Waiting for your Tesla: VIN and delivery in Australia and NZ

Once you've ordered, your Tesla account shows the estimated delivery, then the VIN, the pre-delivery tasks and finally the invoice. How long you wait depends on the model, where you live and what Tesla has available, its Australian ordering page says.

Delivery estimate

In November 2026, the Australian Model Y page gave an estimated delivery of November 2026 to January 2027, and the New Zealand page December 2026 to February 2027. The estimate for your own order is in your account.

When the VIN appears

The VIN (vehicle identification number) is a blank space on Tesla's Australian order agreement, and it stays blank until Tesla plans your delivery. Then the VIN shows in your account next to the estimated delivery, according to the delivery page.

The order fee and the balance

In November 2026, the Model Y pages listed a non-refundable order fee of A$400 in Australia and NZ$400 in New Zealand, paid when you order. It's part of the drive-away subtotal.

In Australia the balance is due by bank transfer 48 hours before delivery. The final drive-away price depends on your registration address, how the car is used and the plate type.

Collection day

In Australia, picking the car up at a Tesla centre is the express option. If you live more than 250 kilometres from one, a carrier brings it.

When Tesla arranges the carrier, title and risk pass to you as the car is loaded, and the carrier insures it.

Under the order agreement, you have one week to take delivery, or the car may be offered to another customer. You accept and unlock it in the Tesla app, where the final invoice appears.

Trade-in at delivery

Tesla may value your trade-in again at delivery. In New Zealand, its trade-in page has you put photos and details in your account beforehand, and you hand the car over at the appointment.