Here it is! 2025 Tesla Model Y update revealed with new looks and more driving range as it gears up to fight off challengers such as the Xpeng G6, Deepal S07 and Kia EV5

Tesla has revealed its long-awaited updated Model Y electric SUV.

The Model Y was Australia’s favourite electric car in 2024, but has faced challengers from new Chinese brands and established carmakers alike.

This refresh should help bolster its sales chances this year.

Prices now start at $63,400 (before on-road costs)  for the Real-Wheel Drive version and $73,400 for the Long Range All-Wheel Drive variant.

This is a significant jump of $7500 and $3500 compared to the outgoing version and wipes out the heavy discounts applied last year. This price rise could be making room for the rumoured new entry-level variant that will have less equipment and a smaller battery.

Tesla’s website predicts the first deliveries for the updated Model  Y will commence in May this year.

The Model Y has been given a decent redesign with a new light bar on the front bonnet, which has dividers to differentiate between the headlights.

A chunky rear taillight runs the length of the back and Tesla hasn't added big T-E-S-L-A letter badging on the rear as seen on the updated Model 3 sedan.

The dual motor version has a driving range of up to 551km — up from 533km — via the benchmark WLTP cycle and Tesla claims it can add a max of 266km in 15 minutes via a suitable fast charger.

It can hit 100km/h from a standstill in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 201km/h.

The Rear-Wheel drive version can drive up to 466km on a single charge, up from 455km in the outgoing version.

It can sprint from 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds on the way to a top speed of 201km/h.

Tesla said the redesign has helped improve aerodynamics, which is responsible for the driving range improvements rather than hardware upgrades to the battery or motors.

Also helping is lower brake drag (from the calipers and rotors), meaning the Model Y can use its regenerative braking more effectively. Tesla says this added 5.0 per cent to the driving range.

New 19-inch 'Crossflow' wheels are standard while 20-inch 'Helix' alloy wheels are offered. Basic Autopilot features as standard.

Tesla has said the Model Y has improved suspension, wheels and tyres to make for a smoother ride and reduce noise.

Following from earlier 'comfort' suspension updates, Tesla says the Model Y bump absorption has improved by 51 per cent. Specific.

Using new casting techniques, Tesla says it has dramatically reduced the number of individual body parts, meaning fewer panel gaps. Along with acoustic glass, the noise insulation should be much improved.

It appears the Model Y's steering wheel controls have been altered with what looks like a button for headlights and it appears the indicator and gear selector stalks have been removed like in the Model 3.

The main multimedia screen inside is now 15.4-inches and the Model Y's front seats have a ventilation function adding to heating.

Second row seats now fold completely flat with power adjustment while like the Model 3 there is an eight-inch touchscreen in the rear of the centre console for the back seat passengers.

Further details for the Model Y Performance are yet to be revealed.

2025 Tesla Model Y pricing

Prices listed are before on-road costs

Variant	Price
Rear-Wheel Drive	$63,400 (up $7500)
Long Range All-Wheel Drive	$73,100 (up $3500)