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The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has been refreshed with a more upmarket design, new technology and slightly better driving range.
Snapshot
- Popular Model 3 updated with sharper Euro-style design
- New tech, more range, quieter and comfier ride
- Deliveries to start next year in Oz, Performance to join later
After a long rumour mill, the popular electric sedan is officially now on sale with a restyled front and rear, new interior with softer materials and ambient lighting, technology additions, and refinements to driving comfort, noise isolation and driving range – despite no changes to the batteries and powertrains.
Pricing – at least compared to the latest outgoing 2023 Model 3 price – has increased by up to $4500 and the flagship Performance variant is missing at launch, but will join sometime in 2024.
The Model 3 electric sedan has become one of Australia’s best-selling cars, displacing the Toyota Camry. But, with regular pricing changes – unusual for the new-car market – it has proven tricky to keep track of how much the Model 3 costs in Australia.
Here, you’ll find the exact price of every Tesla Model 3 variant at the time of publication – and how it's changed over the years.
JUMP AHEAD
- Current pricing
- Pricing history
- Features
- Colours
- Options
- Powertrains, charging, and driving range
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
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2024 Tesla Model 3 pricing
September 2023
| Model | Price (before on-road costs) | Change (vs 2023 model) |
|---|---|---|
| RWD | $61,900 | up $4500 |
| Long Range | $71,900 | up $1500 |
Pricing excludes on-road costs, Tesla's $400 order fee and $1400 delivery charge, and any eligible EV incentives. Figures are current as at the time of publication.
Tesla Model 3 price history charted
Here's an illustration of how Model 3 pricing has changed since its September 2019 launch. It peaked in April 2020, but has inconsistently fluctuated since.
Tesla introduced a 2021 update in October 2020 and 2024 facelift in September 2023.
As per Tesla style, it makes continuous ‘running changes’ without notice, improves manufacturing processes and vertically integrates its supply chain to cut costs. It claimed to have reduced manufacturing costs of the related Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV by around 30 per cent between 2018 to 2022.
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2024 Tesla Model 3 features
We endeavour to keep this story up-to-date, but Tesla tends to make minor 'running changes' without notice and public disclosure compared to other brands. The features below are correct as at the time of publication.
The base Tesla Model 3 rear-wheel drive (RWD) includes most features as standard.
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| 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD features | |
|---|---|
| 18-inch ‘Photon’ aero covered alloy wheels | Fixed tinted panoramic glass roof |
| Animal hide-free black interior | Acoustic glass (front, side and rear) |
| 15.4-inch touchscreen with over-the-air (OTA) software update capability | Ambient lighting dashboard and door strips (200+ colour combinations) |
| 8.0-inch rear passenger climate and entertainment touchscreen | ‘Tesla Vision’ camera-only ‘Basic Autopilot’ active safety assistance features |
| Built-in Google Maps with automatic Supercharging stop planning | Reversing camera with blind-spot view side cameras |
| Music and video streaming apps, arcade games, Bluetooth, and voice control | Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Tesla mobile app connectivity with ultra-wideband (UWB) support for phone key | Heated rear seats |
| Standard Connectivity for up to eight years, Premium Connectivity trial for first 30 days | Heated steering wheel |
| Built-in Dashcam and Sentry Mode recording (128GB USB stick included) | Electrically adjustable driver and front passenger seat |
| Nine-speakers with amplifier | Full LED headlights with auto high beam and integrated fog lights |
| Dual Qi wireless charging pads | Full LED tail-lights with rear fog lights |
| 65-watt USB-C charging ports | Auto power folding, dimming, heated wing mirrors |
| Dual-zone climate control with hidden front and rear air vents, Keep Climate On, camp mode and dog mode | Power tailgate |
| Pedestrian warning ‘Boombox’ external speaker | Camera-based automatic wipers |
| Flush exterior door handles with matte black exterior trim | |
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range gains a more powerful speaker system and different interior door cards.
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range features (In addition to RWD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 17-speakers with dual subwoofers and amplifiers | Black artificial suede interior door material | |
A flagship refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance is also confirmed to debut next year.
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Colours
The refreshed 2024 Model 3 introduces Stealth Grey and Ultra Red exterior colour options (replacing Midnight Silver and Red Multi-Coat respectively) – but they come at a higher cost.
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 exterior colours | |
|---|---|
| Pearl White Multi-Coat | Standard |
| Solid Black | $1500 |
| Deep Blue Metallic | $1500 |
| Stealth Grey | $2300 |
| Ultra Red | $2600 |
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Options
19-inch Nova wheels – $1800
White and black interior – $1500
Tesla Mobile Connector trickle charging cable – $550
Tesla Gen 3 11kW AC Wall Connector – $750 (excludes installation fees)
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Premium Connectivity – $9.99 per month
| Premium Connectivity subscription adds | |
|---|---|
| Satellite-view maps with live traffic lines | Karaoke* |
| Video streaming services* | Internet browser* |
| Music streaming services* | Live camera monitoring via mobile app |
| *Features can still be used via connected Wi-Fi hotspot without subscription | |
Enhanced Autopilot – $5100
| Enhanced Autopilot adds | |
|---|---|
| Automatic lane change assist | Summon (move vehicle forwards/backwards via mobile app) |
| Automatic parking | Smart Summon (move vehicle to user via mobile app) |
| Navigate on Autopilot | |
| Note: Software package can be added during ownership via mobile app | |
‘Full Self-Driving’ Capability – $10,100
| ‘Full Self-Driving’ Capability adds | |
|---|---|
| Enhanced Autopilot features | Supposed ‘promise’ of Level 2 autonomous driving driver assist function in the future |
| Traffic light and stop sign control (when adaptive cruise is enabled) | |
| Note: Software package can be added during ownership via mobile app | |
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Powertrains, charging, and driving range
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 carries the same battery and drivetrain as before – split by either standard-range single-motor and long-range dual-motor configurations.
| RWD | Long Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 57.5kWh usable (60kWh gross) estimated* | 75kWh usable (78.1kWh gross) estimated* |
| Battery cathode type | LFP | NMC lithium-ion |
| Claimed driving range (WLTP) | 513km | 629km |
| Claimed energy consumption (WLTP) | 11.2kWh/100km* | 11.9kWh/100km* |
| Drive type | RWD | AWD |
| Max AC / DC charging speed | 11kW / 170kW | 11kW / 250kW |
| Recommended daily charging limit | 100% | 90% |
| *Figures according to EV Database, since Tesla doesn’t disclose battery and powertrain specs | ||
The Model 3 RWD features an unchanged 57.5kWh usable (estimated) lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack (estimated according to EV Database [↗]) delivering up to 513km claimed WLTP driving range.
Meanwhile, the Long Range nets a larger 75kWh usable (estimated) nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery (according to EV Database [↗]) providing up to 629km claimed WLTP driving range.
Compared to the outgoing 2023 model, claimed driving range on the combined WLTP test cycle has been slightly improved by 22km on the RWD and 27km on the Long Range.
That's thanks to a range of aerodynamic optimisations to bodywork surfaces, sharper body lines, and new wheel designs aimed at reducing drag and maximise range.
Softer materials in the cabin, all-round acoustic glass (now on the rear windows and windscreen) and new springs, dampers, bushings, subframe mounting points, and dedicated tyres claim result in a quieter and more comfortable ride, too.
The base Model 3 RWD is powered by an unchanged single rear-mounted electric motor that can accelerate the electric sedan from 0-100km/h in a claimed 6.1 seconds.
Tesla doesn’t provide power figures, but the latest official filing to the Australian Government’s road vehicle regulator [↗] and EV Database [↗] confirms 208kW of power. The latter suggests 420Nm of torque.
Meanwhile, the Long Range has two electric motors for all-wheel drive and a claimed 0-100km/h time in 4.4 seconds. According to EV Database [↗], it produces 366kW and 493Nm.
A flagship refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance is set to join next year.
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Safety
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 hasn’t been tested by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) yet, but it did receive the full five-star safety rating [↗] under the 2019 testing criteria.
Tesla claims around 50 per cent of parts are changed compared to the outgoing model
It features a new front bumper and redesigned doors with anchors that slot into the chassis to improve stability, so it’s unknown whether the current ANCAP rating will still apply.
According to the Model 3 owner’s manual [↗], there are six airbags, but it lacks a front-centre airbag.
The Tesla electric car comes with a Cabin Overheat Protection feature, which automatically turns on the climate control to try to keep the interior cool under 40-degrees Celsius when parked. It also offers ‘Keep Climate On’, camp and dog modes.
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The Model 3’s safety assistance technologies are powered by all-round cameras only, called ‘Tesla Vision’.
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 Basic Autopilot standard active safety features | |
|---|---|
| Front auto emergency braking (AEB) with vehicle/pedestrian/cyclist/junction detection | Lane-keep assist |
| Rear AEB | Blind-spot monitoring with blind-spot view cameras |
| Adaptive cruise control with lane-centring assist | Reversing camera |
About those ultrasonic sensors...
With new front and rear bumpers, the facelifted Tesla Model 3 has removed sonar-based parking sensors for all countries, including Australia.
Instead, it utilises all-round cameras to estimate the proximity to nearby objects, which detects each side of the vehicle for the first time.
Tesla [↗] has been phasing out ultrasonic and radar sensors globally since 2021 in favour of a camera-only system.
Enhanced Autopilot – $5100
| Enhanced Autopilot adds | |
|---|---|
| Automatic lane change assist | Summon (move vehicle forwards/backwards via mobile app) |
| Automatic parking | Smart Summon (move vehicle to user via mobile app) |
| Navigate on Autopilot | |
| Note: Software package can be added during ownership via mobile app | |
‘Full Self-Driving’ Capability – $10,100
| ‘Full Self-Driving’ Capability adds | |
|---|---|
| Enhanced Autopilot features | Supposed ‘promise’ of Level 2 autonomous driving driver assist function in the future |
| Traffic light and stop sign control (when adaptive cruise is enabled) | |
| Note: Software package can be added during ownership via mobile app | |
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Dimensions
The facelifted 2024 Tesla Model 3 is classed as a medium sedan.
| RWD | Long Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Length x width x height | 4720 x 2089 x 1441mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2875mm | |
| Ground clearance | 138mm | |
| Boot / frunk | 594 / 88-litres | |
| Weight | 1765kg | 1828kg |
While it uses the same Tesla second-generation ground-up EV platform, it appears the new bumper has stretched the front nose, resulting in a 25mm longer overall length than the previous 2023 model.
The boot is now 33-litres larger than the outgoing Model 3, but retains the same 88-litre frunk volume under the bonnet.
While the electric sedan is rated to tow overseas, the Australian 2023 Model 3 owner’s manual [↗] warns:
“Do not use Model 3 for towing purposes… Using Model 3 for towing without Tesla-approved towing components and accessories may void the warranty.”
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Warranty and servicing
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric sedan is covered by a four-year/80,000km vehicle warranty – which is shorter than the industry standard.
The battery warranty differs depending on the variant. The base RWD’s LFP battery pack is backed for eight-years/160,000km, while the Long Range's NMC battery goes for up to eight-years/192,000km.
Both promise the pack won’t degrade by more than 30 per cent within the battery warranty period.
The touchscreen and media control unit are covered by a separate two-year/40,000 km warranty. Standard Connectivity for the touchscreen and mobile app is included for the first eight years.
Tesla uses a condition-based servicing scheme, instead of traditional scheduled logbook servicing.
The vehicle's sensors detect when specific parts need maintenance based on usage and time, and notifies the owner via the touchscreen or mobile app to schedule a checkup. Tesla also recommends a range of routine maintenance tasks, which are listed here [↗].
Roadside assistance is included during the vehicle warranty.
The company offers a mobile service for general maintenance tasks, but some may require a service centre visit.
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Availability
The facelifted 2024 Tesla Model 3 is expected to start Australian deliveries between January to March 2024.
Reservations are open now via the Tesla website with an online-only, fixed-price purchasing model.
The Model 3 directly competes with the Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan, cheaper BYD Seal, and upmarket Polestar 2 liftback. It's also priced in line with the Volvo EX30 small SUV, Cupra Born hatch, and Renault Megane E-Tech crossover.
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Below: Outgoing 2023 Tesla Model 3
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