2022 Tesla Model 3 price and specs

The Tesla Model 3 has undergone another update, bringing larger batteries offering boosts in driving range.

2022 Tesla Model 3 pricing and specifications
Larger batteries deliver 34km to 43km range increases
Entry model half a second slower from 0-100km/h
Priced from $59,900 before on-road costs

Tesla has treated its cheapest electric car range to a battery update, with the revised 2022 Tesla Model 3 on sale now through the American brand’s website.

As reported in our full story here, the Chinese-made Model 3 has gained larger battery packs across all models – believed to measure 62kWh in entry-level models, or 82kWh in Long Range and Performance variants – for no additional cost, with the cheapest version of Tesla’s smallest electric car still opening from $59,900 before on-road costs.

Driving range claims according to European WLTP testing procedures now come in at 491km in the entry-level 62kWh model (up from 448km), 614km in the 82kWh Long Range (up from 580km), and 567km in the flagship Performance (no change).

The entry-level model – now known simply as the ‘Model 3’, dropping the ‘Standard Range Plus’ title – has been hit with a performance cut, however, now covering the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds (down from 5.6 seconds). Top speed remains at 225km/h, through its single rear-mounted electric motor.

The Long Range upgrades to dual-motor all-wheel drive, good for a 4.4-second 0-100km/h time and a 233km/h top speed. The range-topping Performance gains more powerful electric motors for a 3.3-second 0-100km/h time (excluding 30cm of drag strip rollout) and a 267km/h top speed.

Tesla doesn’t quote power or torque outputs, and the sole charging claim confirmed on the company’s website is that a 15-minute stint on a Supercharger will add 327km of claimed range.

Full standard equipment and price lists for all three variants can be found at the bottom of this story.

The 2022 Tesla Model 3 is on sale now, with the brand’s website reporting a delivery time of eight to 12 weeks for brand-new orders – placing first deliveries in the first few weeks of 2022. All Australia-bound Model 3 vehicles are sourced from Shanghai, China.

2022 Tesla Model 3 Australian pricing

Model 3 – $59,900
Model 3 Long Range – $73,400
Model 3 Performance – $84,900

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs, order and delivery fees, and Luxury Car Tax.

2022 Tesla Model 3 standard features:

18-inch alloy wheels with ‘aero’ covers
15-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, navigation, multiple driver profiles and app integration
Electric front seats with heating
‘Premium’ vegan upholstery in black or white
Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection
Power-folding heated side mirrors
Wireless phone charging
Four USB-C ports
‘Upgraded’ sound system
30-day Premium Connectivity trial
Autonomous emergency braking
Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system (adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist)
Blind-spot monitoring