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Tesla's six-seat Model Y L is on display at Fashion Island

Tesla's three-row Model Y L, which launched in the US in July at $61,990, can be seen and test-driven at the Tesla store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Tesla’s Model Y L, a longer three-row version of its best-selling SUV, is on display and available for demo drives at the Tesla store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

The car

Tesla launched the Model Y L in the US on July 2, almost a year after it debuted in China. It’s sold first as a Premium Launch Series priced at $61,990 before destination fees. According to Electrek and Engadget:

  • It seats six in a 2+2+2 layout, with captain’s chairs in the second row and a powered third row.
  • It has dual-motor all-wheel drive, an estimated 325 miles of range and a 0–60 mph time of 4.4 seconds.
  • The wheelbase is about 5.9 inches longer than the standard Model Y’s.
  • Tesla said deliveries would start in September or October.

Where to see it in OC

  • Store: Tesla Newport Beach Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Dr., Suite 367, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (Fashion Island directory)
  • Phone: (949) 219-0040
  • Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (these are the mall’s standard hours, so check with the store for holidays)
  • Parking: Tesla says the store is near Macy’s and Nike, and that parking is easiest near Macy’s.

You can book a demo drive on Tesla’s website or in the Tesla app.

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