Six-seat Model Certified in Korea
Long-wheelbase Model Y Debuts
Potential Launch in First Half of 2026
Model Y L - Source: Tesla
Tesla’s six-seat electric SUV, the Model Y L, has completed Korean certification steps and is reportedly nearing a local launch.
Documents released by the Korea Energy Agency show the Model Y L has cleared energy consumption efficiency certification.
With certification wrapped up, deliveries could begin in the first half of 2026.
Extended-wheelbase, six-seat SUV
Model Y L - Source: Tesla
The Model Y L is a long-wheelbase version of the standard Model Y.
The wheelbase is extended by about 150 mm and overall length grows roughly 177 mm.
That extra length makes room for a 2-2-2 six-seat layout in the cabin.
While the third row won’t offer expansive space, the six-seat option broadens customer choices in the segment.
LG Battery Pack, 543 km Certified Range
Model Y L - Source: Tesla
Korean certification documents list the Model Y L as an all-wheel-drive (AWD) electric SUV.
It is fitted with a 97.25 kWh battery supplied by LG Energy Solution.
The certification lists the following ranges:
Approximately 543 km under standard ambient conditions
Around 454 km in low-temperature conditions
These figures are officially certified.
Industry analysts say these numbers should help mitigate the typical winter range loss that affects electric vehicles.
Korean Market May See Model Y L Before U.S.
Asian markets could be prioritized
Model Y L - Source: Tesla
The Model Y L is already on sale in China and is built at the Shanghai Gigafactory, where it serves as a strategic export model for Asia and Europe.
By contrast, Tesla has not announced a firm U.S. launch date.
Elon Musk has indicated a U.S. rollout could come after late 2026.
As a result, industry observers expect Tesla to expand sales first across Asian markets, including Korea.
