Tesla launches six-seat Model Y L in U.S. for $61,990

Tesla has launched a new, longer version of its bestselling Model Y SUV in the United States, introducing a six-seat, three-row configuration designed to offer more interior space and comfort. The vehicle, called the Model Y Long Wheelbase or Model Y L, went on sale on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with an initial "Launch Series" all-wheel-drive model priced at $61,990.

The launch marks the U.S. debut of a variant first introduced in China in August 2025 and later expanded to other Asia-Pacific markets. The Model Y L features a wheelbase extended by roughly six inches compared to the standard Model Y, creating room for a third row of seats arranged in a 2-2-2 layout. The second row is equipped with heated and ventilated captain's chairs, while the third row features heated seats with power recline. Tesla states the vehicle can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds and offers an EPA-estimated range of 325 miles.

The company is positioning the model as a more practical family vehicle and a successor to the larger, now-discontinued Model X in its U.S. lineup. Industry observers had noted that Tesla's existing seven-seat option for the standard Model Y offered a cramped...