Hands-on with the new Tesla Model Y: Price, range, official pictures and release date reviewed

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Total luggage space in the all-new Tesla Model Y is 2,138 litres, actually 20 litres less than before, although you’d hardly notice New Model Y drive, range, charging speed and performance That new, more aerodynamic body is also much stiffer than before, which will bring a couple of additional benefits. Two ‘launch edition’ versions of the new Model Y feature on Tesla’s Chinese and Australian websites: a Long Range All-Wheel Drive car or a Standard Range car with rear-drive. A performance version of the Model Y, wearing the same Tesla Performance badging as the new Model 3 with subtle spoilers front and rear, is expected to arrive later in 2025. open image in gallery New more aerodynamic Storm Hub wheels boost the 2025 Tesla Model Y’s efficiency New Model Y pricing The Launch Series Model Y is now on sale at a price of £60,990. In Australia the long range car costs AUD 73,400 while the standard car costs UD 63,400. open image in gallery The new 2025 Tesla Model Y looks very similar to the outgoing car in profile and is available in a new glacier blue New Model Y technology Elon Musk revealed at the recent Robotaxi event that the Model Y would have full self-driving capabilities where allowed.