Tesla Model Y vs smart #5
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
Both start at $58,900 (MRLP · before on-roads). The smart #5 charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 400 kW. Owners rate the Tesla Model Y 7.7/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $58,900 MRLP · before on-roads | $58,900 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | $84,900 MRLP · before on-roads | $73,900 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Best range (WLTP) | Not yet verified | 590 km |
| Largest battery | 79 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Max power | 393 kW | 475 kW |
| Max torque | 693 Nm | Not yet verified |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s | Not yet verified |
| Max DC charging | 250 kW | 400 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | Not yet verified |
| Energy use | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | Not yet verified | $4.73 Estimate · at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | RWD / AWD |
| Seats | 5 / 6 | Not yet verified |
| Boot space | 420 L (plus 116 L front boot) | Not yet verified |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 5 years / unlimited km | Not yet verified |
| 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.
Behind on every figure we can compare. Check price, warranty and the Owner Verdict too.
- Fastest DC charging: 400 kW
- Most powerful: 475 kW
- Biggest battery: 100 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 | smart #5 |
|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.73 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.72 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $12.67 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.