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Tesla Model 3What does it cost to run?

Charging mostly at home, the Tesla Model 3 RWD costs about $10.12 a week in Tasmania and $15.42 in South Australia for 250 km of driving. A full charge of its 60 kWh battery costs $14.88 to $25.14 at home.

750 kmMid-size sedanClaimed range79 kWh battery4.72 m long
$54,900Price from (+ on-roads)
4 yrs / 80,000 kmWarranty
$12.94Charging per week (NSW, 250 km)
$20.34Full charge at home (NSW)

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Tesla Model 3 charging costs by state

Per week assumes 250 km with 90% of charging at home. Cheapest state in green. *Per year assumes 15,000 km, all home charging.

Tesla Model 3 RWD

StateFull chargePer weekPer year*
NSW$20.34$12.94$702
Victoria$17.04$11.23$588
Queensland$16.80$11.11$580
South Australia$25.14$15.42$867
WA$19.98$12.75$689
Tasmania$14.88$10.12$513
ACT$22.20$13.90$766
NT$18.06$11.76$623

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

StateFull chargePer weekPer year*
NSW$26.78$11.82$641
Victoria$22.44$10.26$537
Queensland$22.12$10.14$529
South Australia$33.10$14.08$792
WA$26.31$11.65$629
Tasmania$19.59$9.24$469
ACT$29.23$12.69$699
NT$23.78$10.74$569

Price, range and charging times

Charging times are from empty to full and approximate.

VariantPriceBatteryClaimed rangeFull charge, home wallboxFull charge, power pointMax fast charge
RWD$54,900 + on-roads60 kWh520 km9 hours25 hours175 kW
Long Range RWD$61,900 + on-roads79 kWh750 km11 hours33 hours250 kW

What a Tesla Model 3 costs to own over 5 years

250 km a week in NSW, mostly charged at home. Tesla has no fixed service schedule, only periodic checks, so we count no scheduled servicing cost. Warranty: 4 yrs / 80,000 km.

VariantOn the road*Home chargerCharging / yrServicing / yrTyres / yr5-year total
RWD$58,900$2,000$673$0$607$67,298
Long Range RWD$65,900$2,000$614$0$607$74,005

Cost to own = price (plus about $4,000 on-road costs where the price is before on-roads) + a home wallbox for EVs (about $2,000, one-off) + charging or fuel + scheduled servicing + tyres. It leaves out insurance, registration and resale value, which vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly. Resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.

Compare the Tesla Model 3 with other cars

Before you buy: three things that change the cost

Where you'll charge

Charging at home is roughly half the price of public fast chargers, and overnight off-peak plans can be cheaper again. Without a garage or driveway you'll rely on public chargers, which narrows the saving over petrol. Most owners pay an electrician to fit a wallbox for faster home charging.

How far you really go on a charge

Claimed ranges come from a lab test. Expect noticeably less on the highway at 110 km/h, with the air-con running or when towing. Choose a car whose range comfortably covers your longest regular trip.

The novated lease tax break ends for some cars

Eligible EVs bought through a novated lease are currently exempt from fringe benefits tax. From 1 April 2027 the full exemption only applies to EVs valued at $75,000 or less, so most cars on this site still qualify. Leases already in place keep their current treatment.

Common questions

How much is a Tesla Model 3 in Australia?

The Tesla Model 3 starts from $54,900 + on-roads (October 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.

How much does a Tesla Model 3 cost to run each week?

Charging mostly at home and driving 250 km a week, the Tesla Model 3 RWD costs about $10.12 in Tasmania to $15.42 in South Australia, using 2026–27 default electricity prices.

How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3?

A full charge of the 60 kWh battery costs about $14.88 to $25.14 at home, depending on your state, or about $42.00 at a public fast charger.

How long does a Tesla Model 3 take to charge at home?

About 9 hours from empty on a 7 kW home wallbox, or about 25 hours from a normal power point. Most owners top up overnight rather than charging from empty.

How far can a Tesla Model 3 go on a charge?

Claimed range is up to 750 km on the WLTP test. Expect less at highway speeds or with the air-con on.

Tesla Model 3 head to head

Against hybrids and plug-ins

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How we work it out

Weekly cost is the car's claimed energy use (kWh per 100 km) × your distance × your electricity price. "Per week" figures on this site assume 250 km a week with 90% of charging at home. Petrol comparisons use the fuel use and price you choose. Prices are list prices at October 2026 and change often; check with the dealer.