Small changes about 2024 Tesla Model Y With that comes multiple price cuts, making the best-selling electric SUV now cheaper than ever in Australia.
The Tesla Model Y Prices have dropped three times since March 2024.
It now starts from $55,900 before on-road costs with the base rear-wheel drive (RWD) version – a saving of $5,000 on the last update and a drop of $9,500 since The slightly refreshed SUV appeared in April.
Prices for the mid-level Model Y Long Range were reduced by $8500 during April to $69,900 before on-road costs, while the top Model Y Performance starts from $82,900 before on-roads – which has been reduced by $8500.
Current waiting times for the Tesla Model Y are as follows:
| Model | Meantime |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y RWD | From 1 to 3 weeks |
| Tesla Model Y long range AWD | From 1 to 3 weeks |
| Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | From 1 to 3 weeks |
The headline changes to the Tesla Model Y for 2024 are a new black ‘Gemini’ wheel cover design for the base and Long Range variants, along with three new optional exterior colors.
Unfortunately, Australia will largely miss out Update for Model Y distributed by China – despite being manufactured at the same factory in Shanghai – such as greater range, RGB interior ambient lighting and a fabric dashboard.
ONE Full updates for Tesla Model Y is said to launch next year, bringing similar upgrades to the recent Model 3 ‘Highland’ facelift.
Pricing
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y RWD | $55,900 |
| Tesla Model Y long range AWD | $69,900 |
| Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 82,900 USD |
Price does not include on-road costs.
Drive system
Tesla doesn’t publicly report power and torque figures across most brands, although they do offer a 100km/h sprint time.
The following power figures are taken from a variety of sources.
| Model | Power | 0-100 km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y RWD | 194-220kW | 6.9 seconds |
| Tesla Model Y long range AWD | 366-378kW | 5.0 seconds |
| Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 393kW | 3.7 seconds |
Effective
Tesla has not confirmed the battery pack size of the Model Y, although it is estimated that the RWD variant’s power pack is around 60kWh while the long range and performance battery is 80kWh.
| Model | Range (WLTP) | Maximum fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y RWD | 455km | 170kW |
| Tesla Model Y long range AWD | 533km | 250kW |
| Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 514 km | 250kW |
Size
With storage compartments under the hood and in the trunk, Model Y has plenty of space to store things.
| Tesla Model Y | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 4751mm |
| Width | 2129mm (1978mm with folding mirrors) |
| Height | 1624mm |
| Weight | 1909kg (RWD), 1979kg (Long Range), 1997kg (Performance) |
| Storage space | 854L (folding + folding rear seats), 2158L (folding rear seats) |
Service and warranty
Tesla Model Y has a 4-year, 80,000 km warranty in Australia.
Model Y RWD batteries are warranted for 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first. The Model Y long range and performance battery is warranted for 8 years or 192,000 km.
During the warranty period, Tesla Australia guarantees the battery will maintain a minimum capacity of 70%.
Safety
The Tesla Model Y received a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2022, based on tests conducted by Euro NCAP.
It scored 97% for adult protection, 89% for child protection, 82% for vulnerable road user protection and 98% for safety assistance.
Standard features include:
- Seven airbags included. Front center airbag
- Automatic emergency braking (AEB)
- Forward, backward
- Detect cars, pedestrians, and cyclists
- Intersection support
- Blind spot assist
- Lane keeping assist
- Reverse camera and side view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Monitor tire pressure
- Automatic high beam
- Smart speed limiter
Standard equipment
There are three members of the local Model Y line.
Base Model Y RWD featured:
- 19-inch ‘Gemini’ wheels (now available in black)
- Stained glass roof
- Electric folding rearview mirrors, automatic anti-glare and heating
- Floor mats
- Interior upholstered in faux leather
- 12-way electrically adjustable front seats
- 15-inch touch screen infotainment system
- 13-speaker sound system
- Wireless charger for two smartphones
- 4x USB-C ports
- 1x USB-A port in glove box
- Electric front seats
- Heated front and rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- HEPA filtration system
- Connect to the Tesla app
The Model Y Long Range more:
The Model Y performance more:
- 21 inch Uberturbine wheels
- Performance braking
- Lowered suspension system
- Aluminum alloy pedals
- Carbon fiber spoiler
Option
- 20-inch Touch Wheel: $2400 (RWD and Long Range only)
- White and black interior: $1500
Advanced Autopilot ($5100) adds:
- Navigate on autopilot
- Automatically change lanes
- Automatic parking
- Summon
- Smart summoning
Fully Self-Driving Vehicle ($10,100) will add (when approved for on-road use in Australia):
- Control traffic lights and stop signs
- Self-driving on city roads
Color
- Painted in multiple layers of pearl white
- Black solid
- Dark blue metallic
- Stealth gray (NEW)
- Quicksilver (NEW)
- Super red (NEW)
A pearl white multi-layer coating is supplied as standard. Deep Blue Metallic and Solid Black finishes cost $1500 more, Stealth Gray costs an additional $2300 while Quicksilver and Ultra Red cost an additional $2600.
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