Tesla's most wanted Model Y heads to new region with no sign of U.S. entry

"Unlike the standard Model Y, the "L" stretches the wheelbase by roughly 150 mm and the overall length by about 177 mm to 4,976 mm. The result is a genuine 2-2-2 seating layout that gives six adults proper legroom and cargo space - a true family hauler without the cramped third-row compromises of many three-row SUVs."

"According to fresh regulatory filings, the six-seat Model Y L is coming to South Korea with signs indicating an imminent launch. The extended-wheelbase configuration, already a hit in China, just cleared energy-efficiency certification from the Korea Energy Agency, paving the way for deliveries as early as the first half of 2026."

"The vehicle is already built at Tesla's Giga Shanghai facility in China, making it an ideal candidate for the Asian market, as well as the European one, as the factory has been known as a bit of an export hub in the past."

Tesla's extended-wheelbase Model Y L, featuring a genuine 2-2-2 seating configuration for six adults, is expanding to South Korea following successful certification from the Korea Energy Agency. The vehicle, already popular in China where it's manufactured at Giga Shanghai, stretches the wheelbase by 150mm and overall length by 177mm to 4,976mm, providing proper legroom and cargo space without third-row compromises. Regulatory filings and prototype sightings indicate an imminent launch in the first half of 2026. Tesla has also secured approvals for Australia and New Zealand, with both markets expecting deliveries in 2026. Despite strong U.S. demand since the model's release, the company has no current plans to bring the Model Y L to the American market.

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