Tesla has launched the Model Y L in the US, a long-wheelbase, six-seat version of the Model Y previously only available in ChinaThe L is 7.3 inches longer than the standard Model Y, offering 33.2 inches of third-row legroom versus 25.8 inches in the standard model's cramped optional rowStarting at $61,990 ($63,380 with destination), the Launch Series is the most expensive Model Y on sale, with first deliveries expected in September 2026 Tesla has quietly discontinued the Model X. The car that defined the three-row electric SUV category for a decade is gone, and in its place arrives the Model Y L, a longer, six-seat version of Tesla's best-selling car, now available in the United States for the first time after launching in China earlier this year. The timing is pointed. For buyers who needed a third row and wanted to stay within the Tesla ecosystem, the Model X was the only answer for years. Now there is a significantly cheaper one, and it comes with something the standard Model Y's optional third-row configuration never quite delivered: space that adults can genuinely use. What the L Actually Changes The Model Y L stretches 7.3 inches beyond the standard car's footprint, and most of that additional length goes directly where it matters. Third-row legroom measures 33.2 inches, a meaningful step up from the 25.8 inches squeezed into the standard Model Y's optional bench, a configuration that was widely considered acceptable only for children on short journeys. Read More Ferrari 12Cilindri Gets a Manual Version in 2026 The additional length also allows Tesla to configure the second row as two captain's chairs rather than a bench, which creates an easier walk-through path to the rear seats and a more premium feel in the middle of the cabin. The trade-off is a loss of roughly two inches of second-row legroom compared to the standard car, which is worth noting for buyers who regularly carry adults across all three rows. Hands-on impressions from the launch event suggest the third row is better than expected for a vehicle this size. Under-thigh support is limited, as it tends to be in this class, but headroom and legroom are adequate for adults on shorter journeys rather than just children. The second row folds forward to allow access, and the overall cabin architecture follows the same minimalist logic as every other Model Y, 15.4-inch central touchscreen, a single centre console, ambient lighting, and not much else competing for your attention. A new Starlight Gold exterior colour is unique to the Model Y L at launch, sitting alongside the existing Model Y colour palette. The exterior itself is a straightforward stretch of the current Juniper-generation Model Y design, familiar proportions, just longer. Specs, Charging, and Pricing The Model Y L comes in a single dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration at launch, producing enough output to reach 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, fractionally quicker than the standard Model Y Premium AWD despite the additional size and weight. EPA-estimated range sits at 325 miles, which gives it a comfortable real-world buffer for most family use cases. Read More Ram Reintroduces Supercar-Level TRX Trim On the charging side, the Model Y L supports 250 kW peak DC fast charging, adding around 164 miles in 15 minutes or roughly 10.9 miles per minute at a suitable Supercharger. Vehicle-to-load capability at 2.4 kW is included via the Outlet Adapter, and Tesla is offering 12 months of free Supercharging with every Launch Series purchase. Production takes place at Giga Texas, with first US deliveries expected in September 2026. Pricing for the Launch Series starts at $61,990, or $63,380 including destination charges. That represents a premium of roughly $12,000 over the standard Model Y Performance, which is the more direct comparison given the shared AWD powertrain. The Model X, when it was still available, started at $79,990, making the Model Y L a considerably more accessible entry point for the same fundamental use case: a Tesla with a usable third row.
