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Overview
The 2019 Tesla Model 3 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 5th May 2019. The Tesla Model 3 is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in USA with prices starting at $66,000 before on-road costs.
This Tesla Model 3 uses a fully electric engine.
The Tesla Model 3 measures 1443mm (56.8 inches) in height, 4694mm (184.8 inches) in length, 1849mm (72.8 inches) in width with a 2875mm (113.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1726kg (3805.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Model 3 Base comes standard with 235/45 R18 front tyres and 235/45 R18 rear tyres. It has a 48 month, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
115.3 - 180.5 kW/t
75.86 kW/t
261.04 kW/t
Boot Space
425 litres
300 litres
804 litres
Price
$66,000 - $98,112
$54,900
$242,672
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
8 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,180 - 2,265 kg
1,960 kg
2,720 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 mm
100 mm
173 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
75 kWh
0.9 kWh
100 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
2 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
120 kW
120 kW
145 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
415 - 620 km
52 km
713 km
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Dimensions
4,694 mm
1,849 mm
1,443 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,694 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,849 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm |
| Load Capacity | 454 mm |
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Explore Tesla Model 3 Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Front
Front Type: Guidance Display
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Phone: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Includes Programmable Settings: yes
Telematics
Tracker System: yes
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 32
Mode 2 Duration: 7.00
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 4 Duration: 1.75
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 120.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 4 Voltage: 400
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 406
Motor 1 Number: 1
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 350.0
High Power Charger: yes
Maximum Battery (kWh): 75.00
Onboard Charger: 16.5
Range (km): 415.00
Range (miles): 257.87
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 17.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.6
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 225
Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
Maximum Speed (mph): 140
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 271
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 271
Maximum Power (kW): 199
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 199
Maximum Torque (Nm): 406
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 406
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 0
Power Consumption
Combined (kWh/100km): 14.6
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 425
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 62.2
Front Track (mm): 1580
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
Overall Height (in): 56.8
Overall Height (mm): 1443
Overall Length (in): 184.8
Overall Length (mm): 4694
Overall Width (in): 72.8
Overall Width (mm): 1849
Rear Track (in): 62.2
Rear Track (mm): 1580
Wheelbase (in): 113.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2875
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.3
Front Headroom (mm): 1024
Rear Headroom (in): 37.7
Rear Headroom (mm): 958
Front Hip Room (in): 53.4
Front Hip Room (mm): 1356
Rear Hip Room (in): 52.4
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1331
Front Leg Room (in): 42.7
Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
Rear Leg Room (in): 35.2
Rear Leg Room (mm): 894
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.0
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1372
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2180
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4806
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1726
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3805
Tare Weight (kg): 1726
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: FM
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Subwoofer: yes
Luxury Trim
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Lane Changing: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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