Tesla Model 3 2023: pricing cut by $3400 for Tesla’s electric sedan

Not quite the full-on, game-changing, low-cost EV we were promised, cut-back Model 3 RWD still delivers superb value

The Tesla Model 3 is easily Australia’s most popular premium sedan. Last year, the Chinese-made, American-badged four-door outsold the BMW 3 Series/4 The Tesla Model 3 is the best-selling EV sedan in Australia. Over the next three months and 5000km, we’re going to see if the king deserves its crown.

There are no two ways about it, Tesla’s sales are sliding in Australia. There’s an explanation, of course, with a stop-delivery creating pent-up demand Model 3 swings back into the garage but this time with Full Self Driving (Supervised) for the first time in right-hand drive.

It shouldn’t be surprising, but it turns out that Tesla does listen to feedback. There’s no other way to explain the swag of worthwhile upgrades to the Tesla has listened to feedback: the facelift of the Model 3 addresses a range of criticism to tremendous effect. This is a much better car

Watch our expert review of the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance, including dual motors, handling, interior, boot space and Australian price.

The original Tesla Model Y Performance was like the polarising deep-cut third album from your favourite band — the one that followed the sweet, well-liked Credible improvements in the Model Y Performance’s ride quality and body control lift engagement, making us cry out for a similar upgrade to this Tesla’s steering.

When pre-orders opened for the updated Tesla Model Y earlier in 2025, most early-adopter Australians gravitated toward the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant. Deeply impressive real-world efficiency, and resulting usable range, makes the much-improved Tesla Model Y base model a solid SUV choice.

Chasing Cars doesn’t do political commentary. We publish road tests we hope Australian car buyers find valuable. So we’ll deal with the elephant in the Tesla has given its crucial Model Y a superb mid-life upgrade that fixes or improves many of the SUV’s previous faults—making its connection to fraught politics frustrating

Need more space than a Model 3 provides? Tesla’s first midsize SUV, the Model Y, has landed in Australia in RWD and Performance AWD models.

Boxy styling, 137km EV range, rapid performance and an adventurous edge all at the right price. The H7 can’t be ignored, so why don’t we love it?

New plug-in performance monster deserves more than just city posing. We test it on Targa Tasmania’s finest before a ballistic fact-finding track session

With 430km claimed driving range, 700Nm of torque and 3.5T towing, is the MGU9 EV an electric AWD ute that can actually tow your boat on the weekend?

We've finally driven the all-new, fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero on Australian soil – literally! – in this first taste of what it's like off-road from behind the wheel of a range-topping GSR.

Ferrari has finally brought back the iconic gated manual gearbox. Except it hasn’t – not quite. The 12Cilindri Manuale is the first three-pedal Ferrari in The gated shifter and clutch pedal are back at Ferrari – but the conventional manual hasn’t made a full return. The distinction matters, but not as much as you’d think

Leapmotor has struggled to make its mark in a market swamped by affordable Chinese electric vehicles. At a time when rivals are experiencing explosive With lots of tech and a pricepoint to turn heads, is the new BO5 hatchback the car to firmly put China's Leapmotor on the map in a crowded EV market?

Swedish-branded, Chinese-built hyper GT is huge on style, manic in pace and reasonably priced. But can it seduce with enough charisma to find Aussie buyers?

The cost of entry to the Tesla Model 3 electric sedan has been dramatically reduced by $9000 for its 2027 model year with the introduction of an

The 2026 Tesla Model 3 becomes Australia’s longest driving range electric car with the addition of a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) trim. With Tesla has confirmed a new Long Range RWD Model 3 and range improvements for range-topping Performance

Thanks for joining us this Tuesday April 23rd 2024. Notably in car news today: sharper deals emerge across the market, with Tesla leading proceedings by Every important car news story breaking today, one convenient read

Electric vehicle sales in Australia are estimated to have passed the 650,000 mark, after a bumper July where they made up 22 per cent of the total market. What are the best-selling EVs in Australia, and does Chasing Cars recommend them?

The all-new third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan – codenamed ‘C178’ (for ICE) and ‘C174’ (for BEV) – has been priced for its imminent Australian

A recent Tesla press release has confirmed the brand will not introduce cut-price variants of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y medium SUV to Australia, Tesla Australia will rename its existing range with a ‘Premium’ focus — but one subtle line confirms this isn’t in preparation for the launch of cheaper, ‘Standard’ models.

Tesla has decreased the price of its Tesla Model 3 sedan in Australia across all grades, with the range now kicking off at $63,900 before on-road costs As a new wave of alluring electric vehicles flood into the Australian market, the Tesla Model 3 has had a rare price reduction

The most popular electric car in Australia is now harder to get, with nine-month waits advised by Tesla for new customer orders.

After slashing it price over the last 12 months the Model 3 is now cheaper than some rivals and eligible for rebates to make it even cheaper.

Hyundai has confirmed its Ioniq 6 N performance sedan flagship will launch in Australia in the first half of 2026, providing the Korean automaker with a Ioniq 6 the latest to join Hyundai ‘N’ performance division with unique styling and driver-focused performance enhancements

Tesla has announced its controversial Full Self Driving (Supervised) level 2 autonomous driving feature is now downloadable for customers in Australia and Tesla’s semi-autonomous technology is now available in Australia and New Zealand with subscription pricing confirmed

The Mazda 6e electric sedan has been spied testing on Australian roads, providing the strongest hint yet that the Japanese brand will offer a local rival Chinese-built Mazda 6e could be on the cards for Australia to take on popular midsize electric sedans

Tesla has always maintained its key advantage in the market isn’t its cars, but the autonomous capability baked into them. Until now, the brand's

A report from the Australian Automobile Association has revealed that this year's second quarter saw the greatest number of electric vehicles to date in This year’s second quarter sees the greatest number of electric vehicle sales to date

After six months of intensive research and unwavering dedication, the most accurate and detailed report on the world’s top ten cars last year has been The 10 best-selling vehicles in the world in 2024, from the iconic Toyota Hilux ute to the BYD Qin plug-in sedan.

Thanks for joining us this Friday, May 23rd 2025. Notably in car news today: Toyota is openly investigating a unibody lifestyle ute that could sit under Toyota is openly investigating a unibody lifestyle ute that could sit under the Hilux and Tesla has collected yet another safety gong with its updated Model 3.