Tesla Model Y

The new performance variant includes a new powertrain, adaptive suspension with multiple drive modes, 21" Arachnid 2.0 wheels, carbon fibre interior trims, a 16” first-row UHD touchscreen, and first-row performance sport seats with thigh extension, heating, and ventilation.

This variant is sourced from Tesla Giga Berlin-Brandenburg (Germany - rather than Shanghai). Note: battery capacity is estimated. Power: front motor: 158 kW, rear motor: 303 kW (according to European spec).

This edition was available from October 2026, and added V2L, and a faster 0-100 time. 622 km of range is for the default 19" wheels. Selecting 20" wheels sets range to 600 km.

The Tesla Model Y L features a redesigned exterior with a higher C-pillar roofline, rear spoiler, new 19" Machina 2.0 wheels with removable aero covers (255/45R19 front, 275/45R19 rear), and a new "Cosmic Silver" colour option. The body is 177 mm longer (4,969 mm total) and 44 mm taller (1,668 mm) than the standard 5-seat Model Y, sharing the same design until the B-pillar. The wheelbase extends to 3,040 mm - 150 mm more than the 5-seat version. and the drag coefficient is 0.216.

Inside, it has a 16-inch central touchscreen and an 8-inch screen for the second row. The wireless charging pad includes active cooling via a fan and a centre air circulation slit, wrapped in vegan leather.

NOTE: Tesla does not disclose battery size or WLTP consumption, and it is possible the battery capacity is higher than the listing here (based on current speculation). But it is also possible the cars reduced drag coefficient and adaptive suspension make it extremely efficient. In October 2026 (only six months after initial release), there was an increase in 0-100 times (from 5s to 4.5s).

The standard range RWD Model Y has a small lift in range over its predecessor (now 466 km) and a performance increase (from 6.9 s to 5.9 s for 0-100 km/h). Name change in 2026.

Dual motor all-wheel drive.

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. Range listed is for 19" rims. 20" will reduce range to 430 km WLTP.

The updated Model Y Long Range AWD ("Juniper") had a small increase in range (from 533 to 551 km), then in 07/2025 the range was increased to 600 / 622 km. 622 km of range is for the default 19" wheels. Selecting 20" wheels sets range to 600 km.

The Juniper also has an increase in performance (0-100 km/h: from 5 s to 4.8 s) over the original Model Y LR. Note that the initial Launch Edition was slightly quicker (4.3 s).

Battery size and combined power are not published by Tesla and are estimates. "Premium" added to the name in 2026.

The performance variant includes a new powertrain, adaptive suspension with multiple drive modes, 21" Arachnid 2.0 wheels, carbon fibre interior trims, a 16” first-row UHD touchscreen, and first-row performance sport seats with thigh extension, heating, and ventilation.

In late 2026, this (MY27) was available for order: Production has shifted from Tesla Giga Berlin-Brandenburg (Germany) to Shanghai. It's accompanied with a price reduction, a new colour: Glacier Blue, and Zen gray interior available (but these colours now cost extra). This variant also includes V2L.

Note: battery capacity is estimated. Power: front motor: 158 kW, rear motor: 303 kW (according to European spec).