Tesla has added a longer, three-row version of the Model Y to its US lineup. The Model Y L is now configurable online in the US and Puerto Rico, arriving first as a “Launch Series” priced at $61,990, according to Electrek.
That makes it the most expensive Model Y you can buy today — more than the Performance trim’s $57,990 and well above the base rear-wheel-drive Model Y’s $39,990, per the same report.
What’s different
The Model Y L stretches the wheelbase by about 150mm (5.9 inches) and adds roughly 180mm (7 inches) to overall length — room Tesla uses for a genuine third row, rather than the cramped jump seats the standard Model Y introduced earlier this year. Seating is arranged 2+2+2: the second row gets heated, ventilated captain’s chairs with powered armrests and one-touch fold, and the third row gets heated, power-reclining seats with child-seat anchors.
Other changes include 89 cubic feet of total cargo space, adaptive damping, staggered tires, upgraded acoustic glass, a 19-speaker audio system, a second-row 8-inch touchscreen, and 50W cooled wireless charging pads. Tesla rates the Model Y L at 325 miles of EPA-estimated range with all-wheel drive and a 4.4-second 0–60 mph time — quicker, and with more range, than most three-row electric SUVs it competes against.
Should you buy the L instead of a regular Model Y?
If you don’t regularly carry more than five people, the standard Model Y remains the cheaper, simpler choice — you’re not paying roughly $22,000 more for space you won’t use. The Model Y L makes sense specifically for buyers who need to seat six adults or older kids comfortably on a regular basis, something the standard Model Y’s third row was never really built for.
It’s also worth knowing before you order: the Model Y L ships with FSD Supervised software included at launch. Trims and included features can change, so confirm current pricing and specs on Tesla’s own configurator before you place an order.
Photo by Chenxi Yan.
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