Tesla Model Y L vs Toyota bZ4X (2025)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| TeslaModel Y L | ToyotabZ4X (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2025 | November 2025 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | – | 165–338 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.5–5 s (better) | 5.1–8.6 s |
| Top speed | – | 86–99 mph |
| Engine or motors | Dual-motor all-wheel drive. US Premium AWD: Tesla publishes 4.4 seconds 0–60 mph, which is not a 0–62 mph figure. | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors: FWD 165 bhp (167 DIN hp, 123 kW) with the 57.7 kWh battery or 221 bhp (224 DIN hp, 165 kW) with the 73.1 kWh battery; AWD front and rear motors, 338 bhp (343 DIN hp, 252 kW). Lithium-ion batteries of 57.7 kWh gross (54 kWh usable, 78 cells) or 73.1 kWh gross (69 kWh usable, 104 cells) |
| Torque | – | 268.6 Nm (front motor); 169.8 Nm (rear motor, AWD) |
| Gearbox | – | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Dual-motor all-wheel drive. Second-row captain's chairs and two third-row seats form a 2–2–2 seating layout. | Front-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive with X-MODE and Grip Control (Excel) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 423 miles (better) | 274–352 miles |
| Battery | – | 54–69 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 250 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Range detail | Australian Premium AWD is rated at 681 km WLTP (423 miles). Tesla China's current October 2026 specification states 776 km CLTC; the original 2025 launch version was rated at 751 km CLTC. CLTC figures are not placed in the WLTP comparison row. Tesla's September 2025 first-delivery announcement is reported directly by CnEVPost; Australian sales followed in March 2026. Regional 0–100 km/h claims are 5.0 seconds in Australia and 4.5 seconds in China. United States: 332 miles EPA estimated, which is not a WLTP result and is therefore omitted from the structured range field. | WLTP combined: 274 miles (57.7 kWh Icon); 352 miles (73.1 kWh Design, 18-inch wheels); 319 miles (Excel FWD, 20-inch wheels); 292 miles (Excel AWD) |
| Charging | Up to 250 kW DC Supercharging. Tesla's current Chinese page confirms external power with the Tesla Outlet Adapter; the Australian page also lists this feature. Tesla does not publish usable battery capacity on these product pages. | 150 kW DC, 10–80% in 28 minutes with battery pre-conditioning (consistent from −10 °C); 11 kW AC on Icon and Design (10–80% in 4.8 h), 22 kW AC on Excel (2.2 h) |
| Efficiency | – | WLTP combined: 4.47 miles/kWh (FWD, 18-inch wheels), 4.03 (FWD, 20-inch), 3.9 (AWD) |
| CO2 emissions | – | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 6 (better) | 5 |
| Boot | 420 litres | 452 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,969 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Weight | From 2,088 kg | From 1,850 kg |
| Boot | 420 litres behind the third row with all six seats up; 1,076 litres with the third row folded; 2,423 litres with both rear rows folded. Separate front boot is 116 litres. The advertised 2,539-litre maximum includes the front boot; total with all six passengers is 536 litres (Tesla owner's manual). | 452 litres (VDA) including under the deck board |
| Towing | – | 750 kg braked (FWD); 1,500 kg braked (AWD) |
| Size | Australian product page lists 4,969 mm length, 1,668 mm height and 2,088 kg weight; Chinese page lists 4,976 mm length, 1,668 mm height and the same weight. Width excluding mirrors is 1,920 mm; folded mirrors 1,982 mm; extended mirrors 2,129 mm; wheelbase 3,040 mm (Tesla manual). Product pages give 169 mm ground clearance; the Hong Kong manual gives 166 mm unladen and 118 mm laden and a different 1,664 mm height. Values vary by region/configuration. Standard 19-inch wheels; continuous variable damping adjusts suspension to road conditions. US maker specifications use 195.6 inches length, 65.7 inches height and 4,612 lb curb mass; these regional figures are not substituted into the metric Australian headline. | 4,690 mm long, 1,860 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 1,650 mm high; 2,850 mm wheelbase; 5.6 m turning radius (tyres); approach 17.4°, departure 25.6°; 500 mm wading depth; kerb weight 1,850–1,890 kg (57.7 kWh), 1,930–2,020 kg (73.1 kWh FWD), 2,025–2,080 kg (AWD, press specifications) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 16-inch centre touchscreen and 8-inch second-row touchscreen; 19-speaker Tesla Audio. Second-row seats have heating, ventilation, powered armrests and electric folding; third-row seats have heating and electric folding, with separate air vents. No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (Carsales). | 14-inch multimedia touchscreen with two wireless phone chargers; 7-inch digital driver's display; JBL audio in the Excel Premium Pack |
| Driver assistance | Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Avoidance are standard. Optional Full Self-Driving (Supervised) requires active driver supervision and does not make the car autonomous; availability depends on region. | Toyota Safety Sense: Pre-Collision System, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Trace Assist, Lane Departure Alert with steering assist, Road Sign Assist; Blind Spot Monitor on all versions; Panoramic View Monitor from Design; Lane Change Assist and digital rear-view mirror on Excel |
| Warranty | Australian new-vehicle warranty is five years with unlimited kilometres, subject to terms, for vehicles delivered from 1 January 2026; battery and drive unit eight years or 192,000 km. China lists four years or 80,000 km for the vehicle and eight years or 192,000 km for the battery and drive unit. | 3 years or 60,000 miles; battery 8 years or 100,000 miles, extendable to 10 years or 650,000 miles with an annual EV Care battery health check |
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