Tesla Model Y L: Extended three-row SUV launching in 2026
Tesla Model Y L: Extended three-row SUV launching in 2026
Tesla Model Y L: Extended three-row SUV launching in 2026
Tesla confirms the Model Y L, an extended three-row SUV, will launch in Australia and New Zealand in 2026. Features include 681 km range, six seats, and competitive pricing.
2026-03-06T23:52:20+03:00
2026-03-06T23:52:20+03:00
2026-03-06T23:52:20+03:00
Tesla has officially confirmed that the extended Model Y L will launch in Australia and New Zealand in 2026. This marks the brand's first three-row SUV in the local market since Model X deliveries ceased six years ago.The Model Y L features a body extended by 177 mm to 4,969 mm and a wheelbase stretched by 150 mm to 3,040 mm. It offers a 2+2+2 seating layout with separate second-row seats. All second-row seats come with heating, ventilation, and electric adjustment, while the third row includes heating.According to homologation data, the model will be available exclusively with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup and a battery of around 82 kWh. Its claimed range is up to 681 km on the WLTP cycle, which is even higher than the standard Model Y Long Range AWD's 629 km thanks to improved aerodynamics.The price is expected to exceed the current $68,900 for the Model Y Long Range AWD. However, if it stays below the $80,990 Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB, Tesla would become the most affordable new electric vehicle with more than five seats in Australia.The Model Y L is a strategically important product for Tesla in the region. The company is essentially replacing the niche and expensive Model X with a more mainstream three-row crossover based on its bestseller. With the right pricing, Tesla could capture demand from traditional family SUVs and electric minivans, entering the segment of affordable six-seat EVs where competition remains limited.
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Tesla Model Y L: Extended three-row SUV launching in 2026
Tesla confirms the Model Y L, an extended three-row SUV, will launch in Australia and New Zealand in 2026. Features include 681 km range, six seats, and competitive pricing.
Michael Powers, Editor
Tesla has officially confirmed that the extended Model Y L will launch in Australia and New Zealand in 2026. This marks the brand's first three-row SUV in the local market since Model X deliveries ceased six years ago.
The Model Y L features a body extended by 177 mm to 4,969 mm and a wheelbase stretched by 150 mm to 3,040 mm. It offers a 2+2+2 seating layout with separate second-row seats. All second-row seats come with heating, ventilation, and electric adjustment, while the third row includes heating.
According to homologation data, the model will be available exclusively with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup and a battery of around 82 kWh. Its claimed range is up to 681 km on the WLTP cycle, which is even higher than the standard Model Y Long Range AWD's 629 km thanks to improved aerodynamics.
The price is expected to exceed the current $68,900 for the Model Y Long Range AWD. However, if it stays below the $80,990 Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB, Tesla would become the most affordable new electric vehicle with more than five seats in Australia.
The Model Y L is a strategically important product for Tesla in the region. The company is essentially replacing the niche and expensive Model X with a more mainstream three-row crossover based on its bestseller. With the right pricing, Tesla could capture demand from traditional family SUVs and electric minivans, entering the segment of affordable six-seat EVs where competition remains limited.
