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Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive specs and price
Medium SUV · 2022 – 2024· DiscontinuedFBT exempt
$55,900RRP before on-road costs
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Other variants
- Rear-Wheel Drive$55,900 · Viewing
- Long Range$68,900+$13,000
- Performance AWD$82,900+$27,000
- Range WLTP
- 455km
- Battery
- 60kWh
- DC fast charge
- 170kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.9s
The Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive is a rear-drive medium SUV priced from $55,900 RRP, with a 60kWh LFP battery and 455km of WLTP range (an estimated 427km in mixed real-world driving).
Key Specs
- Price
- The Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive costs $55,900 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range
- 455 km WLTP, or an estimated 427 km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery
- 60 kWh LFP (57 kWh usable).
- Charging
- Up to 170 kW DC (10–80% in 23 minutes) and 11 kW AC (0–100% in 6 hrs).
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.9 seconds.
- Boot space
- 854 L, or 2,158 L with the seats folded; 117 L frunk.
- Dimensions
- 4,751 mm long, 1,921 mm wide and 1,624 mm tall.
- Ground clearance
- 167 mm.
- Towing
- 1,600 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked.
- V2L / V2H / V2G
- No V2L, V2H or V2G support.
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Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery capacity (total)* | 60 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (usable)* | 57 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Charge port (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Left Side - Rear |
| AC charging (max) | 11 kW |
|---|---|
| AC charge time (0–100%) | 6 hrs |
| DC fast charging (max) | 170 kW |
| DC fast charging (avg) | 89.3 kW |
| DC charge time (10–80%) | 23 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $19 (57kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
|---|
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (combined) | 455 km | 125 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 427 km | 133 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 468 km | 122 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 355 km | 160 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $4.39 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
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Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 217 km/h |
| Power (max) | 220 kW |
| Torque (max) | 420 Nm |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length × width × height | 4,751 × 1,921 × 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm |
| Ground clearance | 167 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,984 kg |
| Body type | SUV |
| Turning circle | 12 m |
| Boot space (seats up / folded) | 854 L / 2,158 L |
|---|---|
| Frunk | 117 L |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 1,600 kg / 750 kg |
| Dedicated EV platform | Yes |
| Platform | Tesla 3/Y |
| Segment | Medium SUV |
| Variant | Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Wheel DriveThis page | $55,900 | 455 km | 60 kWh | 6.9 s | Rear |
| Long Range | $68,900 | 600 km | 78.1 kWh | 5 s | AWD |
| Performance AWD | $82,900 | 514 km | 78 kWh | 4 s | AWD |
Warranty and Servicing
| Vehicle warranty | 4 years / 80,000 km |
|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
$55,900 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 427km in mixed real-world driving, against 455km on the WLTP test.
About 6 hrs from empty on an 11kW home wallbox, or about 23 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $19 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (57kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $55,900 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
The Tesla Model Y Long Range is priced at $68,900, $13,000 more. It has 600km WLTP range vs 455km, a 78.1kWh battery vs 60kWh, 0-100 in 5s vs 6.9s. Compare all Model Y variants
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