Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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per 100 km

Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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kWh/100 km

Economy

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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

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚡️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

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.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

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 limited by the capacity of the charger.

In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).

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Tesla Model 3

tesla model 3 performance 2024
OverviewSpecsPrevious modelsReviewsSales chart

RANGE

513 - 629kms

PRICE

$63,900+

Variants

Tesla Model 3

2023→
tesla model 3 2023

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).

Price

Price$63,900

Performance

0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top Speed201 km/h
Total Power210 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range513 km
Highway Range393 km
WLTP Consumption149 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.73/100 km

Tesla Model 3: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range455 km
Consumption7.5 km / kWh
13.4 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery62.3 kWh / 60.9 kWh
ChemistryLFP
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)170 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2019 ANCAP rating for 19-23 models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1000 kg
Boot Space682 L / -
Frunk88 L
ShapeSedan
Length4720 mm
Width1933 mm
Height1441 mm
Kerb Weight1765 kg

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range

2023→
tesla model 3 2023

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).

Price

Price$73,900

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 4.4 s
Top Speed201 km/h
Total Power324 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range629 km
Highway Range481 km
WLTP Consumption160 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.00/100 km

Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range558 km
Consumption7.4 km / kWh
13.4 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery82 kWh / 75 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)250 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2019 ANCAP rating for 19-23 models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1000 kg
Boot Space682 L / -
Frunk88 L
ShapeSedan
Length4720 mm
Width1849 mm
Height1441 mm
Kerb Weight1828 kg

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Tesla Model 3 Performance

2024→
tesla model 3 performance 2024

Offers more power and less energy consumption than the previous Performance model. Includes sports seats, adaptive damping system, better track mode, and improved aerodynamics.

Price

Price$84,900

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 3.1 s
Top Speed262 km/h
Total Power461 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range528 km
Highway Range404 km
WLTP Consumption167 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.18/100 km

Tesla Model 3 Performance: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range468 km
Consumption6.2 km / kWh
16 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery78.1 kWh / 75 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)250 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2019 ANCAP rating for 19-23 models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space594 L / -
Frunk88 L
ShapeSedan
Length4720 mm
Width1849 mm
Height1431 mm
Kerb Weight1922 kg

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Tesla Model 3Tesla Model 3 Long RangeTesla Model 3 Performance
Price$63,900$73,900$84,900
Range (WLTP)513 km629 km528 km
Highway Range400 km491 km412 km
0-100 km/h6.1 s4.4 s3.1 s
Top Speed201 km/h201 km/h262 km/h
DriveRWDAWDAWD
Power210 kW324 kW461 kW
Battery (nominal)62.3 kWh82 kWh78.1 kWh
Battery (usable)60.9 kWh75 kWh75 kWh
WLTP Consumption149 Wh/km160 Wh/km167 Wh/km
ChemistryLFPNMCNMC
AC speed11 kW11 kW11 kW
DC speed170 kW250 kW250 kW
Vehicle to Load---
Boot space682 L682 L594 L
Boot (seats down)---
Frunk88 L88 L88 L
Seats555
Length4720 mm4720 mm4720 mm
Width1933 mm1849 mm1849 mm
Height1441 mm1441 mm1431 mm
Weight1765 kg1828 kg1922 kg
Tow (braked)1000 kg1000 kg-
Tow (unbraked)750 kg750 kg-
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Tesla Model 3 Performance (2019-2023)

2019-2023
tesla model 3 performance

Price

Used Price (est.)$0+

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 3.3 s
Top Speed261 km/h
Total Power413 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range547 km
Highway Range419 km
WLTP Consumption166 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.15/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery82 kWh / 75 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)250 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2019 ANCAP rating for 19-23 models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1000 kg
Boot Space561 L / -
Frunk88 L
ShapeSedan
Length4694 mm
Width1849 mm
Height1443 mm
Kerb Weight1836 kg

Tesla Model 3 (2019-2023)

2019-2023
tesla model 3 e1652405726252

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).

Price

Used Price (est.)$31,000+

Performance

0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top Speed225 km/h
Total Power210 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range491 km
Highway Range376 km
WLTP Consumption149 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.73/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery62.3 kWh / 60 kWh
ChemistryLFP
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)170 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2019 ANCAP rating for 19-23 models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1000 kg
Boot Space561 L / -
Frunk88 L
ShapeSedan
Length4694 mm
Width1849 mm
Height1443 mm
Kerb Weight1752 kg

Tesla Model 3 Long Range (2019-2023)

2019-2021
tesla model 3 lr

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.

Price

Used Price (est.)$55,000+

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 4.4 s
Top Speed233 km/h
Total Power324 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range602 km
Highway Range461 km
WLTP Consumption160 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.00/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery82 kWh / 75 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)250 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2019 ANCAP rating for 19-23 models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1000 kg
Boot Space561 L / -
Frunk88 L
ShapeSedan
Length4694 mm
Width1849 mm
Height1443 mm
Kerb Weight1830 kg

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All Time
2
Last 12 months
5

The Tesla Model 3 is the 2nd best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.

Over the past 12 months, the Tesla Model 3 was the 5th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

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

There have been 8,559 Tesla Model 3s registered in NZ to date. This is made up of 99.4% NZ new and 0.6% 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 60K3238
STANDARD RANGE PLUS2694
PERFORMANCE 350KW/EV622
LONG RANGE AWD 195KW594
STANDARD RANGE+ 195K532
REAR WHEEL DRIVE EV289
LONG RANGE AWD EV195
LONG RANGE AWD 79KWH193
PERFORMANCE 79KWH/EV83
PERFORMANCE 82KWH/EV70
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