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EV DIRECTORY

Tesla Model Y L Premium EV Beta

Price $83,900
Range 681 km
Fastest charging 250 kW DC

Price

RRP
$83,900

Battery & charging

Range
681 km
Energy use
15.1 kWh/100km
Peak DC charging
250 kW

Range in the real world

Official (WLTP) 680 km
Motorway at 100 km/h ~510 km
Winter, near freezing ~510 km

Estimates from the official figure using typical losses: about a quarter off at motorway speeds or in cold weather, and around half when towing. Your range will depend on speed, hills, weather and load.

Running costs

Per 100 kmPer year
Charging at home$13.64$1,640
Public fast charging$21.19$2,540
Petrol car, for comparison$24.85$2,980

At the official energy use (real-world use is usually higher), home power at 40c/kWh, public fast charging at 90c/kWh and road user charges of $76 per 1,000 km, over 12,000 km a year. The petrol car uses 7 L/100 km of 91 at $3.55 a litre. Your power plan may be cheaper, especially overnight.

Performance

Motors
Dual motor
Power
378 kW
Torque
590 Nm
0–100 km/h
5 sec
Drive
All-wheel drive

Practicality

Body
SUV
Seats
6
Kerb weight
2,088 kg
Ground clearance
169 mm

Safety

ANCAP scores
Adult 91% · Child 88% · Pedestrians and cyclists 86% · Safety assist 92%
Energy rating (RightCar)
6 out of 6 stars

Ownership

Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km

Model 3 and Model Y delivered from 1 Jan 2026. Battery and drive unit 8yr/160,000km on Model 3 RWD, Model 3 Premium and Model Y Premium (RWD); 8yr/192,000km on Premium Long Range, Performance and Model Y L

Specifications from the NZ Autocar price database, checked against each maker’s NZ site, ANCAP and RightCar. Confirm with the dealer before you buy.

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