Tesla has unveiled a new single-motor Model 3 variant in China, boasting the company’s highest-ever range figure, up to 830km on the CLTC cycle. The model is priced from the equivalent of $A57,700 in its home market and brings both range and performance improvements over the current single-motor entry-level sedan.
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Longer Range, New Battery Tech
The new Model 3 Long Range (single-motor) uses a 78.4kWh Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese (NCM) battery supplied by LG Energy. On the WLTP cycle, which is more relevant to Australia, the real-world figure is expected to be closer to 700km, still comfortably ahead of the 629km WLTP range of the current Australian-spec Long Range AWD.
The extended range comes alongside a boost in acceleration. The new variant can sprint from 0-100km/h in around 5.2 seconds, almost a full second quicker than the RWD Standard Range variant sold locally.
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Key Specs – New Model 3 Long Range (Single-Motor)
| Feature | New Model 3 Long Range (Single-Motor) | Current Long Range AWD (Australia) | RWD Standard Range (Australia) |
| Battery | 78.4 kWh NCM | ~82 kWh NCM | ~60 kWh LFP |
| Claimed Range (CLTC/WLTP est.) | 830 km / ~700 km | 629 km (WLTP) | 520 km (WLTP) |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 sec | 4.4 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Drive Layout | Single-motor RWD | Dual-motor AWD | Single-motor RWD |
| Starting Price* | ~$A57,700 (China) | $64,900 | $54,900 |
*Australian prices exclude on-road costs.
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Market Availability Uncertain
The variant has already appeared on Tesla’s Chinese online configurator, with first deliveries set for September 2025. That’s only a slight delay compared with the standard RWD variant’s 1–3 week wait time.
However, there’s no confirmation yet on whether it will be offered in right-hand-drive markets such as Australia. Given current sedan demand trends, Tesla may hold off introducing it locally in the short term.
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Chinese Incentives – Local Impact?
In China, Tesla is promoting the launch with a suite of incentives, including:
- Five years interest-free finance
- Insurance subsidy (~$A1,700)
- Charging credits
- Enhanced Autopilot transfer for a limited time
Some of these offers mirror the incentives Tesla has been running in Australia to maintain quarterly sales momentum.
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Buying a Long-Range Model 3 in Australia Today
While this exact variant may not arrive in showrooms soon, Tesla buyers in Australia can still access Model 3 Long Range AWD sedans offering up to 629km of WLTP range. Several vehicles are currently listed in Tesla’s local inventory with discounts of up to $5,500 off drive-away pricing.
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