

James Wong
2026 Tesla Model 3 review
Pros
- Still the benchmark for all EVs
- Wonderful on-road manners
- Generally user-friendly tech
Cons
- Gear selection via touchscreen
- Rear seat could be bigger
- Stingy warranty, pricey options
1 Month Ago
The new Tesla Model 3 is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $54,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Rear-wheel Drive variant and topping out at $80,900 for the Performance.
There are 3 variants of the Model 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2025.
The Tesla Model 3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 188kW and 350Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 Model 3 is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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The Tesla Model 3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Rear-Wheel Drive and the most expensive being Performance.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,720 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,849 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,089 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 419 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Tesla Model 3 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.




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Tesla Model 3
The cheapest Tesla Model 3 is the Rear-Wheel Drive that starts from $54,900.
See all Tesla Model 3 PricingThe most expensive Tesla Model 3 is the Performance that starts from $80,900.
See all Tesla Model 3 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Tesla Model 3 is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive.
See all Tesla Model 3 towing capacityThe largest Tesla Model 3 is the Performance which measures 1849mm wide, 4724mm in length and sits 1443mm tall.
The most powerful Tesla Model 3 is the Performance which has 343kW of power from its null engine.
The Tesla Model 3 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Tesla Model 3 is the Performance which weighs 2305 kg (kerb weight).
The Tesla Model 3 uses Electric.
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