Want a Tesla Model Y but need more than the five seats that it currently offers? Well, good news – the six-seater Model Y L, previously only offered in China, is apparently headed to right-hand-drive markets, with CarExpert reporting that the car has appeared in Australian government certification documents. This hints at an impending launch for the three-row electric SUV, possibly as soon as this year.
The news comes hot on the heels of the Model Y L receiving European type approval late last year, according to X user @eivissacopter. Unlike practically every other carmaker, Tesla tends to roll out its models worldwide as soon as they are ready, so expect the car to be made available to order in Malaysia at the same time as other markets.
Model Y L – Made in 🇨🇳 – 🇪🇺 type approval!
▶️Codename NV80
▶️WLTP 681 km (19")
▶️Battery LG 5N (EF1)
▶️88.2 kWh
▶️Nominal Voltage 369V
▶️Cell Count 4600 (from 4416)
▶️Drive Unit 3D3 / 3D7 (gen2021)
▶️Load Capacity 563kg (w/o driver)
▶️No certified tow hitch atm
✳️Release Q1/2026? pic.twitter.com/ypd1RLM2MS— eivissa⚡🔋🚁🌱🤘🇪🇺 (@eivissacopter) December 12, 2025
For the uninitiated, the Model Y L is a slightly larger version of the regular Model Y, being 179 mm longer (4,976 mm) and 44 mm taller (1,668 mm) with a 149 mm longer wheelbase (3,040 mm). This frees up space for a pair of third-row seats, although the still-sloping roof likely still impinges on headroom.
The second-row bench has also been swapped out for captain’s chairs with power-retractable armrests, heating and ventilation. The physically larger body also delivers a maximum cargo room of 2,539 litres, versus 2,130 litres for the standard Model Y. It should be noted that Tesla already offers a three-row version of the Model Y Premium AWD, but this is only available in the US.
Just one variant of the Model Y L is being offered in China at present – a dual-motor all-wheel-drive version that a ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) filing suggests produces 462 PS (340 kW) and has an 82 kWh NMC battery.
The car is claimed to get from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 201 km/h. The CLTC-rated range is quoted at 751 km, with purported European specs indicating a WLTP range of 681 km.
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Tesla trash anywhere
Don’t be joke! This size of SUV not suitable to have 3rd row, especially the rear is coupe type.
chinese are smart, mostly bought Tesla.
Terrible value for asking price, kosong interior, bad resale value, Nazi/PDF owner who keeps lying through his teeth about features. Whoever buy Tesla is truly a certified Grade-A waterfish who likes to lick butt when asked.
Tell us on the doll where Tesla touched you.