2023 Tesla Model Y Australian pricing and features revealed

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The 2022 Tesla Model Y has finally launched in Australia, with pricing and features announced for the EV.

Available locally in base rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive Performance guise, the Tesla Model Y will start out at $68,900 before on-road costs while the higher-spec grade opens its account at $93,900 – jumping up to $98,159 when including the Australia-wide Luxury Car Tax.

Compared to its Model 3 sedan sibling, the Model Y is $5000 more expensive in its more basic form while the Performance variant incurs a $9000 premium, although the SUV won’t yet feature a mid-range Long Range grade for the foreseeable future.

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Driving range is slightly down on the sedan too, with the entry-level Model Y featuring a WLTP-rated driving range of 455 kilometres (down from the Model 3’s 491km), as the Performance can go for up to 514km on a charge (34km less than the sedan).

As with the sedan, Tesla hasn’t provided specifics around how much power the Model Y makes or its battery capacity, but the rear-wheel drive SUV has a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.9 seconds, while its all-wheel drive counterpart can achieve the feat in 3.7 seconds – en route to a top speed of 250km/h.

Where the liftback SUV really shines is in its boot capacity. While the 3 sedan boasts a respectable 649-litre boot space, Tesla claims the Model Y has a cargo capacity of 2158 litres, with more accessibility to the rear thanks to its hatch.

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The Model Y’s Black and White interior is optional

As with the rest of its model range, access to the Model Y is keyless and can be managed through Tesla’s smartphone app, while interior functions are controlled via the centrally-mounted 15-inch touchscreen.

Tesla’s Australian Supercharger network currently consists of 230 chargers at 49 locations, providing the fastest EV charging available locally.

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Tesla says deliveries for the Model Y will begin in the second half of the year between August and November, with its online Design Studio now live for customers to personalise their orders.

Read on below on the confirmed features and specs for the Model Y grades.

Model Y Single-motor, rear-wheel drive 455 kilometre driving range 6.9 second 0-100km/h time 217km/h top speed 1909kg kerb weight Five-seat configuration 19-inch ‘Gemini’ wheels (20-inch ‘Induction’ wheels optional) All black premium interior (black and white optional) 15-inch central touchscreen 2158 litre cargo capacity HEPA air filtration system Tow hitch to become available from early 2023 Model Y Performance Dual-motor, all-wheel drive 514 kilometre driving range 3.7 second 0-100km/h time 250km/h top speed 1997kg kerb weight 21-inch ‘Uberturbine’ wheels Performance upgrade pack LED foglights