Changing It Up a Bit
With a stagnant home market, Tesla is looking to capitalize on selling abroad. In fact, in some regions, the brand is quickly gaining momentum in sales. Different market conditions also dictate demands, and in places like China, length and space are a big deal.
We’ve seen the Tesla Model Y L in China, which offers an option for six seats, unlike the standard two-row seating that the rest of the world is used to. It seems that this country-specific unit is headed elsewhere.
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Maximizing Size
In a report by CarExpert, an Australian launch of the Tesla Model Y L is set. The report claims that there are Australian Government certification documents indicating the model, pointing to a launch reckoned to take place as early as this year. The Y L has a six-inch longer wheelbase and a seven-inch increase in overall length compared to the standard Model Y.
This increase in space gives Tesla the option to throw in a third row, making the second row captain chairs, and going for a bench type at the back; a 2+2+2 configuration to be exact. Another welcome advantage of the six-seater is additional luggage capacity, bumped up from 2,138 Liters to 2,539 Liters. There are some features to distinguish the Y L from the Y; it comes with different rims and emblems.
Approval documents indicate that the Y L will be available as a dual-motor AWD option. It’s the same powertrain and battery capacity as the Premium Long Range variant, with power output around 506 hp. The total range in Australia might be 372 miles (WLTP), but the Y L was also approved for a European debut back in 2025, with a longer range capacity of 423 miles (WLTP).
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Possible Specs
In China, the Model Y L comes with power, heated, and ventilated second-row seats, while the third row is heated and can be folded automatically. Its suspension has been reworked to provide continuously variable damping to better cope with the extra load. In terms of price, the Model YL is around $3,886 (converted) more than the equivalent Model Y.
The Australian Model Y L will come from China, where most Tesla Model Ys are made. It’ll be interesting to see just how much more demand there will be for a three-row Model Y, but given market trends, it might be the preferred option if introduced to the rest of the world.
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