Tesla Model Y · Model Y L
Before You Drive
It is mandatory that all drivers watch these 5 official Tesla videos before vehicle handover. About 11 minutes in total. Our 2026 Tesla vehicles drive differently from a conventional car.
Staff will run a short handover after you've watched the videos. Watching the videos does not reduce your responsibility under the Vehicle Hire Agreement.
Mandatory Videos
Access
2:29Key card, phone key, door handles and walk-away lock. How to get in and out without locking yourself out.
Driver Controls
1:52Park, Drive and Reverse on the stalkless 2026 Model Y / Model Y L. The control most first-time Tesla drivers miss.
One-Pedal Driving
0:42Regenerative braking. The car slows when you lift off the accelerator. Essential on ice, gravel and steep Queenstown roads.
FSD (Supervised)
3:02Autopilot and Full Self-Driving are supervised driver-assistance only. Hands on the wheel. Eyes on the road. You remain the driver.
Supercharging
2:17How to find a Supercharger, plug in and unplug. Supercharging is on-charge unless we have agreed otherwise in writing.
At Handover We Will Show You
- Where the key card lives, how the charge port opens, and how to use the camera and washer controls.
- That Autopilot and FSD (Supervised) must not be used unless you can take over immediately.
- Return the vehicle at least 80% charged (or the collection level if that was higher). Supercharging is payable by you unless a Stay & Drive promo says otherwise in writing.
- Cameras, sensors, glass and alloy wheels are high-value. Off-road use, beaches, Skippers Canyon Road and Tasman Valley Road are not permitted without our written approval.
Important
These videos are a briefing aid only. They do not replace New Zealand road rules or the Vehicle Hire Agreement. Where this sheet and the Agreement differ, the Agreement prevails. You remain fully responsible for the vehicle, every authorised driver, Autopilot / FSD use, charging, parking and any damage to cameras, sensors, glass, wheels and the interior.
Official Tesla Model Y series: tesla.com/support/meet-your-tesla/model-yFurther Reading
Handy Resources
Useful websites and videos to help you plan your itineraries, learn Zealand road rules, travel tips, driving safely and confidently in New Zealand.
Tesla Model Y Video Library
Browse Tesla's full collection of official Model Y how-to videos — features, controls, and everything in between.
Five-Seater Model Y Overview
Tesla's official guide to the five-seater Model Y — seating, cargo, and features explained.
Driving in New Zealand
A helpful video guide covering what to expect when driving on New Zealand roads.
drivesafe.org.nz
New Zealand's road safety resource — rules of the road, tips for visitors, and essential driving information.
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