Overview
- Tesla opened U.S. and Puerto Rico ordering on Thursday, listing the Model Y L in a fully loaded Launch Series priced at $61,990.
- The Model Y L adds about 5.9 inches to the wheelbase to create a 2+2+2 six‑seat layout, and Tesla rates it at roughly 325 miles of EPA range and 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
- The Launch Series includes special badging, upgraded interior trim, a second‑row touchscreen, 12 months of Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) and a trial of free Supercharging.
- The U.S. arrival reverses earlier comments by Elon Musk that the L might not come to America and fills the three‑row gap left by Tesla de‑prioritizing the Model X and Model S.
- The Launch Series price is higher than many analysts expected, leaving open whether lower‑cost trims will follow and how the L will compete with cheaper three‑row EVs from Kia and Hyundai.