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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Giuliano de Leon

6-Seater Tesla Model Y Appears in New Software Update—Will It Be China-Only Variant?

A Tesla Model Y in a parking lot. (Credit: Charlie Deets/Unsplash)

Tesla may be gearing up to launch a new variant of its popular electric SUV, as a well-known Tesla hacker has uncovered signs of a six-seater Model Y in the latest software update. The leak has sparked speculation about whether the EV giant is preparing to broaden its lineup to cater to larger families.

The discovery was made by Green, a prominent hacker and Tesla software sleuth who has built a reputation for uncovering unreleased features by delving into Tesla's firmware. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Green revealed that the 'much-rumoured' six-seater configuration appeared in a recent Tesla software update.

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