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2022 Tesla Model 3 price and specs
The Tesla Model 3 now has more range in base and Long Range variants due to new, larger batteries, but prices are up.
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About the Tesla Model 3
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2021 Tesla Model 3 is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $59,900 for the Standard Range Plus variant and topping out at $98,801 for the Performance.
There are 3 variants of the Model 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2020.
The Tesla Model 3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 258kW and 510Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 Model 3 was offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
119.34 - 198.17 kW/t
75.18 kW/t
264.92 kW/t
Boot Space
425 - 649 litres
330 litres
650 litres
Vehicle Range
556 - 694 km
556 km
1,238 km
Price
$59,900 - $98,801
$24,890
$288,000
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
New this year
7 years
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
50 - 75 kWh
50 kWh
75 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 - 11.5 kW
11 kW
11.5 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
200 - 250 kW
200 kW
250 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
460 - 694 km
460 km
694 km
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2021 Tesla Model 3 Price
Standard Range Plus
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $66,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $62,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $59,900 |
Long Range
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $83,201 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $78,001 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $73,400 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $73,200 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $94,901 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $98,801 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $93,601 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $86,472 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Tesla Model 3 Specs
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2021 Tesla Model 3 Fuel Economy
| Tesla Model 3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
2021 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 Standard Range Plus that starts from $59,900.
The most expensive Tesla Model 3 is the Performance that starts from $98,801.
The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model 3 is null kg offered by the following variants: Standard Range Plus, Long Range and Performance.
The largest Tesla Model 3 is the Standard Range Plus which measures 1849mm wide, 4694mm in length and sits 1443mm tall.
The most powerful Tesla Model 3 is the Performance which has 360kW of power from its null engine.
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The heaviest Tesla Model 3 is the Performance which weighs 2305 kg (kerb weight).
The Tesla Model 3 uses electric.