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    Tesla Model Y

    The new Tesla Model Y is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $55,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Rear-wheel Drive variant and topping out at $89,400 for the Performance.

    There are 5 variants of the Model Y available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.

    The Tesla Model Y is only available with an electric motor that produces 220kW and 350Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2025 Model Y is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $55,900 - $89,400

    Transmission

    Single-Speed Auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Rear

    Fuel Type

    Electric

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $55,900 - $89,400

    Transmission

    Single-Speed Auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Rear

    Fuel Type

    Electric

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive

    Expert Rating

    Very Good

    6 Reviews

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    Available Variants

    The Tesla Model Y comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Rear-Wheel Drive and the most expensive being Performance.

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    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Even if you aren't a Tesla fan, the Model Y remains the standard for electric SUVs and, objectively, ticks almost all of the requisite boxes.
    This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

    Pros

    • Still the electric SUV benchmark
    • Notable improvements to ride, refinement
    • Very good on-board tech

    Cons

    • Stingy warranty provisions
    • Soulless driving character
    • Pricey options
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    Power to Weight
    97.87 - 196.8 kW/t
    62.94 kW/t
    216.45 kW/t
    Price
    $55,900 - $89,400
    $44,240
    $213,800
    Warranty (Years)
    4 years
    2 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    80,000 km
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    2 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,405 kg
    2,100 kg
    3,110 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,588 - 1,600 kg
    300 kg
    2,720 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    151 - 167 mm
    122 mm
    224 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    60 - 79 kWh
    0.33 kWh
    105 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    11 kW
    3.7 kW
    22 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    170 - 250 kW
    32 kW
    350 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    510 - 623 km
    14 km
    623 km
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    Dimensions

    4,750 mm
    1,921 mm
    in mirror: 2,129 mm
    1,624 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,750 mm
    Overall Width1,921 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,129 mm
    Overall Height1,624 mm
    Wheelbase2,890 mm
    Turning Circle12,100 mm
    Load Capacity496 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Tesla Model Y is the Rear-Wheel Drive that starts from $55,900.

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    The most expensive Tesla Model Y is the Performance that starts from $89,400.

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    The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model Y is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range and Performance.

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    The largest Tesla Model Y is the Rear-Wheel Drive which measures 1921mm wide, 4792mm in length and sits 1624mm tall.

    The most powerful Tesla Model Y is the Performance which has 393kW of power from its null engine.

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    The heaviest Tesla Model Y is the Performance which weighs 2405 kg (kerb weight).

    The Tesla Model Y uses Electric.

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