According to recently submitted regulatory documents, the six-seater version of the Tesla Model Y L is set to enter the South Korean market. This long-wheelbase model is produced at Tesla's Shanghai factory and has already received energy efficiency certification from South Korea's Energy Agency, with deliveries expected to commence in the first half of 2026.
On the same day the certification was announced, a camouflaged prototype of the Model Y L was spotted being tested on South Korean roads. Tesla had previously obtained similar certifications in Australia and New Zealand, with both markets anticipating the launch of the larger Model Y in 2026.
Compared to the standard Model Y, the L version features a wheelbase extended by approximately 150 millimeters and an overall body length increased by about 177 millimeters, reaching 4976 millimeters. This allows for a true 2-2-2 seating configuration, providing ample legroom and luggage space for six adult passengers. As a result, it serves as a genuine family vehicle, avoiding the cramped third-row space commonly found in many three-row SUVs.
South Korean regulatory filings indicate that this is an imported all-wheel-drive electric vehicle with a total battery capacity of 97.25 kilowatt-hours, supplied by LG Energy Solution. Local testing shows that the vehicle has a range of 543 kilometers (337 miles) under standard conditions and 454 kilometers (282 miles) in cold weather.
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