2027 · Three-row electric SUV
Tesla Model Y L: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured
A Model Y with 150 mm more wheelbase, a taller roof and six seats in three rows.
Figures are for the Model Y L Premium AWD. Last checked Oct 1, 2026.
Where it stands among midsize and three-row SUVs
- #1 of 11Braking 70–0 mph, tested: 170 ft
- #2 of 13Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction: 354 ft
- #1 of 13Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver: 11 ft
- #3 of 13Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver: +2.6 in
- #3 of 7Cabin sound at 70 mph: 67 dBA
- #1 of 13Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year: $812/yr
Ranked against the default trim of every midsize and three-row SUV in the catalog that has the figure.
At a glance
| Starting price, this trim | $63,630PublishedTesla |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Induction front + permanent-magnet rear motor · Dual motor AWD |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 170 ft (51.8 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA efficiency | 114 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 328 mi (528 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 38.0 cu ft (1,076 L)PublishedTesla |
| Large suitcases, packed | 5Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Seats | 6PublishedTesla |
| Crash ratings | No safety rating yet · new for 2027 |
Acceleration
Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.
| Power | 496 hp (370 kW)PublishedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Torque | 405 lb-ft (549 Nm)PublishedMotorTrend |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 4.1 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 1.7 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 12.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 170 ft (51.8 m)TestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 121 ft (36.9 m)TestedMotorTrend |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 354 ft (108.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 273 ft (83.1 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 164 ft (50.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
|---|---|
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.39Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.
| EPA efficiency | 114 MPGePublishedEPA |
|---|---|
| EPA range | 328 mi (528 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $812/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 30 kWh/100 mi (18.8 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22PublishedC/D Japan |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.87 gTestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.87 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.27 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft (12.5 m)PublishedCarExpert |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in (17 cm)PublishedTesla |
| Tires | Hankook iON evo AS SUV all-season · 255/40R20 · 275/40R20TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?
| Seats | 6PublishedTesla |
|---|---|
| Large suitcases, packed | 5Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 5Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Cargo behind the second row | 38.0 cu ft (1,076 L)PublishedTesla |
| Cargo, seats folded | 85.6 cu ft (2,424 L)PublishedTesla |
| Front trunk | 4.1 cu ft (116 L)PublishedTesla |
| Towing | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)PublishedKBB |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +2.6 in (7 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +4.7 in (12 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +7.5 in (19 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +4.7 in (12 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +3.7 in (9 cm)Simulatedfrom Tesla |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | +2.1 in head · −0.6 in kneeSimulatedfrom Tesla |
| Front head room, published | 41.6 in (106 cm)PublishedTesla |
| Rear head room, published | 41.9 in (106 cm)PublishedTesla |
| Rear leg room, published | 39.7 in (101 cm)PublishedTesla |
Cabin noise
How loud is it inside at 70 mph, and what exactly are you hearing?
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 67 dBATestedCar and Driver |
|---|
Visibility
Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 11 ft (3.2 m)Simulated |
|---|---|
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 65%Simulated |
Crash safety
Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.
| Curb weight | 4,673 lb (2,120 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
|---|
Model Y L compared
Other midsize and three-row SUVs
Sources
- Tesla: Model Y L Premium specifications and price (US) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2027 Tesla Model Y L Reinvents the Station Wagon (Premium AWD Launch Series) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2027 Tesla Model Y L (20in Wheels), id 50862 (2026-10)
- Tesla: Model Y Owner’s Manual: Dimensions (Model Y L 6-seater exterior, interior and cargo) (2026-10)
- MotorTrend: 2027 Tesla Model Y L First Test: Better Ride, Bigger Trade-Offs (2026-10)
- Car and Driver Japan: Tesla Model Y L first drive (Cd 0.216) (2026-07)
- CarExpert: 2026 Tesla Model Y L Premium Long Range dimensions (turning circle, tracks) (2026-10)
- Kelley Blue Book: 2027 Tesla Model Y L specs (towing, curb weight) (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.