Tesla Launches the Three-Row Model Y L in the US at $61,990

Tesla has officially launched the Model Y L in the United States and Puerto Rico.

It is the bigger, three-row version of the Model Y, and orders are now open starting with a Limited Edition Premium AWD Launch Series trim priced at $61,990.

For Tesla families, this is the practical one. Three rows, six seats, and the Model Y foundation people already know.

The first look at the bundle shows why Tesla is starting with a loaded launch trim.

Tesla has just officially launched the larger Model Y L in the US, starting with a Limited Edition Premium AWD "Launch Series" trim!

Price: $61,990
Launch Series includes: 1 year of FSD (Supervised), 1 year of Supercharging, 1 year of Premium Connectivity, plus your choice… pic.twitter.com/eGMKeVh4mk

— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) July 2, 2026

The official spec sheet is the clearest place to start.

Tesla lists the Model Y L Premium as a Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive vehicle with 325 miles of estimated range and a 4.4-second 0-60 mph time. That puts the larger family version in a sweet spot: more seating and cargo space, but still quick enough to feel like a Tesla.

The size jump is real. Tesla lists 89 cubic feet of cargo space, seating for up to six adults, a 16-inch center touchscreen, and an 8-inch second-row touchscreen.

The vehicle is listed at 195.6 inches long, compared with the regular Model Y’s shorter footprint, and it gets 6.7 inches of ground clearance.

The charging numbers stay familiar too. Tesla lists 250 kW max Supercharging and says the Model Y L can add up to 164 miles in 15 minutes under its stated conditions.

Tesla also notes that the vehicle shown may vary and that an overseas model may be shown, so the configurator images should not be treated as a guarantee of every U.S. production detail.

That is the foundation. The Launch Series is where Tesla starts adding the early-owner perks.

Not a Tesla App reports that every Launch Series order comes with one year of Full Self-Driving (Supervised), one year of Supercharging, and one year of Premium Connectivity. It also says buyers can choose exterior paint at no extra charge, including Cosmic Silver, and pick between All Black and Zen Grey interiors.

The outlet also breaks down the wheel choice. The 19-inch Machina 2.0 setup keeps the advertised 325-mile range, while the 20-inch Uberhelix wheels reduce the estimate to 320 miles.

That is the kind of tradeoff buyers will actually weigh: maximum range, or the sharper wheel look.

The Launch Series details are meant to make the first wave feel special. Not a Tesla App points to the included tow hitch, exclusive rear badging, premium floor mats, custom puddle lights, soft suede dashboard inserts, and Launch Series door sill plates.

It also reports that U.S. deliveries are slated to begin in September.

The spec sheet is why this model should get attention beyond the Tesla diehards.

Tesla Model Y L specs in the US:

$61,990 for Launch Series Trim (includes special badging and 12 month trial of FSD)
325 miles of range
0-60 mph in 4.4s
250 kW Supercharging
Adaptive Suspension
89 cubic feet of cargo space
Three-rows, six-seater
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— Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane) July 2, 2026

Teslarati places the launch inside Tesla’s broader lineup. The Model Y L is a longer-wheelbase Model Y with a three-row, six-seat cabin, and it arrives after Tesla moved away from the Model X as the obvious larger SUV option for U.S. buyers.

That matters because the standard Model Y has always been great at being a compact crossover, not a true three-row family hauler. Teslarati notes the second-row captain’s seats, heated and ventilated seating up front and in the second row, heated third-row seats, adaptive damping, upgraded acoustic glass, a 19-speaker audio setup, cooled wireless charging, FSD Supervised, and integrated Grok AI.

Teslarati also reports that Launch Series deliveries are slated for September or October. That puts the larger Model Y into the market on a real buyer timeline.

For buyers who wanted more room but did not want to jump into Model X territory, this is the first serious Tesla answer.

Electrek focuses on the price story. At $61,990, the Model Y L Launch Series sits above the Model Y Performance and far above the rear-wheel-drive Model Y, which makes this first U.S. trim a premium play rather than the lowest-cost family option.

The same report notes that Tesla has used this playbook before: open a new variant with a loaded, higher-priced Launch Series, then potentially roll out cheaper versions later.

That is the key question now. The Launch Series will test how much early demand exists for a six-seat Model Y before Tesla decides how broad the lineup gets.

Electrek also compares the Model Y L to other three-row EVs like the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. Those competitors matter, but Tesla has its own counterpunch: the Supercharger network, the Model Y name, and a quicker 4.4-second 0-60 mph spec in a vehicle built for families.

This is why the launch feels bigger than another trim badge.

Tesla just gave buyers who need more seats a way to stay inside the Model Y family. If the Launch Series lands well, the Model Y L could become one of the most important additions to Tesla’s U.S. lineup this year.