2025 Tesla Model Y prices dropped in Australia with arrival of non-Launch Series models
03/20/2025 08:54 PM
Tesla’s updated electric SUV has become even cheaper – the Long Range hitting a new all-time low – with the arrival of non-special-edition variants.
Prices of the 2025 Tesla Model Y have been reduced by $4500 with the arrival of standard, non-special-edition variants of the facelifted ‘Juniper’ line-up.
The updated Model Y was unveiled in January 2025 in limited-build Launch Series trim, which added premium paint, upgraded wheels, a performance boost on the all-wheel-drive grade, and some other extra features.
As promised, Tesla has now added regular variants with lower prices – $58,900 plus on-road costs for the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), and $68,900 plus on-roads for the Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
Both prices are $4500 lower than their Launch Series equivalents. The new standard RWD is $3000 dearer than its pre-facelift predecessor, but the Long Range is $1000 cheaper – an all-time low for the variant.
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Deliveries of the standard versions are due to commence in June, after the Launch Series arrives a month earlier.
As previously reported, the updated Model Y introduces refreshed front and rear styling, new wheels, and an overhauled interior with a larger 15.4-inch screen, new heated and ventilated seats, and more.
Driving range in European WLTP lab testing has increased to a claimed 466km for the RWD, and 551km for the Long Range AWD – up 11km and 18km respectively.
The RWD is capable of 0-100km/h acceleration in a claimed 5.9 seconds, down from 6.9sec in the 2024 model, whether or not a customer chooses the Launch Series edition.
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The Long Range AWD Launch Series was equipped with an Acceleration Boost option as standard, which cut 0-100km/h acceleration to 4.3 seconds – compared to 4.8sec in the non-Launch Series version, and 5.0sec in the 2024 Model Y without the boost.
It is thanks to improved aerodynamics and new low-rolling-resistance tyres, as well as a slightly larger battery for the RWD – now understood to carry a capacity of 62.5kWh, up from 60kWh, thanks to a higher amp-hour rating (180Ah vs 173Ah).
Tesla has promised a softer ride over bumps from revised suspension, as well as reduced noise inside the cabin.
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Extras bundled in with the Launch Series included premium paint, larger 20-inch wheels, a unique badge on the tailgate, branded door sill plates, puddle light projection, and ‘vegan’ suede dashboard accents rather than regular fabric.
Premium paint colours have returned to optional – priced from $2300 to $2600 – while the upgraded ‘Helix 2.0’ wheels cost $2400 extra.
It means a new Model Y Long Range optioned with the most expensive paint colour (Quicksilver or Ultra Red, $2600), 20-inch wheels and the Acceleration Boost (expected to cost $3000) would be $3500 dearer than an equivalent Launch Series.
2025 Tesla Model Y price in Australia (before on-road costs)
- Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive – $58,900 (up $3000 over pre-facelift)
- Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Launch Series – $63,400
- Model Y Long Range AWD – $68,900 (up $3000 over pre-facelift)
- Model Y Long Range AWD Launch Series – $73,400
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