Running Cost

Electricity unit cost (default {defaultPrice} c/kWh) multiplied by the car's WLTP consumption rating.

Change to cents per kWh:

Running Cost

{model}

{dollar}
per 100 km

WLTP Consumption

{model}

{wh}
Wh/km

The EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

Running cost uses the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging.

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

{model}

{wh}
Wh/km

Economy

{model}

{km}
km/kWh
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

If the EV has V2L capability, the max. output (kW) is listed.

V2L means appliances can be plugged into the EV.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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Tesla Model 3

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The Tesla Model 3 is New Zealand's best selling battery electric vehicle - see top 10

Tesla Model 3 Long Range

2023→

Range

629kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$76,200
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4720 mm
  • 1849 mm
  • 1441 mm
  • 1828 kg
  • 682 L / -
  • 88 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 4.4 s
  • 201 km/h
  • 324 kW
  • AWD
  • 82 kWh / 75 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1000 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 484 km
  • $4.80/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 8.4 km/kWh
  • -

The upgraded long-range Model 3 was available to order from August 2023. With a refreshed interior and exterior, it also has a modest increase in range (over the previous version).

Tesla Model 3

2023→

Range

513kms

Battery

60kWh

Price

$67,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4720 mm
  • 1933 mm
  • 1441 mm
  • 1765 kg
  • 682 L / -
  • 88 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 6.1 s
  • 201 km/h
  • 210 kW
  • RWD
  • 62.3 kWh / 60 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1000 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 395 km
  • $4.47/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 170 kW
  • 8.5 km/kWh
  • -

The upgraded Model 3 was available to order from August 2023. With changes to both interior, exterior, and drivetrain (a modest increase in range). Note that the range figures quoted by Tesla (519 km) appear to be for the 19" wheels. The smaller 18" wheels will increase range (in line with the European range figures of 554 km WLTP).

Tesla Model 3 (2019-2023)
USED

2019-2023

Range

491kms

Battery

60kWh

Price

$45k+
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4694 mm
  • 1849 mm
  • 1443 mm
  • 1752 kg
  • 561 L / -
  • 88 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 6.1 s
  • 225 km/h
  • 210 kW
  • RWD
  • 62.3 kWh / 60 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1000 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 378 km
  • $4.47/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 170 kW
  • 8.2 km/kWh
  • -

At the end of 2021, Tesla added 10% capacity to the battery (50 to 60 kWh, range from 448 to 491 km, with acceleration from 5.6 to 6.1s.

The name changed from Standard Range Plus to "Tesla Model 3" - Rear Wheel Drive. Tesla does not publish battery specs, so all usable battery specifications are estimates (often based on users doing a full charge and measuring electrical power with a third-party app).

Tesla Model 3 Long Range (2019-2023)
USED

2019-2021

Range

602kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$55k+
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4694 mm
  • 1849 mm
  • 1443 mm
  • 1830 kg
  • 561 L / -
  • 88 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 4.4 s
  • 233 km/h
  • 324 kW
  • AWD
  • 82 kWh / 75 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1000 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 464 km
  • $4.80/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 8 km/kWh
  • -

The Long Range Model 3 offers outstanding range, performance, and handling. There is no other sedan that compares in its price range.

At the end of 2021, the Long Range model had a battery upgrade (75 to 82 kWh, range from 580 to 602 km).

*** From January 2023, the Model 3 Long Range was no longer available.

Tesla Model 3 Performance
USED

2019-2023

Range

547kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium Car
  • 5
  • 4694 mm
  • 1849 mm
  • 1443 mm
  • 1836 kg
  • 561 L / -
  • 88 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 3.3 s
  • 261 km/h
  • 413 kW
  • AWD
  • 82 kWh / 75 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1000 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 421 km
  • $4.98/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 7.3 km/kWh
  • -

The Model 3 Performance is the quickest car - compared to price - and has been for some time.

Tesla Model 3 Reviews

Vehicle reviews by NZ reviewers.

Ecotricity
Buying a used Tesla Model 3? Watch this!

"If you follow the tips I've outlined in this video chances are you're likely to find a decent used Tesla Model 3 that will give you many many years of trouble-free hassle-free emission-free fuel-free motoring."

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Ecotricity
The ultimate Tesla Model 3 review in New Zealand

"If you'd told me 15 years ago that oh an American car company was going to be making the best-selling electric cars in the world, I would have laughed. But here we are. Well done America, please keep it up."

See on YouTube →

How many Tesla Model 3's have been sold in NZ?

There have been 8,001 Tesla Model 3's registered in NZ to date. This is made up of 99.8% NZ new and 0.2% used import.

How many sold per month and year

Tesla Model 3 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
REAR WHEEL DRIVE 60K3236
STANDARD RANGE PLUS2694
PERFORMANCE 350KW/EV622
LONG RANGE AWD 195KW594
STANDARD RANGE+ 195K532
LONG RANGE AWD 79KWH193
PERFORMANCE 82KWH/EV70
PERFORMANCE 79KWH/EV29
REAR WHEEL DRIVE EV11
LONG RANGE AWD EV4

How has price changed over time?

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