Tesla Model Y vs Volvo EX60
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Tesla Model Y scores higher, 81 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 16 Sep 2026
Tesla Model Y
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$58,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 255kW
- Energy use
- 14.1 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 854L
Top CarSorted Score, 81 vs 71
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Volvo EX60
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$86,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 275kW
- Energy use
- 14.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 523L
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$58,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$86,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Tesla Model Y RWD
$58,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 16 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $249 a week in repayments ($58,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo EX60 P6 Electric
$86,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $379 a week in repayments ($86,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Tesla Model Y starts $28,090 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$249/wk(≈$1,080/mo)
Estimate on the Tesla Model Y at $58,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Tesla Model YDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Tesla Model Y and 9 on the Volvo EX60.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Tesla Model Y
- REC-006419 · published 29 Aug 2025Due to a software issue, the driver side window’s automatic protection system may not operate as intended and result in the window closing with excessive force on any obstruction such as a body part.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-006300 · published 3 Mar 2025Due to a software issue, the Electronic Power Assist Steering system (EPAS) may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- REC-006042 · published 1 Aug 2024Due to manufacturing defect, the bonnet latch assembly may not detect when it is opened by the driver and therefore fail to warn the driver of "open bonnet".Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2024
- 2 more on the model page.
Volvo EX60
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
57.5kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 175kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 175kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
83kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Tesla Model Y features a 16-inch touchscreen, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.
The Tesla Model Y stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Tesla Model Y gets vegan leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the Tesla Model Y and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Tesla Model Y uses a Electric Motor producing 255kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds.
The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.
The Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 255kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 60kWh (Tesla Model Y) vs 83kWh (Volvo EX60), giving WLTP ranges of 466km and 610km.
Space & Comfort
The Tesla Model Y measures 4,792mm long on a 2,890mm wheelbase, 11mm shorter than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 854L in the Tesla Model Y and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Tesla Model Y a 331L advantage.
For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo EX60's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Tesla Model Y costs about $677 a year (14.1 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $38 a year less for the Tesla Model Y.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Tesla Model Y) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).
Where each one leads
The Tesla Model Y: the lower starting price ($58,900 against $86,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (854L against 523L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($677 a year against $715).
The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 255kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,600kg).
The Verdict
Tesla Model Y scores higher, 81 vs 71
The Tesla Model Y scores 81 to the Volvo EX60's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Tesla Model Y ahead by 33 points), value (Tesla Model Y ahead by 9 points), practicality (Tesla Model Y ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Tesla Model Y costs about $38 less (14.1 kWh/100km against 14.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 854L in the Tesla Model Y, 523L in the Volvo EX60.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$249/wk(≈$1,080/mo)
Estimate on the Tesla Model Y at $58,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Tesla Model YDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Tesla Model Y and Volvo EX60?
The Tesla Model Y is the cheapest at $58,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Volvo EX60 by $28,090.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Volvo EX60 has the most range at 610km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Tesla Model Y accepts the highest DC charging at up to 175kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Tesla Model Y holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Volvo EX60, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Tesla Model Y has the largest boot at 854L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Volvo EX60 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Volvo EX60 makes the most power at 275kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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