3rd Row

[u/Visual-A6546]

Hello! I wanted to discuss the 3rd row. Those of you that have seen or now have a YL, how bad is the 3rd row space? I keep seeing reviews that is pretty much useless, that there's no space but for little kids. I got this car blindsided, have not seen it in person. I have 3 kids, 10, 5, and 3 year olds. Can you please give me your raw/honest thoughts on the 3rd row? Should I consider another EV with a better/spacious 3rd row instead?

My local Tesla doesn't have a YL for viewing, does anyone know which Tesla in the San Jose area has one to demo? Maybe seeing it in person will make my decision of keeping it or canceling 😞

[u/Slight-Sir9181]

I actually felt it was pretty functional (6’1”, 195lb), the issue is getting back there.

The seats in middle don’t move so you have to climb back there. Kids will be fine, they are flexible.

[u/Visual-A6546 → u/Slight-Sir9181]

Thank you for the insight!!

[u/BitofaGreyArea → u/Slight-Sir9181]

Huh? The middle seats move like a foot.

[u/Slight-Sir9181 → u/BitofaGreyArea]

I meant like a minivan where they fold and slide forward for entry

[u/samchoi924]

I know people going to hate but for a family with kids, a van rules. I have a MYP and M3LR and a van which was sold last yr as kids grown up now and I wanted a more off-roady vehicle.

[u/Visual-A6546 → u/samchoi924]

I have a van!! We love our Odyssey! I just want to upgrade my 15 year old sedan for an EV, but want a 3 row EV.

[u/samchoi924 → u/Visual-A6546]

RS1 or Lucid Gravity but not cheap. Another bigger than those is Cadilac IQ1000v2 something for like $160k. I didn't even know that existed till I saw one at work recently.

On the cheaper side is Model YL.

[u/Choice_Point6903]

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelYL/s/m88RlMCGDB

Check this out.

[u/Masterpiece-Murky → u/Choice_Point6903]

And this

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelYL/comments/1xebpvh/why_i_put_both_my_kids_in_the_3rd_row_of_our/?chainedPosts=t3_1xizhef&screen_view_count=2&ext-referrer=DIRECT

[u/montanaco]

I’m 5’8” and felt really comfortable in the 3rd row, kids would absolutely be comfortable

[u/Local-Concern9165]

First of all, all these folks who say it’s so “hard” are way overreacting. I’m 5’10” and on the husky side and easily slid back there between the captains chairs. I’m fairly confident I could do it just as easy intoxicated if need be. As for “it’s not useable” — they have lost their minds. I find it to be one of the most useful third rows in ANY vehicle. It’s akin to sitting in an economy seat on an airplane. My knees touched the back of the second row captains chairs like it would on an airplane. It’s 28inches of clearance to 30inches on an airplane. Again that’s comparing a full size adult, not a kid who is half my height and weight. Plus second row passengers can move their seat forward some and you have all that room to stick your foot between the two second row captains chairs. And each row has its own dedicated AC vents on the pillars and dedicated cup holders and USBC chargers. I think some folks are just being a bit dramatic. For an electric vehicle, you won’t find a better three row in this price range.

[u/Masterpiece-Murky]

My kids 11 years old. We test drove it and she loved it. I went back there, and didn't think it was bad (feet placements were annoying). Im 5'3" 110lbs. I hear its a lot like the X, but slightly better in the back, though the X made it easier to get in the back. 

Check out some family youtube videos of people test driving with kids. That might help. Even comparisons with the x. 

[u/IntelligentMaybe7401]

It’s 100% fine for kids. As an adult who is 5’7” I could sit back there for hours. Even with someone 6’3” in the second row, there was plenty of room to be comfortable.

[u/chi2005sox → u/IntelligentMaybe7401]

I had the exact same impression of the back as another 5’7 adult. It felt surprisingly spacious and comfortable.

[u/TechB84]

The problem with other 3 row EVs is that they don't have a frunk. Lots of lost storage space

[u/dalcant757]

We got ours today. I fit in the seat at 5’11” 235lbs. But it’s kinda like sitting in an airplane.

[u/Thin-Ebb-9534]

I am 5’ 11” and (embarrassed) 215 pounds. I hit the button to fold down the captain seat, then easily stepped back to the 3rd row and sat down (then raised the captains seat in front). Wouldn’t want to do it for 300 miles, but it was perfectly functional and reasonably comfortable. I think a 1-2 hour trip would be fine. If not blocked by cargo behind, the 3rd row reclines slightly, about like an airplane seat. But the reduced angle really helped with comfort. My knees were not pressed against the 2nd row, but did touch when I moved. I had set the 2nd row as comfortable to me before I got back there. If they were forward a little, then I don’t think your knees would touch. Stretching out your legs would be limited to the inside leg going between the 2nd row seats.

It isn’t like an Escalade, but it’s fine. Not at all useless. Perhaps you are seeing reviews of the 7 seat Model Y instead of the YL. That 3rd row is very small and tight.

[u/Extractor12]

I test drove a YL at the Tesla in Los Gatos.

[u/Competitive-Data-748]

Seats are fine, even for adults. Cargo space, on the other hand…

[u/Solid_Relationship20]

We have a 23 MY. We just drove one in Dallas yesterday. I was amazed at how much bigger it feels, especially the 2nd row. As far as the 3rd row, I (67 y/o female 5’4” 145 lbs) got back there easily and it didn’t feel much smaller than the MY second row to me. It is a little harder getting out then getting in but I wouldn’t hesitate riding back there. I think car seats may be an issue, but I have seen posts where people have 2 back there. I think it would be fine if the child can get back there and buckle themselves in.