The new Model Y Long Wheelbase, which offers additional passenger space through a three-row seating configuration, starts at $61,990 in the U.S., according to the company's official website.
In a separate announcement on social media platform X, Tesla also confirmed that the extended-wheelbase Model Y is now available in the United Arab Emirates, broadening the model's global reach after its earlier rollout in Asia.
Rather than introducing an entirely new vehicle lineup, Tesla has increasingly relied on expanding the range of its existing models, particularly the Model Y and the Model 3 sedan, by offering new variants designed to appeal to different customer segments and sustain sales momentum.
The long-wheelbase version was first launched in China last year, where it helped strengthen Tesla's position in one of the world's largest electric vehicle markets despite fierce competition from domestic manufacturers such as BYD and other Chinese automakers.
Following its performance in China, Tesla expanded sales of the model to additional Asia-Pacific markets before bringing it to the United States.
Industry analysts believe the launch could help offset softer demand in the U.S. market after the removal of a federal tax credit that had previously lowered the cost of purchasing eligible electric vehicles.
The unveiling also comes as Tesla reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter vehicle deliveries, surpassing Wall Street forecasts. The improved performance was driven largely by a rebound in European sales, raising expectations that the company could reverse two consecutive years of annual delivery declines and return to sustained growth in 2026.
The latest Model Y variant underscores Tesla's strategy of refreshing its existing product lineup to remain competitive in an increasingly crowded global electric vehicle market while responding to changing consumer demand and policy conditions.