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Tesla Reintroduces Seven-Seat Model Y in U.S. With Premium Trim Updates

The U.S. third row is a compact, fold-flat add-on suited mainly for children, contrasting with China’s longer-wheelbase Model YL that offers a roomier six-seat cabin.

Overview

  • The seven-seat option costs $2,500 and is limited to the Premium All‑Wheel‑Drive/Long Range configuration, with orders live on Tesla’s U.S. configurator.
  • Premium models add a black headliner and a larger 16-inch higher‑resolution touchscreen, while updated listings also show darker exterior badging and new 20-inch Helix wheels.
  • Tesla specifies fold-flat second- and third-row seats, and configurator images indicate the extra row has very limited legroom suitable primarily for small passengers.
  • The Standard Model Y retains a 15.4-inch display and gray headliner, and vehicle-to-load functionality remains confined to the Performance trim in the U.S.
  • China’s Model YL is a distinct, longer-wheelbase six-seater, and Elon Musk has said it might not arrive stateside until late 2026 or possibly not at all.