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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a fully electric sedan that went on sale in New Zealand in July 2019. Four variants are available, the RWD, Premium RWD, Premium LR RWD and Performance, priced from $54,900 to $86,900, making it the second most affordable electric sedan on sale in New Zealand.

WLTP range is 520 km on the Premium RWD and up to 750 km on the Premium LR RWD, from batteries of 62.3 to 85.3 kWh.

Tesla Model 3 RWD (MY27) (2026)

Tesla Model 3 RWD (MY27)Tesla Model 3 RWD (MY27)
Range (WLTP)572 km
Battery size62.3 kWh
Power210 kW
0–100 km/h6.2 s
Price from$54,900

To lower the price, the rear passenger touchscreen has been removed, the seats are trimmed in flat-woven textile and vegan leather, the frequency-dependent dampers are replaced by passive suspension, the audio drops from nine speakers to seven (and no FM/DAB radio), and ambient lighting is reduced to the footwells.

It keeps much of the Premium's equipment: a 16-inch front touchscreen, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, three USB-C ports, a panoramic glass roof, matrix LED headlights, a front bumper camera, power-folding mirrors, a hands-free boot, a heat pump, Sentry Mode and 18-inch Prismata wheels. Despite the lower price, it has a longer claimed WLTP range than the Premium RWD, 572 km against 520 km.

Performance

0-100 km/h
6.2 s
Total power
210 kW
Torque
420 Nm
Top speed
201 km/h
Drive
RWD

Range & Efficiency

WLTP range
572 km
WLTP consumption
122 Wh/km
Highway range
446 km
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Battery & Charging

Battery

Battery (nominal)
62.3 kWh
Battery (usable)
60.9 kWh
Battery type
LFP
Architecture
400 V
V2L
Power3.45 kW
Exterior

DC fast charging

DC charging
175 kW
10–80% charge
24 min
Range per 10 min
130–167 km

AC charging

AC charging
11 kW
Home charging cost
$2.32/100 km

per 100km · 19¢/kWh

Compare full running cost vs petrol vehicle

Dimensions & Weight

Length
4720 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1440 mm
Ground clearance
138 mm
Weight
1768 kg
Shape
Sedan
Seats
5
Safety Rating
5 starsANCAP
For models
09/2023 onwards

Storage & Towing

Boot space
682 L
Boot space (max)
1659 L
Frunk
88 L
Towing (braked)
1000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Tesla Model 3 Review

Cross-shopping?

Here are some other EVs, like the Tesla Model 3 RWD (MY27), that might be worth a look.

SedanRWD
Dongfeng 007 Long Range
Dongfeng 007 Long Range

Same price sedan, bigger battery and similar range, but less boot and no towing.

RANGE

520 km

POWER

200 kW

PRICE

$52,990

Details
SedanRWD
BYD Seal Dynamic
BYD Seal Dynamic

Rival sedan from BYD, a bit pricier, with a similar size and towing but less power.

RANGE

460 km

POWER

150 kW

PRICE

$59,990

Details
SedanRWD
Mazda 6e Takami
Mazda 6e Takami

Sedan, slightly pricier, with a bigger battery and similar range and 500 kg more towing.

RANGE

560 km

POWER

190 kW

PRICE

$58,990

Details
Medium SUVFWD
BYD Atto 3 Evo Dynamic
BYD Atto 3 Evo Dynamic

Top-selling rival, a little pricier, SUV body and 1500 kg towing but 150 km less range.

RANGE

420 km

POWER

150 kW

PRICE

$57,990

Details
Medium SUVFWD
Toyota bZ4X Pure
Toyota bZ4X Pure

Well-known Toyota SUV, a bit pricier, with similar range but a smaller boot.

RANGE

591 km

POWER

167 kW

PRICE

$58,990

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How many Tesla Model 3 have been sold in NZ?

There have been 9,795 registered to date (including 540 used imports).

Tesla Model 3 registrations
Monthly units (includes new and used import)

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