- On sale
- FBT exempt
- Under LCT threshold
- 4 variants
- Medium car
Tesla Model 3
Price, range and specs in Australia
From$45,900to $80,900 RRP before on-road costs
The Tesla Model 3 is an electric medium car on sale in Australia since 2021. Four variants are available: Rear-Wheel Drive, Premium RWD, Premium Long Range RWD and Performance AWD. Prices run from $45,900 to $80,900 before on-road costs. WLTP range runs from 520 km on the Premium RWD to 750 km on the Premium Long Range RWD, from batteries of 60.5 to 85.3 kWh.
Tesla Model 3 variants and prices
RRP before on-road costs. Choose a variant for its full specs.
| Variant | Price (RRP) | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive | Seats | Best for | Full specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Wheel Drive2026 to current | $45,900 | 572 km | 60.5 kWh LFP | 6.2 s | RWD | 5 | Best value | Specs → |
| Premium RWD2026 to current | $54,900 | 520 km | 62.3 kWh LFP | 6.1 s | RWD | 5 | Specs → | |
| Premium Long Range RWD2026 to current | $61,900 | 750 km | 85.3 kWh NMC | 5.2 s | RWD | 5 | Longest range | Specs → |
| Performance AWD2026 to current | $80,900 | 600 km | 82 kWh NMC | 3.1 s | AWD | 5 | Quickest | Specs → |
| Variant | Price (RRP) | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive | Seats | Full specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range RWD2025 to 2026 | $61,900 | 702 km | 78.1 kWh NMC | 5.2 s | RWD | 5 | Specs → |
| Performance2024 to 2026 | $80,900 | 528 km | 78.1 kWh NMC | 3.1 s | AWD | 5 | Specs → |
| Premum Rear-Wheel Drive2023 to 2026 | $54,900 | 520 km | 60.5 kWh LFP | 6.1 s | RWD | 5 | Specs → |
| Long Range AWD2023 to 2025 | $64,900 | 629 km | 82 kWh NMC | 4.4 s | AWD | 5 | Specs → |
| Rear-Wheel Drive2021 to 2023 | $57,400 | 491 km | 60 kWh LFP | 6.1 s | RWD | 5 | Specs → |
| Long Range2021 to 2023 | $70,400 | 614 km | 82 kWh NMC | 4.4 s | AWD | 5 | Specs → |
| Performance2021 to 2024 | $83,400 | 547 km | 78.1 kWh NMC | 3.6 s | AWD | 5 | Specs → |
Compare the Model 3 variants
Headline figures side by side. The best figure in each row is highlighted.
| Spec | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium RWD | Premium Long Range RWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $45,900 | $54,900 | $61,900 | $80,900 |
| Range (WLTP) | 572 km | 520 km | 750 km | 600 km |
| Real-world range, combined* | 552 km | 501 km | 723 km | 579 km |
| Real-world range, highway* | 498 km | 452 km | 652 km | 522 km |
| Battery (total, usable) | 60.5 kWh (57.5) LFP | 62.3 kWh (60.9) LFP | 85.3 kWh (82) NMC | 82 kWh (79) NMC |
| DC fast charge · 10–80% | 170 kW · 25 min | 170 kW · 33 min | 250 kW · 36 min | 250 kW · 36 min |
| AC charging (max) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Power | 194 kW | 210 kW | 210 kW | 461 kW |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 420 Nm | 420 Nm | 741 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s | 6.1 s | 5.2 s | 3.1 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 201 km/h | 201 km/h | 262 km/h |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot (seats up) | 594 L | 681 L | 681 L | 594 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,000 kg | 1,000 kg | 1,000 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,850 kg | 1,761 kg | 1,747 kg | 1,929 kg |
*Zecar estimate from WLTP and body shape, at a 70 km/h (combined) or 110 km/h (highway) average.
Premium RWD vs Rear-Wheel Drive
Costs $9,000 more and adds 16 kW, but has 52 km less range. 0.1 s quicker to 100 km/h. Boot behind the rear seats grows from 594 L to 681 L.
Premium Long Range RWD vs Premium RWD
Costs $7,000 more and adds 230 km of WLTP range. 0.9 s quicker to 100 km/h.
Performance AWD vs Premium Long Range RWD
Costs $19,000 more and adds 251 kW and all-wheel drive, but has 150 km less range. 2.1 s quicker to 100 km/h. Boot behind the rear seats drops from 681 L to 594 L.
Tesla Model 3 range and running costs
WLTP is the official test. Real-world is Zecar's combined estimate at a 70 km/h average.
| Variant | Per 100 km | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-Wheel Drive | $3.46 | $19 |
| Premium RWD | $4.72 | $20 |
| Premium Long Range RWD | $4.29 | $27 |
| Performance AWD | $5.71 | $26 |
Charging at home at 33c/kWh, on the real-world combined estimate.
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Every variant takes 11 kW AC at home.
| Variant | Home AC (max) | Home 0–100% | DC fast (max) | DC 10–80% | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 kW | 6 hrs 18 mins | 170 kW | 25 min | Charging guide → |
| Premium RWD | 11 kW | 6 hrs 12 mins | 170 kW | 33 min | Charging guide → |
| Premium Long Range RWD | 11 kW | 8 hrs 18 mins | 250 kW | 36 min | Charging guide → |
| Performance AWD | 11 kW | 8 hrs | 250 kW | 36 min | Charging guide → |
Model 3 size, boot space and towing
| Spec | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium RWD | Premium Long Range RWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length × width × height | 4,720 × 1,849 × 1,441 mm | 4,720 × 1,850 × 1,441 mm | 4,720 × 1,850 × 1,441 mm | 4,720 × 1,850 × 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,875 mm | 2,875 mm | 2,875 mm |
| Ground clearance | 138 mm | 138 mm | 138 mm | 138 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m | 11.6 m | 11.6 m | 11.6 m |
| Boot (seats up / folded) | 594 L / 682 L | 681 L / 977 L | 681 L / 977 L | 594 L / 1,977 L |
| Frunk | 88 L | 88 L | 88 L | 88 L |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 1,000 / 750 kg | 1,000 / 750 kg | 1,000 / 750 kg | 1,000 / 750 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,850 kg | 1,761 kg | 1,747 kg | 1,929 kg |
| Warranty (car / battery) | 5 yrs, unlimited km / 8 yrs, 160,000 km | 5 yrs, unlimited km / 8 yrs, 160,000 km | 5 yrs, unlimited km / 8 yrs, 160,000 km | 5 yrs, unlimited km / 8 yrs, 160,000 km |
Lease the Model 3 from your pre-tax salary
All four Model 3 variants are under the $91,387 LCT threshold, so they are FBT exempt. See your weekly cost for any variant before you talk to a provider.
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How the Rear-Wheel Drive ranks
Range (WLTP)
1st of 4
572 km
Price
1st of 4
$45,900
Power
1st of 4
194 kW
Boot space
1st of 4
594 L
DC charging
2nd of 4
170 kW
Model 3 generations in Australia
2026 to current: 1.3
2024 to 2026: Highland
Rear-Wheel Drive, Premum Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range RWD, Long Range AWD, Performance
2021 to 2023: First generation
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Tesla Model 3 FAQs
The Tesla Model 3 is priced from $45,900 for the Rear-Wheel Drive to $80,900 for the Performance AWD before on-road costs.
520 to 750 km on the WLTP test, or an estimated 501 to 723 km in mixed real-world driving.
Four variants are on sale: Rear-Wheel Drive ($45,900), Premium RWD ($54,900), Premium Long Range RWD ($61,900) and Performance AWD ($80,900).
The Performance AWD costs $35,000 more and adds 28 km of WLTP range, 267 kW and all-wheel drive. 3.1 s quicker to 100 km/h.
About 6.2 to 8.3 hours from empty to full on a home wallbox, or 25 to 36 minutes from 10 to 80% on a DC fast charger, depending on the variant.
Yes. All four variants are priced under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so every one qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease.
The boot holds 594 to 681 litres with the rear seats up and it can tow up to 1,000 kg braked.
5 seats.
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