Tesla announced its Model Y will get a seven-seat option when the refreshed SUV reaches UK showrooms in May 2026.
The company will offer the additional seating exclusively in the Long Range All-Wheel Drive configuration. This puts the seven-seater Model Y in direct competition with the Peugeot e-5008 and the upcoming Skoda Peaq.
The extra two seats add £2,500 to the base price, bringing the starting cost to £54,490.
Tesla hasn’t confirmed whether the seven-seat layout will be available in other trim levels, including the entry-level £41,990 Model Y Standard.
Range and Storage Impact
The additional weight from the third row cuts the Model Y’s range from 391 to 372 miles on a single charge.
Boot space remains at 381 litres with all seats in place. Fold down the rear row and capacity increases to 894 litres – measured to the roofline using Tesla’s standard methodology.
The seven-seater gets a sliding middle row that makes it easier to access the back seats. Tesla also added USB-C charging ports for passengers in the third row.
The rearmost seats are designed for children – there’s significantly less legroom compared to the front and middle rows.
Refreshed Design and Performance
This latest Model Y carries the internal codename ‘Juniper’ and represents a major update for 2025. The refresh brings sharper exterior styling and what Tesla describes as improved build quality and refinement over the previous generation.
The updates seem to be working. Tesla’s SUV topped global EV sales charts again in 2025 and became Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle.
The Tesla Model Y seven-seater uses the same twin-motor setup as the five-seat Long Range version, maintaining all-wheel drive capability despite the extra passenger capacity.
Tesla continues facing challenges beyond product development. The company recently discontinued the Model S and Model X to focus resources on the Optimus robot project. The brand also faces scrutiny over redacted crash reports involving its Robotaxi fleet operating in Austin, Texas.
The seven-seat Model Y represents Tesla’s push into the family SUV market – an area where traditional automakers have held strong positions with vehicles like the e-5008.
