**Tesla has opened orders for the new Model Y L in Australia and New Zealand, marking the first time that the larger three-row version of its popular electric SUV has been exported outside 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.
The six-seater model Y L has been given orders for the new order, with deliveries starting from the second quarter (April to June) of 2026.
Highlights include a special, longer body with – long wheelbase; and. roofline for ’comfort-focused’ seating layout speaking of it offers 2+2 +2.
Also it also provides 3 Tesla (Australia and New Zealand) Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality for its own brand, Tesla. 3kW of power output to external devices or equipment via an adaptor that is available.
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A model Y L Premium Long Range Analogues System (Motor XL) quotes system produces 378kW of power and 590Nm of torque under the skin, good enough for 0-100km/h claim of just 5? 0 seconds. Out, it’ll hit 201km/h at the top speed of flat out.
The WLTP cycle is quoted at 681km, meaning that the extra wheelbase has contributed to an even larger battery than the equivalent Model J – although Tesla has not confirmed specific details of batteries other than NMC (nickel manganese cobalt) chemistry. Model Y Premium Long Range AWD quotes 600km on the WLTP cycle for example, as is recommended by the model y premium.
Tesla says the Model Y L offers “the same charging rate and time as the models X Long Range and Performance versions” with an average 10-80 per cent recharge of about 25-30 minutes, which is 250kW peak DC charge capacity. The standard 11kW AC charging is also available.
It is an overall length of 177mm (7769m) longer than the normal Model Y at 4969mm, 150MM from an extended wheelbase for improved passenger space in the second and third rows. Further, it’s 44mm taller than the five-seat model (with the drag coefficient 0) and is 44m tallers. 216Cd.
It is also the first Tesla to launch with an ANCAP safety rating, The 2026 Model Y L (at least five stars mostly on the basis of the five-seat Model J), although further tests including documentation, whiplash and child seat installation were completed by the independent crash testing authority at CrashLabs in Sydney.
A new model of the new Model Y L Long Range AWD is also one that features other distinguishing features about its new 19-inch ‘Machina 2’. The removable aero covers of 0’ wheels, which have staggered tyres similar to the Model Y Performance – but it is 255/45 front and 275/ 45 rear rubber.
There’s also a new C-pillar, higher roofline, rear spoiler inspired by the Model Y Performance and an exclusive Cosmic Silver exterior paint – $2600 in Australia (or NZD $3000)). The script’s ‘MODEL Y’ also has “two shadow lines” at the back of the script to indicate the extra row in seats.
The seats are a “all-new” design across the board inside, with first- and second-row chairs heated and ventilated to provide electric adjustment; an elevator third row heated. Second-row captain’s chairs also have one-touch armrests with electrically powered arm rests, while the second and third rows are power folding.
A new Zen Grey interior colour option is available only to the Model Y L and ISOFIX, as well as top-tether points are found across all four rear seating positions.
The Model Y L, in addition, scores continuous variable damping on top of the Model J’s basic carryover suspension with two choice-based suspension modes Balanced or Rear Comfort.
This includes a quoted weight of 2088kg (kerb) rounding out the details in spec, and – as well as – ‘1588 kg braked towing capacity’ for Rounding up the Spec Details. A real towing package is a “service item post-delivery” for’service items’.
As well as 2539L of cargo capacity with the rear seats folded (electrically), there is a quoted 420L behind the third row of seats where they are placed, and 1076L with frontmost bench folded. Under the bonnet there’s also a 116L ‘Frunk’ up front.
In Australia and New Zealand, the Model Y L has a five year unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty as is with the wider Tesla range of its models (five years on roadside support).
Also the battery and driver unit are warranted for eight years or 192,000km –whichever comes first, with minimum 70 per cent retention of the capacity in that battery over those years as with the Model Y Premium Long Range.
A. model Y L is now on sale in Australia and New Zealand, with Australian test drive vehicles arriving in showrooms from today to order the Model X L (pictured) The Motor y L has been available for purchase at a time when it was introduced as an option of ‘the most popular’ vehicle after being launched by NZ
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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