{"id":521936,"date":"2026-03-06T06:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T06:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/521936\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T06:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T06:34:12","slug":"tesla-confirms-six-seat-model-y-l-for-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/521936\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla confirms six-seat Model Y L for Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following WhichCar by Wheels\u2018 report that Tesla\u2019s six-seat Model Y L<\/a> had received government homologation approval to be brought to Australia, the electric vehicle manufacturer has confirmed that where there\u2019s smoke, there\u2019s fire.<\/p>\n

A statement from Tesla <\/a>Australia confirms, \u2018the Model Y L will be coming to Australia and New Zealand\u2019. Model Y L is already being produced at the Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai for the Chinese domestic market, and that production will now extend to RHD markets Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n

According to Tesla, \u2018the versatility of the Model Y L will appear to those wanting more room and more seats form Australia\u2019s best-selling electric vehicle\u2019. Larger than the standard Model Y in both length and height, Tesla claims that the third row will be useful because that extra length is in the wheelbase.<\/p>\n

Model Y L\u2019s wheelbase is 150mm longer than regular Model Y<\/a> (out to 3040mm), while overall length is also 177mm longer. It\u2019s 44mm taller, but width remains the same at 1920mm (without mirrors). This would be the first time since the discontinued Model X, that Tesla has offered a six-seat model in Australia.<\/p>\n

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Tesla Australia won\u2019t confirm an arrival or on-sale date as yet, but would state that customers could access Model Y L \u2018this year\u2019. Model Y L will be covered by Tesla\u2019s five-year\/unlimited kilometre warranty, with an eight-year warranty for the battery pack.<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, Model Y starts from $58,900 for the Premium RWD, $68,900 for the Premium Long Range RWD, and $89,400 for the Performance AWD, all before on-road costs. It would be fair to assume \u2013 if Model Y L follows the same three-model line-up \u2013 that the six-seater would sit above these price points.<\/p>\n

With more than 72,000 sales in the last three years, Model Y has been Australia\u2019s best-selling electric vehicle since 2023, with a claimed range of up to 600km, depending on model. Given the Model Y L will be heavier than the regular Model Y, it\u2019s safe to assume that claimed range will be revised back a little, with Model Y L getting two electric motors, AWD and an 85kWh lithium-ion battery pack.<\/p>\n

WhichCar by Wheels will report back with range and pricing details as soon as they are available.<\/p>\n


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Tesla Model Y L six-seater one step closer to Australia<\/p>\n

\nAustralia\u2019s best-selling electric vehicle is set to expand with local approval for a three-row, six-seat Tesla Model Y.<\/p>\n

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