After receiving a lukewarm response from Indian SUV buyers towards its Model Y, Tesla Inc. is looking at damage control. A recent report has revealed that Tesla may launch a larger 6-seater version of the Model Y (dubbed Model YL) in India. The company has scheduled an event on April 22, 2026.
Connecting the dots, one can speculate that Tesla may launch the Model YL in India on April 22, which will place it above the standard Model Y in the portfolio. The sticker price will also be higher with the Tesla Model YL. let’s take a closer look.
Tesla Model YL
The ‘L’ in Tesla Model YL stands for Long Wheelbase, which offers a longer length and longer wheelbase. It is currently exclusive to China only and was introduced last year. With a longer length and longer wheelbase than the standard Model Y, Tesla has managed to fit a third row of seating, offering a 2+2+2 layout.
The Tesla Model YL is likely to align better with the expectations of Indian buyers as it comes with seating for up to 6 people. Currently, Tesla Model Y units sold in India are manufactured in China and are being imported from Shanghai. The same strategy will be in place with the Tesla Model YL 6-seater electric SUV.
Launched in July 2025, Tesla managed to sell only 225 units in 2025, while expectations were to fully utilize the quota of 2,500 units. There have been reports that Tesla has offered a discount of up to Rs 2 lakh to make up for the unsold inventory.
what to expect?
In terms of price, the Tesla Model YL starts at CNY 339,000 in China, which is approximately Rs 46.18 lakh. In India, the price of the standard Tesla Model Y starts at Rs 59.9 lakh (ex-sh) for the Long Range RWD variant and Rs 67.9 lakh (ex-sh) for the Long Range AWD variant. A range of up to 622 kilometers was promised on a single charge.
The model YL, on the other hand, gets an 82 kWh battery pack and AWD, promising a range of 751 km in China. Dimensionally, the Tesla Model YL measures 4,976 mm in length, 1,982 mm in width, 1,668 mm in height and has a 3,040 mm long wheelbase, which is 150 mm longer than the standard model.
Notable features include powered second-row armrest and seats with heating and ventilation function, powered and heated third-row seats, panoramic glass roof, acoustic glass, 18-speaker audio system, powered tailgate, adaptive headlights, blind spot monitoring, 19-inch wheels, 16-inch for front and 8-inch touchscreens for rear occupants, 250 kW DC charging and more.
