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EV DIRECTORY

Tesla Model 3 RWD EV Beta

Price $54,900
Range 572 km
Fastest charging 175 kW DC

Price

RRP
$54,900

Battery & charging

Range
572 km
Peak DC charging
175 kW

Range in the real world

Official (WLTP) 570 km
Motorway at 100 km/h ~430 km
Winter, near freezing ~430 km

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.

Performance

Motors
Single motor
0–100 km/h
6.2 sec
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Practicality

Body
Sedan
Seats
5
Boot
682 L
Kerb weight
1,768 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 8yr/192,000km on Long Range and Performance

Specifications from the NZ Autocar price database, checked against each maker’s NZ site, ANCAP and RightCar. Confirm with the dealer before you buy.

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