The stretched dachshund gave it away, and the six-seat Model Y L is here
Tesla teased a comically long dog, then dropped the Model Y L on the US. Six seats, 325 miles of range and a price that undercuts the SUV it replaces.
The long dachshund did its job. For days Tesla teased everyone with a photo of an impossibly stretched dog, captioned “Looking forward to the long weekend” and wearing a Launch Edition collar tag — and now the suspense is over. The company has officially launched the Model Y L, the long-wheelbase version of its best-selling crossover. For now — in the US and Puerto Rico.
The Launch Series starts at $61,990. For that you get three rows and six seats with captain’s chairs in the second row, 325 miles of range and a 0–60 mph sprint in 4.4 seconds. On top comes the signature Launch Series bundle: a year each of FSD (Supervised), Supercharging and Premium Connectivity. Tesla clearly didn’t hold back at launch.
And the timing is no accident. Earlier this year Tesla wound down the Model S and Model X, leaving its lineup without a single large SUV. The gap opened exactly where families want the most — plenty of room and a third row, but without a flagship price. The Model Y L fills it almost perfectly.
Not long ago none of this was promised. The Model Y L debuted in China in September 2025, quickly became a hit and spread to a dozen markets — from Australia to Korea. Yet Elon Musk kept cooling the hype: the car, he insisted, would not reach the US before the end of 2026, if ever. It has — and earlier than most forecasts.
Tariffs make importing the crossover from China painful, so the only sensible route is local assembly. According to autoevolution, Giga Texas was chosen for the job. That is where the first American Model Y L will roll off the line.
Europe is no less intriguing. The Model Y L is already certified for the local market, and Tesla could technically ship it from China — as it does with the Model 3. But with Giga Berlin expansion on the table, European assembly looks the smarter move: less exposure to tariffs and logistics. A continental debut could be just around the corner.
For buyers the takeaway is simple: the Model Y L is a practical, more affordable replacement for the departed Model X, especially for families who need a third row but not a flagship price tag.