Tesla's extended-wheelbase Model Y L, previously exclusive to China, has received regulatory approval for sale in Australia. Government documents from the Road Vehicle Regulator (ROVER) confirm the six-seater variant's clearance. The approval signals potential availability for Australian customers in the coming months.
Tesla's Model Y L, a longer version of its popular Model Y SUV designed for six passengers, has been approved for sale in Australia. The variant, listed as YL5NDB on the ROVER website, was confirmed in documents published on February 23, 2026. This marks the first international expansion beyond China, where the model debuted last summer.
The Model Y L features an extended body measuring 4,969 mm in length and a 3,040 mm wheelbase, which is 177 mm and 150 mm longer than the standard Model Y, respectively. It accommodates a 2-2-2 seating configuration with two heated, ventilated, and power-adjustable captain's chairs in the second row replacing the bench seat, plus heated seats in the third row. The Australian version is specified as a dual-motor all-wheel-drive model with a nickel-manganese-cobalt battery pack of approximately 84 kWh gross capacity and 378 kW output.
Additional features include an 18-speaker sound system, new front seats with single-piece backrests, continuously variable shock absorbers, and 19-inch wheels as the sole option. It also incorporates a 16-inch central touchscreen. While no official launch date has been announced, regulatory approvals in Australia typically precede showroom arrivals by several months.
The model has also received type approval in the European Union in late December 2025, though it has not yet launched there, where it is expected to offer up to 681 km of WLTP range. For the U.S. market, Elon Musk indicated in prior statements that the Model Y L might arrive in late 2026 or possibly not at all, citing potential shifts toward autonomous vehicles like the Cybercab amid advancements in Full Self-Driving technology.
This approval positions the Model Y L as a more affordable family alternative to the Model X, which Tesla plans to discontinue later in 2026.
