2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs

The updated Tesla Model 3 offers more features and greater range, with prices at near or all-time lows.

UPDATE #1, 23/04/2024 – Tesla has reduced the price of the Model 3 for the second time this month, with a $3000 decrease for both variants joining the Long Range’s earlier $1000 cut.

UPDATE #2, 24/04/24 – The new Model 3 Performance has also been unveiled and priced for Australia, starting from $80,900 before on-road costs. We’ve updated this article and brought it forward.

The company is quoting an estimated delivery time of April-June 2024 for the base RWD and all-wheel drive Long Range if you order one today, and July-September 2024 for the Performance.

The RWD is priced from $58,900 before on-roads (down $3000), while the Long Range is $67,900 before on-roads (down $4500 compared to the start of the month).

A flagship Model 3 Performance will set you back $80,900 before on-road costs, its cheapest price ever in Australia.

Claimed WLTP range is up 22km to 513km for the RWD, 528km for the Performance and up 27km to 629km for the Long Range.

Externally, the updated Model 3 RWD and Long Range features a slicker front design with a simpler lower section than before, while down back there are restyled tail lights.

Under the skin, the updated Model 3 features a revised suspension setup with new springs, dampers, and subframe mounting points designed to deliver a more comfortable ride.

Changes have also been made to the Michelin tyres, which are designed to offer more compliance through softer sidewalls – along with better noise suppression than is currently offered.

Performance grades feature a bespoke front bumper and splitter, rear diffuser and lip spoiler, as well as Pirelli-shod 20-inch wheels.

Inside, the new Model 3 has a new screen up front… with the same dimensions (15 inches) and processor as before.

The steering wheel is new, with no column stalks for indicators or cruise control. Instead, there are capacitive touch buttons on the wheel.

An ambient lighting strip runs along the base of the windscreen, and it’s now possible to turn off the passenger air vents.

Rear passengers get an 8.0-inch display to control media and climate, along with air vents and USB-C ports.

Pricing

Model	Price
Tesla Model 3 RWD	$58,900 (-$3000)
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	$67,900 (-$4000 vs March 2024)
Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD	$80,900 (-$2500 vs pre-facelift)

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Drivetrains

Tesla doesn’t quote power and torque figures, but claims a 0-100km/h time of 6.1 seconds for the RWD, 4.4 seconds for the Long Range and 3.1 seconds for the Performance.

Industry guide Redbook, lists outputs of 208kW for the RWD and 366kW for the Long Range, while Tesla claims the Performance produces 460hp – equivalent to 343kW, and down from the 358kW previously offered.

Efficiency

The Model 3 can be charged at up to 170kW in the RWD and up to 250kW in the Long Range and Performance.

Claimed range under WLTP testing is 513km for the RWD, 528km for the Performance and 629km for the Long Range.

Dimensions

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 measures 4720mm long, 1933mm wide (2089mm including the mirrors) and 1441mm tall on a 2875mm wheelbase.

It weighs 1765kg in RWD guise and 1828kg in Long Range guise.

Tesla quotes total cargo capacity of 682L across the front and rear storage areas.

Servicing and Warranty

Tesla backs the Model 3 with a four-year, 80,000km warranty, with a separate eight-year, 160,000km warranty for the battery and drive unit (eight years or 192,000km for the Long Range).

Given it has very few moving parts, there isn’t much maintenance required on the Model 3.

Tesla recommends having the air-conditioning filters changed every two years, and checking the tyre tread, balance, and rotation every 20,000km.

Thanks to regenerative braking, the brake pads and discs require work less frequently than in internal-combustion vehicles.

However the Model 3 will need to have brake fluid checked every two years, and the pads and discs lubricated every 12 months in colder climates.

Safety

The Model 3 has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP.

It scored 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 94 per cent for safety assist.

Standard safety equipment includes:

Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane-keep assist
Adaptive cruise control
Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors

Standard Equipment

There are currently three members of the Model 3 family.

The Model 3 RWD comes standard with the following equipment:

18-inch ‘Photon’ alloy wheels
LED headlights with integrated fog lights
Acoustic glass
15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Satellite navigation
Black interior
Ventilated front seats
Ambient lighting
8.0-inch rear touchscreen with climate, entertainment controls
9-speaker sound system
Dual 65W wireless phone chargers
Panoramic glass roof
App connectivity
Dog Mode (maintains cabin temperature)
Camp Mode (maintains cabin temperature, keeps entertainment system on overnight)
Sentry Mode (monitors vehicle, notifies you of potential threats)

The Long Range adds:

17-speaker sound system

In addition to the Long Range, the Performance gains:

20-inch ‘Warp’ wheels with Pirelli P Zero tyres
Performance brake calipers and rotors
Koni adaptive dampers and coil springs
Front splitter
Rear diffuser and lip spoiler
Four drive modes – Chill, Standard, Insane and Track

Options

The following features are optional on certain variants:

19-inch ‘Nova’ alloy wheels: $1800 (RWD and Long Range only)
Black and white interior: $1500
Enhanced Autopilot: $5100
- Navigate on Autopilot
- Auto Lane Change
- Autopark
- Summon
- Smart Summon
Full Self-Driving Capability: $10,100
- All Enhanced Autopilot functionality
- Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
- Autosteer on city streets (upcoming)