A reviewer at a recent Tesla content creator event flat-out stated a rear wheel drive version of the Model Y L is coming later. That single comment has everyone talking about the Model Y L RWD release.
The reviewer was driving the current launch-series Model Y long wheelbase RWD during the event and mentioned the powertrain setup would expand. He specifically said a Model Y L rear wheel drive would arrive in the future. Given the setting with Tesla employees and higher-ups present, this feels like inside information that slipped out.
Right now the only Model Y L available is the launch edition with dual motors and all-wheel drive. Deliveries are already stretching into late fall for those who ordered early. If you're waiting on the cheaper single-motor version, the timeline could shift sooner than expected.
What this means for buyers
A Model Y L RWD would likely slot in as the base long-wheelbase trim, potentially undercutting the current all-wheel-drive launch price. That opens the door to Model Y L trims 2026 that include a rear-wheel-drive premium and maybe even a performance variant later. The bigger battery and longer wheelbase could deliver strong range even without the second motor.
Many owners are already asking whether to wait. If the Model Y L rear wheel drive lands around the $50k mark, it could replace the current Model Y premium rear-wheel-drive entirely. The standard Model Y might even evolve into an L-series vehicle for manufacturing simplicity.
For those ready to order now, the launch edition is nearly sold out through December. Check current delivery timelines here and the latest release schedule update.
Keeping the interior clean
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Bottom line
The Model Y L RWD release looks more confirmed than ever. Whether you jump on the current launch edition or hold out for the single-motor version, the long-wheelbase platform is clearly the future of the Model Y lineup. I’m excited to see the full range of trims roll out.
