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Overview
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 5th November 2025. The Tesla Model Y is regarded as a Suv Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $89,400 before on-road costs.
This Tesla Model Y uses a fully electric engine.
The Tesla Model Y measures 1611mm (63.4 inches) in height, 4796mm (188.8 inches) in length, 1921mm (75.6 inches) in width with a 2890mm (113.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2033kg (4482.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Model Y Performance comes standard with 255/35 R21 front tyres and 275/35 R21 rear tyres. It has a 48 month, 80,000 km warranty.
The 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance has a 151mm ground clearance with a 1588kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
97.87 - 193.31 kW/t
68.63 kW/t
216.45 kW/t
Price
$58,900 - $89,400
$50,990
$213,800
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,405 kg
2,320 kg
2,950 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,588 kg
300 kg
2,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
151 - 167 mm
122 mm
212 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
60 - 79 kWh
0.4 kWh
100 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
3.7 kW
22 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
175 - 250 kW
32 kW
270 kW
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Dimensions
4,796 mm
1,921 mm
inc mirror: 2,129 mm
inc mirror: 2,129 mm
1,611 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,796 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,921 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,129 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 372 mm |
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Explore Tesla Model Y Features & Specs
Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Front
Front Type: Remote Park
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Steering Wheel Heating: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Immobilisation: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Remote Seat Heating Control: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Tow Away Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Includes Programmable Settings: yes
Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 0
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
CO2 Level (Urban): 0
Energy Recuperation
Single Pedal Driving: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.30
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 16
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 7.89
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 23.59
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 11.80
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 3 Voltage: 400
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.30
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.75
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 1.50
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 250.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 250.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Asynchronous Induction Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 240
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 214.9
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 158.0
Motor 2 Electric Motor Type: Ac Asynchronous Induction Motor
Motor 2 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 490
Motor 2 Motor Location: Rear
Motor 2 Number: 2
Motor 2 Power Output Motor (hp/PS): 412.1
Motor 2 Power Output Motor (kW): 303.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 79.00
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 11.0
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 16.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Television: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Rear Centre
Rear Centre Screen Size (in): 8.00
Rear Centre Television: yes
Rear Centre Touch Screen: yes
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 3.5
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 534
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 534
Maximum Power (kW): 393
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 393
Maximum Torque (Nm): 693
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 693
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 0
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Electronic
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 21
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 21
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Tesla2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 4.1
Frunk Capacity (L): 116
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 71.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 2022
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12100
Front Track (in): 64.8
Front Track (mm): 1646
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 151
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
Overall Height (in): 63.4
Overall Height (mm): 1611
Overall Length (in): 188.8
Overall Length (mm): 4796
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 78.0
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1982
Overall Width (in): 75.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 83.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2129
Overall Width (mm): 1921
Rear Track (in): 63.9
Rear Track (mm): 1622
Wheelbase (in): 113.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2890
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 41.0
Front Headroom (mm): 1041
Rear Headroom (in): 39.4
Rear Headroom (mm): 1001
Front Hip Room (in): 53.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1367
Rear Hip Room (in): 50.6
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1286
Front Leg Room (in): 41.9
Front Leg Room (mm): 1063
Rear Leg Room (in): 40.5
Rear Leg Room (mm): 1029
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.4
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1432
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1373
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Exterior Door Handles
Flush Handles: Manual
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Digital Matrix: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Lane Highlighting: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Mica
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1588
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3501
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2405
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5302
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2033
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4482
Tare Weight (kg): 2033
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: FM
System Power (W): 630
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 16
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Synthetic Leather
Doors: Suede
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Highway Assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 91.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 95.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20250101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 86.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20311231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2025
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 92.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Premium Awd, Lhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Includes Display: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Camera
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Marketed As Sustainable Vegan: yes
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Electric Heater: yes
Heat Pump: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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