Running Cost

Electricity unit cost (default {defaultPrice} c/kWh) multiplied by the car's WLTP consumption rating.

Change to cents per kWh:

Running Cost

{model}

{dollar}
per 100 km

WLTP Consumption

{model}

{wh}
Wh/km

The EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

Running cost uses the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging.

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

{model}

{wh}
Wh/km

Economy

{model}

{km}
km/kWh
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚑️

If the EV has V2L capability, the max. output (kW) is listed.

V2L means appliances can be plugged into the EV.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity πŸ”‹

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚑

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20Β°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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  3. Model Y

Tesla Model Y

ALL TIME RANK
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The Tesla Model Y is New Zealand's 2nd best selling battery electric vehicle - see top 10

The Tesla Model Y is an all-electric SUV. It was first unveiled in March 2019 and began USA deliveries in March 2020.

The Model Y is built on the same platform as the Model 3 and shares over 90% of its parts with the Model 3. It has a higher roof and taller seating position, and its cargo area is about 10% larger.

New Zealand orders opened in June 2022.

Tesla Model Y Performance

2022β†’

Range

514kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$97,500
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Large SUV
  • 5
  • 4751 mm
  • 1921 mm
  • 1624 mm
  • 1997 kg
  • 854 L / 2158 L
  • 117 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • πŸ”₯ 3.7 s
  • 250 km/h
  • 393 kW
  • AWD
  • 78.1 kWh / 75 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1600 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 396 km
  • $5.13/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 6.8 km/kWh
  • -

Dual motor all-wheel drive.

Tesla Model Y LR
Expected Q1 2024

Range

542kms

Battery

75kWh

Price Estimate

~$95k
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Large SUV
  • 5
  • 4751 mm
  • 1921 mm
  • 1624 mm
  • -
  • 854 L / 2158 L
  • 117 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • πŸ”₯ 5.0 s
  • 217 km/h
  • 340 kW
  • AWD
  • 78.1 kWh / 75 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1600 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 417 km
  • $5.07/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 7.2 km/kWh
  • -

Dual motor.

Tesla Model Y

2022β†’

Range

455kms

Battery

60kWh

Price

$67,500
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Large SUV
  • 5
  • 4751 mm
  • 1921 mm
  • 1624 mm
  • 1909 kg
  • 854 L / 2158 L
  • 117 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 6.9 s
  • 217 km/h
  • 220 kW
  • RWD
  • 62.3 kWh / 60 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1600 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 350 km
  • $4.71/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 170 kW
  • 7.6 km/kWh
  • -

Introduced into NZ in 2022, the Model Y is like the Model 3, but longer and taller.

Even with the front trunk and roomier boot space, it offers similar efficiency and performance as the Model 3

Tesla Model Y Reviews

Vehicle reviews by NZ reviewers.

Ecotricity
Tesla Model Y review + Camping Mode in New Zealand!

"It's got it going on. It's got range, it's got performance, it's got charging speed, and the charging network.
As well it's got efficiency, quality of ride, rigidity, safety all at that price point."

See on YouTube β†’
Tarmac Life
That’s entertainment – 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance review

"It’s an EV that goes about its day to day driving business without stressing the driver and has plenty of aids to minimise the dullness of rush hour traffic. I personally don’t like having no instrument cluster in front of me but I also assume that I am not the target market for the Model Y."

Read review β†’

How many Tesla Model Y's have been sold in NZ?

There have been 7,806 Tesla Model Y's registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.

How many sold per month and year

Tesla Model Y registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
REAR WHEEL DRIVE 60K7605
PERFORMANCE 79KWH/EV200

How has price changed over time?

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