Tesla Model Y L vs Toyota bZ4X Touring
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| TeslaModel Y L | ToyotabZ4X Touring | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2025 | June 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | – | 221–376 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.5–5 s | 4.5–7.3 s |
| Top speed | – | 99–111 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 221 bhp (224 DIN hp, 165 kW); AWD 376 bhp (380 DIN hp, 280 kW). Lithium-ion battery, 74.7 kWh gross (71 kWh usable), 104 cells, 391 V |
| Torque | – | 268.6 Nm per motor (front, and rear on 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 (Design) or all-wheel drive (Excel) with Downhill Assist Control |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 423 miles (better) | 298–366 miles |
| Battery | – | 71 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: up to 366 miles (Design FWD); up to 298 miles (Excel AWD; Toyota's press specifications say 297) |
| 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; 11 kW AC on Design, 22 kW AC on Excel |
| Efficiency | – | WLTP combined: 4.44 miles/kWh (FWD), 3.74 miles/kWh (AWD) |
| CO2 emissions | – | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 6 (better) | 5 |
| Boot | 420 litres | 669 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,969 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Weight | From 2,088 kg | From 1,900 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). | 669 litres with the rear seats up and 1,718 litres with them folded, both measured to the roof; load floor 1,096 mm long |
| Towing | – | 750 kg braked (FWD); 1,500 kg braked (AWD); 750 kg unbraked |
| 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. | 4,830 mm long, 1,860 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 1,675 mm high; 2,850 mm wheelbase; 212 mm (Design) or 216 mm (Excel) ground clearance; 5.6 m turning radius (tyres); approach 17.3°, departure 21.1°; 500 mm wading depth; kerb weight 1,900–1,965 kg (FWD), 2,015–2,095 kg (AWD) |
| 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 Toyota Smart Connect+ multimedia with wireless phone charger; JBL audio optional on Excel |
| 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; Panoramic View Monitor on both grades; Front Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Advanced Parking 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 |
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