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    Tesla Model 3

    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

    $54,900 - $80,900

    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

    $54,900 - $80,900

    Transmission

    Single-Speed Auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Rear

    Fuel Type

    Electric

    Body Types

    Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive

    Expert Rating

    Very Good

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    Available Variants

    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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    Power to Weight
    106.76 - 185.01 kW/t
    85.03 kW/t
    228.73 kW/t
    Boot Space
    594 litres
    280 litres
    594 litres
    Price
    $54,900 - $80,900
    $54,900
    $193,100
    Warranty (Years)
    4 years
    4 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    80,000 km
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    2 years
    2 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,180 - 2,305 kg
    1,950 kg
    2,650 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 kg
    1,000 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    115 - 138 mm
    97 mm
    151 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    60 - 79 kWh
    0.9 kWh
    82 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    11 kW
    3.7 kW
    11 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    170 - 250 kW
    55 kW
    250 kW
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    Dimensions

    4,720 mm
    1,849 mm
    in mirror: 2,089 mm
    1,441 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,720 mm
    Overall Width1,849 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,089 mm
    Overall Height1,441 mm
    Wheelbase2,875 mm
    Turning Circle11,600 mm
    Load Capacity419 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Tesla Model 3 is the Rear-Wheel Drive that starts from $54,900.

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    The most expensive Tesla Model 3 is the Performance that starts from $80,900.

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    The 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.

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    The 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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