Tesla confirms its biggest Model Y for Australia, longer and with 6 seats

Tesla’s new six-seater Model Y L appeared in Australia’s ROVER vehicle certification database in late February, confirming it has received ADR approval for local sale.

Tesla Australia has bow confirmed that this model will arrive on our shores this year, for those wanting more space in the biggest Model Y variant to date.

Although no exact date, pricing or local specs have been made available yet, we can refer to the approval documentation from last month, as well as what has been spotted in other markets.

According to the documentation, this Model Y will include an all-wheel-drive powertrain and feature an 88.2 kWh battery. 

This is likely to be LG’s Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) pack, which is used in the AWD variants produced at Tesla’s Shanghai factory.

Kerb weight has also been disclosed as 2,088 kg, with the battery pack weighing 465 kg.

On the range front, this battery can deliver up to 681 km on 19-inch wheels, according to the December 2025 European approval documentation.

Last year in August, Tesla launched a new six-seater Model Y L in August, with prices starting at $A72,700 in the competitive Chinese market. Reports at the time suggested the model raked in nearly 40,000 orders on its first day.

Inside, there are adjustable headrests for the front seats, providing greater comfort for the driver and front passenger.

In the second row is where it features two “captain’s chairs” with retractable armrests. These can be controlled with the rear seat screen or a button to the side of the seat cushion and are unique only to the Model Y L.

Having sat in and reviewed the car in China on a recent trip, it’s quite a clever design, and I can see how families could benefit from it, as it makes access to the third row easier.

There is also the third row with two seats and cup holders on either side, making it a reasonable space for third-row passengers.

The second and third-row seats in the Model Y L can be easily folded down using buttons in the boot, delivering over 2,500 litres of boot space, making it some of the most spacious in its SUV segment.

That’s also thanks to the extended wheelbase of the car, which is 186 mm longer than a standard Model Y, now bringing the car’s length to 4.97 metres.

On the road, the Model Y L will use continuously variable dampers found in the Model 3 and Model Y Performance variants. 

Details of exact timing, local specs and pricing will be announced closer to its local launch, which of course, we will keep an eye on.