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About the Tesla Model Y
The new Tesla Model Y is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $65,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Rear-wheel Drive variant and topping out at $98,415 for the Performance.
There are 3 variants of the Model Y available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2023.
The Tesla Model Y is only available with an electric motor that produces 393kW and 690Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2023 Model Y is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
115.24 - 196.8 kW/t
66.12 kW/t
218.66 kW/t
Boot Space
971 litres
115 litres
971 litres
Vehicle Range
510 - 604 km
460 km
4,438 km
Price
$65,400 - $98,415
$50,075
$191,800
Warranty (Years)
4 years
2 years
5 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
1,950 kg
2,845 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,600 kg
750 kg
2,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
167 mm
122 mm
236 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
60 - 79 kWh
0.3 kWh
80 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
3.7 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
170 - 250 kW
32 kW
350 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
510 - 623 km
46 km
623 km
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Rear-Wheel Drive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD | $68,900 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD | $69,300 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD | $65,400 |
Long Range
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $81,900 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $82,300 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $78,400 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $97,895 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $98,415 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $92,020 |
*excl. on-roads
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| Tesla Model Y | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
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Tesla Model Y FAQs
The cheapest Tesla Model Y is the Rear-Wheel Drive that starts from $65,400.
The most expensive Tesla Model Y is the Performance that starts from $98,415.
The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model Y is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range and Performance.
The 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.