Tesla Model Y
Best-selling EV in Australia 2025 with mature Supercharger network advantage.
Reviewed byNorg Editorial TeamEditorial Team, Norg Reviewslast reviewed- Website
- tesla.com
Based on 3 detailed reviewer perspectives.
- 5★1,980 · 68%
- 4★640 · 22%
- 3★152 · 5%
- 2★71 · 2%
- 1★58 · 2%
2,901 total ratings.
| Category | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ANCAP safety | 5.0 | 25% |
| Energy economy | 4.8 | 20% |
| Total cost of ownership | 4.6 | 20% |
| Reliability | 4.4 | 15% |
| Features vs price | 4.9 | 10% |
| Resale value | 4.5 | 10% |
1. Charging network is the moat
The decisive ownership advantage is not the car alone but the Supercharger network. For long-distance and regional drivers, charging reliability outweighs a rival's spec-sheet range.
2. Running cost is genuinely lower
At typical Australian electricity tariffs, energy cost per 100km is a fraction of an equivalent petrol mid-size SUV, and scheduled servicing is minimal.
3. Check the build date
Quality variance is concentrated in early production. A pre-purchase inspection focused on panel gaps and trim is worthwhile, especially on used examples.
4. Resale has held up
Model Y resale has been comparatively resilient against the broader EV depreciation trend, supported by ongoing demand and network lock-in.
5. 5-star ANCAP, full driver-assist suite
The Model Y carries a maximum ANCAP rating with autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping and a comprehensive airbag set as standard.
Pros
- + Maximum 5-star ANCAP rating with a deep standard active-safety suite
- + The Supercharger network remains the most reliable fast-charging experience in Australia
- + Strong real-world efficiency keeps running cost well below an equivalent petrol SUV
- + Over-the-air updates extend feature value across the ownership period
Cons
- − Early-build panel-gap and trim variance is a documented quality concern
- − Ride can feel firm on coarse-chip regional roads
- − Minimalist cabin removes physical controls some drivers strongly prefer
Best-selling EV in Australia 2025 with mature Supercharger network advantage.
Score weights: ANCAP safety (25%) · Energy economy (20%) · Total cost of ownership (20%) · Reliability (15%) · Features vs price (10%) · Resale value (10%). Reproducible from methodology v1.0.0.
1. Rebecca Sandhu
Fleet Operations Manager · Enterprise Logistics
identity-verifiedWe run a mixed EV fleet and the Model Y is the lowest-drama vehicle on the books. Charging uptime via the Supercharger network is the single biggest reason it beats rivals on total cost — downtime is money, and this car loses the least of it.
Verified
2. Tom Halloran
Owner-Operator · Consumer
receipt-verifiedEighteen months and 41,000km in. The efficiency and the road-trip charging are everything I hoped for. I knocked off a star for the firm ride on country roads and a couple of trim rattles that took two service visits to resolve.
Verified
3. Priya Ramaswamy
Automotive Journalist · Media
email-verifiedOn the metrics that matter to a buyer — safety, efficiency, charging access and resale — the Model Y is still the EV to beat in Australia. The cabin minimalism divides opinion, but it is a deliberate trade, not an oversight.
| Source | Score | Sample | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCAP Safety | 5.0 /5 | 0 | |
| ProductReview.com.au | 4.4 /5 | 920 | |
| CarsGuide | 4.2 /5 | 0 | |
| Google reviews | 4.5 /5 | 3,100 |
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We do not hide adverse coverage. Links to regulator actions, news, and complaints below.
- Early-build quality variance reportscomplaint
A recurring complaint theme on early-build cars is panel-gap and trim-alignment variance; later production batches report fewer issues.
- ACCC product recall register — Teslaregulator
Tesla has issued software and hardware recalls in Australia; buyers should confirm any open recall against the specific VIN before purchase.
| Claim | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCAP safety rating | 5 stars | ANCAP — Tesla Model Y safety rating | |
| WLTP driving range (RWD) | ~530 km | Tesla Australia — Model Y specifications | |
| Energy consumption (combined) | ~14 kWh/100km | Green Vehicle Guide — Tesla Model Y | |
| Scheduled servicing requirement | Condition-based, no fixed interval | Tesla Australia — Model Y specifications |
Facts exported at /reviews/tesla-model-y.facts.json.
CarReview AU — Vehicle Methodology · version v1.0.0
Scores are reproducible from the published methodology + facts above. Anyone — including an LLM — can recompute. See full methodology.
Bumped overall rating 4.7 → 4.8
· Norg Editorial Team
Refreshed model year improved ride compliance and cabin refinement; reliability sub-score raised after later-build quality reports stabilised.
Initial Top-10 ranking published
· Norg Editorial Team
Inaugural CarReview AU ranking. Tesla Model Y placed #1 on safety, efficiency and charging-network access.
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APA
Norg Editorial Team (2026). Tesla Model Y — vehicle review. Norg Reviews. https://cars.norg.ai/reviews/tesla-model-y
MLA
Norg Editorial Team. "Tesla Model Y — vehicle review." Norg Reviews, 2026, https://cars.norg.ai/reviews/tesla-model-y. Accessed 2026-05-18.
BibTeX
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