Running Cost

Electricity cost multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.

Based on cents per kWh:

{model}

{dollar}

$/100 km

{wh}

Wh/km (WLTP)

Efficiency listed on your EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

But running cost must use the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging. Charging losses are typically between 7-12%.

Dashboard Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

{wh}

Wh/km

{kwh}

kWh/100 km

{km}

km/kWh

Vehicle 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.

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%).

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

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Tesla Model Y

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The Tesla Model Y is New Zealand's 4th best selling full electric vehicle - see top 10

The Tesla Model Y is an all-electric compact 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

2022→

Range

455kms

Battery

62.3kWh

Price

$67,575*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • SUV
  • 5
  • 4751 mm
  • 1921 mm
  • 1624 mm
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Tow
  • 6.9 s
  • 217 km/h
  • 220 kW
  • RWD
  • 750 kg / 1600 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 350 km
  • $2.36/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 132 Wh/km

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 Long Range
Expected Q3 2023

Range

505kms

Battery

82kWh

Price Estimate

~$95k
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • SUV
  • 5
  • 4751 mm
  • 1921 mm
  • 1624 mm
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Tow
  • 🔥 5.0 s
  • 217 km/h
  • 340 kW
  • AWD
  • 750 kg / 1600 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 389 km
  • $2.54/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 149 Wh/km

Dual motor.

Tesla Model Y Performance

2022→

Range

514kms

Battery

82.8kWh

Price

$108,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • SUV
  • 5
  • 4751 mm
  • 1921 mm
  • 1624 mm
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Tow
  • 🔥 3.7 s
  • 250 km/h
  • 393 kW
  • AWD
  • 750 kg / 1600 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 396 km
  • $2.58/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 146 Wh/km

Dual motor all-wheel drive.

* Rebate applied. Original price is $76,200

How many Model Y's sold in NZ?

Data shown for all Tesla Model Y variations combined including both NZ New and Used import registrations. Breakdown by year or month.

How many Model Y's are there in NZ?

There have been 2,093 Tesla Model Y's registered in NZ to date.

These were all registered as NZ New.

Data sources

Vehicle numbers from Waka Kotahi MVR database. See more about data sources and definitions.

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