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Model Y L in the US: Elon said end of 2026, delivered

Is the new Model Y variant built in the US?

On August 20, 2025, Elon Musk promised US production of the new Model Y variant by the end of 2026. It happened on time. Verdict as of November 15, 2026: delivered.

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“This variant of the Model Y doesn't start production in the US until the end of next year.”
— Elon Musk · Aug 20, 2025 · @elonmusk on X ↗
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What actually happened

Musk said on Aug 20, 2025 that this Model Y variant would not start US production until the end of 2026. Tesla beat that: the six-seat Model Y L opened US orders on July 2, 2026 (Launch Series from $61,990) and the first US-built Model Y L rolled off the line at Giga Texas as reported on July 8, 2026, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin in September 2026 — roughly five months ahead of his stated timeline. The Driven ↗

The Progression

Aug 20, 2025
The promise: “This variant of the Model Y doesn't start production in the US until the end of next year.” · @elonmusk on X ↗
Jul 8, 2026
Delivered — on time. Musk said on Aug 20, 2025 that this Model Y variant would not start US production until the end of 2026. Tesla beat that: the six-seat Model Y L opened US orders on July 2, 2026 (Launch Series from $61,990) and the first US-built Model Y L rolled off the line at Giga Texas as reported on July 8, 2026, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin in September 2026 — roughly five months ahead of his stated timeline. The Driven ↗
Today · Nov 15, 2026
Status: Delivered · on time. It happened.

On August 20, 2025, Elon Musk said a new Model Y variant would not begin US production until the end of 2026.

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Questions and answers

What exactly did Elon Musk say, and when?

On August 20, 2025, Elon Musk said: “This variant of the Model Y doesn't start production in the US until the end of next year.” (source). That set the date at end of 2026.

Did it happen?

Yes. This prediction came true on July 8, 2026, on time. Musk said on Aug 20, 2025 that this Model Y variant would not start US production until the end of 2026. Tesla beat that: the six-seat Model Y L opened US orders on July 2, 2026 (Launch Series from $61,990) and the first US-built Model Y L rolled off the line… (The Driven)

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