Tesla Model Y L officially presented: All new features in check

Tesla has presented the new Model Y L in China – and this model offers significantly more than just a third row of seats. The SUV grows in length and height and receives numerous upgrades that even go beyond what can be found in the Model X or the recently revised Model Y.

We summarize all the innovations and compare the Model Y L with the regular Model Y and the Model X.

Seats: More comfort in every row

Front seats

Heated and ventilated
New: adjustable headrests
New: electric thigh support for better long-distance comfort

Second row

Also heated and for the first time also ventilated
Adjustable headrests
New: electrically adjustable armrest
New: electrically foldable – more loading space at the push of a button

Third row

Heatable and electrically foldable
Two USB-C ports
New: side airbags for the third row (even more safety than the Model X)

Displays and infotainment

Front display grows from 15.4 to 16 inches
Rear screen remains at 8 inches (for comparison: Cybertruck and Model S/X have 9.4 inches)

Performance and range

0–100 km/h in 4.5 seconds – even faster than the Model Y AWD (4.8 sec.)
Range: 751 km according to CLTC (realistically similar to the normal Model Y, ~327 miles EPA)
New 19-inch aero wheels

Technology highlights

Wireless charger

New design with vegan leather
Driver side now 50 watts charging power with active cooling (previously 30 W)
Passenger side still 30 watts

Chassis and body

Continuously adaptive dampers for more comfort
New wrap-around spoiler design with integrated brake light
Length: 4,976 mm (+18 cm to the Model Y, only 8 cm shorter than the Model X)
Height: 1,668 mm (+4 cm to the Model Y, almost like the Model X)

Storage

Model Y: 76 cu ft
Model Y L: 89.6 cu ft
Model X: 94.5 cu ft

New: Magnetic closure in the underfloor compartment, so that the cover stays open when you fold it up.

Sound system

Model Y: 15 speakers + subwoofer
Model Y L: 18 speakers

Price and Market Launch

In China: from ¥339,000 (~47,200 USD / ~43,500 EUR)
Around 4,000 USD more expensive than the Model Y AWD
Expected US price: approx. 52,000–54,000 USD
First deliveries in China: from next month
Europe: Prototypes have already been spotted in Germany – production start is likely to follow soon.

Conclusion

The Tesla Model Y L is more than just an extended Model Y with six seats. With ventilated rear seats, a stronger wireless charger, new safety features, and more storage space, it sets standards in its class – and could even rival the Model X with its price-performance ratio.