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    2020 Tesla Model 3

    New from

    $67,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    4 year, 80,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Tesla Model 3

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Tesla Model 3 is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $67,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $102,012 for the Performance.

    There are 2 variants of the Model 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2019.

    The Tesla Model 3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 190kW and 375Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2020 Model 3 is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    110.08 - 180.5 kW/t
    74.13 kW/t
    231.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    425 litres
    345 litres
    650 litres
    Price
    $67,900 - $102,012
    $24,890
    $138,950
    Warranty (Years)
    4 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    80,000 km
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    2 years
    2 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,180 - 2,265 kg
    1,805 kg
    2,265 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 mm
    100 mm
    200 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    50 - 75 kWh
    1 kWh
    75 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    11 kW
    7.4 kW
    11 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    200 kW
    110 kW
    200 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    460 - 620 km
    73 km
    620 km

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    2020 Tesla Model 3 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Tesla2
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Max Ac Charging (kw): 11
      • Max Dc Charging (kw): 200
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.08
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 15.00
      • Parking Assistance Front Location: Front
      • Parking Assistance Front Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Charge Completion Alert
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Programmable Settings
      • Telematics Tracker System
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 425
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1024
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1356
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
      • Front Track (mm): 1580
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 53.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 52.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.0
      • Overall Height (mm): 1443
      • Overall Length (mm): 4694
      • Overall Width (mm): 1849
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 958
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1331
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 894
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1372
      • Rear Track (mm): 1580
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2875
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type: Electric
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Charging Connector Ccs (combo) Type: Ccs (combo)
      • Charging Connector Type 2 (mennekes) Type: Type 2 (mennekes)
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Amps: 32
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Duration: 7.00
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
      • Charging Information Mode 2 State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Voltage: 230
      • Charging Information Mode 3 Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
      • Charging Information Mode 3 Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
      • Charging Information Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 200.00
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 420
      • Electric Motor 1 Motor Number: 1
      • Electric Power Source Actively Heated Cooled Battery
      • Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Electric Power Source Battery Voltage: 320.0
      • Electric Power Source High Power Charger
      • Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 50.00
      • Electric Power Source Onboard Charger: 16.5
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 460.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 285.83
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 15.00
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.6
      • Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/km): 188
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/mile): 303
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 30.3
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100km): 18.8
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
      • Power Consumption Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
      • Power Consumption Combined (miles/kwh): 0.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 258
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 190
      • Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 258
      • Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 190
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 375
      • Power Maximum Torque Electric Motor (nm): 375
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Lane Changing
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20190730
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Long Range Rwd Lhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Knee Airbags Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 8
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Synthetic Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 1
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Column
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 80000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 48
      • Electric Systems Distance (km): 160000
      • Electric Systems Duration (months): 96
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 80000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 80000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 48
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 80000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 48
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2180
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1726
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1726
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Front Wheels Tire 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 Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • 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

    Performance

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 15
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 180.5
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Satellite View
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 240
      • Electric Motor 2 Max Torque Motor (nm): 420
      • Electric Motor 2 Motor Number: 2
      • Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 75.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 560.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 347.97
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.4
      • Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 261
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 261
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 162
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/km): 207
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/mile): 333
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 33.3
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100km): 20.7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 456
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 335
      • Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 456
      • Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 335
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 638
      • Power Maximum Torque Electric Motor (nm): 638
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Heated
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
    • Warranty
      • Electric Systems Distance (km): 192000
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2265
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1856
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1856
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.08
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 420
      • Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 50.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 460.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 285.83
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.6
      • Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/km): 188
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/mile): 303
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 30.3
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100km): 18.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 258
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 190
      • Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 258
      • Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 190
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 375
      • Power Maximum Torque Electric Motor (nm): 375
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Warranty
      • Electric Systems Distance (km): 160000
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2180
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1726
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1726
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
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    2020 Tesla Model 3 Dimensions

    1443mm
    1849mm
    4694mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2020 Tesla Model 3 Fuel Economy

    2020 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 $67,900.

    The most expensive Tesla Model 3 is the Performance that starts from $102,012.

    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.