Tesla is now no longer the default choice for EV buyers, so what's on the menu if you're looking for an electric crossover?

The Tesla Model Y L is almost certainly coming to the U.S., and the timing likely falls in early 2026. While the company hasn’t confirmed it, all signs—from prototype sightings to market demand—point in that direction. For families who felt the standard Model Y was just a bit too tight and the Model X too expensive, the Y L could be the sweet spot.

Chinese bloggers tested the newly launched Tesla Model Y L in the famous elk test and discovered it remains stable up to 72 mph even when fully loaded

The front seats in the Model Y L have a different shape. From behind, the front-row headrests appear to be completely integrated into the seat design, but they’re actually adjustable. There is a new 16-inch center touchscreen, slightly larger than the 15.4-inch unit on the current Model Y.

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is one of the Trending AI Stocks in Focus This Week. On August 19, Reuters reported that Tesla has started accepting orders for its new Model Y L in China.

A short 7-mile drive is all this owner needed to notice the differences between his Tesla Model Y Juniper and an older Model 3. The contrast he felt proves just how far Tesla has come in making daily driving more comfortable and refined.

Tesla has slashed the monthly leasing cost of its vehicles in the UK in a bid to boost sales and clear excess inventory, The Times has reported, with discounts of up to 40% offered to car leasing firms to help shift stock – while the EV giant is also offering new deals in the US to boost sales.

Episode 479 of “Talking Cars With Consumer Reports” covers driving the Tesla Model Y. The podcast panel also discusses what we pay for test cars.