cabin noise?
Tesla’s global New Model Y page says: “New Model Y also has 5% more range with the same battery energy and more comfortable ride handling compared to earlier Model Y vehicles.” Tesla also says, “The comprehensive redesign has improved cabin quietness.” The page lists reductions of 22% in road noise, 20% in impact noise, and 20% in wind noise. These are Tesla’s manufacturer-reported comparisons; they are not independent test results, and the page’s global comparison does not replace the China trim’s specific CLTC rating. The page was last updated in December 2025: Tesla’s New Model Y page.
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Is 719 km still the highest China Model Y range?
No. It is a historical, trim-specific rating for the January 2025 Long Range AWD Launch Series, not a current maximum across all China Model Y variants. CnEVPost reported an 821 km CLTC rating for a five-seat Long Range rear-wheel-drive variant in November 2025. That is a different drivetrain and later configuration; it should not be attributed to the January AWD launch car. CnEVPost’s November 2025 report covers that variant.
Tesla’s Q3 2025 shareholder update also described the Model YL, a longer-wheelbase, three-row, six-seat model launched in China in August 2025. It is a distinct body and seating configuration, not simply another range figure for the five-seat January launch model. See Tesla’s Q3 2025 shareholder update.
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What should buyers check before comparing listings?
- Match the trim and drivetrain: the 719 km figure belongs to the long-range AWD launch version; the later 821 km report concerns a five-seat Long Range RWD variant.
- Check the test cycle: CLTC ratings are not independently verified real-world range results.
- Check the date and market: launch prices and feature reports from January 2025 do not establish today’s China pricing or overseas equipment.
- Use the applicable manual: Tesla’s China-market 2025+ owner-manual page showed software version 2026.26.200.11 when reviewed on October 4, 2026; manuals and vehicle details can change. Tesla’s China Model Y owner manual.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
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