"The Tesla Model Y has been named 2026 Drive Car of the Year overall winner, taking the top honor after being judged as the vehicle that "moves the game forward the most for Australian new car buyers." The Model Y is already Australia's best-selling EV in 2025 and the tenth best-selling vehicle overall, but the vehicle's Juniper update strengthened its case with new ownership benefits and expanded software capability."
"Priced from AU$58,900 before on-road costs, the all-electric crossover SUV offers a lot of value compared to similarly sized petrol and hybrid rivals. The ability to access Tesla's Supercharger network across Australia also reduces friction for buyers moving to EV ownership. Owners can add FSD (Supervised) for AU$149 per month. While it still requires driver oversight, the system expands the vehicle's advanced driver-assistance capabilities and reflects Tesla's software-first approach."
The Tesla Model Y was named the 2026 Drive Car of the Year overall winner, judged to move the game forward most for Australian new-car buyers. The Model Y was Australia's best-selling EV in 2025 and the tenth best-selling vehicle overall. The Juniper update added ownership benefits and expanded software capability. Key differentiators include a five-year warranty and Full Self-Driving (Supervised) available as a AU$149-per-month subscription. The Model Y is priced from AU$58,900 before on-road costs and offers access to Tesla's Supercharger network, improving value versus petrol and hybrid rivals. The 2025 facelift added a distinctive rear light bar and a more modern road presence, and novated lease FBT exemptions enhance affordability for many buyers.
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