Tesla’s refreshed Model Y has sold out across China following its January 10 debut. The company’s redesigned electric vehicle has drawn massive consumer interest, leaving buyers to wait months for delivery. Wait times now stretch to 13 weeks—among the longest in recent years. Most variants won’t arrive until February 2026 at the earliest.
The new Model Y features a sharper design that abandoned the previous rounded front and headlight style. Strong showroom traffic followed the refresh announcement despite these significant design changes. Tesla reported over 100,000 pre-orders for the new model, according to a salesperson at a Guangzhou showroom. As of mid-January, the company had received 73,400 total orders, with 59,000 specifically for the refreshed version. This overwhelming consumer response underscores strong brand recognition that continues to drive demand in the Chinese market.
Only the six-seat Model Y L variant maintains a shorter delivery window of 4-8 weeks. The Rear-Wheel Drive model shows estimated delivery in January 2026. Long Range and All-Wheel Drive versions face even longer waits extending into February. Almost all remaining 2025 delivery slots have been claimed.
Only the six-seat Model Y L variant maintains shorter delivery windows, while most other variants face waits extending into February 2026.
This sellout comes after a challenging period. Tesla China achieved 86,700 sales in November 2025, rebounding from October’s lowest sales in over eight months. Through November, Giga Shanghai deliveries totaled 754,561 vehicles, representing an 8.30% decline compared to the same period the previous year. The company’s year-to-date performance had lagged expectations before the new Model Y sparked renewed demand. Tesla’s trade-in program accepts various vehicle types to help customers transition to new models.
Tesla implemented aggressive marketing tactics heading into 2025. The company emphasized a December 31 deadline for securing current tax incentives before 2026 reductions kicked in. Sales materials urged customers to order early to guarantee 2025 delivery slots. Staff also highlighted limited availability to accelerate purchase decisions. New domestic brands are increasingly recognized in the market, creating competitive pressure that makes Tesla’s refresh particularly timely.
Looking ahead, Tesla forecasts 520,000 Model Y units for 2025, representing 8.3% growth over 2024’s 480,000 units. This projection includes both domestic and export sales from Giga Shanghai. The Model Y maintained its position as the top-selling pure electric single model in China during 2024, and the new refresh appears ready to extend that market leadership amid intense EV competition.