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    2021 Tesla Model 3

    Used from

    $59,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    4 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    NA

    About the Tesla Model 3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Tesla Model 3 is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $59,900 for the Standard Range Plus variant and topping out at $98,801 for the Performance.

    There are 3 variants of the Model 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.

    The Tesla Model 3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 190kW and 375Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 Model 3 was offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.

    See Tesla Model 3 models from other years

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    2021 Tesla Model 3 Price

    Standard Range Plus

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD$59,900

    Performance

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4$93,601

    Long Range

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, 4x4$73,400
    *excl. on-roads

    2021 Tesla Model 3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Tesla Model 3

    Standard Range Plus

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Emergency Driver Intervention System
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Highway Assist
      • Lane Changing
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
      • Includes Display
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Charging connector
      • Charging Cable Included
      • Charging Socket Ac 1
      • Charging Socket Dc 1
      • Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Rear Side
      • Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Rear Side
    • Charging information
      • Amps (a): 10
      • Amps (a): 15
      • Amps (a): 16
      • Duration (hours): 7.00
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.50
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 2.30
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 200.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 2
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 200
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 80
      • Voltage (v): 230
      • Voltage (v): 400
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 3
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Adaptive Cruise Cont Linked To Mapping
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 15.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electric Power source
      • Actively Heated/cooled Battery
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 138.9
      • Battery Cell Count: 2976
      • Battery Cell Type: Cylinder
      • Battery Supplier: Panasonic
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 360
      • High Power Charger
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 50.0
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 11.0
      • Range (km): 460.00
      • Range (km): 508.00
      • Range (km): 556.00
      • Range (miles): 285.83
      • Range (miles): 315.66
      • Range (miles): 345.48
      • Wall Charger
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Asynchronous Induction Motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 420
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 306.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 225.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
      • Single-pedal Driving
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 15.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 64.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1024
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 958
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1356
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 52.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1331
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1085
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 894
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1430
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1372
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 145
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 90
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Centre Floor Console: Synthetic Leather
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
      • Wheel
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 15.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: Satellite View
      • Screen Size (in): 15.0
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Os Version
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 188
      • Combined (wh/mile): 303
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 30.3
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 18.8
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
      • Combined (miles/kwh): 0.3
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Cooling
      • Includes Heating
      • Includes Phone
      • Includes Timer
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 999
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 999999
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote battery management
      • Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Includes Charge Completion Alert
      • Includes Remote Battery Pre-heating
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation Timer
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 999
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 999999
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Immobilisation
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 999
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 999999
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Remote Seat Heating Control
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Tow Away Alert
      • Vehicle Start
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Includes Programmable Settings
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Synthetic Leather
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Heat Pump
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Long Range

    Adds to Standard Range Plus:
    • Charging information
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 250.00
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 208.3
      • Battery Cell Count: 4416
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 75.0
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 11.5
      • Range (km): 620.00
      • Range (km): 657.00
      • Range (km): 694.00
      • Range (miles): 385.25
      • Range (miles): 408.24
      • Range (miles): 431.23
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 240
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 335
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 210.8
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 265.2
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 155.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 195.0
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Navigational systems
      • Traffic Info
      • Traffic Info Months Of Subscription: 12
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 209
      • Combined (wh/mile): 336
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 33.6
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 20.9
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Steering Wheel Heating
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 15
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from Standard Range Plus:
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 138.9
      • Battery Cell Count: 2976
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 50.0
      • Range (km): 460.00
      • Range (km): 508.00
      • Range (km): 556.00
      • Range (miles): 285.83
      • Range (miles): 315.66
      • Range (miles): 345.48
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 420
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 306.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 225.0
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 188
      • Combined (wh/mile): 303
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 30.3
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 18.8
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8

    Performance

    Adds to Long Range:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Charging information
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 15.00
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Voltage (v): 360.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 75.00
      • Range (km): 560.00
      • Range (km): 628.00
      • Range (miles): 347.97
      • Range (miles): 390.22
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 420
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 278.8
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 205.0
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 15.00
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 15.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 15.00
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 207
      • Combined (wh/mile): 333
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 33.3
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 20.7
    Removes from Long Range:
    • Charging information
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 250.00
    • Electric Power source
      • Range (km): 620.00
      • Range (km): 657.00
      • Range (km): 694.00
      • Range (miles): 385.25
      • Range (miles): 408.24
      • Range (miles): 431.23
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 335
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 265.2
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 195.0
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 209
      • Combined (wh/mile): 336
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 33.6
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 20.9
    See all 2021 Tesla Model 3 Specs

    2021 Tesla Model 3 Dimensions

    1443mm
    1849mm
    4694mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 Tesla Model 3 Dimensions

    2021 Tesla Model 3 Fuel Economy

    Tesla Model 3Fuel TypeCombined
    Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWDElectric-
    See all Tesla Model 3 Fuel Economy

    2021 Tesla Model 3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Tesla Model 3?

    The Tesla Model 3 offers a 4 year 80,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Tesla Model 3 FAQs

    The cheapest Tesla Model 3 is the Standard Range Plus that starts from $59,900.

    The most expensive Tesla Model 3 is the Performance that starts from $98,801.

    The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model 3 is null kg offered by the following variants: Standard Range Plus, Long Range and Performance.

    The largest Tesla Model 3 is the Standard Range Plus which measures 1849mm wide, 4694mm in length and sits 1443mm tall.

    The most powerful Tesla Model 3 is the Performance which has 360kW of power from its null engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Tesla Model 3 may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Tesla Model 3 is the Performance which weighs 2305 kg (kerb weight).

    The Tesla Model 3 uses electric.