Overview
- Tesla opened U.S. and Puerto Rico orders on July 2 for the Model Y L Launch Series priced at $61,990, with some outlets reporting a $63,380 out‑the‑door figure when a $1,390 destination charge is included.
- The Model Y L adds roughly 150 mm (5.9 inches) to the wheelbase and about 180 mm (7 inches) to overall length to create a 2+2+2 six‑seat cabin and 89 cubic feet of cargo space.
- Tesla lists an estimated 325 miles of range, a 0–60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, and upgraded features including a 16‑inch front screen, an 8‑inch second‑row screen, heated and ventilated captain’s chairs, a 19‑speaker audio system, 50W cooled wireless charging, FSD (Supervised) and integrated Grok AI.
- The U.S. launch followed strong demand in China after the model debuted there in August–September 2025 and coincided with Tesla reporting a Q2 delivery beat of 480,126 vehicles, underscoring the company’s tactic of iterating its top seller rather than introducing new platforms.
- By filling a three‑row gap left as Tesla de‑emphasized larger models, the Model Y L positions the company against rival three‑row EVs like the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 and leaves open the expectation that cheaper, non‑Launch Series trims will arrive later.