Tesla has quietly begun accepting U.S. orders for the new Model Y L, a long-wheelbase, six-seat variant of its best-selling crossover, initially developed for the Chinese market. The first configuration available stateside is a fully equipped Premium All-Wheel-Drive edition, positioning the vehicle as the brand’s most spacious family offering until a potential Cybertruck-based SUV arrives.
Launch Edition bundles premium upgrades at no added cost
The U.S. debut comes in a single Launch Edition trim priced at $61,990. It bundles several options that Chinese buyers must purchase separately. A one-year subscription to Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and complimentary Supercharging are included, alongside permanent hardware upgrades such as 20-inch Uberhelix wheels, the exclusive Cosmic Silver paint, and a $1,000 tow hitch package. Tesla estimates the combined value of these additions at roughly $8,000. Buyers also receive unique Launch Edition badging, illuminated door sills, suede dashboard inserts, and custom floor mats.
When compared to the standard Model Y Premium AWD, the price difference narrows considerably once the bundled equipment is accounted for. The added interior space and exclusive features may make the long-wheelbase version a compelling alternative for households that need a genuine three-row layout.
Powertrain, range, and charging specifications
The Model Y L Premium AWD reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and draws energy from an 83 kWh battery pack. On the standard 19-inch wheels, the EPA-estimated range reaches 325 miles, giving it the longest range of any AWD Model Y sold in the United States. Peak DC fast-charging power remains capped at 250 kW, consistent with Tesla’s 400-volt architecture. Only the Cybertruck currently uses an 800-volt system across the company’s lineup.
Passenger comfort across three rows
The vehicle adds seven inches to the overall length and gains extra height compared to the standard Model Y, freeing up 89 cubic feet of total storage. Second-row captain’s chairs feature armrests, recline to 125 degrees, and offer both heating and ventilation. Third-row passengers get heated seats, a dedicated reading light, an air-conditioning vent, a cupholder, and a USB-C charging port. Headroom and knee clearance in the rearmost seats significantly surpass the cramped, child-oriented third row of the earlier seven-seat Model Y.
Cargo flexibility and cabin technology
All rear seats fold completely flat. The second-row captain’s chairs lower automatically in coordination with the front seats, which slide forward to accommodate the headrests. In the third row, the headrests drop and the seats flatten without moving the second row. Individual control buttons on the left trunk wall manage each of the four rear seats. With all six seats upright, the remaining cargo area can hold several small suitcases. When the third row is stowed, the floor accepts a larger air mattress than the inflatable accessories designed for the standard Model Y. Tesla notes that the heated second-row seats can reach 104°F within two minutes in ambient temperatures as low as 5°F.
The Model Y L is only the second Tesla after the Cybertruck to offer Vehicle-to-Load capability and Powershare bidirectional charging, adding utility during outages or outdoor activities. Production for the U.S. market has already started at Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory, with deliveries expected to bolster the automaker’s sales figures heading into the fourth quarter.
Source: www.tesla.com