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TESLA MODEL Y

MEDIUM SUV

WattCar Rating 8.0/10Variant research assessment
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WATT MATTERS?

The Model Y has become the reference point for the electric family SUV. Its success rests on a useful mix of space, charging access, software and a familiar ownership proposition.

THE BASICS

A five-seat electric SUV offered in multiple battery and drivetrain configurations. Australian range, performance and price must be compared by exact grade rather than the Model Y name alone.

THE NUMBERS

Price
From $58,900 RRP · Premium Rear-Wheel Drive MY27 · Australian configurator vehicle base price, excluding on-road costs, order/delivery fees, options and charging equipment. Declared range is for the selected standard wheel configuration.
Battery
Approximately 62.5 kWh LFP reported for Australian RWD with 466 km WLTP range. Indicative estimate; Tesla-confirmed MY27 capacity and gross/usable basis awaiting verification.
Claimed range
466 km WLTP; Australian configurator selected standard wheels
Charging
Tesla Australian guidance: up to 11 kW AC, configuration dependent. Up to 175 kW DC for Australian Premium RWD, supported provisionally by Tesla's Australian model-page specification; MY27 charging timing remains unverified. V2L: Tesla lists compatibility for Model Y vehicles produced October 2026 onward; Tesla Outlet Adapter sold separately. Up to 3.45 kW at 230 V / 15 A (2.3 kW at 10 A); confirm vehicle compatibility.
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Power
MY27 Premium RWD Australian market table: 255 kW reported · 450 Nm reported · claimed 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds; manufacturer-rated output awaiting confirmation. Claimed 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
Seats
5
Warranty
Normal-use vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery and drive unit: 8 years / 160,000 km, whichever comes first, with minimum 70% battery capacity retention. Delivery-date and use conditions apply.
Boot space
822 L rear cargo behind second row, seats upright; 2022 L rear with second row folded. Tesla Australian Premium five-seat manual; excludes 116 L front trunk. Tesla volume method is not established as equivalent to Zeekr's.
Comfort
Five-seat layout; heated and ventilated front seats; heated second-row seats.
Technology
16-inch front touchscreen; 9-speaker audio; 8-inch second-row touchscreen.

Price checked 2026-10-17.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.

Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.

Specifications checked 2026-10-16..

Awaiting verification · Last checked: 2026-10-17. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.

VARIANTS AND PRICES

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TESLA MODEL Y Australian grades
DetailsPremium Rear-Wheel DrivePremium Long Range All-Wheel DrivePerformance All-Wheel Drive
PriceFrom $58,900 RRP before on-road costsAustralian configurator vehicle base price, excluding on-road costs, order/delivery fees, options and charging equipment. Declared range is for the selected standard wheel configuration.From $68,900 RRP before on-road costsAustralian configurator vehicle base price, excluding on-road costs, order/delivery fees, options and charging equipment. Declared range is for the selected standard wheel configuration.From $84,900 RRP before on-road costsAustralian configurator vehicle base price, excluding on-road costs, order/delivery fees, options and charging equipment. Declared range is for the selected standard wheel configuration.
BatteryApproximately 62.5 kWh LFP reported for Australian RWD with 466 km WLTP range. Indicative estimate; Tesla-confirmed MY27 capacity and gross/usable basis awaiting verification.Manufacturer capacity and gross/usable basis not established for this Australian configurationManufacturer capacity and gross/usable basis not established for this Australian configuration
Claimed range466 km WLTP; Australian configurator selected standard wheels600 km WLTP; Australian configurator selected standard wheels580 km WLTP; Australian configurator selected standard wheels
PowerMY27 Premium RWD Australian market table: 255 kW reported · 450 Nm reported · claimed 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds; manufacturer-rated output awaiting confirmation. Claimed 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.Manufacturer-rated output not established; claimed 0-100 km/h in 4.3 secondsManufacturer-rated output not established; claimed 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds
ChargingTesla Australian guidance: up to 11 kW AC, configuration dependent. Up to 175 kW DC for Australian Premium RWD, supported provisionally by Tesla's Australian model-page specification; MY27 charging timing remains unverified. V2L: Tesla lists compatibility for Model Y vehicles produced October 2026 onward; Tesla Outlet Adapter sold separately. Up to 3.45 kW at 230 V / 15 A (2.3 kW at 10 A); confirm vehicle compatibility.Matched Australian configuration AC/DC acceptance and charging interval not establishedMatched Australian configuration AC/DC acceptance and charging interval not established
DrivetrainRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Seats555
WarrantyNormal-use vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery and drive unit: 8 years / 160,000 km, whichever comes first, with minimum 70% battery capacity retention. Delivery-date and use conditions apply.Normal-use vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery and drive unit: 8 years / 192,000 km, whichever comes first, with minimum 70% battery capacity retention. Delivery-date and use conditions apply.Normal-use vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery and drive unit: 8 years / 192,000 km, whichever comes first, with minimum 70% battery capacity retention. Delivery-date and use conditions apply.
Boot space822 L rear cargo behind second row, seats upright; 2022 L rear with second row folded. Tesla Australian Premium five-seat manual; excludes 116 L front trunk. Tesla volume method is not established as equivalent to Zeekr's.Not recorded for this variantNot recorded for this variant
ComfortFive-seat layout; heated and ventilated front seats; heated second-row seats.Five-seat layout; heated and ventilated front seats; heated second-row seats.Five-seat layout; heated and ventilated sports front seats; front thigh extension; heated second-row seats.
Technology16-inch front touchscreen; 9-speaker audio; 8-inch second-row touchscreen.16-inch front touchscreen; 15-speaker audio; one subwoofer; 8-inch second-row touchscreen.16-inch front touchscreen; 15-speaker audio; one subwoofer; 8-inch second-row touchscreen.

THE WATTCAR TAKE

The Model Y is still an obvious shortlist candidate, but no longer an automatic winner. The best rivals now challenge it on ride comfort, cabin finish and value, not merely headline range.

WattCar Ratings reflect available research and testing where undertaken. Updated as we learn more.

CURRENT OFFERS

Vehicle-specific inventory savings

Eligible Model 3 Premium variants, Model Y Premium RWD, Premium Long Range AWD and Model Y L Premium AWD new or demonstrator inventory.

Order and take delivery by 31 Dec, while stocks last. Actual discount varies by inventory vehicle and excludes delivery, order and on-road costs. Used vehicles excluded; not redeemable for cash. Tesla may vary or withdraw the offer.

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Up to $2,000 trade-in bonus

$1,000 on Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive; $2,000 on eligible Model 3 or Model Y Premium and Performance variants.

Trade in an eligible registered, legally drivable vehicle and order and take delivery by 31 Dec. New or demonstrator purchases only; used vehicles and business customers excluded. One bonus per order, added to the assessed trade-in value. Applied to purchase price, or paid after delivery for fully financed loan/novated-lease purchases. May combine with other offers; terms can change.

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