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2024 Tesla Model 3 'Highland' reaches Australian customers
At least one 'Highland' Tesla Model 3 buyer will be able to park their new car under the Christmas tree, as the first customer deliveries begin.
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About the Tesla Model 3
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Tesla Model 3 is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $57,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Rear-wheel Drive variant and topping out at $91,915 for the Performance.
There are 3 variants of the Model 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2023.
The Tesla Model 3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 366kW and 590Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2023 Model 3 is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
106.82 - 204.45 kW/t
46.48 kW/t
231.34 kW/t
Boot Space
561 - 649 litres
228 litres
650 litres
Vehicle Range
559 - 681 km
427 km
2,222 km
Price
$57,400 - $91,915
$24,990
$166,700
Warranty (Years)
4 years
4 years
10 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 - 2,305 kg
1,699 kg
2,735 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
138 - 140 mm
100 mm
194 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
60 - 82 kWh
1 kWh
83.9 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 - 11.5 kW
3.6 kW
11.5 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
170 - 250 kW
60 kW
250 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
556 - 694 km
55 km
694 km
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2023 Tesla Model 3 Price
Rear-Wheel Drive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $63,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $64,300 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $60,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $61,300 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $57,400 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $61,900 |
Long Range
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $76,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $77,300 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $73,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $74,300 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $70,400 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $71,900 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $91,395 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $91,915 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $87,495 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $88,015 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $83,400 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Tesla Model 3 Fuel Economy
| Tesla Model 3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
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Tesla Model 3 FAQs
The cheapest Tesla Model 3 is the Rear-Wheel Drive that starts from $57,400.
The most expensive Tesla Model 3 is the Performance that starts from $91,915.
The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model 3 is null kg offered by the following variants: Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range and Performance.
The largest Tesla Model 3 is the Rear-Wheel Drive which measures 1849mm wide, 4720mm in length and sits 1441mm tall.
The most powerful Tesla Model 3 is the Performance which has 377kW 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.