Australian electric car profile

Tesla
Model Y Performance AWD

Drivers who want adaptive suspension and a performance-focused setup in a five-seat EV.

Our opinion · cited factsMedium SUVSpecifications checked 12 November 2026

Model YFrom $84,900

Tesla Australia configurator vehicle price before order, delivery and on-road charges. Confirm the drive-away price for your postcode. Price source

Eligible trade-ins can receive a $2,000 bonus. Order and take delivery by 31 December 2026. Confirm the eligible vehicle, trade-in and delivery with Tesla. Purchase offer terms

Facelift Model Y Performance photographed in Germany. Australian equipment may differ. Photo by M 93, resized and served under CC BY-SA 3.0 DE.

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Facts and labelled estimates

Everyday capability.

Brand owner: Tesla, Inc.
Model year: Unverified
Australian availability: Listed for order in Tesla’s Australian configurator. Confirm delivery for your postcode.
Body / seats: Medium SUV · 5 seats
Price from: $84,900 — Tesla Australia configurator vehicle price before order, delivery and on-road charges. Confirm the drive-away price for your postcode.
Official range: 580 km WLTP
Practical planning range: 450 km - Conservative planning allowance derived from the published WLTP figure; it is not a guaranteed real-world result.
Battery: Not reliably published for this Australian variant
DC charging: Up to 250 kW; a comparable 10–80% time is not verified
AC charging: 7.4 kW single-phase · 11 kW three-phase
Rear cargo / frunk: 822 L / 116 L
Width / length: 1920 / 4796 mm
ISOFIX positions: 2
Three child seats across: Not yet verified
Independent Australian tested range: Not available for this variant
Braked towing: 1,588 kg
V2L: Available on builds from October 2026 with Tesla’s separately sold Outlet Adapter. Confirm the build date on inventory stock.
Heat pump: Unknown / variant dependent
Phone projection: No CarPlay · No Android Auto
Vehicle warranty: 5 years / unlimited kilometres under normal use for new deliveries from 1 January 2026
Battery warranty: 8 years / 192,000 km with minimum 70% battery capacity retention
Service footprint: growing
Parts wait-time evidence: Insufficient verified Australian data

Home-charging reality

What the kW number means overnight.

Standard power point · 10 hours: About 115 km added using an assumed 18 kWh/100 km
7 kW single-phase · 10–80%: Single-phase charge rate or battery capacity unverified
11 kW three-phase wallbox · 10–80%: Three-phase charge rate or battery capacity unverified
DC fast charge · 10–80%: Comparable time not verified
AC cable included: Not included
Home charger allowance: Plan roughly $1,500–$3,000 installed, then obtain a site-specific quote

These are planning estimates using a 10-hour overnight window and charging losses. Switchboard work, cable length, phase supply and controlled-load arrangements can change installation cost.

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Our opinion

The practical view.

“Shortlist it for the way it fits your household, not for a headline acceleration or range number.”

Why it belongs on a shortlist

Adaptive suspension
580 km WLTP
250 kW peak Supercharging

Trim guidance: The Performance uses 21-inch wheels and has 151 mm of unladen ground clearance. Braked towing requires the optional tow package and appropriate trailer brakes.

Conservative planning allowance derived from the published WLTP figure; it is not a guaranteed real-world result.

Problems, recalls and evidence

What might annoy you.

Most controls are on the centre touchscreen.
The body is 1,920 mm wide before mirrors. Check garage clearance.
Check clearance on steep driveways and price the staggered 21-inch replacement tyres.

Long-term faults and parts waiting timesinsufficient data

Affected vehicles: Australian-delivered vehicles; exact variant and model-year coverage is not established
Severity: information
Australian relevance: Insufficient verified Australian data
Status: No model-level conclusion drawn
Owner action: Check the VIN with the manufacturer and the Australian Government recalls database before purchase
Last verified: 2026-11-12

Open evidence source ↗

Absence of a listed issue is not a reliability claim. Official recalls, manufacturer campaigns, repeated reports, isolated reports and editorial observations are never blended into a fake failure rate.

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Safety and warranty fine print

More than a five-star headline.

ANCAP evidence

Rating: 5 stars
Test year / expiry: 2025 / December 2031
Adult occupant: 91%
Child occupant: 95%
Vulnerable road user: 86%
Safety assist: 92%

Applies to the five-seat Model Y built from February 2025 and on sale from May 2025. The six-seat Model Y L has a separate rating.

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Warranty details to confirm

Vehicle: 5 years / unlimited kilometres under normal use for new deliveries from 1 January 2026
High-voltage battery: 8 years / 192,000 km with minimum 70% battery capacity retention
Minimum capacity: 70% during the battery and drive unit warranty period
12-volt battery: Check component terms for the supplied low-voltage battery
Infotainment: Check component terms for the display and media control unit
Paint / corrosion: 12 years with unlimited distance for eligible body rust perforation
Roadside assistance: Check Tesla’s separate Australian roadside assistance terms
Servicing: Follow the service items and intervals in Tesla’s Australian owner’s manual
Capped-price servicing: No verified Australian capped-price schedule

Coverage depends on the original delivery date and the warranty supplied with the vehicle.

TechManPat practical fit

Not tested - yet.

Catalogue research is not a physical family-living test, so this vehicle does not receive a TechManPat Tested badge.

The future test covers a rear-facing child seat, pram and shopping, dog crate, boot opening, rear doors, adult rear comfort, easy entry, parking, visibility, controls and real-world efficiency.

Australian owner experience

What do owners actually live with?

Owner aggregates are loading. One report never becomes a model-level reliability conclusion.

Current price and availability

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Evidence check

Last checked

Australian sources

Specifications last checked: 12 November 2026
Price last checked: 12 November 2026
Australian availability last checked: 12 November 2026

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