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About the Tesla Model Y
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Tesla Model Y is a small SUV 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 393kW and 690Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2022 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
65.75 kW/t
196.8 kW/t
Boot Space
971 litres
150 litres
971 litres
Vehicle Range
510 - 604 km
400 km
10,000 km
Price
$68,900 - $101,812
$26,790
$141,300
Warranty (Years)
4 years
2 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 3 years
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,405 kg
1,835 kg
2,960 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,600 kg
480 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
167 mm
97 mm
236 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
60 - 79 kWh
0.2 kWh
80 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
3.6 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
200 kW
38 kW
350 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
510 - 604 km
58 km
666 km
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2022 Tesla Model Y Price
Rear-Wheel Drive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD | $68,900 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD | $72,300 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $98,172 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $101,812 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $100,235 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Tesla Model Y Fuel Economy
| 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 $68,900.
The most expensive Tesla Model Y is the Performance that starts from $101,812.
The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model Y is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Rear-Wheel Drive 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.