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Tesla Model Y crowned world's best-selling car in 2023
Data firm JATO Dynamics has called it: the Tesla Model Y was the world's best-selling vehicle in 2023, pushing past popular Toyota and Honda models.
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About the Tesla Model Y
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Tesla Model Y is classified as a 5 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the MY23 generation, starting from $48,700 MLRP for the REAR-WHEEL DRIVE and topping out at $96,700 for the PERFORMANCE.
There are 5 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The Model Y is built in China and is available with 0.0 Electric, equipped with a 1 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to RWD. The Model Y is offered with a 4 year, 80,000km warranty.
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2023 Tesla Model Y Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| REAR-WHEEL DRIVE | $48,700 | $48,700 |
| LONG RANGE | $65,500 | $65,500 |
| PERFORMANCE | $76,800 | $76,800 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Tesla Model Y Specs
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2023 Tesla Model Y Dimensions
1624mm
1978mm
4750mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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| Tesla Model Y | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| LONG RANGE | ELECTRIC | 0.0 |
| PERFORMANCE | ELECTRIC | 0.0 |
| REAR-WHEEL DRIVE | ELECTRIC | 0.0 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Tesla Model Y?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| REAR-WHEEL DRIVE | 0.0 Electric | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| LONG RANGE | 0.0 Electric | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| REAR-WHEEL DRIVE | 0.0 Electric | 12 Months | 20,000km |
| PERFORMANCE | 0.0 Electric | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| PERFORMANCE | 0.0 Electric | 12 Months | 20,000km |
You should service your Model Y at your authorised Tesla dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Model Y’s warranty.
2023 Tesla Model Y Warranty
What is the warranty on a Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y offers a 4 year 80,000km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Tesla Model Y FAQs
The cheapest Tesla Model Y is the REAR-WHEEL DRIVE that starts from $48,700.
The most expensive Tesla Model Y is the PERFORMANCE that starts from $96,700.
The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model Y is 1600Kg offered by the following variants
- REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
- LONG RANGE
- PERFORMANCE
The largest Tesla Model Y is the REAR-WHEEL DRIVE which measures 1978mm wide, 4750mm in length and sits 1624mm tall.
The most powerful Tesla Model Y is the PERFORMANCE which has 393kW of power from its 0.0 Electric 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.