The spacious new Tesla Model Y L is now available in Australia and New Zealand

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) launched the larger version of its Model Y electric SUV, aka Model Y L, in Australia and New Zealand today.

In the last few days, Tesla enthusiasts spotted car carrier trailers transporting the new Model Y L vehicles across Australian cities and states. Photos of these trucks transporting Tesla Model Y L SUVs to their destinations were shared on X and other social media platforms.

Initially, it was expected that Tesla would take some time to launch the Model Y L in Australia, but the automaker was swift to open orders for the vehicle.

Tesla introduced the new 6-seat, spacious Model Y L EV SUV in China last year. This new Model Y variant addressed the needs of extended families in the region.

The availability of this larger Model Y version in the Australia-New Zealand region was unexpected, but Tesla must have its reasons for the launch. Elon Musk said that it might never be launched in the US, which is ironic.

Above: Tesla Model Y L electric SUVs spotted in Australia being transported to Tesla Stores for customer deliveries. Credit: Mick (@mikjcal / X).

Price and Delivery

Tesla has launched the Model Y L in Premium trim in Australia and New Zealand. It has a Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) drivetrain.

For both countries, Tesla is showing an estimated delivery timeline of May to June 2026. Many units have already arrived in the region, so, Tesla might hand over several units before May.

The following are the prices of the Model Y L Premium in Australia and New Zealand:

• Tesla Model Y L Premium (Australia): $74,900 (AU Dollars)
• Tesla Model Y L Premium (New Zealand): $83,900 (NZ Dollars)

Converted to USD, the Tesla Model Y L would cost approximately $52,449 if available in the United States. For the space and seating layout it offers, the price seems reasonable.

Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) has the least expensive drive-away price of the Tesla Model Y L ($78,171). Western Australia has the highest drive-away price of $82,817, including its high local stamp duty and other taxes, etc.

Size and Exterior

The transition from the normal Model Y to the Model Y L in the following video highlights the size and exterior differences. The Tesla Model Y L features a longer wheelbase and a bulging rear end to provide headroom for 3rd-row passengers and trunk space. The ‘L’ in its name literally denotes a ‘Long’ version of the Model Y.

The larger Model Y L version completely makes sense as Tesla is phasing out production of its Model X SUV and Model S sedan this year.

Tesla did not modify the front side of the vehicle. The front fascia remains the same. Only the rear is extruded (see our detailed report from the China launch).

Tesla Model Y L comes with 19’’ Machina 2.0 Wheels included in the price of the vehicle. There’s no option to upgrade the wheels.

Range

Tesla Model Y L Premium comes with a WLTP estimated range of 681 km. This equates to approximately 583 km (362 miles) of range under the US EPA standard.

Since the Model Y L is a larger vehicle, it also has a larger battery pack. Its range is unmatched in the All-Wheel Drive variants of the Model Y.

Only the Model Y RWD with a range of 574 km (357 miles), available in the United States, comes close to the Model Y L’s range.

Above: A short overview of the spacious interior of the new Tesla Model Y L.

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Featured image: Zack (@BLKMDL3 via X).

Note: This article was published earlier on Tesla Oracle. Author: Iqtidar Ali.