About the Tesla Model 3
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Tesla Model 3 is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $66,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $98,112 for the Performance.
There are 2 variants of the Model 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2019.
The Tesla Model 3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 199kW and 406Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2019 Model 3 is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $66,000 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $67,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $87,842 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $89,012 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $87,842 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $95,902 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $98,112 |
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Specs
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Dimensions
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Fuel Economy
| Tesla Model 3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
2019 Tesla Model 3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 offers a 4 year 80,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Tesla Model 3 FAQs
The cheapest Tesla Model 3 is the Base that starts from $66,000.
The most expensive Tesla Model 3 is the Performance that starts from $98,112.
The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model 3 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Performance.
The largest Tesla Model 3 is the Base which measures 1849mm wide, 4694mm in length and sits 1443mm tall.
The most powerful Tesla Model 3 is the Performance which has 335kW of power from its null engine.
The Tesla Model 3 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Tesla Model 3 is the Performance which weighs 2265 kg (kerb weight).
The Tesla Model 3 uses Electric.