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About the Tesla Model 3
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2022 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 Rear-wheel Drive variant and topping out at $95,182 for the Performance.
There are 4 variants of the Model 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2022.
The Tesla Model 3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 350kW and 575Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2022 Model 3 was offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
Pros
Cons
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
119.91 - 207.47 kW/t
71.43 kW/t
234.59 kW/t
Boot Space
649 litres
270 litres
650 litres
Vehicle Range
556 - 694 km
465 km
1,190 km
Price
$59,900 - $95,182
$30,190
$151,700
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
New this year
7 years
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
50 - 82 kWh
12.8 kWh
83.9 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11.5 kW
3.6 kW
11.5 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
200 kW
150 kW
205 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
556 - 694 km
67 km
694 km
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2022 Tesla Model 3 Price
Rear-Wheel Drive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $59,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $60,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $63,900 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $65,500 |
Standard Range Plus
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $59,900 |
Long Range
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $73,200 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $76,200 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $80,102 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $80,000 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $86,472 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $91,672 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $95,182 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $93,605 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Tesla Model 3 Specs
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2022 Tesla Model 3 Boot Space
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2022 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 $59,900.
The most expensive Tesla Model 3 is the Performance that starts from $95,182.
The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model 3 is null kg offered by the following variants: Rear-Wheel Drive, Standard Range Plus, Long Range and Performance.
The largest Tesla Model 3 is the Rear-Wheel Drive which measures 1849mm wide, 4694mm in length and sits 1443mm 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.