Tesla is making a major play for large families across the Atlantic by bringing back a highly requested interior layout. After a brief absence following last year's "Juniper" refresh, the seven-seat configuration for the Model Y has officially returned to the European market.
The news was confirmed by Tesla Europe, noting that the seven-seat configuration is now available with the Model Y Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive in the region. While the option is a welcome return for those needing extra room, it currently comes with a few caveats.
Seven Seats for the Premium AWD
The third-row option isn't available for every version of the Model Y. Instead, it is offered exclusively on the Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variant. Adding these two forward-facing individual seats in European countries like Germany and the Netherlands costs an additional €2,500.
This update follows the U.S. launch of the seven-seat Juniper refresh earlier this month. Just like the North American version, European buyers can choose between black or white interior colors. The refresh also brings a more premium cabin experience with a switch to a black headliner, an upgraded 16-inch central touchscreen, and the option for new 20-inch Helix wheels. For families on the go, the second row even includes an eight-inch display for climate and entertainment control.
Model Y L: Still a China Exclusive
While seven seats are great, many European families have been eyeing the Model Y L — a longer version of the SUV that features a wheelbase extended by 150mm. This "L" variant offers a true 2-2-2 seating layout, providing much more legroom for those in the back.
Despite receiving type approval in the EU late last year, the Model Y L remains unavailable in Europe. It was recently approved for sale in Australia, which may become its first market outside of China. The decision to reintroduce the seven-seat option on the standard wheelbase model may be a play to hold interest from larger families in the region, indicating that it might still be a while before the stretched "L" version actually hits European showrooms.
Performance and Practicality
Even with seven people on board, the Model Y remains a powerhouse. The Premium AWD configuration offers a WLTP range of up to 600 kilometers and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds. In terms of storage, there are 381 liters of space behind the third row — enough for two standard carry-on suitcases. Folding the back seats down opens that up to 894 liters, making it one of the most spacious mid-size SUVs in its class.
Deliveries for the new seven-seat variant from Gigafactory Berlin are currently estimated for April to May 2026. It’s a strategic move to widen Tesla’s footprint in a segment where other manufacturers are still lagging behind.
