Tesla Model Y L in Canada (2026): Not Sold Yet, US Price $61,990 and Specs

Published Jul 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 17 min read

No. As of October 14, 2026, the Tesla Model Y L is not sold in Canada: Tesla’s Canadian configurator lists only five-seat Model Y trims, and there is no Canadian price or launch date. In the United States it is on sale now as the Model Y L Premium at US$61,990, with six seats in three rows, a 332-mile EPA range and 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds, according to Tesla’s US configurator the same day.

Below: why Canada doesn’t have it yet, what the L costs and includes in the US, how it compares with the regular Model Y, and what Canadian families can buy instead today.

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📋 Contents

1. What Is the Tesla Model Y L?
2. Model Y L Price and What’s Included
3. Model Y L vs. Standard Model Y: The Key Differences
4. The Third Row and Interior — Is It Actually Usable?
5. Range, Performance and Charging
6. Is the Model Y L Coming to Canada?
7. US Delivery Timeline
8. Should You Buy the Model Y L or Wait?
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. The Bottom Line

What Is the Tesla Model Y L?

The Model Y L is a stretched, long-wheelbase version of the regular Model Y. Tesla added 5.9 inches (150 mm) to the wheelbase and about 7 inches (180 mm) to overall length, for about 196 inches in total, then used that space for a proper three-row cabin. Instead of squeezing in a seven-seat bench, Tesla went with a 2+2+2, six-seat layout: two front seats, two captain’s chairs in the middle, and two seats in the back.

It first went on sale in China in August 2025, and North American owners spent months wondering whether it would ever cross the Pacific. Elon Musk himself was publicly noncommittal, at one point suggesting it might not come to North America at all. So the US launch on July 2, 2026, caught a lot of people by surprise. The L is not a facelift or a new powertrain — it’s the same current-generation “Juniper” Model Y underneath, just longer and taller, aimed squarely at families who kept cross-shopping the Model Y against three-row rivals and walking away.

If you’re new to the Model Y in general, start with our full 2026 Model Y USA guide — this article assumes you already know the basics and focuses on what makes the L different.

Model Y L Price and What’s Included

In the US the Model Y L is sold as one trim, the Model Y L Premium, still carrying the Launch Series badge in the configurator. It costs $61,990 before the destination fee, order fee and taxes (the configurator shows those once you enter a ZIP code). There is no cheaper rear-wheel-drive L so far.

For that price it comes well equipped. On October 14, 2026 the US configurator listed these as included:

• Dual-motor all-wheel drive as standard
• Heated and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs with powered armrests and one-touch fold
• Heated third-row seats with power recline and child-seat anchors
• Any of the six paint colors, both interiors and both wheel designs at no extra cost, plus Launch Series badging
• A tow hitch rated for 3,500 lbs (a $1,000 option on the regular Model Y)
• 12 months of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and 12 months of free Supercharging

To put $61,990 in context: the US Model Y lineup starts at $39,990 for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive, with the Premium AWD at $49,990 and the Performance at $57,990. So the L sits at the very top of the Model Y ladder — you’re paying a $12,000 premium over a comparable two-row Premium AWD for the extra length, third row, and Launch Series kit.

One important note for US buyers in 2026: the federal $7,500 EV tax credit for new vehicles ended in late 2025, so don’t plan your budget around it. If you want to trim the real cost of ownership, the practical levers now are referral credits, home charging, and picking the right trim rather than a federal rebate. If you’re buying, ordering through a referral link gets new Tesla owners 3 months of FSD (Supervised); it generally can’t be combined with other FSD offers, and Tesla confirms the final perk on your order. You can use our Tesla referral link here at checkout.

Model Y L vs. Standard Model Y: The Key Differences

Here’s how the long-wheelbase L stacks up against a standard 2026 Model Y Premium AWD on the numbers that matter most.

Price, range, 0–60 and equipment are from Tesla’s US and Canadian configurators on October 14, 2026. Wheelbase, length and cargo come from Tesla’s launch specs as reported by Drive Tesla Canada. Tesla changes specs often, so check the configurator before you order.

The headline takeaway: the L is bigger and heavier, yet it is rated for 5 more miles of EPA range than the five-seat Premium AWD on the same size wheels and is only a tenth of a second slower to 60 mph. It also adds about 14 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear rows folded.

Model Y Premium AWD

$49,990

Five seats, two rows

Seats

5

EPA range

327 mi

0–60 mph

4.3 s

Tow hitch

+$1,000

Premium AWD, seven-seat

$52,490

Same body plus a small third row ($2,500)

Seats

7

Third row

Kids

Body

Standard

Canada

Not offered

Roomiest

Model Y L Premium

$61,990

7 in longer, captain’s chairs

Seats

6

EPA range

332 mi

0–60 mph

4.4 s

Canada

Not offered

US prices before destination fee and taxes. In Canada, every Model Y in the configurator is five-seat only.

The Third Row and Interior — Is It Actually Usable?

This is the question every family asks, because most “three-row” compact SUVs have a back row fit only for small kids or grocery bags. The Model Y L is meaningfully better because the extra length went into the wheelbase, not just an overhang — that translates to real legroom in the middle and back.

The 2+2+2 layout is the smart part. The middle-row captain’s chairs make it easy to walk through to the third row, and because they slide, adults can strike a compromise between second- and third-row legroom. Tesla says the third row is designed for adults on shorter trips rather than just children, and both rear seats are heated with power recline — genuinely unusual at this price. There are child-seat anchors back there too, so a family with three car seats finally has a Tesla SUV that can handle it.

Cargo is the other win. With the second and third rows folded, you get around 89.6 cubic feet, up from about 75.5 in the standard Model Y, plus the front trunk. That’s enough for a Costco run with the family aboard, or a road-trip load with two rows of passengers. If you’re planning long hauls, our Tesla road trip guide covers how to plan charging around a fully loaded car.

A few accessories go a long way in a six-seat family hauler — think all-weather floor mats, seat-back protectors, and a trunk organizer. The 3W all-weather floor mats are the proven pick for the standard Model Y (L-specific third-row fitments are still trickling out, so verify fitment before ordering), and a Spigen matte screen protector is cheap insurance on the touchscreen six sets of fingers will be poking at. For a full rundown of what’s worth buying, see our new-owner accessories guide.

Range, Performance and Charging

The Model Y L is rated for 332 miles of EPA-estimated range on its 19-inch wheels (328 miles on the 20-inch wheels) and 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds from its dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup — quick enough to embarrass most gas three-row SUVs while carrying six people. You can cross-check EPA range figures on the government’s fueleconomy.gov. The China-built Model Y L also got a stronger front motor and more range in late September 2026; Tesla has not said when that hardware reaches US cars.

Charging is standard Tesla: a native NACS port, access to the Supercharger network, and peak DC fast-charging in the same ballpark as the rest of the Model Y line. In practical terms, expect a 10–80% Supercharger stop in the 25–30 minute range on a well-conditioned battery. Because the L is longer and a bit heavier, real-world highway range at 70+ mph will dip slightly below the sticker — normal for any EV. For what Supercharging actually costs per session, see our Supercharger cost breakdown.

Safety hardware carries over from the Model Y, which has historically earned strong crash-test results; you can look up the latest ratings for the Model Y on the IIHS site as they publish L-specific data. As always, the included FSD (Supervised) is a driver-assistance system, not autonomous driving — if you want to understand exactly what it does and doesn’t do, read our FSD guide.

Is the Model Y L Coming to Canada?

Not yet, and there is no official date. On October 14, 2026, Tesla Canada’s Model Y configurator offered three trims, all with a five-seat layout: Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive at C$49,990, Model Y Premium AWD at C$64,990 and Model Y Performance at C$74,990. The Model Y L design page on the Canadian site returned “page not found”.

The reason is supply. Tesla stopped shipping US-built cars to Canada during the tariff dispute, so the Texas-built L sold in the US is not an option. Canada’s Model Ys now come from Giga Berlin, and Berlin has not started building the six-seat version. The L is also built in Shanghai, which is how Canada gets the Model 3, but Tesla has not announced Shanghai-built Model Y Ls for Canada.

• August 2025The Model Y L goes on sale in China, built in Shanghai.
• April 30, 2026A “Model YL” section briefly appears in Tesla Canada’s online shop with no products, then is removed (Drive Tesla Canada).
• July 2, 2026US orders open at $61,990. The Canadian configurator does not list it.
• September 2026First US deliveries, according to owner reports and Motor1.
• October 14, 2026Still not in the Canadian configurator. No Canadian price or date.

Until it arrives, there is no real Canadian price. A straight conversion of the US$61,990 price is not a useful guide, because a Canadian car would come from a different factory and carry Canadian freight and fees. If Tesla does add it, the price will show up in the Canadian configurator first, and our Model Y Canada guide will be updated. Model Y L news also goes in our US Tesla news section.

What Canadian families can buy instead

• Model Y Premium AWD (C$64,990, five seats, 542 km range). This is the roomiest Tesla you can order new in Canada right now. The seven-seat option sold in Canada before the 2025 refresh is not in the current configurator.
• A used pre-refresh Model Y with the third row. Tesla offered seven seats on the Canadian Model Y Long Range AWD as recently as October 2024, so some turn up used. The third row is small and best for kids.
• A three-row EV from another brand, if adults will ride in the third row often. Our Model Y 7-seater guide compares the main ones.

US Delivery Timeline

US orders opened on July 2, 2026 (Puerto Rico included). The earliest orders began delivering in September, and by August new orders were already being quoted December 2026 delivery. Your own estimate appears in the US configurator once you enter a ZIP code.

Should You Buy the Model Y L or Wait?

The Model Y L makes the most sense for a very specific buyer: a family that genuinely needs a third row or maximum cargo, wants Tesla’s software and Supercharger network, and would otherwise be looking at a Model X (much pricier) or a gas three-row SUV. For that person, $61,990 for a 325-mile, sub-4.5-second, six-seat EV with a usable third row is a strong deal.

Who should not rush in? If you only occasionally carry more than four people, the standard Model Y saves you $12,000 or more and does almost everything the L does. If you need seven belts mostly for kids, the regular Premium AWD with the $2,500 seven-seat layout costs $9,500 less than the L. And if you’re purely price-sensitive, waiting for a non–Launch Series L (if Tesla releases one) could bring the entry point down. Canadians, unfortunately, mostly have to wait regardless.

If you do decide to order, two quick tips. First, new Tesla owners who order through a referral link get 3 months of FSD (Supervised). It generally can’t be combined with the 12 months included with the Launch Series or other offers, and Tesla confirms the final perk on your order. You can use our referral link at checkout. Second, treat delivery day seriously — walk the car with our delivery inspection checklist before you sign, because build-quality issues are far easier to fix when they’re documented up front. You can always confirm the latest configuration and pricing directly on the official Tesla Model Y page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tesla Model Y L available in Canada?

No. On October 14, 2026, Tesla’s Canadian configurator offered only five-seat Model Y trims and the Model Y L page on the Canadian site returned “page not found”. Tesla has not announced a Canadian launch.

Is the Model Y L coming to Canada?

Tesla hasn’t said. Canadian Model Ys are built in Berlin, which does not make the L yet, and Tesla stopped sending US-built cars to Canada during the tariff dispute. Shanghai also builds the L, but there is no announcement that Canada will get those cars.

How much will the Model Y L cost in Canada?

There is no Canadian price. For reference, the US price is US$61,990, and the most expensive Model Y sold in Canada today is the Performance at C$74,990. Any guess beyond that is speculation until the car appears in the Canadian configurator.

How much does the Tesla Model Y L cost in the US?

$61,990 for the Model Y L Premium, the only trim, before destination fee and taxes. That includes all-wheel drive, a tow hitch, any of the six paint colors, both wheel designs and both interiors, plus 12 months each of FSD (Supervised) and free Supercharging.

How many seats does the Model Y L have?

Six, in a 2+2+2 layout across three rows. Tesla chose two second-row captain’s chairs plus a two-seat third row rather than a seven-seat bench, which leaves a walk-through path to the back.

What’s the range of the Model Y L?

332 miles EPA on the 19-inch wheels and 328 miles on the 20-inch wheels, according to Tesla’s US configurator on October 14, 2026. That is slightly more than the five-seat Model Y Premium AWD (327 miles).

What’s the difference between the Model Y L and the seven-seat Model Y?

The seven-seat Model Y is the regular-length car with a small two-seat third row, a $2,500 option on the US Premium AWD ($52,490 total). The Model Y L is 7 inches longer, seats six with captain’s chairs, and has a third row adults can use on shorter trips. Neither is offered in Canada right now. More in our Model Y 7-seater guide.

Is the third row big enough for adults?

More than most compact three-row SUVs. Because the extra length went into the wheelbase, the third row is usable by adults on shorter trips and comes heated with power recline. It is not a full-size SUV back row.

When will Model Y L deliveries begin?

They began in the US in September 2026 for the earliest orders. New orders placed since August have been quoted December 2026 or later; the configurator shows your estimate once you enter a ZIP code.

The Bottom Line

• Canada: not sold as of October 14, 2026, with no announced date or price. Canadian Model Ys come from Berlin, which does not build the L yet.
• What it is: a longer-wheelbase, six-seat (2+2+2) Model Y with a genuinely usable third row.
• US price: $61,990 for the Model Y L Premium, the only trim, before destination and taxes.
• Specs: 332 miles EPA range (19-in wheels), 4.4-second 0–60, about 89.6 cu ft of cargo with the rear rows folded, AWD and tow hitch included, plus 12 months of FSD (Supervised) and free Supercharging.
• Deliveries: started in the US in September 2026; new orders quote December or later.
• Buy it if you truly need three rows or maximum cargo; otherwise the standard Model Y saves about $12,000, and the seven-seat Premium AWD saves $9,500.

Prices, range and availability were checked on Tesla’s US and Canadian configurators on October 14, 2026; prices, specs, delivery dates, and availability change frequently — always confirm on Tesla’s official configurator before ordering. This article is for general information only and is not financial or purchasing advice. Some links are affiliate/referral links; see our disclosure page. Image credit: 2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.