Tesla Model Y L Approved for Australia as Three-Row Variant Expands Beyond China
The regulatory clearance signals a phased international rollout progressing past the initial China launch.
Overview
- Australia’s ROVER lists variant YL5NDB for the Model Y L, confirming a single dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration.
- Approval documents indicate the same nickel‑manganese‑cobalt battery as the Model Y Long Range, about 84kWh gross and 82kWh usable, with an official 378kW motor rating.
- The extended body is 177mm longer with a 3040mm wheelbase and features second-row captain’s chairs, a heated third row, an 18‑speaker audio system, new front seats, and continuously variable dampers.
- European filings point to a WLTP range claim of up to 681km, exceeding the standard Model Y Long Range figure, while Australian listings show 19‑inch wheels for the L variant.
- Tesla has not announced Australian pricing or a launch date, though approvals typically precede showroom arrival by several months after earlier EU (RDW) authorization and the 2025 China debut.