Tesla has taken a step toward introducing a longer, six-seat version of its Model Y electric SUV in Europe, after regulatory filings showed the vehicle has received EU type approval, signalling a possible market launch in early 2026.
The approval documents, first highlighted by European Tesla watcher @eivissa on social media platform X, indicate that the vehicle — known as the Model Y L — has cleared the certification process required for sale in the European Union. The move would mark the first expansion of the Model Y L beyond China, where the vehicle is already being produced.
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According to the filings, the Model Y L features a wheelbase extended by 186 millimetres compared with the standard Model Y, increasing overall length to about 4.96 metres. The additional space enables a dedicated six-seat interior with a 2-2-2 seating layout, replacing the optional third-row bench offered in the standard model.
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The second row consists of individual seats with armrests, while the rear seating rows can be folded flat, allowing cargo capacity to exceed 2,500 litres when fully configured for load space.
The European version of the Model Y L is listed with an 88.2 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery supplied by LG Energy Solution. On 19-inch wheels, the vehicle achieves a WLTP-rated range of up to 681 kilometres, according to the regulatory data, placing it among the longest-range Model Y variants offered globally.
The vehicle uses Tesla’s dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. The filings list a curb weight of 2,163 kg and a payload capacity of 563 kg, excluding the driver. The documents also indicate that the Model Y L currently lacks a certified towing rating in Europe.
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Production for the European market is expected to come from Tesla’s Shanghai plant, continuing the automaker’s strategy of exporting China-built vehicles to international markets.
Tesla has not formally announced a European launch date or pricing. Prospects for a North American version remain uncertain. Chief Executive Elon Musk has previously suggested that availability in the United States and Canada would depend on broader product and technology priorities, including the company’s progress on autonomous driving.