Brooke Crothers

Tesla's larger Model Y L, a 6-seater with an extended wheelbase, is set for its U.S. debut, with production anticipated to start in September at Gigafactory Texas and sales commencing by late 2026. This variant, already available in markets like China and Malaysia, is poised to fill a crucial void in Tesla's U.S. lineup after the Model S and X were discontinued. Analysts highlight the Model Y L's enhanced versatility, comfort, and significantly improved interior space, directly addressing the cramped third row of the current 7-seater Model Y. Its arrival leverages the Model Y's immense popularity, which represented one-third of all EV sales in the first quarter.

The refreshed 2026 Toyota bZ excels at offering the essential EV basics but lags in driver assist technology, which will become de rigueur for EVs in the coming years.

Tesla has launched a longer, 6-seater Model Y L in the U.S., a long-wheelbase variant previously available in Malaysia, China, Australia, and India. This new Model Y L is praised for its improved versatility, comfort, and driving dynamics. It strategically fills a gap in Tesla's U.S. lineup, offering a larger, multi-passenger SUV after the Model S and X were discontinued. Unlike the current cramped 7-seater Model Y, the L version adds six inches of length, significantly enhancing head and legroom. This expansion coincides with Tesla's strong global sales growth, up 24.9% in the second quarter.

The Model Y L “Long Wheelbase” Premium is the largest and most expensive version of Tesla's best-selling vehicle. There's a lot to stack up and compare.

U.S. delivery dates for the just-announced Model Y L are not immediate as Tesla ramps up production of the long-wheelbase Y.

The 2026 Cadillac Optiq is an aggressively priced, compact luxury EV. With a bonus: standard vehicle autonomy.

Tesla continues to hold over 50% of U.S. EV market in June, according to Cox Automotive. Rivian was only brand to see sales increase amid weakening market.

The Rivian R2 is here. I got a small taste. A disclaimer: I had the R2 for only about 45 minutes.

The Tesla Diner is one year old as crowds lined up to charge and eat. I visited the Tesla Diner in West Hollywood today (see video below) and it was busier than usual.

Tesla Diner was bustling with activity as it celebrates one year and highest-usuage Supercharger. The Cybercab was front and center.