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Tesla launches the six-seat Model Y Long Wheelbase in the US
Tesla launches the six-seat Model Y Long Wheelbase in the US-October 2024
2026-07-02 EDT 14:28:52

Tesla is giving the Model Y a little more breathing room. The company has officially launched the Model Y Long Wheelbase in the United States and Puerto Rico, introducing a stretched version of its best-selling electric SUV with a three-row, six-seat layout thats designed to make family road trips a lot more comfortable.

  A bigger Model Y with a focus on comfort

The biggest change is inside the cabin. Instead of the traditional second-row bench, the new Model Y Long Wheelbase features heated and ventilated captains chairs with powered armrests, while the third row gets heated reclining seats with one-touch folding and child-seat anchors. Tesla says the redesigned interior also offers 89 cubic feet of cargo space, enough to fit luggage even when all six seats are occupied.

Introducing Model Y Long Wheelbase now available in the US Puerto Rico

A 3-row, 6-seat configuration that brings exceptional interior space with ample headroom legroom for all passengers

0-60 in 4.4 seconds

325 miles of range

Front row: Heated/ventilated seats w/ pic.twitter.com/1qFjt1bzkT

Tesla (@Tesla) July 2, 2026 Tesla has also made a handful of practical upgrades to complement the larger cabin. The company says the Long Wheelbase model gets a larger rear tailgate and bigger windows to improve outward visibility for passengers in every row, while an upgraded airflow system is designed to keep the three-row cabin comfortable during longer journeys.

Performance hasnt taken a back seat either. The SUV can sprint from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds while delivering an estimated 325 miles of range. Tesla has also upgraded the vehicle with adaptive damping, staggered tires, improved acoustic glass, and a revised suspension setup to deliver a quieter, smoother, and more stable ride.

  More screens, faster charging, and Grok AI onboard

The cabin also gets a handful of tech upgrades. Theres now a 16-inch touchscreen up front, an 8-inch display for second-row passengers, a 19-speaker audio system, and upgraded 50W wireless charging pads with active cooling.

Tesla has also bundled Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and integrated Grok AI into the package. The Model Y Long Wheelbase Launch Series starts at $61,990 in the US and comes with exclusive Launch Series badging, unique interior and exterior trim, and 12 months of Full Self-Driving (Supervised). After the first year, the FSD subscription costs $99 per month.

Recommended Videos Looking at the broader image, this isnt just a stretched Model Y. Its Teslas answer to a growing demand for spacious, family-friendly electric SUVs that dont compromise on performance or tech. In an increasingly crowded premium EV market, the extra row of seats could end up being one of Teslas biggest selling points.

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