Tesla Unveils Model Y Long Wheelbase: 6 Seats, 3 Rows, Now Available in the US and Puerto Rico

Tesla has officially unveiled the Model Y Long Wheelbase (known as Model Y L), the stretched variant of the brand's best-selling SUV, now available in the United States and Puerto Rico. It introduces a 3-row, 6-seat configuration designed for families who need more space without sacrificing electric performance.

Performance and Range

• 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
• 325 miles (~523 km) of estimated range.
• Staggered tires for enhanced grip and adaptive damping for a smooth and stable ride.
• Improved efficiency and airflow compared to the standard Model Y.

Three Rows, Six Seats

• First Row: Heated and ventilated seats with motorized thigh cushion.
• Second Row: Heated and ventilated captain's chairs with motorized armrests and one-touch folding.
• Third Row: Heated seats with electric recline, one-touch folding, and child seat anchors.
• Optimized seatbelts and side airbags for the second and third rows.

Space and Cargo

The Model Y L offers 89 cubic feet of cargo space. Even with all 6 seats occupied, the trunk can accommodate a 28" and a 20" suitcase, and the frunk adds another 20" capacity. Bulky items like snowboards or bicycles also fit with ease.

Comfort and Technology

• 16" front display and an 8" rear screen, with a 19-speaker Tesla Audio system.
• 50W wireless charging pads with active cooling and charging ports for other seats.
• Acoustic glass and improved suspension to reduce road noise; a larger tailgate and windows for better visibility.
• Integrated FSD (Supervised) and the Grok assistant.

Official Tesla Announcement

Initial Reactions on X

The community quickly shared their impressions and details of the new model:

The detail of the thigh support on the front seats, shown by Oli (@CARN0N):

A first look at the Model Y L shared by Joe Rogan Podcast News:

And the question many are asking – would you trade your current Model Y for the "Long"? – posed by Tezlar (@na_option):

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