Tesla teases that the 7-seater option is soon going to make a comeback in the new Model Y.
When Tesla launched the Model Y in 2019, it announced that it would have an optional third row for a total of 7 seats.
It took approximately a year after Tesla began production to introduce the $3,000 option to the US market.
In Europe, Tesla only briefly opened orders for the third-row option in 2024, but like in the US, it was removed amid the Model Y design changeover in early 2025.
In China, Tesla originally launched the option in 2021, but it was removed due to a low take-rate. The option was also not popular in the US.
When Tesla launched the new Model Y design in January 2025, it didn’t have the third-row option.
Now, Tesla is teasing the 7-seater option making a comeback in an email to potential buyers:
Ready for anything with long range, seating for up to seven and enough room for everyone’s gear.
Considering this is a marketing email aimed at encouraging people to order the new Model Y, it is reasonable to assume that Tesla will soon add the third-row option.
It is currently still not on the online configurator.
Tesla has previously stated that the Model Y 7-seater option is expected to finally arrive in Europe and China later in 2025 with he new design.
Electrek’s Take
Tesla doesn’t share the take-rate of its options and accessories, but it appears that the Model Y’s third-row option wasn’t particularly popular.
It’s not too surprising considering how small it was. It was suitable for small kids, but that’s about it.
Now, Tesla has significantly redesigned the backseat and trunk inside the new Model Y. Maybe it managed to redesign the third row to be a little more spacious, but even if that’s the case, I doubt it would be significant, as the vehicle is basically the same size.
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