Tesla Model 3, Price, Specs & Review
How much does the Tesla Model 3 cost in Australia?
The Tesla Model 3 costs from $45,900 (Rear-Wheel Drive) to $80,900 (Performance AWD) RRP, before on-road costs, across 4 grades: Rear-Wheel Drive $45,900, Premium Rear-Wheel Drive $54,900, Long Range RWD $61,900, Performance AWD $80,900.
| Grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Rear-Wheel DriveElectric | $45,900RRP |
| Premium Rear-Wheel DriveElectric | $54,900RRP |
| Long Range RWDElectric | $61,900RRP |
| Performance AWDElectric | $80,900RRP |
Compare every Tesla Model 3 variant sold new in Australia. 4 variants, from $45,900 to $80,900 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, EV range and charging, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Tesla Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 19 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are shown only where we hold Tesla's own printed price, as the price when new, never a current offer.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 15 Nov 2026
Tesla Model 3
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1 / 4Tesla Model 3
Drive · Sedan · Electric
Data checked: specs 3 Oct 2026, price 1 Oct 2026
Recalls: None open on our record for this car (11 for other years of the Model Y and Model 3). Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Est. drive away (VIC)
RRP, before on-road costs
Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $227/wk in VIC
Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$189 (≈$820/mo)
- Charging$10
- Rego + CTP$18
- ServicingNo data
- Tyres$10
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at 27.5c/kWh, VIC reference price (Victorian Default Offer, Jemena flat rate (the middle of the five Victorian zones, 25.96c to 31.98c)); your tariff differs. VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Repayment estimate≈$189/wk(≈$820/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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~$49,290 drive away (est. VIC)From $45,900 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.Stamp duty rates from State Revenue Office Victoria, current as of 29 October 2026. They change each financial year; confirm with the regulator before you sign.
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27). Under the ATO's electric cars exemption, a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable on your income statement.
Proposed, not law: the 2026-27 Budget would change this for cars over $75,000 from 1 April 2027 and for all electric cars from 1 April 2029. The ATO says the measure is not yet law (page updated 14 May 2026).
Work through a lease on this carFBT electric cars exemption current as of 22 Oct 2026. They change each financial year. We check them against the ATO's Electric cars exemption page and its page on the 2026-27 Budget measure; confirm with the relevant authority before you sign.
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Quick answers about the Tesla Model 3
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Some specifications for the Tesla Model 3 are still being completed: wheelbase, kerb weight, power, torque and transmission, plus 3 others. We only publish a figure once we have it from the manufacturer, so these stay blank rather than being estimated. They'll appear as they're confirmed.
CarSorted Score
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
from $64,108
over 5 years, excludes resale value
$1,982
a year to run (parts we hold)
Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.
* Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year in VIC. Fuel from the manufacturer's official consumption figure; servicing from the manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we hold it, otherwise No data; tyres are a typical figure for the type of car; insurance is No data until a disclosed reference quote exists. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Depreciation Analysis
48%
retained after 5 years
$22,032
estimated 5yr value
-$23,868
total depreciation
Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.
Tyres: 235/45 R18 front, as fitted
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Range in the real world
How far it really goes once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureWarranty, servicing & roadside
5 yr
unlimited km · 12yr rust
See terms
The vehicle must be covered by a Tesla New Vehicle Limited Warranty or Used Vehicle Limite…
Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 15 Nov 2026.
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
Servicing
Interval
No data
First service due
No data
Capped-price servicing
No data
Scheduled cost, years 1-3
No data
Scheduled cost, years 1-5
No data
Servicing and your warranty
Servicing at any qualified mechanic keeps the warranty
Where the service follows Tesla’s schedule, as Tesla’s terms print it.
Terms read 28 October 2026See Tesla’s terms
“Although Tesla does not require you to perform all service or repairs at a Tesla Service Center or Tesla authorized repair facility, this New Vehicle Limited Warranty may be voided or coverage may be excluded due to improper maintenance, service or repairs.”
What the ACCC says
“Consumers can choose an independent repairer to service and repair their vehicle knowing it's mandatory for car manufacturers to make service and repair information available.” and “Voluntary warranties cannot replace, change or take away the automatic rights consumers have.” ACCC, new and second-hand cars
On warranties, the ACCC says: “The terms and conditions of a warranty may require the consumer to do certain things in order to keep the warranty.” ACCC, warranties
Consumer-law note current as of 29 October 2026. Quoted from the ACCC's own pages. For this car's warranty, the manufacturer's booklet and terms are the authority.
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Recalls for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, plus a warranty reminder if you add the month.
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Safety
View ANCAP ReportRecalls on the federal register
None open on our record · 11 for other years of the Model 3None open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
▶11 notices for other years of the Model 3(each prints its own year range; they do not cover this car on our record)
▶REC-0063003 Mar 2025Years on the notice: 2022 - 2023Due to a software issue, the Electronic Power Assist Steering system (EPAS) may not operate as intended.
- Models on the notice:
- Model Y and Model 3
- Year range on the notice:
- 2022 - 2023
- Variant applicability:
- All variants within this model
- Campaign:
- SB-25-00-004
- What the notice says to do:
- This recall will be addressed by updating the vehicle software, which does not require the customer to schedule a Service appointment. The software release that contains the remedy will be deployed over-the-air (OTA) to all affected vehicles. If your vehicle is running software version 2023.38.4 or later, your vehicle is not subject to this issue. You can confirm your vehicle’s software version by tapping 'Controls' > 'Software’ on your touchscreen.
▶REC-0060421 Aug 2024Years on the notice: 2020 - 2024Due to manufacturing defect, the bonnet latch assembly may not detect when it is opened by the driver and therefore fail to warn the driver of "open bonnet".
- Models on the notice:
- Model Y and Model 3
- Year range on the notice:
- 2020 - 2024
- Variant applicability:
- All variants within this model
- Campaign:
- SB-24-00-012
- What the notice says to do:
- Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by Tesla. To address the issue, an over the air software update (OTA) update will be installed on all affected vehicles. If your vehicle is running on software version 2024.20.3 or later, your vehicle is not subject to this issue. You can confirm your vehicle’s software version by tapping 'Controls' > 'Software’ on your touchscreen.
▶REC-00587930 Jan 2024Years on the notice: 2023The rear centre seat position of the Model 3 does not have an accessible top-restraint anchorage point as required by Australian Design Rule 34/03.
- Models on the notice:
- Model 3
- Year range on the notice:
- 2023
- Campaign:
- SB-24-15-001
- What the notice says to do:
- Tesla will contact affected vehicle owners to schedule a service appointment to carry out a part replacement to provide access to the rear-centre seat top-tether restraint anchorage. Until this is completed, consumers should not secure an infant or child car seat on the rear-centre seat or otherwise attach an infant or child car seat restraint to the top-tether anchorage.
▶REC-00587518 Jan 2024Years on the notice: 2022 - 2023Due to a software issue, the steering wheel may feel notchy when operating the vehicle in cold temperatures.
- Models on the notice:
- Model 3 and Model Y
- Year range on the notice:
- 2022 - 2023
- Variant applicability:
- All variants within this model
- Campaign:
- SB-24-32-001
- What the notice says to do:
- Owners of affected vehicles should either contact Tesla to make an appointment to have the vehicle software version inspected and updated to version 2023.38 or later, free of charge, or update their vehicle's software as they usually do using main screen.
▶REC-00557124 Nov 2022Years on the notice: 2022Due to a software error, the tail lamps on one or both sides may not illuminate as intended.
- Models on the notice:
- Model 3 and Model Y
- Year range on the notice:
- 2022
- Variant applicability:
- All variants within this model
- Campaign:
- SB-22-00-016
- What the notice says to do:
- This recall is addressed by updating the vehicle software, which does not require the customer to schedule a service appointment. The software release that contains the remedy has deployed over-the-air (OTA) to all affected vehicles. If your vehicle is running software version 2022.40.100 or 2022.40.1 or later, your vehicle is not subject to this issue. You can confirm your vehicle’s software version by tapping 'Controls' > 'Software’ on your touchscreen.
▶REC-0055502 Nov 2022Years on the notice: 2017 - 2022Due to the vehicle design, servicing certain components requires disassembly of the second row left seat belt buckle and centre seat belt anchor, both of which are fastened with the same bolt.
- Models on the notice:
- Model 3
- Year range on the notice:
- 2017 - 2022
- Variant applicability:
- All variants within this model
- Campaign:
- SB-22-20-004
- What the notice says to do:
- Tesla will contact affected owners, requesting to make an appointment with their preferred authorised Tesla dealership to have the component inspected and rectified, free of charge.
▶REC-00544118 May 2022Years on the notice: 2021 - 2022Due to a software issue, fast-charging the vehicle may result in the infotainment central processing unit (CPU) overheating.
- Models on the notice:
- MODEL 3
- Year range on the notice:
- 2021 - 2022
- Variant applicability:
- All variants within this model
- Campaign:
- SB-22-00-009
- What the notice says to do:
- Tesla has implemented an Over-The-Air update that will reduce the temperature of the infotainment system whilst fast-charging.
▶REC-00504019 Jan 2022Years on the notice: 2017 - 2020Due to the routing of the rear-view camera cable through the trunk lid it may become damaged through repeated opening of the trunk lid.
- Models on the notice:
- Model 3
- Year range on the notice:
- 2017 - 2020
- Variant applicability:
- All variants within this model
- Campaign:
- SB-21-17-008
- What the notice says to do:
- Until the rectification work in completed owners should ensure additional checks of their surroundings are completed while reversing. Owners will be notified and may schedule an appointment after that notification with Tesla Service through their mobile-app. https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/support/service-visits?redirect=no#schedule-appointment
▶REC-00500816 Dec 2021Years on the notice: 2019 - 2021The front suspension lateral link bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently and may become loose or separate from the sub-frame.
- Models on the notice:
- Model 3
- Year range on the notice:
- 2019 - 2021
- Variant applicability:
- All variants within this model
- Campaign:
- SB-21-31-003
- What the notice says to do:
- Owners of affected vehicles can contact Tesla through their Mobile-App and make arrangements with their nearest authorised Tesla Service to have the work carried out free of charge.
▶REC-00165411 Aug 2021Years on the notice: 2018 - 2020The bolts of the front row seatbelt may not have been tightened sufficiently.
- Models on the notice:
- MODEL 3, MODEL Y
- Year range on the notice:
- 2018 - 2020
- Campaign:
- SB-21-20-001
- What the notice says to do:
- Owners of affected vehicle will be contact to schedule a service appointment free of charge.
▶REC-00165310 Aug 2021Years on the notice: 2019 - 2020The brake caliper bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently, if this occur it may reduce the expected braking performance.
- Models on the notice:
- MODEL 3, MODEL Y
- Year range on the notice:
- 2019 - 2020
- Campaign:
- SB-21-33-002
- What the notice says to do:
- Please schedule a service appointment using the Tesla app by selecting ‘Schedule Service’ > ‘Other’ > ‘Something Else’ and entering the note, ‘Open Recall Repair–brake caliper bolt inspection.’ At your appointment, Tesla Service will inspect your vehicle and perform any necessary repairs, free of charge. Mobile Service may complete this inspection for your convenience.
The register does not publish whether a campaign is complete, so a listed campaign may already be fixed on your car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
20 confirmed · 41 no dataTesla Model 3 by model year
2026 Tesla Model 3 · 2024+ Model 3 (Highland)
4 variants · from $45,900–$80,9002025 Tesla Model 3 · 2024+ Model 3 (Highland)
2 variants2024 Tesla Model 3 · 2024+ Model 3 (Highland)
3 variants2023 Tesla Model 3 · 2024+ Model 3 (Highland)
2 variants2022 Tesla Model 3 · Model 3 (2019-2023)
3 variants2021 Tesla Model 3 · Model 3 (2019-2023)
3 variants2020 Tesla Model 3 · Model 3 (2019-2023)
3 variants2019 Tesla Model 3 · Model 3 (2019-2023)
3 variantsOptionalFactory options for this variantshow all 1 ▾
1 factory option available at extra cost — shown as amber capsules in the features sections above. Adding every priced option costs $600 on top of the price shown.
- Portable charger+$600
Full Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain4 itemsDrive Type RWD · 0-100 km/h 6.2s · Top Speed 201 km/h
Dimensions & Weights5 itemsLength 4,720 mm · Width 1,933 mm · Height 1,440 mm
Towing & Load2 itemsTowing (Braked) 1,000 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 750 kg
Energy & Efficiency1 itemElectric Range 572 km
Technology & Connectivity7 itemsTouchscreen Size 16" · Satellite Navigation · Voice Recognition
2 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Driver Assistance & Safety9 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
Cameras & Parking1 itemFront Camera
Audio System2 itemsSpeakers 7 speakers · Bluetooth Audio
3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Comfort & Convenience13 itemsSeat Material Vegan leather with textile inserts · Remote Climate · Remote Lock/Unlock
3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes6 itemsWheel Size 18" · Tyre Setup Square setup · Front Tyres 235/45 R18
Lighting & Visibility1 itemElectric Folding Mirrors
Off-Road Capability1 itemGround Clearance 138mm
Warranty & Servicing3 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 5 years / unlimited km · Anti-Corrosion Warranty 12 years · Battery Warranty 8 years / 160k km
EV Specifications4 itemsEV Range (WLTP) 572 km · Max DC Charging 175 kW · Battery Warranty 8 years / 160k km
Price tracker
Standing price
$45,900 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Overview
The Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive is the cheapest new Tesla you can order in Australia, at $45,900 before on-road costs. It is a stripped-back version of the Highland Model 3 rather than a different car: same 4,720 mm sedan body, same 682 litres of cargo space, same 16-inch centre touchscreen, and Tesla quotes 572 km of WLTP range with a 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a 201 km/h top speed. What you give up against the $54,900 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is mostly cabin equipment: seven speakers instead of nine and no subwoofer, no 8-inch rear touchscreen, no ventilated front seats, no heated rear seats, no FM or DAB radio, a manually adjusted steering wheel, footwell-only ambient lighting and conventional passive dampers. You still get heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, power-folding mirrors, the glass roof, eight exterior cameras, Basic Autopilot, hands-free boot opening and vehicle-to-load capability (the Tesla outlet adapter is sold separately). Supercharging peaks at 175 kW, which Tesla says adds up to 286 km in 15 minutes, and the car rides on 18-inch Prismata wheels. Tesla Australia publishes no motor output, battery size or energy-consumption figure for this grade, so those read as no data here. ANCAP gave the Model 3 built from September 2023 a 5-star rating in 2025. Orders are open now with deliveries quoted for October to November 2026.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
Electric Range
572 km
Autonomous and advanced safety
EV specifications
Electric Range
572 km
WLTP Range
572 km
Max DC Fast Charge
175 kW
Battery Warranty
8yr / 160k km
Charging
How long it takes to charge, what it costs at home, and the battery numbers at a glanceKey EV Specs
At-a-glance battery, range and charging
572 km
122 Wh/km (govt test figure)
6.2 s
175kW DC
Battery and Charging
AC is home or destination charging. DC is public fast charging. Typical 10 to 80% is the useful fast-charge window. Battery preheating and a heat pump both protect fast-charging speed and range in the cold. 🏆 marks the strongest car per row.
Home charging cost
$4.64 /100km
Energy cost only, on indicative home tariffs (peak 38¢, off-peak 19¢, solar 6¢ per kWh). Your plan and public charging will differ. How we calculate.
What's in the box
- Portable chargerOptional (+$600)
- Type 2 cableNo data
From the manufacturer's own equipment list for this car. A Type 2 cable is what an untethered public AC post needs; a portable charger plugs into a household socket.
Towing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towDimensions and capacity
Length
4,720 mm
Width
1933 mm
Height
1440 mm
Front boot (frunk)
No data
Ground Clearance
138 mm
Towing (Braked)
1,000 kg
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glassNo data
- Active noise cancellationNo data
- Electric
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
Sedan
Fuel Type
Electric
Powertrain
Electric
Transmission
Drive Type
RWD
Seats
5
ANCAP Rating
5/5 (2025)
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
106mm wall
235/45 R18
235mm wide · 18" rim · 669mm OD
45-profile · Low-ish profile
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
235/45R18
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Technology & Connectivity
4 confirmed · 16 no dataConnectivity
EV Technology
Audio System
Speakers
7
Body Type
Sedan
Traditional 4-door body with separate boot. Low centre of gravity provides excellent handling and fuel efficiency.
5
Seats
1,000kg
Towing
Best For
- Commuting
- Highway driving
- Fuel economy
- Smooth ride
Considerations
- Limited cargo space vs SUV
- Lower ride height
- Less ground clearance
Energy & Powertrain
Energy Type
Electric
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Battery Electric
Propulsion technology
Electric (EV)
Fully electric. No petrol engine. Zero emissions. Charged via home charger or public charging network. Lower running costs than petrol.
Driving range
572 km
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Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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Official Data Sources:
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Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
Tesla Model 3: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off Tesla’s Australian documents for the 4 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 4 | $45,900 to $80,900RRP |
Electric: Rear-Wheel Drive, Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range RWD and Performance AWD
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Electric: about $550 to $740 a yearEstimate: 15,000 km a year, $0.30/kWh electricity
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 5yr / unlimited km
- Service interval
- 20,000 km · Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range RWD and Performance AWD
- No data · Rear-Wheel Drive
- Capped-price servicing
- No data for 4.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- 5/5 (2025)
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the Tesla Model 3
None of the recall notices we have verified is matched to the grades listed here. That is a statement about our register, not a clearance: check a specific car by VIN on the government’s Product Safety Australia recalls register before you buy.
11 more verified notices are matched to other Tesla Model 3 rows we hold, not to the grades above(show)
- Due to a software issue, the Electronic Power Assist Steering system (EPAS) may not operate as intended. Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023. REC-006300 on the government register
- Due to manufacturing defect, the bonnet latch assembly may not detect when it is opened by the driver and therefore fail to warn the driver of "open bonnet". Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2024. REC-006042 on the government register
- The rear centre seat position of the Model 3 does not have an accessible top-restraint anchorage point as required by Australian Design Rule 34/03. Year range on the notice: 2023. REC-005879 on the government register
- Due to a software issue, the steering wheel may feel notchy when operating the vehicle in cold temperatures. Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023. REC-005875 on the government register
- Due to a software error, the tail lamps on one or both sides may not illuminate as intended. Year range on the notice: 2022. REC-005571 on the government register
- Due to the vehicle design, servicing certain components requires disassembly of the second row left seat belt buckle and centre seat belt anchor, both of which are fastened with the same bolt. Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2022. REC-005550 on the government register
- Due to a software issue, fast-charging the vehicle may result in the infotainment central processing unit (CPU) overheating. Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022. REC-005441 on the government register
- Due to the routing of the rear-view camera cable through the trunk lid it may become damaged through repeated opening of the trunk lid. Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020. REC-005040 on the government register
- The front suspension lateral link bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently and may become loose or separate from the sub-frame. Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021. REC-005008 on the government register
- The bolts of the front row seatbelt may not have been tightened sufficiently. Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2020. REC-001654 on the government register
- The brake caliper bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently, if this occur it may reduce the expected braking performance. Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2020. REC-001653 on the government register
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,720 to 4,724 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Width | 1,933 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Height | 1,431 to 1,440 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 3 of 4 |
| Ground clearance | 128 to 138 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Kerb weight | 1,747 to 1,854 kg | 3 of 4 |
| Boot space | 682 L | 3 of 4 |
Not yet on file for any grade on this page: fuel tank. Those read “No data” until we read them off a source document, rather than a guessed figure.
Every Tesla Model 3 variant in Australia, compared
23 variants of the Tesla Model 3 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
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23 variants of the Tesla Model 3 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
Rear-Wheel Drive2026$45,900No data572km WLTPRWD5
Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
- 0–100
- 6.2s
- EV range
- 572km
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,000kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive is the cheapest new Tesla you can order in Australia, at $45,900 before on-road costs. It is a stripped-back version of the Highland Model 3 rather than a different car: same 4,720 mm sedan body, same 682 litres of cargo space, same 16-inch centre touchscreen, and Tesla quotes 572 km of WLTP range with a 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a 201 km/h top speed. What you give up against the $54,900 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is mostly cabin equipment: seven speakers instead of nine and no subwoofer, no 8-inch rear touchscreen, no ventilated front seats, no heated rear seats, no FM or DAB radio, a manually adjusted steering wheel, footwell-only ambient lighting and conventional passive dampers. You still get heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, power-folding mirrors, the glass roof, eight exterior cameras, Basic Autopilot, hands-free boot opening and vehicle-to-load capability (the Tesla outlet adapter is sold separately). Supercharging peaks at 175 kW, which Tesla says adds up to 286 km in 15 minutes, and the car rides on 18-inch Prismata wheels. Tesla Australia publishes no motor output, battery size or energy-consumption figure for this grade, so those read as no data here. ANCAP gave the Model 3 built from September 2023 a 5-star rating in 2025. Orders are open now with deliveries quoted for October to November 2026.
Configure the Rear-Wheel DriveLong Range RWD2026$61,900235kW / 340Nm750km WLTPRWD5
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
- Power
- 235kW
- Torque
- 340Nm
- 0–100
- 5.2s
- EV range
- 750km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,000kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is a five-seat electric sedan with 235kW and 340Nm through its RWD drivetrain and a 77.8kWh battery. It carries a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2025) and comes with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control as standard, backed by a 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty. Cargo volume is 682 litres and braked towing is rated at 1,000kg. It is priced from $61,900 before on-road costs.
Configure the Long Range RWDPerformance AWD2026$80,900343kW / 660Nm600km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- Power
- 343kW
- Torque
- 660Nm
- 0–100
- 3.1s
- EV range
- 600km
- Gearbox
- Single-speed fixed gear
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,000kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD is a 5-seat electric sedan for people who want a quick, practical daily car that never visits a servo. It's $80,900 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. Range is 600km (WLTP) from a 77.8kWh battery, and DC fast charging peaks at 250kW. Boot space is 682 litres with the seats up. It suits a buyer after a family-sized electric sedan with serious straight-line pace, as long as a braked towing limit of 1,000kg covers what they need to pull.
Configure the Performance AWDPerformance2019No data595km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- 0–100
- 3.4s
- EV range
- 595km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 3.4 s. No manufacturer cycle-labelled range was published for this configuration; the Green Vehicle Guide certifies 595 km under ADR 81/02. It offers 542 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the PerformanceLong Range AWD2019No data620km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 0–100
- 4.6s
- EV range
- 620km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 s. No manufacturer cycle-labelled range was published for this configuration; the Green Vehicle Guide certifies 620 km under ADR 81/02. It offers 542 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Long Range AWDStandard Range Plus2019No dataNo dataRWD5
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
- 0–100
- 5.6s
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with rear-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 5.6 s. No range figure could be sourced to a named test cycle for this configuration, so none is published here. It offers 542 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Standard Range PlusPerformance2020No dataNo dataAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- 0–100
- 3.4s
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 3.4 s. No manufacturer cycle-labelled range was published for this configuration; the Green Vehicle Guide certifies 628 km under ADR 81/02. It offers 542 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the PerformanceLong Range AWD2020No dataNo dataAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 0–100
- 4.6s
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 s. No manufacturer cycle-labelled range was published for this configuration; the Green Vehicle Guide certifies 657 km under ADR 81/02. It offers 542 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Long Range AWDStandard Range Plus2020No dataNo dataRWD5
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
- 0–100
- 5.6s
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with rear-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 5.6 s. No range figure could be sourced to a named test cycle for this configuration, so none is published here. It offers 542 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Standard Range PlusPerformance2021No data567km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- 0–100
- 3.3s
- EV range
- 567km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 3.3 s. Tesla quotes 567 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It offers 649 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the PerformanceLong Range AWD2021No data614km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 0–100
- 4.4s
- EV range
- 614km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s. Tesla quotes 614 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It offers 649 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Long Range AWDRear-Wheel Drive2021No data491km WLTPRWD5
Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
- 0–100
- 6.1s
- EV range
- 491km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with rear-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 6.1 s. Tesla quotes 491 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It offers 649 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Rear-Wheel DrivePerformance2022No data547km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- 0–100
- 3.3s
- EV range
- 547km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 3.3 s. Tesla quotes 547 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It offers 649 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the PerformanceLong Range AWD2022No data602km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 0–100
- 4.4s
- EV range
- 602km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s. Tesla quotes 602 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It offers 649 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Long Range AWDRear-Wheel Drive2022No data491km WLTPRWD5
Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
- 0–100
- 6.1s
- EV range
- 491km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2019)
The 2022 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with rear-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 6.1 s. Tesla quotes 491 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It offers 649 L of cargo space. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Rear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive2023No data513km WLTPRWD5
Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
- 0–100
- 6.1s
- EV range
- 513km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with rear-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 6.1 s. Tesla quotes 513 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It measures 4720 mm long, 1933 mm wide, 1441 mm tall, with 682 L of cargo space. DC fast charging peaks at 170 kW. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Rear-Wheel DriveLong Range AWD2023No data629km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 0–100
- 4.4s
- EV range
- 629km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s. Tesla quotes 629 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It measures 4720 mm long, 1933 mm wide, 1441 mm tall, with 682 L of cargo space. DC fast charging peaks at 250 kW. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Long Range AWDRear-Wheel Drive2024No data513km WLTPRWD5
Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
- 0–100
- 6.1s
- EV range
- 513km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with rear-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 6.1 s. Tesla quotes 513 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It measures 4720 mm long, 1933 mm wide, 1441 mm tall, with 682 L of cargo space. DC fast charging peaks at 170 kW. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Rear-Wheel DriveLong Range AWD2024No data629km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 0–100
- 4.4s
- EV range
- 629km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s. Tesla quotes 629 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It measures 4720 mm long, 1933 mm wide, 1441 mm tall, with 682 L of cargo space. DC fast charging peaks at 250 kW. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Long Range AWDPerformance AWD2024No data528km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 0–100
- 3.1s
- EV range
- 528km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 3.1 s. Tesla quotes 528 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It measures 4724 mm long, 1933 mm wide, 1431 mm tall, with 682 L of cargo space. DC fast charging peaks at 250 kW. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Performance AWDRear-Wheel Drive2025No data513km WLTPRWD5
Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
- 0–100
- 6.1s
- EV range
- 513km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2025 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with rear-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 6.1 s. Tesla quotes 513 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It measures 4720 mm long, 1933 mm wide, 1441 mm tall, with 682 L of cargo space. DC fast charging peaks at 170 kW. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Rear-Wheel DriveLong Range AWD2025No data629km WLTPAWD5
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
- 0–100
- 4.4s
- EV range
- 629km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is a 5-seat battery-electric sedan with all-wheel drive. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s. Tesla quotes 629 km of range on the WLTP cycle. It measures 4720 mm long, 1933 mm wide, 1441 mm tall, with 682 L of cargo space. DC fast charging peaks at 250 kW. This is a superseded model year and is listed as a used car; every figure above was read from the archived Tesla Australia page cited on this record, or from the Green Vehicle Guide, and fields the source did not publish are left blank rather than estimated.
Configure the Long Range AWD
