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The Model 3 helped reset expectations of what an electric sedan could be. It now faces a much tougher field of rivals, many offering the equipment and range that once made Tesla seem untouchable.
A five-seat battery-electric sedan with rear-drive and performance-focused all-wheel-drive versions. Australian pricing, battery specification and range vary by grade and model update.
Price checked 2026-10-17.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-16..
Awaiting verification · Last checked: 2026-10-17. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
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| Details | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive | Performance All-Wheel Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $45,900 RRP before on-road costsAustralian configurator vehicle base price, excluding on-road costs, order/delivery fees, options and charging equipment. Declared range is for the selected standard wheel configuration. | From $61,900 RRP before on-road costsAustralian configurator vehicle base price, excluding on-road costs, order/delivery fees, options and charging equipment. Declared range is for the selected standard wheel configuration. | From $80,900 RRP before on-road costsAustralian configurator vehicle base price, excluding on-road costs, order/delivery fees, options and charging equipment. Declared range is for the selected standard wheel configuration. |
| Battery | Current Australian entry RWD market table: 62.5 kWh reported; manufacturer pack capacity and gross/usable basis awaiting confirmation. | Manufacturer capacity and gross/usable basis not established for this Australian configuration | Manufacturer capacity and gross/usable basis not established for this Australian configuration |
| Claimed range | 572 km WLTP; Australian configurator selected standard wheels | 750 km WLTP; Australian configurator selected standard wheels | 600 km WLTP; Australian configurator selected standard wheels |
| Power | Current Australian entry RWD market table: 208 kW reported; manufacturer-rated output awaiting confirmation. Claimed 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. | Manufacturer-rated output not established; claimed 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds | Manufacturer-rated output not established; claimed 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds |
| Charging | Tesla Australian guidance: up to 11 kW AC, configuration dependent. Latest entry-RWD DC acceptance and charge-time interval awaiting verification. | Matched Australian configuration AC/DC acceptance and charging interval not established | Matched Australian configuration AC/DC acceptance and charging interval not established |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Warranty | Normal-use vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery and drive unit: 8 years / 160,000 km, whichever comes first, with minimum 70% battery capacity retention. Delivery-date and use conditions apply. | Normal-use vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery and drive unit: 8 years / 192,000 km, whichever comes first, with minimum 70% battery capacity retention. Delivery-date and use conditions apply. | Normal-use vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km. Battery and drive unit: 8 years / 192,000 km, whichever comes first, with minimum 70% battery capacity retention. Delivery-date and use conditions apply. |
| Comfort | Five-seat layout; heated front seats with vegan-leather/textile trim; manually adjusted steering wheel. | Five-seat layout; heated and ventilated front seats; heated second-row seats; perforated vegan-leather trim. | Five-seat layout; heated and ventilated sports front seats; heated second-row seats; perforated vegan-leather trim. |
| Technology | 16-inch front touchscreen; 7-speaker audio. | 16-inch front touchscreen; 9-speaker audio; 8-inch second-row touchscreen. | 16-inch front touchscreen; 15-speaker audio; two subwoofers; 8-inch second-row touchscreen. |
The Model 3 remains a benchmark for software integration and efficient electric motoring. Buyers should also weigh its minimalist controls and ownership experience against increasingly credible alternatives.
Eligible Model 3 Premium variants, Model Y Premium RWD, Premium Long Range AWD and Model Y L Premium AWD new or demonstrator inventory.
Order and take delivery by 31 Dec, while stocks last. Actual discount varies by inventory vehicle and excludes delivery, order and on-road costs. Used vehicles excluded; not redeemable for cash. Tesla may vary or withdraw the offer.
Offer details and WattCar take$1,000 on Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive; $2,000 on eligible Model 3 or Model Y Premium and Performance variants.
Trade in an eligible registered, legally drivable vehicle and order and take delivery by 31 Dec. New or demonstrator purchases only; used vehicles and business customers excluded. One bonus per order, added to the assessed trade-in value. Applied to purchase price, or paid after delivery for fully financed loan/novated-lease purchases. May combine with other offers; terms can change.
Offer details and WattCar takeFor the configurator, local stock and a written quote.