US Edition2026 Tesla Model Y L: Longer, six-seat electric SUV locked in for Australia
The Model Y L adds a third row and captain's chairs, expanding Tesla's SUV lineup in Australia and offering a more affordable seven-seat electric SUV option.
- The Tesla Model Y L is coming to Australia in 2026, with Tesla Australia confirming the launch and Australian Government approval documents from February suggesting a sale in the coming months.
- Aiming to build on the standard Model Y's sales, Tesla Model Y L will be sourced from Tesla's Shanghai factory, returning a three-row option after Model X was withdrawn.
- The Model Y L features a six-seat 2+2+2 layout with second-row captain's chairs, and offers a claimed 2,539 litres of luggage capacity, sharing the same dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain as the Premium Long Range AWD.
- Compared with the Model Y Premium Long Range AWD priced at $68,900, the Model Y L is expected to undercut rivals like the Kia EV9 and Volvo EX90.
- Approved for Europe and listed overseas, the Model Y L starts at �339,000 in China, while Tesla Australia has not released local pricing or full specifications.
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Tesla confirms return to three-row family SUV market in Australia with inbound Model Y L
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