Tesla Model 3 Australian Models, Pricing and Specifications
Model Variants and Australian Pricing
- Tesla Model 3 RWD: $54,900 plus on road costs
- Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD: $64,900 plus on road costs
- Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD: $80,900 plus on road costs
Powertrain, Performance and Platform
- Powertrain options: Single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD
- Motor Type: Permanent magnet synchronous motors
- Power: RWD – 208 kW; Long Range – 366 kW; Performance – 461 kW
- Torque: Not specified
- Acceleration: RWD – 6.1 seconds; Long Range – 4.4 seconds; Performance – 3.1 seconds (0–100 km/h)
Range and Efficiency
- Range tested (WLTP):
- RWD: 513 km
- Long Range AWD: 629 km
- Performance AWD: 528 km
- Energy consumption: Approximately 12.8 kWh/100 km (RWD)
Battery Capacity and Chemistry
- Battery Options:
- RWD: ~57.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
- Long Range/Performance: ~79 kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC)
- Battery Chemistry and Cathode Material:
- LFP for RWD; NMC for AWD variants
- Battery Position: Underfloor placement
Charging Capability
- AC (Level 2): Up to 11 kW
- DC (Level 3):
- RWD: Up to 170 kW
- Long Range/Performance: Up to 250 kW
Seating, Luggage and Carrying Capacity
- Seating capacity: Five adults
- Child Seat Options: ISOFIX mounts available
- Maximum Cargo/Luggage Volume:
- Rear (Boot only): ~425 litres
- Rear (Boot and Seat): Not specified
- Front Trunk (Frunk): ~57 litres
Towing and Roof Rack Capability
- Unbraked Towing: 750 kg
- Braked Towing: Up to 1,000 kg for AWD variants
- Tow ball Download limit: Not specified
- Roof Load (Rails): Not specified
Safety and Drivers Assistance
- Airbags: Front, side, curtain airbags standard
- Advanced driver assistance systems including:
- Tesla Autopilot with adaptive cruise control and lane centering
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Active Safety:
- Blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, reversing camera with parking assist
Wheels, Tyres and Suspension
- Wheels:
- RWD: Standard with 18-inch wheels; optional upgrade to 19-inch Nova alloy wheels ($1,800)
- Performance AWD: Includes forged sports wheels (20-inch)
- Tyres: Low rolling resistance tyres standard; performance tyres optional for higher trims
- Spare Wheel: None provided; tyre repair kit included
- Suspension:
- Adaptive suspension on Performance variant; standard suspension on other trims
Navigation, Entertainment and Sound System
- Screens:
- Central touchscreen (15.4-inch) for all controls
- Rear touchscreen (8-inch) for climate and entertainment in higher trims
- Speakers:
- RWD: Nine-speaker system
- Long Range/Performance AWD: Premium audio with up to seventeen speakers
- No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration; relies on Tesla’s proprietary software ecosystem
Climate Control
- Heat Pump: Standard across all variants for efficient heating/cooling
- Front seats heated/ventilated; rear seats heated in higher trims
Vehicle-to-Load Capability
- Interior outlet: Not available
- Exterior outlet: Not available
General Features and Benefits
- Interior: Soft-touch materials with ambient lighting and ventilated seats for comfort. Rear passengers get an additional touchscreen for climate control.
- Exterior: Refined design with aerodynamic enhancements.
- Powered Tailgate: Available on all variants.
- Driving: Precise handling with regenerative braking.
- Lighting: LED headlights with integrated fog lights standard across all trims.
Dimensions and Weight
- Length: 4,724 mm
- Width: 1,933 mm
- Height: 1,431 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,880 mm
Interior and Exterior Colours
Exterior Colours:
- Solid Black, Pearl White Multi-Coat, Midnight Silver Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, Red Multi-Coat.
Interior Colours:
- Black or Black/White optional ($1,500).
Country of Manufacture
- Manufactured in Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory for Australian models.
Warranty, Service Schedule and Incentives
- Vehicle warranty: Four years/80,000 km.
- High voltage traction battery warranty: Eight years/160,000–192,000 km depending on variant.
- Service schedule: Minimal maintenance required—air filter replacement every two years; brake fluid checks every two years.
- Service costs: Not disclosed but generally low due to fewer moving parts.
- Service Packs: Not specified.
Summing up the Tesla Model 3 EV
The Tesla Model 3 stands out among Australian EVs due to its exceptional range efficiency (up to WLTP-rated 629 km), advanced technology features like Autopilot, and competitive pricing starting at $54,900plus on road costs. While rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 or Polestar 2 offer comparable features such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration and vehicle to load (V2L) capability—absent in the Model 3—Tesla’s reliable and Australia wide charging network and continuous software updates give it a distinct edge in usability and reliability for long-term ownership.
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Original post: April 2025