Tesla’s sole SUV that it sells in Australia was recently hit with a minor price increase of $400, bringing the entry-level Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive model to $69,300 before on-road costs.
The same increase has hit the range-topping Model Y Performance, bringing it to $95,300 before on-road costs, where the quickest Model Y will sit as a Kia EV6 GT rival when it is released in Australia in the coming months.
Despite these minor price increases, the Model Y still remains a worthy rival for the likes of the Volvo XC40 Recharge (from $74K), Kia EV6 (from $72K), and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (from $72K).
The Model Y wears similar styling to the smaller Model 3
News of this price increase comes just one month after the Model Y received a sizable discount to the tune of $3400, meaning the new prices are still $3000 off their early 2023 peak.
As for availability, Tesla states on its website that a Model Y ordered today will be delivered between April and June 2023.
At $69,300 before on-road costs, the entry-level Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive gets a 57.5kWh (usable) battery that gives the SUV a WLTP-rated range of 455km.
The Model Y can charge at speeds up to 250kW with a DC charger
With 220kW/420Nm on offer from the single motor situated on the rear axle, it is able to hit 100km/h from a standing start in 6.9-seconds.
The range-topping Model Y Performance makes use of a 75kWh (usable) battery that gives it a driving range of 514km, according to WLTP ratings.
As the name suggests, it’s the faster of the two SUVs, with 393kW/660Nm and an all-wheel drive system on offer, allowing it to hit 100km/h in just 3.7-seconds.
Tesla Model Y 2023: prices in Australia
All prices listed are before on-road costs.
- Rear-wheel drive: $69,300 (+400)
- Performance: $95,300 (+400)
