Tesla Model Y vs Lexus NX
What's the difference?

Tesla Model Y

$58,900 - $89,400

2026 price

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Lexus NX

$59,900 - $103,598

2025 price

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Summary

2026 Tesla Model Y

2025 Lexus NX

By Andrew Chesterton

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Inline 4, 2.5L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

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1.3L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

14.6 kWh/100km

14.0 kWh/100km

Electric range

681 km

87 km

Battery capacity

82.00 kWh

18.10 kWh

Seating

Likes

Seriously practical
A seating layout that makes perfect sense
Long-distance driving range

Plush cabin space with nice trims
Premium technology that's easy to use
Refined on road driving experience

Dislikes

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

Misses out on a few items for a flagship model
Not as flashy inside as rivals
Plug-in hybrid powertrain won't win over everyone

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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2025 Lexus NX Summary

The Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport is a well-specified and plush-looking medium SUV that has a plug-in hybrid powertrain - a first for the brand.

On paper, it seems to tick the boxes for size, luxury and efficiency but we've been testing the flagship grade to see if it's a winning combo in real life.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Tesla Model Y 2025 Lexus NX

Verdict

If you like the five-seat Model Y, then you'll like the six-seat L version even more. I think this the best example of Tesla's electric SUV to date, and the cabin layout just makes a lot of sense, and would suit plenty of families who don't need to squeeze someone into a compromised middle seat.

Note: The author, Andrew Chesterton, is a co-owner of Smart As Media, a content agency and media distribution service with a number of automotive brands among its clients. When producing content for CarsGuide, he does so in accordance with the CarsGuide Editorial Guidelines and Code of Ethics, and the views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author.

Verdict

The Lexus NX450h+ F Sport is a gorgeous mid-size SUV that combines great specs and a fairly efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain. It’s a comfortable and easy ride which should appeal to a wide range of driving styles. It also looks good parked at the kerbside of a city street and with it ticking most of the boxes, it may become your new best friend.

Tesla Model Y vs Lexus NX What's the difference?

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Tesla Model Y vs Lexus NX
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