2026 Tesla Model Y L: Price, Specs, Range and All the Details

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 now from $61,990 and first deliveries expected in September. The headline is twofold: it finally gives Tesla a genuinely adult-friendly third row, and despite being seven inches longer and noticeably heavier, it holds onto a serious 325 miles of range. 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 $63,380 once you add the mandatory $1,390 destination charge. That opening price is for a “Launch Series” — a fully-loaded Premium all-wheel-drive trim — and it lands higher than many expected.

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, so cheaper trims are likely to follow once the initial run sells through.

What’s the range and performance? The serious range package

This is where the Model Y L quietly impresses. Despite being longer, taller and heavier than the standard car, it’s rated at 325 miles of range on its standard 19-inch wheels (dropping only slightly to 320 miles with the 20-inch option). 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 325-mile 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 now, with first deliveries expected around September 2026; 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 325 miles of range that barely gives anything up to the standard car. The sticking point is the $61,990 Launch Series 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, specifications and range figures are based on Tesla’s US launch information as of early July 2026 and are subject to change. Range figures are Tesla-estimated.