August 15th update: On the evening of July 16th, Tesla announced via its official Weibo account 'Model Y L, see you this golden autumn!' That same day, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology revealed details of a 6-seater all-electric SUV measuring nearly 5 meters in length with a top speed of 201 km/h. Subsequent regulatory documents indicated this EV model would feature an 82kWh battery offering a range of 751 km (467 miles).

As autumn approaches, anticipation for Tesla's Model Y L continues to grow, with new details emerging regularly. Reports this week confirm mass production has begun at the Shanghai Gigafactory, with plans to distribute vehicles to European and North American markets.

Production Ramp-Up and Showroom Distribution

Earlier reports about Shanghai's production ramp-up mentioned Tesla was surveying domestic showrooms to determine which locations would debut the Model Y L display units.

The latest developments suggest Tesla has now initiated shipments to select showrooms across China.

The movement of Model Y L units was confirmed after transport vehicles were spotted en route and images surfaced on social media.

Social media posts show a car carrier transporting Tesla vehicles to Jiangsu province, with several units under protective wraps appearing slightly longer than the accompanying standard Model Y units — leading observers to conclude these were Model Y Ls destined for local showrooms.

Wider Distribution Underway

If Tesla has indeed begun shipping to Jiangsu showrooms as reported, other locations are likely receiving deliveries as well. Since Jiangsu dealerships aren't the closest to the Shanghai Gigafactory, showrooms in closer proximity might already have inventory in transit or on-site.

Given Tesla's 'golden autumn' launch timeline for the Model Y L, combined with confirmed mass production at Shanghai and an expected September domestic market debut, these showroom shipments align with the anticipated schedule. Once delivered, potential customers will be able to inspect the vehicles before making purchase decisions.

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