Tesla Lists Three-Row Model YL in the U.S., Including Puerto Rico
N.R. Finch
Tesla has opened orders for the three-row, six-seat Model YL in the U.S. and Puerto Rico at $61,990; with the federal EV tax credit gone, this is Tesla's latest move to boost American sales by widening its lineup.
What is the Model YL, and what does it cost?
The Model YL is the long-wheelbase Model Y — three rows, six seats, with a 325-mile range.
The launch edition is priced at $61,990, now open for orders in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
This means → Tesla's U.S. lineup gets its first three-row vehicle, aimed squarely at family buyers shopping for larger cars.
Why is it only now entering the U.S.?
Tesla launched the Model YL in China first last year and grew sales there despite fierce competition from BYD and other local rivals, then expanded across Asia-Pacific.
Last August, Musk said U.S. production could be delayed to late 2026 — or might never happen if autonomous vehicles made it unnecessary.
In plain terms = Tesla itself was undecided about bringing this car stateside. Opening orders now means that uncertainty has been resolved.
Why announce at this particular moment?
Tesla timed the reveal right after reporting Q2 delivery figures that beat analyst expectations.
A rebound in the European market was the main driver behind the delivery beat.
This means → Tesla is using the tailwind from strong delivery data to convert market sentiment into fresh orders.
Can the China playbook work in America?
The three-row layout holds clear appeal for U.S. families looking at larger vehicles.
But the federal EV tax credit has been removed, making $61,990 a steeper ask without subsidies.
In plain terms = in China, subsidies and intense local competition pushed Tesla to expand its range; the U.S. has just lost its subsidy. Whether the same volume uplift follows is the key test of this product strategy.
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