2025 Tesla Model Y price and specs: Facelift up to $7500 dearer with Launch Series
01/11/2025 05:00 PM
The updated 2025 Model Y is more expensive than its predecessor, but Tesla has made some options standard on the initial batch of Launch Series cars to offset the hike.
- 2025 Tesla Model Y pricing and specifications
- Updated electric SUV gains new look, tech
- Launch Series available initially
- Priced from $63,400 before on-road costs
The 2025 Tesla Model Y will cost $3500 to $7500 more than the vehicle it replaces when the updated model commences Australian deliveries in May.
As revealed on Friday, the facelifted Model Y – reportedly codenamed ‘Juniper’ – gains refreshed styling, an updated interior, slightly longer driving range, and new features to help Tesla’s top seller keep up with newer rivals.
It will initially be offered in Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) grades, in “limited release” Launch Series forms with unique features, and a handful of cost options included as standard equipment.
Plans for a new Performance model are yet to be confirmed, though it may follow later, as per the latest version of the related Model 3 sedan.
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Prices for the Launch Series RWD start from $63,400 plus on-road costs – up $7500 on the previous RWD ($55,900) – while Launch Series Long Range AWD starts from $73,400 plus on-roads, up $3500 from $69,900 previously.
They represent the first price rises for the Tesla Model Y in close to two years – since May 2023 – and follow price cuts of up to $9500 over the course of 2024.
Once the Launch Series models are sold, it is expected prices will drop as the limited editions include premium paint and larger 20-inch wheels as standard, which cost up to $2600 and $2400 respectively on the outgoing Model Y.
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A full breakdown of everything new with the 2025 Model Y is available in our reveal story published Friday, but the headline changes include an updated exterior with front and rear light bars, new bumpers, and fresh wheel designs.
Inside, there’s a larger 15.4-inch touchscreen (up from 15-inch), an 8.0-inch screen for rear passengers, softer materials, and new seat designs with ventilation for front occupants.
The gear selector has moved to a slider on the touchscreen, but the indicator stalk has been retained – liberating space on the steering wheel for customisable shortcuts that can be linked to key functions.
The design changes make the Model Y more aerodynamic – boosting driving range ratings between 11km and 18km – while performance has improved for the updated version.
Retuned suspension promises a more supple ride, as well as more precise steering and better cornering grip.
Powering the RWD is a single rear electric motor and a circa-60kWh battery pack, good for 466km of rated driving range in European WLTP testing. The 0-100km/h acceleration time has dropped from 6.9 to 5.9 seconds in Australia, matching pre-update versions in China.
Long Range AWD models use two motors and a circa-79kWh battery for a 551km driving range rating, up from 533km previously.
Standard on the Launch Series is an Acceleration Boost software upgrade that cuts the 0-100km/h time to 4.3 seconds, unchanged from the previous model with the upgrade. Without it, the 0-100km/h time would likely be 5.0sec.
Included in the Launch Series package – alongside the performance boost, premium paint and 20-inch wheels – is a badge on the tailgate, branding on the centre console and sill plates, and puddle light projection.
Variants with the black interior – rather than the $1500 black and white option – also gain black suede trim on the dashboard, rather than light grey fabric.
Standard features in every new Model Y include a 15.4-inch touchscreen, matrix LED headlights, synthetic leather-look upholstery, power-folding and reclining rear seats, heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and ambient interior lighting.
Tesla’s Basic Autopilot safety suite is standard, with adaptive cruise control, lane-keep and lane centring assist, blind-spot monitoring – now with lights, in addition to warnings on the screen – and rear cross-traffic alert.
The updated Model Y has added a front-view camera for use when parking – and to assist the safety systems – joining rear and side parking cameras already offered, and camera-based parking distance warnings.
Exclusive to the Long Range is an upgraded sound system with 16 speakers, including a subwoofer.
The 2025 Tesla Model Y is available to order now, ahead of first deliveries in May
2025 Tesla Model Y price in Australia
- Model Y Launch Series RWD – $63,400 (up $7500)
- Model Y Launch Series Long Range AWD – $73,400 (up $3500)
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2025 Tesla Model Y Launch Series RWD standard features:
- Launch Series inclusions (new)
- Premium paint
- 20-inch ‘Helix 2.0’ wheels
- Unique tailgate badge
- Branding on door sill plates and centre console
- Puddle light projection
- Black ‘vegan’ suede dashboard trim
- Single-motor rear-wheel drive
- Matrix LED headlights, now split
- LED tail-light bar (new)
- 15.4-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation, Bluetooth, FM/DAB radio, music streaming, apps
- 8.0-inch rear touchscreen
- Power-adjustable front seats (new design)
- Synthetic leather-look upholstery in black or white
- Ventilated front seats (new)
- Heated front seats
- Power-folding and reclining rear seats (new)
- Indicator stalk
- Glass roof with new UV coating
- Dual-zone climate control
- Multi-colour ambient interior lighting (new)
- Hands-free power-operated tailgate
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane centring assist (Autosteer, in Basic Autopilot pack)
- Blind-spot monitoring (now with lights)
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Front camera (new)
- Side and rear-view cameras
2025 Tesla Model Y Launch Series Long Range AWD adds (over RWD):
- Upgraded 16-speaker sound system
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive with Acceleration Boost
Available colours:
- Pearl White Multi-Coat
- Glacier Blue
- Stealth Grey
- Quicksilver
- Ultra Red
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