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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 Jul 01, 2025The 2023 Tesla Model 3 is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $57,400 for the Rear-wheel Drive variant and topping out at $93,605 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 2023 Model 3 was offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
108.47 - 207.47 kW/t
47.04 kW/t
234.59 kW/t
Boot Space
561 - 649 litres
228 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
No Data
1.8 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
559 - 681 km
465 km
1,190 km
Price
$57,400 - $93,605
$24,990
$166,700
Warranty (Years)
4 years
4 years
8 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
New this year
7 years
Service Interval
No Data
12 months
24 months
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
60 - 82 kWh
12.8 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)
513 - 694 km
67 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 | $65,500 |
| 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 | $80,000 |
| 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 |
| Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4 | $93,605 |
*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 $93,605.
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.