EVwire Brief: A possible Tesla Model Y L body-in-white has been sighted at the Gigafactory Texas complex.
The sighting was shared by Joe Tegtmeyer, who has been closely tracking developments around Gigafactory Texas for years.
As could be seen in the photos, the body-in-white in question appears noticeably longer than a standard Model Y. Its rear section in particular closely resembles the previously revealed Model Y L.
The Tesla Model Y L was initially unveiled in China in August 2025. Its headline feature is its extended wheelbase, which has been extended by about six inches, and its six-seat interior, which features two captain seats in the second row.
As of writing, the Model Y L has become available for order in other territories, such as Australia and New Zealand, and more recently, Thailand.
Sightings of the Model Y L have been reported in South Korea, and in Europe, the vehicle secured its EU type approval in late 2025.
The Tesla Model Y L’s interior is very spacious
Tesla has not officially confirmed a U.S. release for the Model Y L, but prior comments from Elon Musk suggest that the variant was at least under consideration.
Following the Model Y L’s release last year, Elon Musk posted a comment about the vehicle:
“This variant of the Model Y doesn’t start production in the US until the end of next year. Might not ever, given the advent of self-driving in America.”
While Musk’s comments suggested uncertainty around the vehicle’s rollout in the U.S., the country has become a good market for the six-seat Model Y variant.
The potential addition of a Model Y L could fill a gap in Tesla’s lineup, particularly as the company is retiring the Tesla Model X.
A stretched Model Y with additional seating could serve as Tesla’s de facto family hauler, thanks to its spacious interior and six-seat configuration. It will likely be significantly cheaper than the outgoing Model X, too.
There are, however, a lot of us still expecting — or hoping for — a real minivan form factor from Tesla, something that the Model Y L only partly serves for.
SOURCE: Joe Tegtmeyer on X
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