Tesla Model 3 Premium EV Beta
Price
- RRP
- $63,900
Battery & charging
- Range
- 520 km
- Energy use
- 14.9 kWh/100km
- Peak DC charging
- 175 kW
Range in the real world
Estimates from the official figure using typical losses: about a quarter off at motorway speeds or in cold weather, and around half when towing. Your range will depend on speed, hills, weather and load.
Running costs
| Per 100 km | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging at home | $13.56 | $1,630 |
| Public fast charging | $21.01 | $2,520 |
| Petrol car, for comparison | $24.85 | $2,980 |
At the official energy use (real-world use is usually higher), home power at 40c/kWh, public fast charging at 90c/kWh and road user charges of $76 per 1,000 km, over 12,000 km a year. The petrol car uses 7 L/100 km of 91 at $3.55 a litre. Your power plan may be cheaper, especially overnight.
Performance
- Motors
- Single motor
- Power
- 210 kW
- Torque
- 420 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 sec
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
Practicality
- Body
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 682 L
- Kerb weight
- 1,761 kg
- Ground clearance
- 138 mm
Safety
- ANCAP scores
- Adult 90% · Child 95% · Pedestrians and cyclists 89% · Safety assist 88%
- Energy rating (RightCar)
- 6 out of 6 stars
Ownership
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Model 3 and Model Y delivered from 1 Jan 2026. Battery and drive unit 8yr/160,000km on Model 3 RWD, Model 3 Premium and Model Y Premium (RWD); 8yr/192,000km on Premium Long Range, Performance and Model Y L
Specifications from the NZ Autocar price database, checked against each maker’s NZ site, ANCAP and RightCar. Confirm with the dealer before you buy.