The core variants of the Tesla Model Y have been priced for Australia, with the new-look and better-equipped electric SUV due to arrive in late May or early June.
Tesla revealed the ‘Juniper’ update of the Model Y in January, however it only announced local pricing for Launch Series variants which include some additional equipment.
Priced from $58,900 before on-road costs, the base Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) is now $3000 dearer than before its facelift, however there’s more equipment and a greater driving range to justify the increase.
Conversely, the Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is now $1000 cheaper, starting from $68,900 before on-road costs.
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Overseas model shown
That’s the cheapest the Long Range has ever been, having launched in Australia with an $81,900 price tag in April 2023.
Prices of the Model Y RWD peaked at $72,300 in June 2022, just one week after its launch.
As reported earlier this week, Tesla is offering discounts on the pre-facelift Model Y Long Range in a bid to clear stock, which not only includes cheaper pricing but also a free home charger unit and Supercharger credits.
A sleeker Cybertruck-inspired front end and full-width light bars at the front and rear are the biggest changes to the Model Y’s design with the Juniper update, and the base RWD also gets a new “Crossflow” 19-inch wheel design.
The Model Y has received an increase in driving range, up 11km for the RWD and 18km for the Long Range.
Tesla claims overhauled suspension has resulted in a 22 per cent reduction in road noise and 20 per cent reductions in impact and wind noise.
Inside, there are new heated and ventilated front seats and a 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, while rear occupants get heated and power-reclining seats, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen.
Tesla is yet to reveal a Performance variant of the Model Y.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Tesla Model Y RWD | $58,900 (up $3000 on pre-facelift) |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y RWD Launch Series | $63,400 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $68,900 (down $1000 on pre-facelift) |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Launch Series | $73,400 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are just two powertrains available for now.
| Tesla Model Y RWD | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220kW | 331kW |
| Torque | TBA | TBA |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 5.9 seconds (down 1.0 second) | 4.3 seconds with Acceleration Boost (down 0.7 seconds) 4.8 seconds (standard) |
| Top speed | 201km/h | 201km/h |
| Battery capacity, chemistry | 62.5kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) | Capacity TBA, nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) |
| Claimed range (WLTP, estimated) | 466km (up 11km) | 551km (up 18km) |
| DC charging capacity | 175kW | 250kW |
Note: Power figures and battery capacities sourced from Chinese government documents, reported by CarNewsChina.
Dimensions
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4792mm |
| Width | 2129mm (1982mm with folded mirrors) |
| Height | 1624mm |
| Weight | 1921kg (RWD) 1992kg (Long Range AWD) |
| Storage space | 2138L (rear seats folded) |
| Ground clearance | 167mm |
Servicing and Warranty
The Tesla Model Y is covered by a four-year, 80,000km warranty in Australia.
The Model Y RWD’s battery is backed by an eight-year or 160,000km warranty, whichever comes first. The Model Y Long Range’s battery is covered for eight years or 192,000km.
During the warranty period, Tesla Australia guarantees the battery will retain a minimum of 70 per cent capacity.
Safety
The pre-facelift Tesla Model Y received a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2022, based on tests conducted by Euro NCAP. It’s not yet clear if this carries across to the updated model.
| Test category | Score |
|---|---|
| Adult Occupant Protection | 97 per cent |
| Child Occupant Protection | 89 per cent |
| Vulnerable Road User Protection | 82 per cent |
| Safety Assist | 98 per cent |
Features understood to carry over include:
- Seven airbags incl. front-centre airbag
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Forward, reverse
- Car, pedestrian, cyclist detection
- Junction assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Front, side and reverse parking cameras
- Front, rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Intelligent speed limiter
Standard Equipment
The base Model Y RWD features:
- 19-inch ‘Crossflow’ wheels (NEW)
- 20-inch ‘Helix’ wheels available as an option
- Full-width LED front and rear lights (NEW)
- Automatic high-beam
- Acoustic glass with UV protection
- Low and standard regenerative braking modes
- Power-folding, auto-dimming and heated side mirrors
- Floor mats
- Black leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Power-reclining rear seats (NEW)
- Heated rear seats
- 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen (NEW)
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Nine speakers (down from 13+1)
- 8.0-inch rear touchscreen with climate, entertainment controls, support for two Bluetooth headsets (NEW)
- Ambient interior lighting
- Panoramic glass roof
- Dog Mode (maintains cabin temperature)
- Power tailgate
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Overseas Launch Series model shown
The Model Y Long Range adds:
- 15+1 speakers
- Acceleration boost
The Launch Series adds:
- Boot badge
- Puddle lighting
- Doorsill plate
- Charging console script
- Vegan suede trim
Colours
There are five available colours for the Tesla Model Y:
- Pearl White Multi-coat
- Glacier Blue
- Stealth Grey
- Quicksilver
- Ultra Red
Tesla is yet to confirm prices for these five finishes.
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