Tesla Model Y L lands in the U.S. with a third row and a $63,630 price tag

Tesla has filled a long-standing gap in its U.S. lineup with the arrival of the Model Y L, a three-row, long-wheelbase variant of the popular electric crossover. Priced at $63,630 including destination, the Model Y L is the most expensive Model Y ever offered in America, arriving about a year after its debut in China. The extra length—roughly 7 inches overall—comes primarily from a 6-inch stretch to the wheelbase, which Tesla says is designed to make the third row more usable. The six-seater’s third row now offers 31 inches of legroom, up from 25.8 inches in the standard Model Y’s seven-seat configuration, though the second row loses 1.4 inches of legroom, dropping to 39.7 inches.

Headroom in the third row also increases to 38.1 inches from 34.6 inches. Cargo space scales up accordingly: 85.6 cubic feet with all seats folded, 38.0 cubic feet with the second row in place, and 14.8 cubic feet behind the third row. For comparison, the standard seven-seat Model Y offers 69.4, 27.1, and 13.1 cubic feet respectively. The Model Y L is launching exclusively in the Premium Launch Edition trim, which includes heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, Tesla-estimated 325 miles of range, a year of Supervised Full Self-Driving, free public charging, adjustable headrests and thigh support, a power-operated third row, an 18-speaker audio system, and seven USB-C ports.

Orders are open now, with deliveries expected to begin as early as September. Tesla has not confirmed plans for a lower-cost Model Y L in the U.S., and the current version costs $9,500 more than a seven-seat Model Y Premium. It is also over $12,000 more expensive than its Chinese counterpart, according to CarNewsChina.com. Whether the Model Y L will resonate with American buyers remains uncertain, especially given the already cramped rear quarters of the standard Model Y and the premium price for marginal gains in space.