

James Wong
2026 Tesla Model Y review
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
2 Months Ago
The new Tesla Model Y is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $68,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Rear-wheel Drive variant and topping out at $101,812 for the Performance.
There are 2 variants of the Model Y available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2022.
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 2022 Model Y is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
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
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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Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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Protection, prevention, and alerts
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
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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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,750 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,921 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,129 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 496 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Tesla Model Y Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.




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Tesla Model Y
The cheapest Tesla Model Y is the Rear-Wheel Drive that starts from $68,900.
See all Tesla Model Y PricingThe most expensive Tesla Model Y is the Performance that starts from $101,812.
See all Tesla Model Y PricingThe best towing capacity of a Tesla Model Y is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance.
See all Tesla Model Y towing capacityThe largest Tesla Model Y is the Rear-Wheel Drive which measures 1921mm wide, 4750mm in length and sits 1624mm tall.
The most powerful Tesla Model Y is the Performance which has 393kW of power from its null engine.
The Tesla Model Y is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Tesla Model Y is the Performance which weighs 2405 kg (kerb weight).
The Tesla Model Y uses Electric.
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