Tesla Model Y Vs Model Y L: Key Differences Explained

Tesla has launched a new variant of the Model Y which comes with an extended wheelbase and an extra row of seats. Called the Model Y L, this is the third variant in the Model Y range after Standard Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variants that were launched. Here’s how the new Tesla Model Y L is different from the other two variants. 

Tesla Model Y vs Model Y L: Exterior

The exterior of all Model Y variants are similar to each other barring the alloy wheel design. From the side, the L variant stands out with its longer rear doors and a subtly revised roofline that incorporates a larger rear quarter glass. At the rear, it also features a more prominent boot-lid spoiler. Tesla’s signature full-width LED light bars at the front and rear remain unchanged.

Tesla Model Y vs Model Y L: Dimensions

Changes start to become more significant with the altered dimensions. The Tesla Model Y L has a wheelbase of 3,040 mm, making it 150 mm longer than the standard version. Its overall length has increased by 179 mm to 4,969 mm. The width remains unchanged at 1,982 mm, while the height rises by 44 mm to 1,668 mm. Ground clearance is slightly higher as well, at 169 mm up by 2 mm compared to the regular model. The wheel size stays the same at 19 inches, although the L variant features a revised design.

Tesla Model Y vs Model Y L: Interiors

Inside the cabin, the Model Y L gets a six-seat (2+2+2) layout as compared to the conventional 5-seat layout in the standard version. The third-row of the Model Y L comes with 50:50 split-folding seats and is equipped with practical features such as USB Type-C ports, cupholders, and dedicated AC vents mounted on the C-pillar. Folding both the second and third rows expands the boot capacity to 2,539 litres, up from 2,138 litres in the standard version. 

As far as conveniences are concerned, the equipment remains largely the same barring one addition. The Model Y L gets a better 18-speaker audio system as compared to the 9-speaker unit offered in the regular variants. 

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Tesla Model Y vs Model Y L: Battery & Motor

The Model Y L comes equipped with a larger 88 kWh battery that claims to offer a range of 681 km on a single charge. The big highlight is that the Model Y L is the first Tesla in India to come with a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup. Also, 0-100 kmph acceleration time is quicker at 5 seconds.

Tesla Model Y vs Model Y L: Price