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The stretched six-seat version of Tesla's top-selling model is now available in Australia, with additional features and luxury to justify its price premium over a five-seat equivalent.
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The first Tesla delivered new in Australia with three rows of seating since 2020 will be priced from $74,900 plus on-road costs, when deliveries commence by mid-year.
The Model Y L is a stretched version of Tesla's top-selling SUV, with a longer wheelbase and body to accommodate six seats – two in each row – and greater levels of luxury inside.
It will be sold exclusively in dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Long Range guise, priced from $74,900 plus on-roads – $6000 more than its five-seat equivalent.
It is the cheapest electric car on sale in Australia with more than five seats, undercutting the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro LWB people mover ($80,990 plus on-roads), Denza D9 ($85,990) and Mercedes-Benz EQB250+ SUV ($90,000), all seven-seaters.
Measuring 177mm longer nose to tail (4969mm), 150mm longer in wheelbase (3040mm), and 45mm taller (1688mm), the Model Y L differs from its regular sibling behind the front doors, with a black rear spoiler and enlarged rear glass.
It rides on 19-inch wheels as the only choice – the regular Model Y's 20s are not available – with a unique Cosmic Silver paint colour.
Inside, the standard Model Y's three-seat second-row bench is replaced by two individual 'captain's chairs', with four-way power adjustment, power flat folding, heating, ventilation, and power-operated armrests.
Two retractable cupholders are included below the 8.0-inch rear touchscreen shared with the standard Model Y, plus two USB-C ports.
The third row folds flat electrically and is heated, joined by two USB-C ports in the seat bases, air vents in the pillars, cupholders, and side airbag coverage.
Up front, new front seats gain electrically-controlled under-thigh support, with carry-over power adjustment, heating and ventilation – while the sound system has been upgraded from 15 speakers to 18, before the subwoofer is counted.
The dual wireless phone chargers are now ventilated, and the driver's side charger has seen its power increase from 30 to 50 watts; the passenger-side charger remains 30 watts.
Powering the Model Y L are dual motors producing a claimed 378kW and 590Nm, according to Tesla Australia. It is believed these figures are theoretical maximum outputs of the two motors added together, rather than a true combined output.
A zero to 100km/h acceleration time of 5.0 seconds is quoted, as well as a 201km/h top speed.
A larger battery pack, which overseas data indicates is rated at 88.2kWh gross – up from 84.8kWh in the five-seater – is aided by improved aerodynamics for a 681km driving range rating based on European WLTP testing.
The electric motors are believed to be shared with the regular Model Y Long Range five-seater, which claims 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds due to its lower weight, but 600km of WLTP range (on heavier 20-inch wheels).
DC fast charging at up to 250kW is quoted. Tesla does not quote a charging time, but it is believed to be similar to the current Model Y Long Range, which Drive has tested at about 33 minutes from 10 to 80 per cent.
Adaptive suspension is fitted to the Model Y L, with Balanced and Rear Comfort modes, while vehicle-to-load technology makes its Tesla Australia debut, allowing owners to power external electrical devices at up to 3.3kW.
It is also capable of charging other electric cars, though as with vehicle-to-load tech, this vehicle-to-vehicle function requires an upcoming adaptor accessory that will cost extra through the Tesla website.
The 2026 Tesla Model Y L is available to order now, ahead of test drives due to start "soon", according to the brand, and deliveries between April and June this year.
2026 Tesla Model Y price in Australia
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
Items in bold are exclusive to Model Y L, compared to a five-seat Model Y Premium Long Range AWD.
2026 Tesla Model Y L standard features:
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Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Highly Commended - Young Writer of the Year 2024 (Under 30) Rising Star Journalist, 2024 Winner Scoop of The Year - 2024 Winner
