2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD review
The Tesla Model 3 has been the best electric car on sale in Australia since its launch. This update gives it some breathing room atop the pile.
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Scott Collie
Tesla Model 3 vs Honda Accord Comparison
Tesla Model 3
Honda Accord
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2025 Tesla
Model 3
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2025 Honda
Accord
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Honda Accord
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
48L - 56L
206 to 364 km
Warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$54,900 - $80,900
$55,177 - $61,685
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
NA
Colours Available
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
All colour options are at no additional cost, VTi-LX Petrol options include:
- Modern Steel
- Platinum White
- Lunar Silver
- Meteoroid Grey
- Crystal Black
VTi-LX Hybrid removes Modern Steel and adds:
- Passion Red
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1498 - 1993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 188kW - 343kW | 140kW - 158kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 681Nm | 260Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 89.5 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
