A few days after the rumors, Tesla launched the Model YL in the US market. However, the initial version of the three-row, six-seat electric SUV is more expensive than some might expect.
New home it is possible to order Model YL Premium Launch Series for $61,990. The cost gets you dual engines, an estimated range of 325 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds. The Launch Series is a limited edition that includes one-year subscriptions to Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Premium Connectivity and Supercharging.
You also get cosmetic touches like a unique puddle light, badge and suede dashboard wing.
As with the international model, the American Model carries over from the YL, adding 7.3 inches in length and 1.8 inches in height. It replaces the three-person bench seat in the second row with two captain’s chairs, but makes the two rear seats more usable. It can be expected to fit six adults.
You won’t pay extra for different colors or larger 20-inch wheels (19-inch wheels are standard), and a tow hitch is included.
Reports of a late summer delivery are accurate. New Model YL orders are expected to reach customers in September or October. That makes sense when Tesla reportedly renewed Gigafactory Texas production for the car this spring, but it dashed hopes of getting a car in time for summer vacation.
The Tesla Model YL is a good deal
For now, Hyundai and Kia do it better
The $61,990 price of the Model YL Premium Launch Series makes it more expensive than the faster $57,490 Y Performance and well above the roughly $54,000 that observers expected. Tesla is expected to release more affordable options over time, but it’s unclear when they will arrive.
For now, that makes the Model YL immediately more expensive than its three-row competition Hyundai Ioniq 9 ($58,955 in base trim) and Come on EV9 ($54,900). However, you’ll get more range and faster acceleration than Tesla’s SUV.
A high initial price may not matter
Tesla may not be concerned about pricing. The car fills the void created by Tesla Model Xi stopped. Plus, Tesla still The US dominates the EV market and i just got it second quarter record With 480,126 deliveries. The YL may be appealing simply because it’s a three-row SUV from the country’s most popular electric car maker.
