My employer (a multi-national IT company) uses LeasePlan here in Australia. They are ok to deal with - not stellar - but I have no choice as it is the only one my employer will deal with. The value they add has diminished somewhat since COVID and the move to manufacturer set pricing (like Tesla). In the old days they would have negotiated discounts with dealers to get a better price, in addition to providing the leasing service.
So, my experience on the process with LeasePlan so far:
1) Get a quote from the Leaseplan Online system (this is only a vague estimate, as it doesn't factor local state incentives, such as ACT no stamp duty and free rego for 2 years)
2) Order online with Tesla and pay the $400 deposit (and complete all rego details, etc)
3) Provide Leaseplan with the detailed order/contract from Tesla
4) Leaseplan then prepare a final quote in their system based on the Tesla contract
5) I accepted the quote, then completed all the application forms for the lease (ie, credit application with payslips, etc)
6) Wait for Leaseplan to approve the credit/lease (about 4 days)
7) Leaseplan contact Tesla and notify they will be paying the invoice
8) Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait for Tesla to advise more than an indicative EDD - I am still waiting
Once I have a delivery date, Leaseplan will work with Tesla to pay the invoice in full, and then I am told Tesla will refund me the $400 deposit. I see from others in the Model Y waiting room that they have had issues with their lease provider being slow to pay and impacting delivery date. Once I have a date I'll keep on top of Leaseplan and see what happens.
@AussieOwner - Novated leases are a lease (finance to pay your car off using monthly payments over a period of years), that your employer agrees to pay on your behalf while you are employed by them. They deduct the monthly payments from your PRE-TAX salary (ie, you save the tax $). You need to be regularly using your vehicle for work purposes to meet the ATO criteria. In the old days, you would then have to pay a Fringe Benefit Tax to the ATO (~30%) on the value of the lease... which made it only marginally better off. Since last year, the federal govt is waving the FBT on all zero emissions vehicles that have never had the Luxury Car Tax applied (for EVs, vehicles over $89,332). This means a huge savings benefit for you, if you meet all the criteria. See ATO site for info -
Electric cars exemption
Best to talk to your accountant to get advice if this is right for you. If not, you could end up paying more by having additional tax owing.
Unfortunately the Model Y Performance is over the LCT threshold (at $93k), so you would have to pay FBT, which is why I ordered a MY LR with 20" wheels and Enhanced AutoPilot.
Hope this is of use to others.