Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive specs and price
Available 2026 - CurrentFBT exempt
The Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive is a rear-drive medium car priced from $45,900 RRP, with a 60.5kWh LFP battery and 572km of WLTP range (an estimated 552km in mixed real-world driving).
Price$45,900RRP before on-road costs
- 572 km
- Range (WLTP)
- 60.5 kWh
- Battery
- 170 kW
- DC Fast Charge
- 6.2 s
- 0–100 km/h
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Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
Key Specs
- Price: The Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive costs $45,900 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range: 572km WLTP, or an estimated 552km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery: 60.5kWh LFP (57.5kWh usable).
- Charging: Up to 170kW DC (10-80% in 25 minutes) and 11kW AC (0-100% in 6 hrs 18 mins).
- 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds.
- Ground clearance: 138mm.
- Towing: 1,000kg braked, 750kg unbraked.
- Weight: 1,850kg kerb weight.
- Boot space: 594L, or 682L with the seats folded; 88L frunk.
- V2L / V2H / V2G: Supports V2L at 3.5kW; V2H no; V2G no.
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About the Model 3
New entry-level Model 3 variant launched October 2026, sitting below the Premium RWD and undercutting it by $9,000, making the Model 3 the cheapest electric sedan on the Australian market. Uses the same 60kWh battery as the Premium RWD but with some interior features removed to hit the lower price point
Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery size (capacity) | 60.5 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery size (useable) | 57.5 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Charge port type (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge power (max) – AC | 11 kW |
| Charge time (0-100%) – AC | 6 hrs 18 mins |
| Fast charge power (max) – DC | 170 kW |
| Fast charge power (avg) – DC | 97 kW |
| Fast charge time (10-80%) – DC | 25 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $19 (57.5kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
Charge a 57.5kWh battery at home in 6 hrs 18 mins.
Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
| Max Power Output (V2L) | 3.5 kW |
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 572 km | 101 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 552 km | 105 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 581 km | 99 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 498 km | 116 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $3.46 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $19 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
Performance
6.2 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
225 km/h
Top speed
194 kW
Power
340 Nm
Torque
Rear
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4720mm x 1849mm x 1441mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 138 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,850 kg |
| Body Style | Sedan |
| Turning Circle | 11.6 m |
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 594 L / 682 L |
|---|---|
| Frunk Capacity | 88 L |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/braked) | 750 kg / 1,000 kg |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Platform | Tesla 3/Y |
| Segment | Medium Car |
Warranty and Servicing
Car warranty
5 years / Unlimited km
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km
Regular service intervals
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Frequently Asked Questions
$45,900 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 552km in mixed real-world driving, against 572km on the WLTP test.
About 6 hrs 18 mins from empty on an 11kW home wallbox, or about 25 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $19 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (57.5kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $45,900 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
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