A smarter way for Uber drivers to move into higher-value trips with one of the most widely used electric vehicles for rideshare in Australia.
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The 2026 Tesla Model Y gives Uber drivers access to Comfort Electric fares while removing petrol costs from everyday driving. For rideshare drivers in Australia, that means improving margins without increasing hours and having a more efficient way to approach the same time on the road.
466 km Range on a single charge
Heated and Ventilated Seats
Up to 2,138 litres of boot capacity
175 kW Supercharging
16" Centre Touch Screen Console
Tesla Automatic System Updates
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466 km covers most metro rideshare shifts start to finish. Plug in at home overnight and your day begins with a full battery, every time. That means no stops, no detours and no planning around petrol pit stops.
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Navigation, music, climate and calls, all on a 16" screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. The 8" rear screen means passengers sort their own comfort without interrupting you. Fewer distractions, smoother shifts.
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Add up to 238 km in around 15 minutes with fast charging when you need it. The system handles routing to charging stops automatically, so you can step away briefly and get back on the road without overthinking it.
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*Images for illustrative purposes only. Please confirm final specifications and features with our experts prior to purchase.
Discover features and specifications for the 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium
• Electrification type: Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
• Motor type: AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous, liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive
• Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 seconds
• Top speed: 201 km/h
• Transmission: Single-speed fixed gear, ratio 9:1
• Regenerative braking: Standard - electronically actuated via accelerator pedal
• Drive modes: Comfort / Standard / Sport
• Electric range: 466 km WLTP
• Battery type: Liquid-cooled lithium-ion
• AC charging port: Type 2 (11 kW)
• DC charging port: CCS2 / NACS (up to 175 kW)
• Charging speed: Up to 238 km added in 15 minutes
• Charge port location: Rear-left side
• Supercharger network: Access to Tesla Supercharger network, pay per use
• Auto charge planning: Routes automatically include Supercharger stops
• Overall length: 4,792 mm
• Overall width (excl. mirrors): 1,920 mm
• Overall width (folded mirrors): 1,982 mm
• Overall width (extended mirrors): 2,129 mm
• Overall height: 1,624 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,890 mm
• Ground clearance: 167 mm
• Boot / load space (seats up): 822 L
• Boot / load space (second row folded): 2,022 L
• Front trunk (frunk): 116 L
• Maximum total cargo: 2,138 L
• Seating capacity: 5
• Kerb weight: 1,921 kg
• Towing capacity: 1,588 kg
• Drag coefficient: 0.22 Cd
• Front suspension: Independent double wishbone, coil spring / telescopic damper, stabiliser bar
• Rear suspension: Independent multi-link, coil spring / telescopic damper
• Front brakes: Ventilated disc, 355 mm diameter
• Rear brakes: Ventilated disc, 335 mm diameter
• Parking brake: Electrically actuated, integrated into rear caliper
• Steering: Rack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitive
• Turning circle (kerb to kerb): 12.1 m
• Wheel type: Alloy
• Tyre size (19 inch): 255/45R19
• Airbags: Multiple airbags front, side and curtain
• Cameras: 8 exterior cameras providing 360-degree visibility
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): Standard
• Forward Collision Warning: Standard
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning: Standard
• Lane Departure Avoidance: Standard
• Speed Assist: Standard
• Dashcam: Records notable events while driving
• Sentry Mode: Captures suspicious activity near your parked vehicle
• Roof: Panoramic glass roof
• Glass: Tinted safety glass with UV and infrared protection on all windows
• Headlights: LED with auto and adaptive high beams
• Taillights: LED
• Ambient lighting: Customisable wrap-around and footwell ambient lighting
• Mirrors: Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors
• Tailgate: Power open
• Available colours: Stealth Grey, Pearl White Multi-Coat, Diamond Black, Glacier Blue, Quicksilver, Ultra Red
• Upholstery: Perforated vegan leather with microsuede and textile decor
• Detailing: Aluminium throughout the cabin
• Driver seat: Power-adjustable
• Front seats: Heated and ventilated
• Rear seats: Heated, power two-way folding
• Steering wheel: Power-adjustable, heated
• Driver profiles: Custom driver profiles with automatic easy-entry and exit
• Head room (row 1 / row 2): 1,041 mm / 1,001 mm
• Leg room (row 1 / row 2): 1,063 mm / 1,029 mm
• Shoulder room (row 1 / row 2): 1,433 mm / 1,351 mm
• Interior mirror: Auto-dimming
• Storage: Centre console with extended storage
• Centre touchscreen: 16 inch
• Rear touchscreen: 8 inch second-row screen
• Instrument display: Digital driver display
• Audio: 15 speakers and 1 subwoofer
• Apple CarPlay: Wireless
• Android Auto: Wireless
• Satellite navigation: Standard with live traffic
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, Mobile
• Radio: FM/AM
• Voice assistance: Standard
• Entertainment: Tesla Theater — Netflix, YouTube and other streaming platforms
• Gaming: Tesla Arcade via touchscreen
• OTA software updates: Delivered automatically over the air
• Air conditioning: Dual-zone climate control with heat pump
• Air filtration: HEPA filter with Bioweapon Defense Mode
• Windshield: Heated
• Front vents: Power-actuated
• Rear vents: Power-actuated, adjustable via second-row touchscreen
• Entry: Phone key, key card
• Mobile app: Lock, unlock, pre-heat and cool remotely via Tesla app
• Autopilot: Autosteer and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control — standard
• Autopark: Parallel and perpendicular parking assist
• Summon: Move the car in and out of tight spaces from your phone
• Charge planning: Auto-routes Supercharger stops on longer trips
Visit one of our friendly hubs, chat to us online, or read our frequently asked questions.
Splend provides a subscription-based car plan designed specifically for Uber and other rideshare drivers in Australia. Drivers sign a subscription agreement, not a finance or loan contract.
You pay a single weekly subscription fee that covers*:
A) Vehicle access (rideshare-ready car)
B) Registration, CTP, Rideshare licence/inspections, Scheduled servicing, and replacement tyres and brakes due to wear^
C) Rideshare-specific loss and damage cover (for certain Flexi Own contracts from 1 October 2025 you can opt instead to obtain your own eligible Rideshare insurance should you wish) with optional replacement vehicle provision.
Splend offers two flexible vehicle plans to suit your needs:
Flexi Own – work towards ownership while benefiting from all inclusions.
Flexi Try – try before you buy, ideal for testing rideshare or EVs.
*Subject to the terms of your Flexi Own/Flexi Try agreement. Servicing and maintenance subject to applicable caps. Additional fees may apply.
^ Some of our vehicles will be available without servicing and other consumables, for a lower weekly subscription. Speak to one of our friendly staff for further details.
Here’s a full run-down of costs for our Flexi Own agreement.
Up-front:
One-off setup fee of $990 for new cars and $495 for pre-owned cars
At onboarding:
Pro-rata charge for remainder of first week
First weekly fee (billed one week in advance)
Weekly fee includes:
Vehicle rental
Registration & CTP
Scheduled servicing (up to 180,000 km)*
Replacement tyres & brakes due to wear*
Unlimited KMs¹
Optional extras:
Payout Protection Fee may apply (see Additional Fees for more details)
Loss and Damage cover (and optional replacement vehicle inclusion)*. Additional charges may occur if Loss and Damage cover taken out for driving >1,000km per week^
Loss and Damage Waiver Reduction Fee (reduces payable Loss and Damage Waiver in the event of an accident - See Additional Fees for more details)
Not included:
Fuel/charging, rideshare platform fees, tolls, fines and other fees and charges.
*Subject to caps in your agreement and overarching T&Cs in your Flexi-own agreement. Additional fees may apply. Some of our vehicles will be available without servicing and other consumables, for a lower weekly subscription. Speak to one of our friendly staff for further details
^Excess km fees only applicable for customers who take out Loss and Damage Cover. Speak to one of our friendly staff and consult the terms of your Flexi own agreement.
Signing up is simple:
Enquire online through the Splend website, and one of our experts will call you
Book an appointment at your local Splend hub to test drive and finalise sign-up
Provide required documents (driver’s licence, proof of Uber account, proof of address)
Review and sign your quote
Review and sign the subscription agreement (we recommend you obtain independent legal advice before signing)
Pick up your car once available and approved and start driving.
Splend offers a wide range of rideshare-ready vehicles (new and pre-owned), including EVs, Hybrids and selected ICE vehicles. Models may be suitable for Uber categories like Premier, Max, XL, Comfort Electric, Comfort, or Green. You can browse the current range of available cars on the Splend site.
*Uber determines eligibility for specific categories. Splend can recommend models based on cost and earning potential. Browse current cars on the Splend site
Dedicated Customer Support available 24/7 on 1800 775 363.
You can check out all our Frequently Asked Questions here. Give us a call at 1800 SPLEND, or fill in our Enquiry form.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Give us a call and one of our friendly team members will help you out.
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