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Tesla Model Y
Australia's best-selling EV by a wide margin, the Model Y combines crossover practicality with the Tesla software and Supercharger ecosystem. The 'Juniper' refresh addresses many of the original's ride and cabin gripes.
4 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $71,990 – $93,990
- Range up to
- 600 km
- Battery up to
- 79 kWh
- 0–100
- 5.9 s
- Power
- 220 kW
- DC charge
- 170 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the Tesla Model Y on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Rear-Wheel Drive ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Wheel Drive | $71,990 | 62.5 kWh | 466 km | 220 kW | 5.9 s | 170 kW | RWD |
| Long Range RWD | $78,900 | 79 kWh | 600 km | 250 kW | 5.6 s | 250 kW | RWD |
| Long Range AWD | $83,900 | 79 kWh | 551 km | 357 kW | 4.8 s | 250 kW | AWD |
| Performance | $93,990 | 79 kWh | 514 km | 393 kW | 3.5 s | 250 kW | AWD |
Verdict
Australia's best-selling EV by a wide margin, the Model Y combines crossover practicality with the Tesla software and Supercharger ecosystem. The 'Juniper' refresh addresses many of the original's ride and cabin gripes.
Read the full review →Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Huge boot and frunk for family use
- ✓ Supercharger network access
- ✓ Strong residual values
What we don't
- ✕ Firm ride on 19-inch wheels
- ✕ Minimalist cabin polarises buyers
- ✕ No Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
Best for
- Families
- Long-trip drivers
- Active lifestyles
Compare the Tesla Model Y
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- RWD
- Motor power
- 220 kW
- Motor torque
- 350 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.9 s
- Top speed
- 201 km/h
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 62.5 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 466 km
- Efficiency
- 14.6 kWh/100 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 170 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 27 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,790 mm
- Width
- 1,982 mm
- Height
- 1,624 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,890 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 854 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2022)
- Vehicle warranty
- 4 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $71,990
- Built in
- USA
- Sale status
- on sale
Latest Tesla Model Y news
Market data · 9 July 2026
June 2026 VFACTS: BYD closes to 243 sales of Toyota as EVs cross 23% share
The June 2026 VFACTS release shows BEVs at 23.3% market share, PHEVs up 158% year-on-year, and BYD deliveries within a rounding error of Toyota's monthly total. Here's what the numbers actually say.
Launch · 9 July 2026
Xpeng G6 relaunches in Australia from $51,800, undercutting Model Y
Xpeng Australia has relaunched the G6 mid-size electric SUV from 1 July 2026, with a $3,000 price cut, new 800V architecture, an AWD Performance flagship and a 7-year warranty.
Market data · 16 June 2026
Tesla Model Y tops Australia's May 2026 sales — first EV ever to lead the monthly chart
The Tesla Model Y outsold the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in May 2026, the first time an electric vehicle has topped Australia's monthly new-vehicle sales chart.
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