2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD price, on sale now in Australia

The middle-of-the-range version of the Tesla Model Y – a long-range all-wheel-drive model – has finally joined the Australian model range, as prices of the other models are cut.

Tesla Model Y RWD pictured with optional 20-inch wheels.

The 2023 Tesla Model Y electric SUV range has expanded in Australia with a mid-grade Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variant – as prices of the two other variants are trimmed.

Available in overseas Tesla markets since the Model Y launched – but previously unavailable in Australia – the Long Range AWD combines the Performance’s larger circa-82kWh battery pack with less powerful (dual) motors and smaller wheels.

It is priced from $81,900 plus on-road costs – $13,000 more than the base-model Rear-Wheel Drive, and $13,000 less than the Performance AWD, both of which have received $400 price reductions after rising in February (before Luxury Car Tax, where applicable)

When the $1400 delivery fee and $400 order fee are added, the Model Y Long Range AWD is only $1216 below the Luxury Car Tax threshold – and the cut-off for fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemptions. Adding any options – colour, wheels, interior or driver-assistance technology – bumps it above this threshold.

Tesla Model Y RWD pictured with optional 20-inch wheels.

The Long Range AWD can travel further than any other Model Y variant, with a claimed 533km driving range in European WLTP testing – up on the Performance’s 514km, and the RWD’s 455km (from a smaller circa-62kWh battery).

It’s powered by dual electric motors developing an estimated 378kW (based on government approval documents), good for 0-100km/h in a claimed 5.0 seconds, and a top speed of 217km/h.

The Performance claims 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds and a 250km/h top speed – while the related Model 3 Long Range AWD sedan quotes 602km of range, 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds, and a 233km/h top speed.

Compared to the Model Y RWD, the Model Y Long Range AWD adds front LED fog lights. It is available with the same choice of 19-inch Gemini or 20-inch Induction wheels as the RWD.

Model Y RWD interior.

Standard features are otherwise identical to the base model, including a 15-inch centre touchscreen, synthetic leather-look upholstery, power-adjustable heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, tinted glass roof, 13-speaker sound system (plus subwoofer and two amplifiers), in-built navigation, and wireless phone charging.

New orders do not include a home charging cable, as reported last year.

The 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range is on sale now. First deliveries for orders placed today are estimated in May or June 2023.

2023 Tesla Model Y Australian pricing

Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive – $68,900 (down $400)Model Y Long Range AWD – $81,900 (new)Model Y Performance AWD – $97,895 including Luxury Car Tax (down $520), $94,900 excluding LCT (down $400)

Note: All prices exclude on-road costs.

Tesla Model Y price changes in Australia

Price change months (RRPs exclude on-road costs)Tesla Model Y RWDTesla Model Y Long Range AWDTesla Model Y Performance AWD10 June 2022 (orders open)$68,900N/A$93,900 (excl. LCT), $98,600 (incl. LCT)17 June 2022 (one week after launch)$72,300 (up 4.9 per cent)N/A$96,700 (excl. LCT), $101,612 (incl. LCT, up 3.0 per cent)6 January 2023$68,900 (down 4.7 per cent)N/A$94,900 (excl. LCT), $97,895 (incl. LCT, down 3.7 per cent)10 February 2023$69,300 (up 0.6 per cent)N/A$94,900 (excl. LCT), $97,895 (incl. LCT, unchanged)17 February 2023$69,300 (unchanged)N/A$95,300 (excl. LCT), $98,415 (incl. LCT, up 0.5 per cent)4 April 2023$68,900 (down 0.6 per cent)$81,900 (new)$94,900 (excl. LCT), $97,895 (incl. LCT, down 0.5 per cent)

Prices listed above include Luxury Car Tax (where applicable) because it is industry practice to include LCT, however Tesla excludes it from its base prices. The RRPs listed above also exclude Tesla’s $1375 delivery fee and $350 ordering fee ($150 prior to December 2021), and exclude on-roads costs such as stamp duty, registration, and compulsory third-party insurance. From 6 January 2023, Tesla’s delivery fee increased to $1400 and the ordering fee increased to $400. Sources: RJ Pound, Redbook and Tesla. Data compiled by Drive.com.au data centre, Joshua Dowling and Alex Misoyannis.

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