Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Elexio
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The Tesla Model Y is the cheaper way in, starting $90 lower at $58,900 (MRLP · before on-roads). The Tesla Model Y charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 250 kW. Owners rate the Tesla Model Y 7.7/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $58,900 MRLP · before on-roads | $58,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | $84,900 MRLP · before on-roads | Not yet verified One priced variant |
| Best range (WLTP) | Not yet verified | 546 km |
| Largest battery | 79 kWh | 88.1 kWh |
| Max power | 393 kW | 160 kW |
| Max torque | 693 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s | 8.9 s |
| Max DC charging | 250 kW | 150 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy use | Not yet verified | 16.1 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | Not yet verified | $4.51 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | FWD |
| Seats | 5 / 6 | 5 |
| Boot space | 420 L (plus 116 L front boot) | 506 L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 5 years / unlimited km | 7 years / unlimited km |
| ANCAP | 5 stars (2025) | Not yet verified |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Lowest price: $58,900
- Fastest DC charging: 250 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 3.5 s
- Most powerful: 393 kW
- Biggest battery: 88.1 kWh
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | Hyundai Elexio |
|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.51 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.54 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $12.08 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.