Is the Tesla Model Y L the family EV the regular Model Y always should have been?
We take a closer look at Tesla’s larger Model Y variant, with a focus on what matters for families: space, comfort, practicality, third-row usability, driving experience, tech, range, and whether it feels worth the roughly $80,000 asking price.
The Model Y has already become one of Australia’s most popular electric cars, but the Model Y L promises more room and greater flexibility. The big question is whether that extra size makes it a genuinely better family car, or just a more expensive Model Y.

Tim has 20 years experience in the IT industry including 14 years as a network engineer and site reliability engineer at Google Australia. He is an EV and renewable energy enthusiast who is most passionate about helping people understand and adopt these technologies.