A new approval under Australia’s Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) system has confirmed that a six-seat Tesla Model Y has been cleared for local sale. This suggests the larger, three-row version of the Model Y could arrive in Australia within the next few months.
Bigger body and three rows
The new extended Model Y will feature three rows of seats and captain’s chairs in the second row. The Model Y L is 4,969mm long, which is 177mm longer than the standard Model Y. The wheelbase is also stretched by 150mm to 3,040mm.
The new EV is also Tesla’s heaviest EV version so far. It clocks 2088kg in tare weight, which is around 60kg heavier than existing variants.
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Feature highlights of the Tesla Model Y L
The Tesla Model Y L, already on sale in China, incorporates the much-anticipated Juniper refresh elements not yet available on standard Australian models. Here are some key features in the six-seater Chinese variant of the Tesla Model Y L:
- Slimmer front design with a full-width light bar
- 16 inches central touchscreen (up from 15.4″)
- 8-inch rear screen to control climate and entertainment
- 18-speaker sound system with a subwoofer
- Continuous Variable Damping (CDC) suspension
- Powershare (V2L)
- Staggered tyres
Tesla Model Y L powertrain
| Specification | Tesla Model Y L (Chinese variant) |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Dual-motor AWD |
| Front motor power | 142kW |
| Rear motor power | 198kW |
| Combined power | 340kW |
| Battery | 82kWh (nickel-manganese-cobalt) |
| Range | 751km (CLTC) |
| Acceleration | 0–100km/h in 4.5 seconds |
| Top speed | 201 kmph |
Final Australian specifications are not confirmed, but the new version is expected to follow the Chinese-market model. Australian Teslas are built in the same Chinese factory as Chinese-market versions.
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What does this mean for Australia?
Approval under Australian regulations means Tesla can now sell the six-seat Model Y locally. An official launch date has not been announced, but the approval increases expectations of a launch in the near future.
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