Tesla is once again offering a three-row SUV for Australian customers.
The Tesla model YL is based on the popular Model Y mid-size electric SUV – Australia’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV), but expanded to accommodate a third row of seats.
Orders for the six-seat YL model are open now, with deliveries beginning in the second quarter (April to June) of 2026.
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It’s available in a single Premium AWD trim and costs $74,900 (excluding on-road costs) – $6,000 more than the Model Y Premium Long Range AWD.
The two third-row seats have heating, ISOFIX and top tether anchor points for child seats, air vents and USB-C ports; They can also be folded flat with the push of a button.
The Model YL replaces the Model Y’s second-row bench seat with a pair of captain’s chairs that are heated, ventilated and power adjustable. There’s still an 8.0-inch entertainment screen here, as well as vents, USB-C ports, and ISOFIX and top tether anchor points.
Aside from the stretched body, other signs that this is a Model YL and not a regular Model Y include the unique 19-inch alloy wheel design and exclusive Cosmic Silver exterior paint. The Model YL also features a rear spoiler inspired by the Model Y Performance.
The YL model is equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel drive system producing 378kW/590Nm.
Tesla hasn’t revealed the battery’s capacity, but with a range of 681 km on the WLTP cycle, this represents a big jump over the Model Y Premium Long Range AWD’s 600 km.
The YL model debuts Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality for Tesla in Australia and New Zealand, capable of delivering 3.3 kW of output power to external electrical devices or systems via an available adapter.
It also features continuously variable damping with two selectable modes: Balanced or Rear Comfort.
There are few electric SUVs under $100,000 with a third row of seats. The only competition for the Model YL currently is the smaller Mercedes-Benz EQB and the larger Kia EV9 – both of which are more expensive, with starting prices of $90,000 and $97,000 respectively before on-road launch.
Prices
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model YL Premium AWD | $74,900 |
Drives and efficiency
Only one powertrain is available in the Model YL.
| Specifications | Tesla model YL |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Double electric motors |
| battery | Nickel-manganese-cobalt |
| Performance | 378kW |
| Torque | 590 Nm |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2088kg |
| 0-100 km/h (claimed) | 5.0 seconds |
| Claimed area | 681 km (WLTP) |
| Max. DC charging rate | 250kW |
| Braked towing capacity | 1588kg |
Dimensions
The Tesla Model YL is 44mm taller and 177mm longer than the Model Y and has a 150mm longer wheelbase. That means it’s still 91mm shorter than the now-discontinued Model X and 142mm narrower.
According to Tesla, once the rear seats are folded down, the Model YL provides a completely flat surface from front to back.
| Dimensions | Tesla model YL |
|---|---|
| length | 4969mm |
| Width | 2129mm |
| Height | 1668mm |
| wheelbase | 3040mm |
| Loading capacity | 420L (rear seats not folded) 1076L (third row folded) 2423L (second and third row folded) 116L (under the hood) |
Maintenance and warranty
The Tesla Model YL is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited mileage warranty and five years of roadside assistance.
The battery is covered by a separate eight-year, 192,000 km warranty, with at least 70 percent of the battery capacity retained during the warranty period.
Security
The Tesla Model YL inherits the five-star ANCAP safety rating of the regular 2025 Model Y.
| category | Tesla model YL |
|---|---|
| Protection for adults | 91 percent |
| Passenger protection for children | 95 percent |
| Protection of vulnerable road users | 86 percent |
| Security assistant | 92 percent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 9 airbags including cover for the third row
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind Spot Assist
- Lane keeping assistant
Standard equipment
There is only one variant of the YL model, the Premium AWD.
Specification highlights include:
- Adaptive damping
- 19-inch “Machina 2.0” alloy wheels with removable aero covers
- 255/45R19 front and 275/45R19 rear tires
- 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 2 x Wireless Phone Chargers
- 50W for driver
- 30W for passenger
- Active cooling
- 14-way power adjustable front seats
- Heating
- ventilation
- Adjustable thigh support for the driver
- Memory for drivers
- 2 x captain’s chairs in the second row
- Performance adjustment
- Heating
- ventilation
- Electric armrests
- ISOFIX and top tether anchor points for child seats
- 8.0-inch second-row entertainment screen
- 2 x USB-C ports in the second row
- Second row vents
- 2 x third row seats
- Heating
- Power folding
- ISOFIX and top tether anchor points for child seats
- 2 x USB-C ports in the third row
- Third row air vents
- Sound system with 19 speakers
Colors
The Model YL’s interior is available in black or, for an additional $1,500, Zen Gray.
The following exterior finishes are available:
- Diamond Black: $1500
- Glacier Blue: $1500
- Stealth Gray: $1900
- Cosmic Silver: $2600
- Ultra Red: $2600
While the others are shared with the Model Y, Cosmic Silver is exclusive to the Model YL.
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