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What actually fits in the Model Y L’s third row.
The Model Y L’s third row has its own heated seats, power recline, and child-seat anchors. Here’s what the specs say, and what a family’s hands-on test showed.

Model Y L or Hyundai IONIQ 9: how the specs actually compare
Both three-row electric SUVs start in the low $60,000s. Here’s how price, range, and seating actually compare, plus one owner’s side-by-side impression.

Tesla’s official Model Y L accessories are here. Here’s what’s available and what it costs.
Tesla has started selling Model Y L-specific roof racks, car covers, sill guards, and storage in its US Shop. Here’s the full list and pricing.

Thinking about a Model Y L instead of a Model X? Read this first.
Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L and the three-row Model X both fit a family, but only one of them Tesla will still sell you new.

What the Model Y L’s glass roof actually blocks.
The Model Y L’s panoramic glass roof stretches over both rows. Here’s what Tesla actually says it protects you from, and what it doesn’t.

Model Y L Launch Series: what’s included, and when it actually shows up
What the $61,990 Model Y L Launch Series includes, and what the latest delivery windows actually say as US deliveries begin in September 2026.

What riding in the Model Y L’s third row is actually like on a real road trip.
The Model Y L’s six-seat layout is built for trips like this. Here’s what the seating actually offers, and one family’s real road-trip take on it.

What FSD 14.3.7 actually feels like in the new Model Y L.
FSD 14.3.7 shipped with a rewritten AI compiler for faster reaction time. Here’s what that update is meant to change, and one owner’s first drive with it in a Model Y L.

How much fits in the Model Y L with the seats folded?
Tesla rates the six-seat Model Y L at up to 89 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat, and a hands-on video shows what that looks like loaded.

How far does the Model Y L really go, and how fast does it charge?
The Model Y L’s official EPA range is 325 miles with a peak DC fast-charging rate around 256 kW, and a Dirty Tesla real-world test on August 20, 2026 shows how those numbers hold up on the road.

Model Y L’s power seats and liftgate reverse when they hit resistance
On the Model Y L, the powered rear seats and liftgate stop and reverse when they sense an obstruction, a pinch-protection feature Tesla built in for hands, pets, and cargo.

Which Tesla holds the most cargo and tows the most? Compare the lineup.
A trim-by-trim look at cargo volume and towing capacity across the Model 3, Model Y, Model Y L, and Cybertruck to help you figure out which Tesla actually hauls the most.

Model Y vs. Model X: Which Fits Your Family
A practical, spec-by-spec look at how Tesla’s two SUVs compare for families in mid-2026, when Model X production has ended and Model Y just gained a six-seat long-wheelbase version.
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