THE TESLA MODEL 3’s SUV spin-off, the Model Y, has whizzed past it in local and global sales, but the sedan remains a significant contributor to the American tech company’s automotive success.
It’s no coincidence that its number of electric four-door rivals continues to grow, with the BYD Seal the latest to arrive in Australia to join the BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Polestar 2.
Tesla has wisely chosen against complacency and given its most affordable vehicle its first major overhaul since its 2018 Aussie debut, with substantial and much needed revisions both inside and out.
Although pricing has pinballed around a fair bit over the past year or so – $57,400 as recently as midyear – its 2024 starting point is $61,900 for the entry-level ‘RWD’ tested here.
A mid-range Long Range costs $71,900 before on-roads and brings extra range plus dual motors for faster all-wheel drive performance. A Performance dual-motor flagship variant will return in
