ev.nz summary
The short version
The Model Y is Tesla New Zealand's mid-size electric SUV. Tesla lists Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive, Performance and six-seat Model Y L Premium configurations, with Design Studio prices from $67,900 on 24 October 2026. WLTP range spans 466km to 681km depending on variant.
Highlights
- Wide range of configurations including six-seat Y L
- 5-star ANCAP rating on five-seat models
- 5-year unlimited-km vehicle warranty
- Large cargo volume
- Access to Tesla Supercharger network
Worth knowing
- Home charging equipment not included
- ANCAP panel scores are for five-seat Model Y, not Y L
- Design Studio price-to-trim mapping inferred by ascending order
- FSD is optional and requires an attentive driver
This summary is based on Tesla New Zealand's Model Y page and Design Studio prices checked on 24 October 2026, plus ANCAP's 2025 five-seat Model Y rating. It is not a road test: ev.nz has not driven this car and does not give it a score.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price (Design Studio) | Drive / seats | Range (WLTP) | 0–100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium RWD | $67,900 | RWD / 5 | 466km | 5.9s |
| Premium Long Range AWD | $77,900 | AWD / 5 | 600km | 4.3s |
| Model Y L Premium | $83,900 | AWD / up to 6 | 681km | 4.5s |
| Performance | $95,900 | AWD / 5 | 580km | 3.5s |
Overview
The Tesla Model Y is a mid-size electric SUV sold direct by Tesla New Zealand. On 24 October 2026 the Design Studio listed Model Y Premium prices of $67,900, $77,900, $83,900 and $95,900. This page maps those prices in ascending order to Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive, Model Y L Premium and Performance, matching the configurations published on Tesla's Model Y page.
Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is rated at 466km WLTP and 0–100km/h in 5.9 seconds, with Supercharging at up to 175kW. Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive raises range to 600km and cuts 0–100km/h to 4.3 seconds, with 250kW Supercharging.
Model Y Performance is Dual Motor all-wheel drive with 580km of WLTP range, 0–100km/h in 3.5 seconds (rollout subtracted), 21-inch wheels and adaptive suspension. Model Y L Premium stretches the wheelbase to 4,969mm, adds a third row for up to six seats, 681km of WLTP range and up to 2,539 litres of cargo.
Five-seat models list 2,138 litres of cargo. New Model 3 and Model Y vehicles delivered from 1 January 2026 carry a five-year, unlimited-kilometre basic vehicle warranty; battery and drive unit cover is eight years with 160,000km or 192,000km depending on trim.
ANCAP awarded the five-seat Model Y five stars in 2025 (built from February 2025, on sale from May 2025; expires December 2031). Model Y L has a separate ANCAP rating.
Range and charging
Charging figures are Tesla New Zealand Supercharging estimates based on constant-speed data. Home charging equipment is not included. Tesla quotes pay-per-use Supercharging.
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Specifications
| Specification | Premium RWD | Premium LR AWD | Y L Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driven wheels | Rear-wheel drive | Dual Motor AWD | Dual Motor AWD | Dual Motor AWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9s | 4.3s | 4.5s | 3.5s |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | Up to 6 | 5 |
| Specification | Premium RWD | Premium LR AWD | Y L Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 466km | 600km | 681km | 580km |
| Specification | Premium RWD | Premium LR AWD | Y L Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supercharging max | 175kW | 250kW | 250kW | 250kW |
| Range added in 15 minutes | Up to 238km | Up to 266km | Up to 288km | Up to 243km |
| Specification | Premium RWD | Premium LR AWD | Y L Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,792mm | 4,792mm | 4,969mm | 4,796mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,982mm | |||
| Height | 1,624mm | 1,624mm | 1,668mm | 1,611mm |
| Ground clearance | 167mm | 167mm | 169mm | 151mm |
| Weight | 1,921kg | 1,992kg | 2,088kg | 2,033kg |
| Cargo | 2,138 litres | 2,138 litres | 2,539 litres | 2,138 litres |
| Wheels | 19" or 20" | 19" or 20" | 19" | 21" |
| Displays | 16" + 8" rear | 16" + 8" rear | 16" + 8" second-row | 16" + 8" rear |
| Specification | Premium RWD | Premium LR AWD | Y L Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic vehicle | 5 years / unlimited km | |||
| Battery and drive unit | 8 years / 160,000km | 8 years / 192,000km | 8 years / 192,000km | 8 years / 192,000km |
Specifications from Tesla New Zealand's Model Y page, checked 24 October 2026. Design Studio listed $67,900 / $77,900 / $83,900 / $95,900 under Model Y Premium that day; prices are mapped to Premium RWD, Premium LR AWD, Y L Premium and Performance in ascending order. Confirm the live configurator before ordering. Performance 0–100km/h is quoted with rollout subtracted. ANCAP's five-seat rating (ad5601) excludes Model Y L.
Equipment
Highlighted by Tesla NZ
- Up to 681km WLTP range (Model Y L Premium)
- Up to 2,138L cargo (5-seat) or 2,539L (Y L)
- Supercharging at up to 250kW
- Five-year unlimited-km vehicle warranty (from Jan 2026 deliveries)
- 8-year battery and drive unit warranty
- Phone key and Tesla app
- Optional Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
- Model Y L: three rows, up to six seats
Across the Model Y range (per Tesla NZ)
- 16-inch centre touchscreen and rear/second-row touchscreen
- Phone key and Tesla app
- HEPA filtration
- Sentry Mode, Pet Mode and Camp Mode
- Forward Collision Warning, Active Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Avoidance
- Optional Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Model Y L (per Tesla NZ)
- Three rows and up to six seats
- Second-row captain seats with heating and ventilation
- Extended wheelbase (4,969mm overall length)
- Up to 2,539 litres of cargo
Safety
ANCAP awarded the five-seat Tesla Model Y five stars in 2025. The rating applies to all variants except Model Y L, for vehicles built from February 2025 and on sale from May 2025, and expires in December 2031. Dual frontal, side chest, side head and a front centre airbag are standard, with AEB (car-to-car, VRU, junction and backover), lane support and an advanced speed assistance system. Model Y L has a separate ANCAP rating (eaecda).
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- Tesla New Zealand: Model Y Range, performance, dimensions, charging, warranty
- Tesla New Zealand: Model Y Design Studio Purchase prices checked 24 Oct 2026
- ANCAP: Tesla Model Y (five-seat) 5 stars, 2025; excludes Model Y L
- ANCAP: Tesla Model Y L Separate six-seat rating
Note: Tesla prices and configuration change without notice. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) requires an attentive driver. The ANCAP scores shown in the safety panel are for the five-seat Model Y (ad5601); Model Y L is rated separately.
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