Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L has received regulatory approval for sale in Australia, marking another step in the electric vehicle maker’s plans to expand the variant beyond China.
The Model Y L was first introduced in China last year as an alternative to the standard five-seat version, featuring a 2+2+2 seating configuration with captain’s chairs in the second row and a bench seat in the third. The design aims to offer more practical space than the optional seven-seat layout available on the regular Model Y.
Approval documents published on Australia’s ROVER portal, which manages applications under the Road Vehicle Standards legislation, list the vehicle under variant code YL5NDB, indicating it has cleared regulatory requirements for sale. Tesla has not yet announced pricing or a launch date.
The extended-wheelbase model measures 4,969 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width and 1,668 mm in height, with a 3,040 mm wheelbase that accommodates the third row while improving rear legroom. The vehicle also retains towing capability, rated at up to 1,588 kg for braked trailers and 750 kg for unbraked loads.
The Model Y L has reportedly been well received in China, where demand for larger family-oriented electric vehicles is strong. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk previously indicated that expansion to North America might occur later in 2026, depending on broader product strategy.
Australia appears to be among the first overseas markets to receive the variant. Regulatory approval typically precedes the opening of orders, suggesting a launch could follow in the near term.
Europe is also expected to receive the Model Y L, with earlier reports pointing to potential introduction as soon as the first quarter of 2026 following indications from type-approval documents.