Running Cost

Electricity cost multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.

Based on cents per kWh:

{model}

{dollar}

$/100 km

{wh}

Wh/km (WLTP)

Efficiency listed on your EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

But running cost must use the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging. Charging losses are typically between 7-12%.

Dashboard Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

{wh}

Wh/km

{kwh}

kWh/100 km

{km}

km/kWh

Vehicle 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.

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.

Luggage Capacity 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Liters)

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.

Home 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 public 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 2nd best selling full electric vehicle - see top 10

Tesla Model 3

2019→

Range

491kms

Battery

57.5kWh

Price

$62,275*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4694 mm
  • 1849 mm
  • 1443 mm
  • 561 L / -
  • 88 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 6.1 s
  • 225 km/h
  • 210 kW
  • RWD
  • 60 / 57.5
  • 750 kg / 1000 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 378 km
  • $2.24/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 170 kW
  • 117 Wh/km

The Model 3 sedan is the most popular EV bought new in NZ.

The combination of price, performance, and range is unbeaten in its category.

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

The name changed from Standard Range Plus to just "Tesla Model 3" - Rear Wheel Drive.

  • Early March 2022 price rose from $66,900 to $68,900.
  • Mid-March 2022 price rose to $72,400.
  • Early May 2022 price rose to $73,200.
  • 17 Jun 2022 price rose to $74,900.

Tesla Model 3 LR

2019→

Range

602kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$91,200
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4694 mm
  • 1849 mm
  • 1443 mm
  • 561 L / -
  • 88 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 4.4 s
  • 233 km/h
  • 324 kW
  • AWD
  • 82 / 75
  • 750 kg / 1000 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 464 km
  • $2.40/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 125 Wh/km

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

2019→

Range

547kms

Battery

75kWh

Price

$100,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Sedan
  • 5
  • 4694 mm
  • 1849 mm
  • 1443 mm
  • 561 L / -
  • 88 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 3.3 s
  • 261 km/h
  • 413 kW
  • AWD
  • 82 / 75
  • 750 kg / 1000 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 421 km
  • $2.48/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 137 Wh/km

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

Its dizzying acceleration is extraordinary, given that it was priced under $100k until only mid-2022.

In NZ it's as popular as the Model 3 Long Range.

Price rose 15/3/22 from $95,900 to $100,900.

Price rose 17/6/22 to $103,900.

* Rebate applied. Original price is $70,900

How many Model 3's sold in NZ?

Data shown for all Tesla Model 3 variations combined including both NZ New and Used import registrations. Breakdown by year or month.

How many Model 3's are there in NZ?

There have been 7,225 Tesla Model 3's registered in NZ to date.

This is made up of 99.9% NZ New and 0.1% Used Import.

How many of each submodel is there?

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

Raw submodel dataUnits
STANDARD RANGE PLUS2694
REAR WHEEL DRIVE 60K2549
PERFORMANCE 350KW/EV622
LONG RANGE AWD 195KW594
STANDARD RANGE+ 195K532
LONG RANGE AWD 79KWH155
PERFORMANCE 82KWH/EV70
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