Tesla has opened orders for the new Model Y L in Australia and New Zealand, marking the first time the larger three-row version of its popular electric SUV has been exported outside of China.
Priced from $74,900 excluding on-road costs (or NZD $83,900 across the ditch), the Model Y L will be offered in a single Premium Long Range AWD specification similar to that of the regular Model Y – but with some extras.
Orders are now open for the six-seater Model Y L, with deliveries commencing from the second quarter (April to June) of 2026.
Highlights include a bespoke, longer body with a longer wheelbase, as well as a higher roofline for a ‘comfort-focused’ seating layout – speaking of, it offers a 2+2+2 configuration.
It also debuts Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality for Tesla in Australia and New Zealand, which can supply 3.3kW of power output to external devices or equipment via an available adaptor.
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Under the skin, the Model Y L Premium Long Range AWD quotes system outputs of 378kW of power and 590Nm of torque from its dual-motor electric drivetrain, good for a 0-100km/h claim of just 5.0 seconds. Flat out, it’ll hit a top speed of 201km/h.
Range is quoted at 681km according to the WLTP cycle, suggesting the extra wheelbase has contributed to a larger battery compared to the equivalent Model Y – though Tesla hasn’t confirmed specific battery details other than NMC (nickel manganese cobalt) chemistry. For reference, the Model Y Premium Long Range AWD quotes 600km on the WLTP cycle.
Tesla says the Model Y L offers the same charging rate and time as the Model Y Long Range and Performance versions, with a 10-80 per cent recharge taking around 25-30 minutes with a 250kW peak DC charge capacity. 11kW AC charging is also standard.
The Model Y L is 177mm longer overall than the regular Model Y at 4969mm, with 150mm of that coming from an extended wheelbase for enhanced passenger space in the second and third rows. Further, it’s 44mm taller than the five-seat model, with the drag coefficient rated at 0.216Cd.
The 2026 Model Y L is also the first Tesla to launch with an ANCAP safety rating, scoring a maximum five stars largely based on the five-seat Model Y – though additional assessments including documentation, whiplash and child seat installation were completed by the independent crash testing authority at CrashLabs in Sydney.
Other distinguishing features of the new Model Y L Long Range AWD include new 19-inch ‘Machina 2.0’ wheels with removable aero covers, which get a staggered tyres similar to the Model Y Performance – though it gets 255/45 front and 275/45 rear rubber.
There’s also a redesigned C-pillar, higher roofline, a rear spoiler inspired by the Model Y Performance, and an exclusive Cosmic Silver exterior paint – a $2600 option in Australia (or NZD $3000). At the rear, the ‘MODEL Y’ script also gets “two shadow lines” to indicate the extra row of seating.
Inside, the seats are an “all-new” design across the board, with heated and ventilated first- and second-row chairs all offering electric adjustment, as well as a heated third row. The second-row captain’s chairs also feature electrically powered armrests with one-touch operation, while the second and third rows are power folding.
ISOFIX and top-tether points are found across all four rear seating positions, and a new Zen Grey interior colour option is exclusive to the Model Y L.
Further, the Model Y L scores continuous variable damping on top of the Model Y’s basic carryover suspension, offering two selectable suspension modes – Balanced or Rear Comfort.
Rounding out the spec details are a quoted 2088kg kerb weight, as well as a 1588kg braked towing capacity. A genuine towing package is available as a “service item post-delivery”.
There’s also up to 2539L of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded (electrically), with a quoted 420L behind the third row of seats with them in place, and 1076L with the rearmost bench folded. Up front there’s also a 116L ‘Frunk’ under the bonnet.
As with the wider Tesla range in Australia and New Zealand, the Model Y L is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, with five years of roadside assistance.
Additionally, the battery and driver unit are warranted for eight years or 192,000km – whichever comes first – with minimum 70 per cent retention of the battery’s capacity over that period as with the Model Y Premium Long Range.
The Model Y L is available to order now in Australia and New Zealand, with Australian test drive vehicles arriving in showrooms from today.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs – AUD | Price before on-road costs – NZD |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD | $58,900 | $67,900 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range AWD | $68,900 | $77,900 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y L Premium Long Range AWD – NEW | $74,900 | $83,900 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $89,400 | $100,900 |
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