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Tesla Launches the Six-Seat Model Y Long Wheelbase in the US

Tesla’s new three-row Model Y L uses a stretched wheelbase and Launch Series pricing as it enters a crowded electric SUV segment.

  • On Thursday, Tesla launched the Model Y Long Wheelbase in the United States and Puerto Rico, introducing a stretched 6-seat SUV with 325 miles of range and 4.4-second 0-60 mph acceleration.
  • MotorTrend editorial head Edward Loh stated the model fills a gap left by Tesla's discontinued Model X, with the added 6 inches of length providing usable third-row space for passengers.
  • Tesla is offering the Model Y L as a "Launch Series" starting at $61,990, which includes exclusive badging and 12 months of Full Self-Driving with integrated Grok AI.
  • Rivals undercut the Model Y L: the Kia EV9 starts at $54,900 with 304 miles of range, while the Hyundai Ioniq 9 starts at $58,955 with 335 miles, though Tesla counters with faster 0-60 acceleration.
  • Market analysts expect the Model Y L's price to drop toward $54,000 once the "Launch Series" sells through, following Tesla's playbook of introducing loaded variants before rolling out cheaper trims.
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Forbes broke the news in United States on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
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