Tesla Australia has officially unveiled the refreshed Tesla Model Y, with order books now open and deliveries starting as early as June 2025. The world’s best-selling car has received a significant whole-vehicle redesign, with prices kicking off from $58,900 (excluding government charges). For fleet managers and novated lease buyers, this new Model Y offers more than just sleek styling — it’s smarter, more comfortable, and ready for everyday practicality.
Excitement around the launch was on full display at the recent Everything Electric show in Sydney, where thousands of EV enthusiasts, fleet managers, and curious drivers got to see the new Model Y up close and climb through its completely reimagined cabin. The buzz from the show floor was unmistakable — this isn’t just a facelift; it’s a complete rethink.
The new Model Y’s redesign draws inspiration from Tesla’s bold Cybertruck, giving it a futuristic front end with a full-width LED daytime running light bar and adaptive pixel headlights. At the rear, a 1.6-metre-wide light bar — one of the largest in the industry — adds a distinctive presence. But beyond looks, it’s what’s underneath that counts for those running fleets or salary packaging vehicles.
Tesla has worked hard to make the Model Y more refined. There’s a new suspension setup that delivers a smoother, quieter ride — ideal for long-distance drivers and road warriors. Improved chassis dynamics, lower rolling resistance tyres, and aerodynamic tweaks add up to an 18-kilometre increase in range for the Long Range AWD variant (up to an estimated 551km WLTP). For Fleet Managers balancing range and operating costs, that’s a big tick in the box.
Inside, the cabin has been reimagined with premium materials and tech upgrades that drivers will appreciate on every journey. New ventilated front seats and power-reclining, heated rear seats with flat-fold capability make the Model Y flexible for family life or rideshare applications. The addition of an 8-inch rear display screen — supporting Bluetooth headsets — means backseat passengers can stay entertained without draining the driver’s focus.
For novated lease buyers looking for comfort and practicality, features like the panoramic glass roof with solar-reflective coating, acoustic glass, and ambient lighting (with one million colour options) make the Model Y feel like a true luxury lounge on wheels. There’s even a magnetic load-space cover for tidy cargo management.
On the tech and safety front, Tesla continues to lead. The new Model Y comes standard with Autopilot hardware 4.0, adaptive pixel headlights that automatically adjust for oncoming traffic, and a clever self-cleaning front camera to help with tight parking. Blind-spot indicators are integrated neatly into the front door speakers — subtle yet effective.
Fleet Managers will also appreciate Tesla’s 24/7 mobile tyre repair and loaner wheel program, helping to minimise vehicle downtime. Warranty coverage is solid too: four years or 80,000km for the vehicle, and up to eight years or 192,000km on the battery and drive unit.
The new Tesla Model Y is available in two variants — Rear-Wheel Drive ($58,900) and Long Range AWD ($68,900), with five exterior colours including Ultra Red and Glacier Blue. For fleets looking to reduce emissions without sacrificing driver satisfaction, and for employees wanting a head-turning novated lease option, the new Model Y is fit-for-purpose, future-proof, and already winning hearts in Australia.
