Electric · 2017–2027
Tesla Model 3
Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Tesla Model 3. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 16.4 kWh/100km, about $703 a year in New Zealand.
- Energy use
- 16.4 kWh/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's charging
- $703
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- Range
- 556 km
- Seats
- 5
What a Model 3 costs to run
At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $0.39/kWh electricity | $6.39 per 100 km | $703 |
| Australia | $0.33/kWh electricity | $5.41 per 100 km | $600 |
| United Kingdom | £0.25/kWh electricity | £6.52 per 100 miles | £456 |
| United States | $0.18/kWh electricity | $4.75 per 100 miles | $641 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Model 3 ranks
Model 3 Highland, 2024–2027
Specs for the RWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- Model 3 Highland
- Built
- 2024-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,719 mm
- Width
- 1,933 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,875 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,780 kg
- Boot
- 682 L
Engine
- Engine
- Single motor
- Power
- 366 kW
- Torque
- 493 Nm
- Gearbox
- Single-speed
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 201 km/h
Battery and charging
- Battery (usable)
- 75 kWh
- Electric range
- 678 km
- Energy use
- 13.2 kWh/100km
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging
- 250 kW
- Charge port
- CCS2
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 8
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
Model 3 (Highland predecessor), 2017–2023
Specs for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (Australia, updated model); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- Model 3, first generation (Highland update)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,694 mm
- Width
- 1,849 mm
- Height
- 1,443 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,875 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.6 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,760 kg
- Boot
- 561 L
Engine
- Engine
- Single electric motor
- Power
- 208 kW
- Gearbox
- Single-speed
Battery and charging
- Battery (usable)
- 60 kWh
- Electric range
- 491 km
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2025
- Airbags
- 7
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Tyres
- 235/45 R18
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- No
- Android Auto
- No
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Electric | 18.8 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 111 MPGe | 508 km |
| 2026 | Electric | 16.4 kWh/100km | 3.8 mi/kWh | 128 MPGe | 516 km |
| 2025 | Electric | 16.4 kWh/100km | 3.8 mi/kWh | 128 MPGe | 556 km |
| 2024 | Electric | 16.1 kWh/100km | 3.9 mi/kWh | 130 MPGe | 548 km |
| 2023 | Electric | 16.1 kWh/100km | 3.9 mi/kWh | 130 MPGe | 506 km |
| 2022 | Electric | 16.1 kWh/100km | 3.9 mi/kWh | 130 MPGe | 506 km |
| 2021 | Electric | 15.6 kWh/100km | 4.0 mi/kWh | 134 MPGe | 506 km |
| 2020 | Electric | 17.4 kWh/100km | 3.6 mi/kWh | 121 MPGe | 489 km |
| 2019 | Electric | 17.1 kWh/100km | 3.6 mi/kWh | 123 MPGe | 498 km |
| 2018 | Electric | 18.0 kWh/100km | 3.5 mi/kWh | 116 MPGe | 498 km |
| 2017 | Electric | 16.7 kWh/100km | 3.7 mi/kWh | 126 MPGe | 498 km |
Tesla Model 3 questions
How much electricity does the Tesla Model 3 use?
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 uses 16.4 kWh/100km officially (3.8 mi/kWh, 128 MPGe). Its official range is 556 km.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $703 a year at today's average electricity price of $0.39/kWh and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How big is the Tesla Model 3's boot?
682 L, for the RWD.
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