8.4
2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD review
The Tesla Model 3 has been the best electric car on sale in Australia since its launch. This update gives it some breathing room atop the pile.
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Scott Collie
2024 Honda Accord vs 2024 Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Honda Accord
Tesla Model 3
2024 Honda
Accord
vs
2024 Tesla
Model 3
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the medium category, between scores of 7.6 and 8.8.
8.8
NA
8.4
7.6
Based on the Honda Accord
Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L
206 km
NA
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$64,900
$54,900 - $91,600
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
Colours Available
All colour options are at no additional cost, VTi-LX Petrol options include:
- Modern Steel
- Platinum White
- Lunar Silver
- Meteoroid Grey
- Crystal Black
VTi-LX Hybrid removes Modern Steel and adds:
- Passion Red
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1993 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 108kW | 208kW - 461kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6100 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 181Nm | 350Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13.9 | - | |
