2026 Tesla Model Y L Specs and Pricing: Complete Australian Buyer’s Guide

March 16, 2026

The Model Y was already Australia’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV), but Tesla clearly felt it needed to do more. So they stretched it, stuffed in a third row, and priced it to make every other three-row EV look rather overcooked.

The 2026 Tesla Model Y L lands in Australia from $74,900 before on-road costs, which makes it the cheapest six-seat electric SUV on sale in this country by a frankly embarrassing margin. The Kia EV9 starts at $97,000. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 kicks off at $108,900. Even the compact Mercedes-Benz EQB, which seats seven but has all the interior room of a slightly generous shoebox, starts at $90,000.

Let that sink in for a bit.

How much does the 2026 Tesla Model Y L cost in Australia?

The Model Y L is priced from $74,900 before on-road costs in a single Premium AWD specification. That’s a $6,000 premium over the five-seat Model Y Long Range, which sounds like a lot until you realise it gets you an entire extra row of seats, heated captain’s chairs in the middle, and enough range to drive from Brisbane to Sydney without stopping.

What do you get for $74,900?

Tesla has not been stingy here. The Model Y L comes standard with ventilated and heated front seats with power thigh support, two captain’s chairs in the second row (also heated and ventilated with power adjustment), an 8.0-inch entertainment screen for rear passengers, and a third row with heating and its own USB-C ports. There’s vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability if you fancy powering a kettle at a campsite, adaptive damping with selectable modes, and a 19-speaker sound system.

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Tesla Model Y L rear three-quarter driving on mountain road with snow-capped peaks

Tesla Model Y L driving on gravel road kicking up dust with dramatic sky

Tesla Model Y L six-seat in Cosmic Silver front three-quarter view driving past classical building

Tesla Model Y L rear three-quarter view showing full-width LED tail light bar

Model - Y - L for 2026 2nd row seats

Tesla Model Y L interior view from cargo area showing three rows of white seats and glass roof

Tesla Model Y interior showing the dash and steering wheel.

Rear of Tesla Model Y in Ultra Red with updated LED taillight bar and bold Tesla lettering

ABOVE: 2026 Tesla Model Y L

The exterior gets a unique 19-inch wheel design, a rear spoiler lifted from the Model Y Performance, and access to an exclusive Cosmic Silver paint finish that will set you back an extra $2,600 but does look rather fetching.

Spec	2026 Tesla Model Y L
Price (before on-roads)	$74,900
Body	SUV
Seats	6 (2+2+2)
Engine	Dual Electric Motors
Power	378 kW
Torque	590 Nm
Battery	Nickel Manganese Cobalt (capacity undisclosed)
Range	681 km (WLTP)
0-100 km/h	5.0 seconds
Drive	AWD
Towing	1,588 kg braked
Boot	420L / 1,076L / 2,423L
Length	4,969 mm
Wheelbase	3,040 mm
Weight	2,088 kg
Charge Rate	250 kW DC
Warranty	5 years unlimited km
ANCAP	5

How far can the Tesla Model Y L go on a charge?

Tesla claims 681km on the WLTP cycle, which is a solid 81km more than the regular Model Y Long Range manages. In the real world, expect around 550-600km depending on how enthusiastically you exercise that 378kW dual-motor powertrain.

For context, that’s enough to get from Melbourne to Canberra without touching a charger, or from Sydney to the Hunter Valley and back with range to spare for a wine-induced detour.

How does it compare to the competition?

This is where the Model Y L gets properly interesting. Here’s how it stacks up against the other three-row electric SUVs available in Australia:

Spec	Tesla Model Y L	Kia EV9 Air	Hyundai IONIQ 9
Price (before on-roads)	$74,900	$97,000	$108,900
Power	378 kW (AWD)	150 kW (RWD)	160 kW (RWD)
Range (WLTP)	681 km	541 km	620 km
Seats	6	6 or 7	6 or 7
0-100 km/h	5.0 sec	9.4 sec	~8.5 sec
Key advantage	Price + range + speed	Interior space	Interior quality

The Model Y L undercuts the base EV9 by $22,100 and the IONIQ 9 by $34,000. It also offers more range and significantly more performance than either Korean at their entry prices. Yes, the Koreans are larger inside and offer an optional seventh seat, but Tesla’s pricing is so aggressive here that it renders the value comparison almost comical.

Should you buy it?

If you need a three-row electric SUV and don’t fancy spending north of $100,000, the Model Y L is essentially your only option. But that’s not damning with faint praise: the Model Y L is genuinely impressive.

It offers Tesla’s proven Supercharger network, a five-star ANCAP safety rating with airbag coverage for the third row, and enough range that charging anxiety becomes a rather quaint concept. The captain’s chairs in the second row are a sensible choice for families who’d rather not watch their children climb over each other like feral possums.

The third row will be best suited to children or adults who’ve annoyed you recently, but that’s true of every mid-size SUV that claims three-row capability. At least Tesla has had the decency to include heating and USB-C ports back there.

Australia and New Zealand are the first export markets to receive the Model Y L, with deliveries commencing in the second quarter of 2026. If you’ve been waiting for an affordable family EV with room for the school run, the shopping, and the occasional grandparent, this is probably it.

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.

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