ev.nz summary
The short version
The Model 3 is Tesla New Zealand's electric sports sedan. Three configurations are detailed on tesla.com/en_nz: Rear-Wheel Drive from $54,900, Premium Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (up to 750km WLTP) and Dual Motor Performance (343kW peak, 0–100km/h in 3.1 seconds). Every new Model 3 delivered from 1 January 2026 carries a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty.
Highlights
- Up to 750km WLTP range on Premium
- 5-star ANCAP rating (2025)
- 5-year unlimited-km vehicle warranty
- Access to Tesla Supercharger network
- Performance variant: 3.1s 0–100km/h
Worth knowing
- Home charging equipment not included
- Full Self-Driving is a paid option and still requires an attentive driver
- Some mid Design Studio prices are not clearly labelled to a trim
- Service network is Tesla-only
This summary is based on Tesla New Zealand's Model 3 page and Design Studio prices checked on 24 October 2026, plus ANCAP's 2025 rating. It is not a road test: ev.nz has not driven this car and does not give it a score.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price (Design Studio) | Drive | Range (WLTP) | 0–100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Wheel Drive | $54,900 | RWD | 572km | 6.2s |
| Premium | From $63,900 | RWD | 750km (18") / 691km (19") | 5.2s |
| Performance | $86,900 | Dual Motor AWD | 600km | 3.1s |
Overview
The Tesla Model 3 is a five-seat electric sports sedan sold direct by Tesla New Zealand. On 24 October 2026 the Design Studio listed purchase prices of $54,900, $63,900, $71,900 and $86,900. This page maps the clearly labelled Rear-Wheel Drive ($54,900), Premium (from $63,900) and Performance ($86,900) configurations to the specifications published on Tesla's Model 3 page.
Rear-Wheel Drive is rated at 572km WLTP, 0–100km/h in 6.2 seconds and Supercharging at up to 175kW (up to 286km of range in 15 minutes). Premium Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive stretches to 750km WLTP on 18-inch wheels (691km on 19-inch), 5.2 seconds to 100km/h and 250kW Supercharging (up to 311km in 15 minutes).
Model 3 Performance adds Dual Motor all-wheel drive, 343kW peak power, 0–100km/h in 3.1 seconds (with rollout subtracted), 600km of WLTP range, 20-inch Warp wheels and adaptive damping with Track Mode. Supercharging remains at up to 250kW.
Cargo volume is listed as 682 litres across the range. Overall length is 4,720mm (4,724mm for Performance). Every new Model 3 and Model Y delivered from 1 January 2026 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre basic vehicle warranty; the battery and drive unit warranty is eight years with 160,000km or 192,000km depending on trim.
ANCAP awarded the Model 3 five stars in 2025 for all variants built and on sale from September 2023 (rating expires December 2031).
Range and charging
Charging figures are Tesla New Zealand Supercharging estimates based on constant-speed data. Home charging equipment is not included with the vehicle. Tesla quotes pay-per-use Supercharging.
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Specifications
| Specification | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driven wheels | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Dual Motor all-wheel drive |
| Peak power | — | — | 343kW |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2s | 5.2s | 3.1s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | — | — |
| Specification | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 572km | 750km (18") / 691km (19") | 600km |
| Specification | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supercharging max | 175kW | 250kW | 250kW |
| Range added in 15 minutes | Up to 286km | Up to 311km | Up to 243km |
| Specification | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,720mm | 4,720mm | 4,724mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,933mm | ||
| Height | 1,440mm | 1,440mm | 1,431mm |
| Ground clearance | 138mm | 138mm | 128mm |
| Weight | 1,768kg | 1,747kg | 1,854kg |
| Cargo | 682 litres | ||
| Wheels | 18" | 18" or 19" | 20" Warp |
| Seating | 5 | ||
| Displays | 16" centre | 16" centre + 8" rear | 16" centre + 8" rear |
| Specification | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic vehicle | 5 years / unlimited km | ||
| Battery and drive unit | 8 years / 160,000km | 8 years / 192,000km | 8 years / 192,000km |
Specifications from Tesla New Zealand's Model 3 page, checked 24 October 2026. Prices are Design Studio purchase prices on that date ($54,900 / $63,900 / $71,900 / $86,900 were listed); the $71,900 mid price is not mapped to a named trim here because the studio did not label it clearly in the fetched page. Performance 0–100km/h is quoted with rollout subtracted. On-road costs and options are extra.
Equipment
Highlighted by Tesla NZ
- Up to 750km WLTP range (Premium, 18" wheels)
- Supercharging at up to 250kW
- 16-inch centre touchscreen
- Phone key and Tesla mobile app
- Five-year unlimited-km vehicle warranty (from Jan 2026 deliveries)
- 8-year battery and drive unit warranty
- Sentry Mode and Pet Mode
- Optional Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Available across the range (per Tesla NZ)
- 16-inch centre touchscreen
- Phone key and Tesla app remote access
- Heated front seats and heated steering wheel (base)
- Sentry Mode and Pet Mode
- Forward Collision Warning, Active Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Avoidance
- Optional Full Self-Driving (Supervised) — driver must remain attentive
Premium and Performance additions (per Tesla NZ)
- 8-inch rear touchscreen
- Premium audio (9 speakers + subwoofer on Premium; 15 speakers on Performance)
- Ventilated front seats
- 360-degree acoustic glass
- Adaptive damping and Track Mode (Performance)
Safety
ANCAP awarded the Tesla Model 3 five stars in 2025. The rating applies to all variants built and on sale from September 2023 and expires in December 2031. Dual frontal, side chest, side head and a front centre airbag are standard, with AEB (car-to-car, VRU, junction, crossing, backover and head-on), lane support and an advanced speed assistance system.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- Tesla New Zealand: Model 3 Range, performance, dimensions, charging, warranty
- Tesla New Zealand: Model 3 Design Studio Purchase prices checked 24 Oct 2026
- ANCAP: Tesla Model 3 safety rating 5 stars, 2025
Note: Tesla prices and configuration change without notice; confirm in the Design Studio before ordering. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) requires an attentive driver and does not make the vehicle autonomous. Battery warranty distance varies by trim (160,000km or 192,000km).
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