Tesla Model Y Long Range: Australian release date and price confirmed

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Tesla Australia has today dropped pricing for a new Long Range variant of the Model Y onto its local website. 

Starting from $81,900 before on-road costs, the dual-motor Tesla Model Y Long Range has a claimed WLTP driving range of 533km – up 19km from the 514km of range for the existing Performance model and 78km up from the entry-level rear-drive. 

The Long Range will use the same 75kWh usable battery pack also found in the Performance variant, but will have less punch than the flagship. Fast charging is rated at a 250kW maximum. 

The Model Y in long range guise will still produce a hefty amount of power and torque – 378kW/493Nm – that drives all four wheels. The five-seater weighs in at a claimed 1979kg.  

The new Model Y Long Range will compete with the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and even the Volvo XC40 Recharge in a growing market of electric vehicles. 

Chasing Cars understands that Model Y Long Range deliveries are expected to commence in June 2023. 

What else should you know about the Tesla Model Y Long Range?

The long-range Model Y will command a $13,000 premium over a base Model Y, but will include 19-inch alloy wheels, basic Autopilot system, a glass roof, a 15-inch central touchscreen, wireless charging, an all-vegan interior and a 13-speaker sound system. 

The Model Y Long Range will be capable of accelerating to 100km/h in an estimated five seconds, which is a decent improvement over the 6.9 second Model Y standard. Top speed for the Model Y Long Range is 217km/h. 

Options for the Tesla Model Y include inch-larger 20-inch induction wheels ($2400), enhanced Autopilot ($5100) and full self-driving software ($10,100). It comes standard with 19-inch wheels. 

Tesla Model Y 2023: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• Rear drive: $68,900
• Dual motor Long Range (NEW): $81,900
• Dual-motor Performance: $94,900