Tesla Model Y vs Honda ZR-V

What's the difference?

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Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y

$58,900 - $89,400

2026 price

Honda ZR-V
Honda ZR-V

$37,900 - $54,900

2026 price

Summary

2026 Tesla Model Y
2026 Honda ZR-V
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Not Applicable, 0.0L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Electric

Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

5.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
6

5
Dislikes
  • Ride might be too firm for some
  • Compromised vision from driver's seat
  • Lack of Apple CarPlay a turn-off

  • No spare wheel
  • Roof-mounted rear centre seatbelt
  • Small touchscreen
2026 Tesla Model Y Summary

This is the new Tesla Model Y L, of course, but before we even start I need to ask you a very important question.

How often, honestly, do you use all seven seats in your seven-seater? Or if you only have five seats, how often is there a human in every single one?

Rarely, if ever?

Yep, me too. So stick around, because this is, by far, the best family SUV seating layout. And one where there’ll finally be no fighting over who gets stuck with the dodgy seat.

And as a result, the six-seat Tesla Model Y L might just be among the best all-electric SUV offerings around.

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2026 Honda ZR-V Summary

Honda used to be a big deal in Australia back in the 1990s and early 2000s but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s moved off your radar in recent years.

The Japanese carmaker has seemingly fallen out of favour in the last few years following its move to an agency retail model which negates haggling on price with dealers.

However, Honda is making a resurgence and it’s putting a heavier focus on hybrid power.

The ZR-V small-to-medium SUV has been updated for 2026 and picks up new, more affordable hybrid trims, among other minor tweaks. Read on to see if this car should be on your shortlist.

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Deep dive comparison

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