Seven-Seat Tesla: Model Y vs Model X
Need more than five seats? Tesla has two answers in Europe, at very different prices. Here's how they compare, and how rare they are on the used market.
A buyer's guide from Tesla Inventory Europe · Updated November 2026
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Most Teslas are five-seaters. If you need extra seats, the options are a Model Y with the optional third row or a Model X with six or seven seats. The Model Y is far cheaper, but its third row is for children and short trips; the Model X is a genuine family car, with a price to match. Right now there are no seven-seat Model Y cars in Tesla's European used inventory — they are that rare.
Model Y 7-seater vs Model X
| Model Y 7-seater | Model X (6 or 7 seats) | |
|---|---|---|
| Third row | Two small seats, best for children | Two seats, usable by adults on shorter trips |
| Access to third row | Fold the middle row forward | Falcon-wing rear doors; easiest with the six-seat layout |
| Boot with all seats up | About 381 litres (latest version) | Larger, plus a front trunk |
| Availability in Europe | Legacy: Oct 2024–early 2025. Current: Premium Long Range AWD, from Feb 2026 | Built until production ended in May 2026 |
| Used price | See the live table below; new, the option costs €2,500 in Germany | Much higher; older cars are cheaper |
| Towing | Check the listing (up to 1,600 kg on Model Y) | Up to 2,300 kg |
Specifications vary by year and version; check the individual listing.
Used seven-seat Teslas right now
| Model | Seats | Used cars on sale | Share | Median price (€ markets) | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Y Juniper | 5 | 27 | 100% | €45,300 | 11,887 km |
| Model Y Legacy | 5 | 1,078 | 100% | €35,700 | 53,145 km |
| Model X 2021+ Refresh | 5 | 2 | 33% | — | — |
| Model X 2021+ Refresh | 6 | 3 | 50% | — | 68,336 km |
| Model X 2021+ Refresh | 7 | 1 | 17% | — | — |
Snapshot as of 2026-11-02 from Tesla's used inventory across Europe. Medians are not adjusted for age or version, and are shown only with at least 3 cars. Updated daily.
The legacy seven-seater was sold for only a few months before the refresh, and the current one returned only in February 2026, so used ones are rare. Set an alert with the seats filter (PRO) to hear about new arrivals, and expect to look across several countries — see buying a Tesla in another country.
What to check on a seven-seat Tesla
- Seat layout on the listing. Make sure the listing really says seven (or six) seats; photos alone can be misleading.
- Third-row condition. Fold and raise the third-row seats and the middle row; check the mechanisms and seat belts.
- Child seats. Check where ISOFIX points are fitted — not every seat has them — and whether your child seats fit in the third row.
- Model X specifics. Falcon-wing doors and air suspension need their own checks — see buying a used Model S or Model X.
- Luggage. With all seats up, boot space drops sharply. For long trips with seven people, consider a roof box or a tow-bar bike rack — see towing with a Tesla.
Which one should you choose?
If you only occasionally need extra seats for children, a seven-seat Model Y is the sensible choice — if you can find one. If you regularly carry six or seven people, including adults, the Model X is the only Tesla that really does the job — our guide to buying a used Model S or Model X explains what to check on one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Tesla Model Y have seven seats?
It can. In Europe a seven-seat Model Y was offered from October 2024 until the refreshed model arrived in early 2025, and it returned in February 2026 on the Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive, for €2,500 extra in Germany. Most Model Y cars have five seats.
Is the third row in a Model Y usable for adults?
Only for short trips. The two extra seats are best for children; adults will find leg and head room tight. With all seven seats in use, the boot shrinks to about 381 litres in the latest version.
How many seats does a Model X have?
Five, six or seven, depending on how it was ordered. The six-seat version has two individual seats in the middle row, which makes it easier to reach the third row.
How can I find a used seven-seat Tesla?
Use the seats filter on Tesla Inventory when you search for a Model Y or Model X. It reads the seat layout from Tesla's own listing; cars whose listing doesn't state a layout are included too, so confirm the seat count on the listing itself.
Guide by Tesla Inventory Europe (teslainventory.app), an independent site not affiliated with Tesla, Inc. Specifications, warranty terms and prices vary by market and change over time; always confirm current details with Tesla before buying.