2026 Tesla Model Y L: Price, Specs, Range and All the Details
Update log (2)
- — Read Tesla's own US Model Y page and configurator directly. The highest-risk number is unchanged — still $61,990, still $63,630 all-in, still 4.4s, still six-seat AWD. The range headline moved instead, and upward: the EPA published official ratings on 1-2 September and the configurator now shows 332 miles on the 19-inch wheels and 328 on the 20s, against the 325/320 Tesla estimates this page repeated in its intro, its spec card, two takeaways and the bottom line. All of those are corrected and the figures are now labelled EPA rather than Tesla-estimated. Tesla has also relabelled the car 'Model Y L Premium' in the lineup rather than 'Launch Series', though the Launch Series inclusions still show in the configurator. Fixed an internal inconsistency the 2 September update left behind: takeaway one still said $63,380 while the body and price table said $63,630.
- — 2026-09-02: rewrote the three forward-looking "first deliveries expected in September" passages — deliveries actually began at the end of August 2026 and new orders are now quoted around December 2026, with the 2026 Launch Series allocation nearly exhausted. Added Tesla's $250 non-refundable order fee to the all-in price ($63,630, not $63,380) in both the body and the price table. Verified that $61,990, 325 miles, 4.4s, the $39,990 Model Y RWD and $57,990 Performance prices, and the no-federal-tax-credit point all still hold.
- Tesla’s Model Y L, a stretched six-seat (2+2+2) three-row version of its best-selling SUV, is open for US orders at $61,990 — $63,630 all-in with the $1,390 destination charge and Tesla’s $250 order fee. It is EPA-rated at 332 miles and does 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
- The EPA ratings published on 1-2 September came in ABOVE Tesla’s own pre-certification estimates: 332 miles on 19-inch wheels and 328 on 20s, against 325 and 320.
- Tesla has relabelled the car ‘Model Y L Premium’ in its lineup rather than ‘Launch Series’, though the Launch Series inclusions still appear in the configurator. Deliveries began at the end of August; new orders quote around December 2026.
- Third-row legroom grows from the standard Model Y’s cramped 26.5 inches to 31.2 inches, which reviewers put in the same territory as the Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride.
- The opening price is about $4,000 above the Model Y Performance and roughly $8,000 above the ~$54,000 analysts had predicted, but the Launch Series includes a year each of Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Supercharging and Premium Connectivity — and cheaper configurations are expected to follow, with the 2026 Launch Series allocation already close to sold out.
- The Model Y L debuted in China in August 2025 and is now built at Giga Texas, and at about 196 inches long it is the second-longest vehicle in Tesla’s lineup, behind only the Cybertruck.
Tesla has launched the Model Y L in the US — a stretched, three-row, six-seat version of its best-selling SUV — with orders open from $61,990 and deliveries already under way since the end of August. The headline is twofold: it finally gives Tesla a genuinely adult-friendly third row, and despite being seven inches longer and noticeably heavier, it is EPA-rated at 332 miles of range — slightly better than the 325 Tesla estimated before certification. Here are all the details, the full specs, the price, and how it stacks up.
What is the Tesla Model Y L?
The Model Y L is a long-wheelbase version of the Model Y, stretched to make room for a proper third row of seats. Tesla added 150 mm (5.9 inches) to the wheelbase and roughly 180 mm (7 inches) to the overall length, taking it to about 196 inches — making the Model Y L the second-longest vehicle in Tesla’s current lineup, behind only the Cybertruck. Crucially, it uses that space for a 2+2+2, six-seat layout rather than cramming in a seven-seat bench. It first debuted in China in August 2025 before rolling out to Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia, and it’s now built at Giga Texas for the American market. In effect, it fills the gap left by the discontinued Model S and Model X, giving Tesla a larger, family-friendly SUV once again.
How much does the Tesla Model Y L cost?
The Model Y L opens in the US at $61,990, or $63,630 once you add the mandatory $1,390 destination charge and Tesla’s $250 non-refundable order fee — both of which the configurator folds into its estimated purchase price. That opening price is for a “Launch Series” — a fully-loaded Premium all-wheel-drive trim — and it lands higher than many expected.
| Tesla Model Y (US) | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Model Y (RWD) | $39,990 |
| Model Y Performance | $57,990 |
| Model Y L Premium (was “Launch Series”) | $61,990 |
| Model Y L, all-in with destination + $250 order fee | $63,630 |
To put that in context, the Model Y L costs about $4,000 more than the Model Y Performance and roughly $22,000 more than the entry-level rear-wheel-drive Model Y — and it’s around $8,000 above the roughly $54,000 analysts had predicted. There’s no federal EV tax credit to soften the blow, and rival three-row electric SUVs undercut it. On the plus side, the Launch Series is loaded: it includes one year each of Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Supercharging and Premium Connectivity, free choice of any paint, interior and wheel option, plus exclusive badging, premium floor mats, puddle lights and suede dash inserts. Tesla has used this “Launch Series” playbook before, and the initial run is now close to selling through — the 2026 Launch Series allocation was nearly exhausted by late August — so cheaper configurations are expected to follow, though Tesla has not yet announced their prices or specs.
What’s the range and performance? The serious range package
This is where the Model Y L quietly impresses — and the figure went up when the official ratings landed. The EPA published its numbers on 1–2 September 2026, and Tesla’s configurator now shows 332 miles of range on the standard 19-inch wheels (328 miles with the 20-inch option), against the 325/320 Tesla had estimated before certification. Those earlier figures are what this page carried until 9 September. That’s barely below the regular Model Y, and it’s a genuinely strong figure for a six-seat family EV — the payoff of Tesla’s aerodynamic tweaks, including a longer roofline and revised spoiler. Performance holds up too: the dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup delivers a 0–60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, backed by a battery of around 83 kWh. To keep the ride composed with the extra length and weight, Tesla fitted a second-generation adaptive suspension with continuously variable damping, and the L also supports PowerShare, Tesla’s vehicle-to-load feature for powering devices or a home.
Is the third row actually usable? Seats and interior
Yes — and that’s the whole point of the Model Y L. The standard Model Y’s optional third row offered a cramped 26.5 inches of legroom and drew consistent criticism. The L stretches that to 31.2 inches, which reviewers put in the same territory as midsize three-row SUVs like the Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride. Instead of a squeezed bench, the six-seat cabin uses two captain’s chairs in the middle row — with heating, ventilation, powered armrests and one-touch folding — and a genuinely spacious third row featuring heated seats, power recline, child-seat anchors, dedicated air vents, cup holders and overhead LED lights.
Up front, there’s the familiar 16-inch central touchscreen, while second-row passengers get their own 8-inch display on the back of the center console. And despite squeezing in six seats, practicality survives: Tesla says the trunk can still swallow a 28-inch and a 20-inch suitcase at the same time, with the frunk taking another 20-inch carry-on. It rides on the refreshed “Juniper” Model Y styling, and wears a “Model Y L” tailgate nameplate.
How does it compare to rivals, and when can you get it?
The Model Y L’s biggest challenge comes from a new wave of three-row electric SUVs — most notably the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 — which undercut its Launch Series price by thousands of dollars and, in the EV9’s case, offer a famously roomy third row. What Tesla counters with is the Supercharger network, its broader energy ecosystem, that strong 332-mile EPA range and the Model Y’s sporty, easy-to-drive character. Whether that’s worth the premium is the central question for buyers. As for availability, US and Puerto Rico orders are open,deliveries began at the end of August 2026, and new orders are quoted around December; a European launch could follow, since the L has already received EU type approval. Notably, the Model Y L arrived the same week Tesla reported its strongest quarterly deliveries in two years — for more on that, see our look atwhy Tesla’s stock fell despite a huge delivery beat.
The bottom line
The Tesla Model Y L is the three-row Tesla families have actually been waiting for: a stretched, six-seat SUV with a properly usable third row, quick 4.4-second acceleration, and a genuinely serious 332 miles of EPA range that barely gives anything up to the standard car. The sticking point is the $61,990 price, which sits above both Tesla’s own Performance model and cheaper three-row rivals. If you want a spacious EV with Tesla’s charging and tech advantages, it’s compelling — but value-focused buyers may want to wait for the inevitable cheaper trims. If you’re cross-shopping electric SUVs, it’s also worth a look at thenew electric BMW iX5.
Prices and specifications were read from Tesla’s own US Model Y page and configurator on 9 September 2026 and are subject to change without notice.Range figures are now EPA ratings, published 1–2 September 2026, replacing the Tesla estimates this page previously carried.