New Tesla Model Y Test Drives Begin Across Australia

Tesla’s updated Model Y has officially touched down in Australia with test drives are now live across the country. First customer deliveries are scheduled to begin within days.

Here’s everything you need to know about Australia’s best-selling EV and what’s new in the 2025 refresh.

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First Shipments Arrive, Deliveries Begin

Just two weeks ago, thousands of refreshed Model Ys set sail from Shanghai, and now they’ve started arriving at ports across Australia. Tesla Australia has confirmed that test drives are now available nationwide, and early order holders are already receiving confirmed delivery dates.

Some buyers are reporting that their Launch Series vehicles (Tesla’s initial batch of feature-packed variants) will be ready for pickup as soon as next week. Sydney and Melbourne deliveries are rolling out nearly simultaneously.

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Launch Series Hits First, With Bonus Features

The Launch Series versions of the Model Y will be the first to reach customers. These come with a few perks over the standard models, including:

• Free paint upgrades
• Acceleration Boost for AWD models
• Special badging

While these variants were priced $4,500 above standard versions, the extras sweeten the deal for early adopters.

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New Model Y Pricing and Performance

Tesla’s 2025 Model Y lineup starts at $58,900 before on-roads for the single-motor RWD version, which sprints from 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The dual-motor AWD variant comes in at $68,900 before on-roads and cuts the sprint time to just 4.8 seconds, thanks in part to a larger battery and the aforementioned Acceleration Boost (on Launch Series).

Here’s how they compare:

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What’s New in the 2025 Model Y?

Tesla hasn’t just added performance tweaks—the 2025 Model Y brings a full suite of upgrades both inside and out:

• New exterior paint options
• Revised exterior styling
• Ventilated front seats
• Ambient lighting
• Rear seat entertainment screen
• Powered, reclining second-row seats
• Upgraded acoustic glass
• Enhanced suspension for improved comfort
• Better range and acceleration across the board

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Test It Yourself

It’s only been four months since Tesla opened orders for the refreshed Model Y, but the pace hasn’t slowed. With test drives now open across the country, Aussies eager to go electric or upgrade from an older EV, can finally experience the latest Model Y first-hand.