The Tesla Model 3 electric sedan is set to enter 2025 unchanged, after a comprehensive facelift arrived late last year.
The only change since the introduction of the facelifted ‘Highland’ model has been the addition of a new exterior finish called Quicksilver, which sets buyers back an additional $2600 over the standard Pearl White finish.
As before, the range kicks off with the Model 3 RWD priced from $54,900 before on-roads, while the Long Range is priced at $64,900 before on-roads. The flagship Model 3 Performance wears a sticker price of $80,900 plus on-road costs.
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Tesla dropped prices across its model range multiple times earlier this year, but they’ve remained steady during the second half of this year.
While the Australian lineup is expected to remain consistent for the 2025 model year, overseas markets have welcomed new variants in recent months.
Tesla introduced its most basic Model 3 yet in Mexico, a rear-wheel drive variant stripped of multi-colour ambient lighting, a rear passenger screen, leatherette upholstery, seat heating and ventilation, and a heated steering wheel.
Model 3 Performance
The sound system has also been downgraded from 17 speakers to nine, losing an amplifier and the two subwoofers in the process.
Building on that value focus, a new Long Range rear-wheel drive (RWD) model has landed in the UK with a claimed WLTP driving range of 702km, more than any other variant of the best-selling electric sedan.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD | $54,900 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | $64,900 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | $80,900 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Tesla only provides a limited set of specifications for the Model 3, so power figures have been sourced from industry guide Redbook.
| Specifications | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single-motor electric | Dual-motor electric | Dual-motor electric |
| Battery | 60kWh lithium iron phosphate | 79kWh lithium nickel manganese coblat | 79kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt |
| Power | 208kW | 366kW | 461kW |
| Driven wheels | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 6.1 seconds | 4.4 seconds | 3.1 seconds |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 513km | 629km | 528km |
| Max AC charge rate | 11kW | 11kW | 11kW |
| Max DC charge rate | 170kW | 250kW | 250kW |
Dimensions
The Model 3 RWD weighs 1761kg, the Long Range weighs 1824kg, and the Performance weighs 1854kg.
| Dimensions | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4720-4724mm |
| Width | 1933mm (2089mm incl. mirrors) |
| Height | 1431-1441mm |
| Wheelbase | 2875mm |
| Storage space | 594-682L |
Servicing and Warranty
Tesla backs the Model 3 with a four-year or 80,000km warranty – with a separate eight-year or 160,000km warranty for the battery and drive unit (eight years or 192,000km for the Long Range and Performance).
Given it has very few moving parts, there isn’t much maintenance required on the Model 3. Tesla recommends having the air-conditioning filters changed every two years, and checking the tyre tread, balance, and rotation every 20,000km.
Thanks to regenerative braking, the brake pads and discs require work less frequently than in internal-combustion vehicles. However, the Model 3 will need to have brake fluid checked every two years, and the pads and discs lubricated every 12 months in colder climates.
Safety
The updated Model 3 doesn’t currently have an ANCAP safety rating, though the pre-update model received five stars in 2019. It’s unclear when ANCAP will award a rating to the updated model.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
Standard Equipment
The Model 3 RWD comes standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch ‘Photon’ alloy wheels
- LED headlights with integrated fog lights
- Acoustic glass
- 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- Black interior
- Ventilated front seats
- Ambient lighting
- 8.0-inch rear touchscreen with climate, entertainment controls
- 9-speaker sound system
- Dual 65W wireless phone chargers
- Panoramic glass roof
- App connectivity
- Dog Mode (maintains cabin temperature)
- Camp Mode (maintains cabin temperature, keeps entertainment system on overnight)
- Sentry Mode (monitors vehicle, notifies you of potential threats)
The Model 3 Long Range adds:
- 17-speaker sound system
The Model 3 Performance adds:
- Sports seats with ventilation
- Adaptive suspension
- High-performance brakes
- 20-inch forged wheels
- Track mode V3
- Carbon-fibre interior and exterior trim
Options
The following features are optional:
- 19-inch ‘Nova’ alloy wheels: $1800 (RWD, Long Range only)
- Black and white interior: $1500
- Enhanced Autopilot: $5100
- Navigate on Autopilot
- Auto Lane Change
- Autopark
- Summon
- Smart Summon
- Full Self-Driving Capability: $10,100
- All Enhanced Autopilot functionality
- Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
- Autosteer on city streets (upcoming)
A Premium Connectivity subscription is complimentary for 30 days, and adds:
- Live traffic information
- Satellite maps
- Video and music streaming
- Caraoke
- Internet browsing
Colours
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard.
The following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
- Quicksilver ($2600)
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