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The new Tesla Model Y is due to arrive in Australia from May 2025, wearing a higher price tag but featuring a raft of cosmetic and mechanical enhancements.
Revealed earlier today, Tesla is first launching the Model Y with Launch Series enhancements, and only in RWD and Long Range AWD variants. A Performance model is expected to follow later.
UPDATE, 21/03/2025 – Tesla has now released pricing for non-Launch Series models. You can read our detailed price and specs here.
The entry-level Model Y RWD starts from $63,400 before on-road costs (up $7500), while the Long Range AWD is up by $3500 to $73,400 before on-roads.
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Both variants have greater driving range, expected to be due in part to the sleeker Cybertruck-inspired front end which incorporates a full-width LED light bar. Down back, there’s another full-width light bar.
Tesla says the suspension has been retuned for greater comfort and “smooth handling”, while there’s more responsive steering.
There’s an updated wheel and tyre package which is also said to help offer a smoother driving experience as well as greater grip. Only 20-inch alloy wheels are available, at least for now.
Redesigned body castings have also reduced the number of parts, another change said to help reduce road noise.
In the cabin there are new ventilated front seats, while rear occupants get a 8.0-inch touchscreen and power-reclining seats.
Model | Price before on-road costs |
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2025 Tesla Model Y RWD Launch Series | $63,400 (up $7500 on pre-facelift) |
2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Launch Series | $73,400 (up $3500 on pre-facelift) |
Tesla doesn’t openly quote power and torque figures like most brands, although it does offer 0-100km/h sprint times.
Tesla Model Y RWD | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | |
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Power | TBC | TBC |
Torque | TBC | TBC |
0-100km/h (claimed) | 5.9 seconds (down 1.0 second) | 4.3 seconds (down 0.7 seconds) |
Claimed range (WLTP, estimated) | 466km (up 11km) | 551km (up 18km) |
DC charging capacity | 175kW | 250kW |
Additional battery and powertrain information has also appeared in a Chinese government filing.
2025 Tesla Model Y | |
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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 |
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 and Performance batteries are 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.
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.
It scored 97 per cent for adult occupant protection, 89 per cent for child occupant protection, 82 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 98 per cent for safety assist.
Features understood to carry over include:
The base Model Y RWD features:
The Long Range AWD adds:
There are five available colours for the Tesla Model Y:
All finishes are available at no extra cost.
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Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.
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