2026 Tesla Model Y L 6-seat electric SUV: price, specs & release date in Australia

When does the Tesla Model Y L go on sale in Australia?

The new Tesla Model Y L is now available to order ahead of first customer deliveries in the second quarter of 2026.

The Model Y L will serve as a more affordable successor to the previous (bigger) Tesla Model X SUV, which offered a third row and allowed customers to specify a six- or seven-seater layout over the standard five-seater configuration. The Tesla Model X and Tesla Model S sedan were both discontinued in Australia in 2023 but are still available as used cars.

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How much does the Tesla Model Y L cost?

The 2026 Tesla Model Y L has launched in a single model grade based on the current Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive variant, priced from $74,900 plus on-road costs. That’s a premium of $6000 over the current equivalent five-seater Tesla Model Y, which starts at $68,900 plus ORCs.

Body colour and interior trim are the major options. The exterior colour palette includes Diamond Black and Glacier Blue for $1500, Stealth Grey for $1900, and Cosmic Silver (new) and Ultra Red for $2600. Buyers can also specify a Zen Grey interior for $1500 over the standard black trim.

At this stage, all major markets are only offering the three-row option in conjunction with a dual-motor/AWD powertrain. Other variants, including more affordable rear-wheel drive (RWD) versions, are yet to be confirmed. The Model Y L is built in China, as per all Tesla EVs currently sold in Australia. 

The Tesla Model Y L will line up against other three-row battery-electric SUVs in Australia, including the Mercedes-Benz EQB (from $89,100 plus on-road costs) and the larger Kia EV9 (from $97,000 plus ORCs), Hyundai Ioniq 9 (from $119,750 plus ORCs) and Volvo EX90 (from $124,990 plus ORCs).

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2026 Tesla Model Y L design and specification

The 2026 Tesla Model Y L six-seater has a 2+2+2 layout and looks almost identical to the standard Model Y, but does have a longer roofline, corresponding extra rear quarter glass, revised rear spoiler and a unique ‘Machina 2.0’ design for the standard 19-inch alloy wheels (with removeable aero covers).

Most important are the Model Y L dimensions, which Australian government regulatory documents show to be 4969mm long, 1920mm wide and 1668mm high, with a 3040mm wheelbase. Ground clearance is 169mm.

In comparison, the regular Model Y is identical in width (1920mm) but doesn’t stand as tall – 1624mm in height (based on a 167mm running clearance) – and is quite a bit shorter at 4792mm long (-177mm), with a shorter 2890mm wheelbase (-150mm).

The longer length in wheelbase and the body overall provides crucial extra cabin room for the third row, which seats two occupants on a 50/50-split bench. The third-row seats have heating and an electric folding function to easily extend the cargo area. There are also two USB-C ports and two cupholders in the third row.

A panoramic glass roof assists with passenger comfort, however the retention of a heavily sloping roofline could compromise headroom. We’ll reserve judgment on this, and the available legroom, until we have a chance to test-drive the Model Y L.

The second row has two individual ‘captain’s chairs’ that include heating and ventilation, as well as electric adjustment of the seat base and for folding down the backrests to create a large cargo area or room for passengers to sprawl out – and potentially sleep – when the vehicle is parked.

The two centre-row seats also have electric inboard armrests that can be lowered when not in use, and there’s room between the two seats for children to access the third row without using the seats’ tilt-slide function.

As per the regular Model Y, a touchscreen is provided behind the front centre console for second-row passengers to control their cabin climate zone and stream video content  (via wireless headphones) or play video games. Two USB-C ports are included. The bigger car also has a more powerful air-conditioning system, as well as additional vertical air vents on the second (B) and third (C) pillars.

Equipment levels are similar to the equivalent short-wheelbase Model Y in Australia, spanning high-level infotainment tech, wrap-around ambient interior lighting, premium materials, hands-free tailgate opening and a high-end stereo. On the latter, the L boasts an 18-speaker audio system with subwoofer, upgraded with extra speakers for the third row.

Maximum cargo space throughout the Tesla Model Y L is listed at 2539 litres, 401L more than the regular short-wheelbase Model Y (2138L). This reduces to 1076L when the second-row seats are upright, and to 536L when all seats are in use.

Tesla says that when folding the second-row seats, the lower floor lifts magnetically to connect to the third-row seatbacks for a deeper luggage compartment. When the third-row seats are folded flat, it can also be used to level off the boot floor, providing a “completely flat surface front to back”.

Further reinforcing its practical nature, the Tesla Model Y L is the first Tesla in Australia to offer Vehicle to Load (V2L), with an adaptor supplying power at up to 3.3kW to run electronic equipment and, the carmaker claims, to charge another vehicle if required. V2L can operate until the battery pack’s state of charge drops to 10%.

Tesla has also upgraded the suspension for the Model Y L, which includes fitment of continuously variable damping “that adapts to road conditions, effectively filtering vibrations and improving grip and stability for more precise handling”. Two selectable suspension modes are provided: ‘Balanced’ and ‘Rear Comfort’.

The front and rear wheel track measures 1656mm and 1624mm respectively, up 20mm at the front but 12mm narrower compared to the regular Model Y (1636mm front/rear). The tyres are also staggered: 255/45R19 front and 275/45R19 rear, with 19-inch rims the only size available at this stage. The five-seat Model Y runs on 255/45R19 tyres front/rear as standard but also has an optional 20-inch wheel and tyre combination.

Maximum braked towing capacity for the Model Y L is 1588kg (750kg unbraked), which is identical to five-seater variants.

Since January 2026, new Tesla Model Y and Model 3 EVs have come with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, with the high-voltage battery warranty extending to eight years or 192,000km, whichever comes first, for Long Range and Performance variants (160,000km standard RWD). The Tesla Model Y L has the same warranty terms and conditions.

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What is the power and EV range of Tesla Model Y L?

The 2026 Tesla Model Y L has launched in Australia with the US electric car brand’s familiar long-range dual-motor powertrain with all-wheel drive.

Tesla does not usually provide e-motor output figures for its EVs, and other key specs such as high-voltage battery capacity, but has confirmed that the Model Y L produces a combined 378kW and 590Nm of torque. This allows it to accelerate from 0-100km/h in a claimed 5.0 seconds – 0.2sec behind the standard Model Y, which is 96kg lighter. The Model Y L tips the scales at 2088kg tare mass.

The Model Y L’s nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, which is believed to have a circa 84kWh capacity, provides a claimed range of up to 681km on the WLTP test cycle.

Tesla claims a 600km WLTP range for the current Model Y Long Range AWD sold in Australia. Improved aerodynamics appear to have contributed to gains achieved with the Model Y L. The company says the extended roofline and other revisions at the rear end provide aero benefits that reduce energy consumption and increase the cruising range. The rear spoiler is also said to increase downforce and enhance performance, while the Model Y L’s drag coefficient is a slippery 0.216Cd.

As per the regular Model Y, the battery can handle DC charging up to 250kW. At that speed, up to 266km of range can be added in as little as 15 minutes, based on Tesla figures.

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Is the Tesla Model Y L as safe as the 5-seat Model Y?

The bigger-bodied 2026 Tesla Model Y L has undergone rigorous safety and durability testing, according to Tesla, which has also confirmed that the Model Y L qualifies for a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

All three rows are equipped with airbags, although the curtain airbag does not extend to the third row – it stops at the second-row seats. Instead, individual airbags are mounted in the rear seats at the window side position.

Children can be accommodated in restraints in all four rear seats. There are ISOFIX anchors and top tether strap mounting points across both rows.

As with the regular Model Y, the battery pack is mounted in the chassis to keep the centre of gravity low and reduce the risk of rollover.

Among the wide range of advanced driver assistance technology is an advanced speed assistance system, autonomous emergency braking (car-to-car, vulnerable road user, junction and backover), and lane departure warning and emergency lane keeping.

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