2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs

UPDATE #1, 23/04/2024 – Tesla has reduced the price of the Model 3 for the second time this month, with a $3000 decrease for both variants joining the Long Range's earlier $1000 cut.

UPDATE #2, 24/04/24 – The new Model 3 Performance has also been unveiled and priced for Australia, starting from $80,900 before on-road costs. We've updated this article and brought it forward.

UPDATE #3, 22/05/24 – Tesla has slashed Model 3 RWD and Long Range AWD prices again, this time by up to $4000.

The company is quoting an estimated delivery time of April-June 2024 for the base RWD and all-wheel drive Long Range if you order one today, and July-September 2024 for the Performance.

The RWD is priced from $54,900 before on-roads – down $7000 from the beginning of the year – while the Long Range has also received successive price cuts and is now priced at $67,900 before on-roads.

A flagship Model 3 Performance will set you back $80,900 before on-road costs, its cheapest price ever in Australia. While it didn't receive a price cut this month like the others, it's still $2500 cheaper than the pre-update model.

Claimed WLTP range is up 22km to 513km for the RWD, 528km for the Performance and up 27km to 629km for the Long Range.

Externally, the updated Model 3 RWD and Long Range features a slicker front design with a simpler lower section than before, while down back there are restyled tail lights.

Under the skin, the updated Model 3 features a revised suspension setup with new springs, dampers, and subframe mounting points designed to deliver a more comfortable ride.

Changes have also been made to the Michelin tyres, which are designed to offer more compliance through softer sidewalls – along with better noise suppression than is currently offered.

Performance grades feature a bespoke front bumper and splitter, rear diffuser and lip spoiler, as well as Pirelli-shod 20-inch wheels.

Inside, the new Model 3 has a new screen up front… with the same dimensions (15 inches) and processor as before.

The steering wheel is new, with no column stalks for indicators or cruise control. Instead, there are capacitive touch buttons on the wheel.

An ambient lighting strip runs along the base of the windscreen, and it's now possible to turn off the passenger air vents.

Rear passengers get an 8.0-inch display to control media and climate, along with air vents and USB-C ports.

Prices exclude on-road costs.

Tesla doesn't quote power and torque figures, but claims a 0-100km/h time of 6.1 seconds for the RWD, 4.4 seconds for the Long Range and 3.1 seconds for the Performance.

Industry guide Redbook lists outputs of 208kW for the RWD and 366kW for the Long Range, while Tesla claims the Performance produces 460hp – equivalent to 343kW, and down from the 358kW previously offered.

It weighs 1765kg in RWD guise and 1828kg in Long Range guise.

Tesla quotes total cargo capacity of 682L across the front and rear storage areas.

Tesla backs the Model 3 with a four-year, 80,000km warranty, with a separate eight-year, 160,000km warranty for the battery and drive unit (eight years or 192,000km for the Long Range).

Given it has very few moving parts, there isn't much maintenance required on the Model 3.

Tesla recommends having the air-conditioning filters changed every two years, and checking the tyre tread, balance, and rotation every 20,000km.

Thanks to regenerative braking, the brake pads and discs require work less frequently than in internal-combustion vehicles.

However the Model 3 will need to have brake fluid checked every two years, and the pads and discs lubricated every 12 months in colder climates.

The Model 3 has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP.

It scored 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 94 per cent for safety assist.

Standard safety equipment includes:

There are currently three members of the Model 3 family.

The Model 3 RWD comes standard with the following equipment:

The Long Range adds:

In addition to the Long Range, the Performance gains:

The following features are optional on certain variants:

A Premium Connectivity subscription is complimentary for 30 days, and adds:

Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard.

The following finishes are optional:

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Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au