Tesla releases 7-seat Model Y in the US with free black headliner and 16-inch screen interior upgrades in tow

Tesla has finally released the 7-seat version of the 2026 Model Y refresh to US customers. The 7-seat Model Y costs $2,500 extra and is only available for the most expensive Premium AWD trim.

Unfortunately, this is not the taller and longer Tesla Model Y L (for Large) available exclusively for Chinese customers, as Elon Musk said that with the advent of robotaxis, there would be no need to release a true 3-row Tesla SUV.

The Model Y robotaxis are still in the pilot stage in only several US cities, though, and the pedal-less Cybercab without a steering wheel is just now in the testing phase on public streets before joining the fleet, so Tesla fans are not exactly pleased that the Model Y L won't see a US release.

Instead, they are getting the previous 7-seat Model Y layout with two cramped child seats thrown in the trunk as an afterthought for $2,500 extra, pushing the cash price of the Premium AWD trims to $51,490.

On top of it, the Premium trims are now getting a new set of 20" graphite Helix wheels with all-season tires, which cost $2,000, so if someone wants to buy the new 7-seat Model Y with the new wheels, too, they will be splurging $53,490 for the privilege. Alternatively, they can get a similar look with a new Model Y wheel cover and hubcap kit available on Amazon.

At least the new high-res 16-inch display from the Performance trim and the black headliner that replaces the old greyish one will come standard with Model Y Premium from now on, shortly after the same interior refresh made a cameo in China. It looks more stylish, but Tesla isn't offering any retrofits, and both free upgrades are now only available in the Premium and Performance trims.