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2025–2026 RANGE

Tesla Model Y

ϟ Electric5-seat SUVAll variants indexed
85DrivePoint Score
Tesla Model Y editorial vehicle render
Original sources linked Claims clearly labelled Estimates adjustable Checked 16 Jul 2026

DRIVEPOINT SCORE

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DATA CONFIDENCE86% · High
85/ 100
DrivePoint category score radar chart

Weighted from ten categories. Move any priority slider to recalculate instantly.

ValuePrice relative to features, capability and direct competitors.
82
Running costsEnergy, servicing, tyres, registration and insurance.
86
SafetyANCAP performance and crash-avoidance equipment.
93
ReliabilityWarranty, recalls, known issues and available evidence.
78
PracticalityPassenger space, luggage capacity and family usability.
85
EfficiencyReal-world energy use relative to vehicle capability.
91
PerformanceAcceleration, response and power-to-weight performance.
82
TechnologyInfotainment, connectivity, assistance and software.
88
ComfortRide quality, seating, refinement and noise levels.
84
Ownership experienceWarranty, support network, roadside help and resale outlook.
76

DrivePoint estimate: category scores are prototype editorial calculations, not manufacturer or publisher ratings. Select a category to inspect its definition; source-level audit trails are the next data milestone.

FIVE-YEAR OWNERSHIP MODEL

Purchase price is only the opening number.

LIVE ESTIMATE$57,0695 years · 75,000 km
Cost per kilometre$0.76total cost ÷ distance
Monthly ownership$951excluding loan principal
Energy / 100 km$5.3614.1 kWh / 100 km
Depreciation$31,700
Energy$4,019
Insurance$9,500
Registration + CTP$7,250
Servicing$1,600
Tyres$3,000
Range confidence89/ 100
Charging convenience90/ 100
Ownership risk25/ 100 · lower is better

DrivePoint estimate: excludes purchase-price principal and includes depreciation instead. Public charging is modelled at $0.62/kWh; registration and CTP use a $1,450 annual allowance. Prices, insurance, finance, tyres and resale are editable assumptions, not quotes.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

RWD at a glance

Claimed range466 kmManufacturer claim*
Peak DC charge175 kWManufacturer claim*
0–100 km/h5.9 secClaim / estimate*
DriveRear-wheel driveManufacturer
Body typeManufacturer
Medium SUV
SeatsManufacturer
5
LengthManufacturer
4,790 mm
WidthManufacturer
1,921 mm
HeightManufacturer
1,624 mm
WheelbaseManufacturer
2,890 mm
WarrantyTesla, 2026 deliveries
5 years / unlimited km
ANCAPANCAP
5 stars · tested 2025

INDEPENDENT SAFETY

5

ANCAP stars

Current five-seat model · tested 2025

Adult occupant91%
Child occupant95%
Vulnerable road user86%
Safety assist92%
View the independent ANCAP report

Applies to five-seat, two-row variants built from February 2025, excluding Model Y L.

REVIEWER RATINGS

Expert opinion, kept in context.

Chasing Cars

8.5/ 10

Superb efficiency, a much-improved ride and a cleaner cabin make the rear-driver the range sweet spot.

Variant
RWD
Reviewer
Tom Baker
Published
2025
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WhichCar

8.4/ 10

Huge straight-line performance arrives with enough chassis polish to make the flagship more than a party trick.

Variant
Performance
Reviewer
Jake Williams
Published
28 Nov 2025
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Chasing Cars

8.0/ 10

Extra range and all-wheel-drive security broaden its ability, though value is less convincing than the RWD.

Variant
Long Range AWD
Reviewer
Chasing Cars team
Published
2025
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CarExpert

Very Good

A broad range review finds meaningful gains in refinement while retaining the familiar Tesla strengths and quirks.

Variant
RWD · Long Range AWD · Performance
Reviewer
CarExpert team
Published
6 Oct 2025
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CarExpert

Unscored

The new price leader lowers the entry point, with clear compromises in range, performance and equipment.

Variant
Standard
Reviewer
CarExpert team
Published
6 Feb 2026
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REVIEWER CONSENSUS

3 published scores. One common scale.

Chasing CarsRWD
8.5
Chasing CarsLong Range AWD
8.0
WhichCarPerformance
8.4
Published score Reviewer index 8.3

HEADLINE VERDICT

The refreshed Model Y remains the efficiency benchmark, now with a far better ride.

The updated cabin, excellent energy efficiency and mature charging ecosystem win broad praise. The RWD is the value-led sweet spot, Long Range AWD adds touring confidence, and Performance trades some comfort for startling pace.

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