With the Tesla Model Y holding its ground as one of the world’s top-selling vehicles across all powertrains, the 2026 update has understandably become one of the most anticipated launches of the year.

Tesla previously replaced the stalk with steering wheel buttons, but strong customer demand prompted the automaker to bring it back while keeping the buttons as an option for those who prefer them. New paint colors that have already been rolled out in international markets,

If any Tesla has become ubiquitous, it’s the Model Y, the company’s most affordable SUV. Boasting a spacious cabin and enough range to make it an easy choice as a daily driver, the Model Y benefits from the company’s constant over-the-air updates aimed at making the car better than when you first bought it.

I'm calling it early – the Tesla Model Y's time as Australia's best-selling electric vehicle is coming to an end. And no, I don't think the refreshed Juniper is going to save it. Interestingly, it's not just that Elon Musk has gone from climate-worrier (if not full warrior) to a certified MAGA man,