In November 2025, Tesla launched its longest-range Model Y in China, with up to 821 km of CLTC range. That was the Model Y Long Range rear-wheel drive model.
Now, this version of the Model Y has been spotted as part of the European regulatory framework by a well-known expert eivissacopter on X.
According to the latest news, this variant carries a special ā8Lā battery pack, which could very well be just the designated code for this modelās battery in the European regulatory system.
If this variant gets to Europe and eventually to our market in Australia, it’d be one of the longest range SUVs on the market.
In recent months, Tesla has launched its 6-seater Model Y L, with an impressive range or over 680 km on the WLTP cycle. That’s of course thanks to a larger battery pack and aerodynamic efficiencies.
In Australia, Tesla currently offers the Model Y in four variants, including Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive, Performance All-Wheel Drive and the most recent addition, Model Y L 6-seater.
Pricing of the RWD single-motor starts at $58,900 and delivers up to 520 km of range. The Long Range AWD variant starts at $68,900 before on-road costs. Performance variant starts at $89,400 and is built in the companyās German factory for the Australian market.
The special Model Y L starts at just over $72,900 before on-roads, making it the most affordable 6-seater electric cars on the market.
The current Model Y Long Range features an AWD powertrain and has a claimed range of 600 km.
The European approved version is likely to take that up a notch and if tested on the WLTP cycle, it could get around 700 km.
This would be quite impressive and given it’s likely to cost less than the AWD model, it’d be a bit of a hit with those current ICE drivers worried about range anxiety. Weāll keep an eye out for any news of this version coming to Australia in the coming months.
RizĀ is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.