Tesla once again has a three-row SUV to offer Australian customers.
The Tesla Model Y L is based on the popular Model Y mid-size electric SUV – Australia’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV) – but stretched to accommodate a third row of seating.
Orders are now open for the six-seater Model Y L, with deliveries commencing from the second quarter (April to June) of 2026.
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Available in a single Premium AWD trim, it’s priced at $74,900 before on-road costs – $6000 more than the Model Y Premium Long Range AWD.
The two third-row seats feature heating, ISOFIX and top-tether anchor points for child seats, air vents and USB-C outlets; they can also be folded flat with the touch of a button.
The Model Y L drops the Model Y’s second-row bench for a pair of captain’s chairs, which are heated, ventilated and power-adjustable. There’s still an 8.0-inch entertainment screen here, plus air vents, USB-C outlets, and ISOFIX and top-tether anchor points.
Apart from the stretched body, other signs you’re looking at a Model Y L and not a regular Model Y include a unique 19-inch alloy wheel design and an exclusive Cosmic Silver exterior paint finish. The Model Y L also features a rear spoiler inspired by that of the Model Y Performance.
The Model Y L comes with a 378kW/590Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain.
Tesla hasn’t disclosed the capacity of the battery, but with 681km of range on the WLTP cycle it represents a big jump over the 600km of the Model Y Premium Long Range AWD.
The Model Y L debuts vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality for Tesla in Australia and New Zealand, which can supply 3.3kW of power output to external electrical devices or equipment via an available adaptor.
It also features continuous variable damping, with two selectable modes: Balanced or Rear Comfort.
There are few electric SUVs priced under $100,000 with a third row of seating, with the Model Y L’s only competition for now coming from the smaller Mercedes-Benz EQB and the larger Kia EV9 – both of which are more expensive with starting prices of $90,000 and $97,000 before on-roads, respectively.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y L Premium AWD | $74,900 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There’s just one powertrain available in the Model Y L.
| Specifications | Tesla Model Y L |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Dual electric motors |
| Battery | Nickel manganese cobalt |
| Power | 378kW |
| Torque | 590Nm |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2088kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 5.0 seconds |
| Claimed range | 681km (WLTP) |
| Max DC charge rate | 250kW |
| Braked towing capacity | 1588kg |
Dimensions
The Tesla Model Y L is 44mm taller and 177mm longer than the Model Y, and rides on a 150mm longer wheelbase. That means it’s still 91mm shorter than the now-defunct Model X, as well as being 142mm narrower.
Tesla says after you fold the rear seats, the Model Y L offers a completely flat surface front to back.
| Dimensions | Tesla Model Y L |
|---|---|
| Length | 4969mm |
| Width | 2129mm |
| Height | 1668mm |
| Wheelbase | 3040mm |
| Cargo capacity | 420L (rear seats not folded) 1076L (third row folded) 2423L (second and third rows folded) 116L (under bonnet) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Tesla Model Y L is backed by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assistance.
The battery is backed by a separate eight-year, 192,000km warranty, with a minimum 70 per cent of battery capacity retained over the warranty period.
Safety
The Tesla Model Y L carries over the regular Model Y’s five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2025.
| Category | Tesla Model Y L |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 91 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 95 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 86 per cent |
| Safety assist | 92 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 9 airbags incl. coverage for third row
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot assist
- Lane-keep assist
Standard Equipment
There’s just one Model Y L variant, the Premium AWD.
Specification highlights include:
- Adaptive damping
- 19-inch ‘Machina 2.0’ alloy wheels with removable aero covers
- 255/45R19 front and 275/45R19 rear tyres
- 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 2 x wireless phone chargers
- 50W for driver
- 30W for passenger
- Active cooling
- 14-way power-adjustable front seats
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Adjustable thigh support for driver
- Memory for driver
- 2 x second-row captain’s chairs
- Power adjustment
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Powered armrests
- ISOFIX and top-tether anchor points for child seats
- 8.0-inch second-row entertainment screen
- 2 x second-row USB-C outlets
- Second-row air vents
- 2 x third-row seats
- Heating
- Power folding
- ISOFIX and top-tether anchor points for child seats
- 2 x third-row USB-C outlets
- Third-row air vents
- 19-speaker sound system
Colours
The Model Y L’s interior can be had in black or, for an additional $1500, Zen Grey.
The following exterior finishes are available:
- Diamond Black: $1500
- Glacier Blue: $1500
- Stealth Grey: $1900
- Cosmic Silver: $2600
- Ultra Red: $2600
While the others are shared with the Model Y, Cosmic Silver is exclusive to the Model Y L.