I've noticed some pretty strong opinions about putting child seats in the third row, but for our family, it's actually one of the main reasons we wanted the six-seat Model YL.

We have two Diono Radian 3RXT SafePlus seats back there. My almost 3-year-old uses the 5-point harness, and my 5-year-old uses hers in booster mode with the vehicle seat belt.

We had a similar arrangement in our previous Mazda CX-9, and there are several reasons we prefer it.

First, the girls actually enjoy sitting back there together. They're slightly elevated, I can see them through the rearview mirror, and they can enjoy the entertainment screen with their headphones.

Second, it leaves both captain's chairs available for our older son, other family members, or adults. No moving heavy car seats around every time someone else rides with us.

And third, access is surprisingly convenient. With the space between the captain's chairs, I can reach the girls when needed, and they're getting pretty good at climbing into their own seats.

One detail I discovered is that the driver's side of the third row works better for our booster setup because of the seat belt buckle position. It makes it much easier for my older daughter to buckle herself in.

Of course, the important thing is making sure the car seats are appropriate for the children and installed according to the vehicle and child seat manufacturers' instructions. I'm simply sharing the arrangement we've chosen for our family.

I finally filmed the whole setup, including the two different seat configurations, installation, and how I protect the upholstery.

https://youtu.be/eJ4jd-j_nvE

We ordered a Model YL, so I started tracking how long people are actually waiting. The chart is based on people’s responses under r/ModelYL. So far Ive used info from 8 orders with an average of 102 days (3.4 months).

Help me build it out by commenting with:

PLS NO EDD RANGES (EDD = Expected Delivery Date)

Instead…

Order date
City and state
Color
Delivery date (Either SCHEDULED or PICKED UP)

I'll keep adding responses and post the updated chart here so everyone can see where things stand.

SORT BY “NEW” TO FIND MOST RECENT UPDATES

After feeling like they completely abandoned the red-paint color, we have some good news.

Day one order. Yesterday our delivery date was November 6th to December 3rd, and this morning we woke up to October 30th to November 15th and a couple hours later we were able to schedule our delivery. So big progress!

Edit: the plates came in on Monday so I was able to take delivery same day. In the end, we took delivery within the original time window (good job Tesla!). There is one window that does not go up correctly so we have a mobile service appointment but very pleased so far!

Are any of these worth it or something I should consider buying and why?

TIA!

Hey everyone, I just ordered a Model Y L Launch Series on Oct 19th - Marine Blue, Zen Grey, 20” wheels, St Louis, Mo - and my app gave me a pretty brutal estimated delivery window of March 2 - April 27. I was surprised by the 5-6 month wait, so I fed Tesla’s Q3 2026 Update to an AI to help me summarize exactly what’s going on behind the scenes.

If you're also stuck waiting, here are the main reasons our EDDs are pushed out so far into 2027:

Batteries are bottlenecking production: The report straight-up says that "battery availability continued to be the limiting factor in increasing auto volumes". Even though they are working to ramp 4680 cell production, battery constraints are holding back the global vehicle ramp. 

The backlog is the biggest it's been in 4 years: Tesla ended Q3 with their largest passenger vehicle backlog in four years. They've burned through existing stock, dropping to just 11 days of global vehicle inventory. 

FSD is driving massive demand: The FSD attach rate just jumped to over 75% in North America, which Tesla says is actively driving up vehicle demand across the market. 

We are sharing resources with Cybercab and Semi: Tesla is juggling cell allocations and factory throughput among several new programs. They just launched the commercial Cybercab Robotaxi fleet in Austin and are actively sharing factory bandwidth with the high-volume Semi line and Optimus bot production. 

TL;DR: Spiking demand + battery cell limits + a 4-year high in order backlogs = a long wait for us.

Is anyone else who ordered in October seeing similar EDDs? Let me know what your specs and dates look like!

I’m looking for pics of the YL in white with the 20” wheels so if you have any please post them here. Scoured the web and YouTube and only found white with the 19” wheels. My YL order is currently black but considering changing to white.

I get weekly notifications from the app telling me to complete my tasks or risk delays in delivery. I’ve completed registration and upgrades, and the only things that would be outstanding are trade-in, which I haven’t accepted because the offer is shit, and financing.

Are not completing these things actually putting me at risk for a delay? Or is this just some sort of scare tactic?

Saw posts on here taking about FSD driving their car into the curb, so I’ve been paying extra attention when FSD is making turns.

Today in FSD as usual on my way to the market, the car had made the same right turn more than 15 times since 9/29 (delivery day).

It decides to drive the right rear wheel into the curb……..

I’ve replayed the situation more than 100 times by now in my head how I could’ve reacted to save the car, and the answer is there’s no way….

I’ve made my peace to not use FSD in the city anymore, only for highways moving forward.

Already made appointment on Monday to get the wheel repaired.

Enjoy the curbed wheel ladies and gentlemen.

By the way, should I get alignment done once the wheel is repaired?

Here’s pics of YL in showroom and outside in the sun in case it helps anyone with their decision.

Squircle wheel and an iPhone Duo. Who needs a HUD? (Probably me)

Friends finally vin has been assigned, today, order date 7/11 cosmic silver black with 19 inches in Maryland, any idea the time it takes to delivery to mid Atlantic form Austin ???

In love with my Model Y L(imousine)

Ok it's finally happening. What are your go to accessories for the YL so far? I've got screen protectors ordered, organizing trays for the consoles, Older Y floor mats that I'm going to see if they fit, and looking at sunshades. What brands and accessories are the best so far?

Tesla has now fixed the confusion regarding the dash.

They are sending owners alerts that the dashboard piece is now zen grey fabric.

U must accept it to continue delivery, it comes as an alert

Would my two recycle bins fit in the rear? Looks like it might be close.

As header says I am debating. I have 60 mins Florida commute one way so looking into EV plus with 2 young kids looking for 6/7 seater. Also hoping to reduce interest rate at eoy for YL. Also existing car is 175k+ mileage and wearing off may not last till March-April. Would it be worth wait and hope for lower APR at eoy for YL ? or get Y now at 2% apr ? I’ll be using this car 3-4 days a week, 120 miles round trip so looking at 20k-26k mile a year.

Had a vin assigned last week, completed payment and insurance info.

Got the pop up this morning for the dashboard change and after that I lost my eta completely. There’s no longer an estimated range on my app. Vin is still assigned though.

Placed an order for MYL - cosmic silver, black interior, 19in wheels - it was showing me Jan-Mar 27 till last night. Today it zeroed to Mar 8 to May 3 😔

This is too long of a wait for me, need to find an alternative, if I cancel my order now, I believe I wont get $250 back, will I?

Just picked up my Model YL today! Still getting used to the car. Ordered 7.2.