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Tesla Unveils Model Y L SUV at $61,990

7/3/2026

Summary

Tesla Launches Model Y L

Tesla launched Model Y L SUV in the United States on July 2 2026, pricing it at $61,990.
The L adds 150 mm length, 180 mm wheelbase, a 2-plus-2-plus-2 seat layout, and a 325-mile EPA range from an 83 kWh battery.
Priced $61,990, the Model Y L is $4,000 above Performance version, costs more than the Kia EV9 ($54,900) and Hyundai Ioniq 9 ($58,955), gets no tax credit, and will ship from Gigafactory Texas in September 2026.

Summary

Tesla Launches Model Y

Tesla launched the Model Y Long Wheelbase in the U.S., targeting families and competing with the BMW iX5, Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9.
The rollout follows a year-long gap after the Chinese debut, adds Puerto Rico, and gives one year of supervised Full Self-Driving before a $99-per-month subscription.
New comforts—captain’s chairs, larger tailgate, bigger windows, upgraded airflow, adaptive damping, acoustic glass and Grok AI—target premium ride quality and tech.

History

Historical Context

Tesla’s 2012 launch of the Model S set a high-performance electric luxury benchmark, winning Motor Trend’s 2013 Car of the Year and later selling over 250,000 units. Building on that legacy, Tesla introduced the six-seat Model Y L in July 2026 with a longer wheelbase and captain’s chairs, extending the premium-EV strategy into larger crossovers.

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Tesla Launches Model Y L

Tesla launched Model Y L SUV in the United States on July 2 2026, pricing it at $61,990.
The L adds 150 mm length, 180 mm wheelbase, a 2-plus-2-plus-2 seat layout, and a 325-mile EPA range from an 83 kWh battery.
Priced $61,990, the Model Y L is $4,000 above Performance version, costs more than the Kia EV9 ($54,900) and Hyundai Ioniq 9 ($58,955), gets no tax credit, and will ship from Gigafactory Texas in September 2026.

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