Tesla Model 3: RWD $60,700 (Was $63,700), LR $69,700 (Was $72,700) Delivered + On-Road Cost @ Tesla

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Tesla Model 3: RWD $60,700 (Was $63,700), LR $69,700 (Was $72,700) Delivered + On-Road Cost @ Tesla
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nxllson on 23/04/2024 - 11:32 tesla.com (3854 clicks)
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The sharpest price drop to ever see the Model 3 Highland - and the second lowest price point for all Model 3 RWD / SR+

The Long Range Model 3 has also seen a $3000 price drop. Keep in mind that the Ludicrous version is rumoured to be announced very soon.
Model 3 Performance has been launched in the United States - boasting a 2.9s 0-60mph acceleration time, and is expected to be orderable in Australia later today.

Prices above exclude on-road costs (varying per state).

Drive-away prices are as follows for the RWD:

ACT: $61,339
NSW: $63,992
NT: $63,270
QLD: $56,674 (w/ Queensland Gov. EV Rebate)
SA: $64,017
TAS: $61,757 (w/ Tasmania Gov. EV Rebate)
VIC: $64,295
WA: $62,190 (w/ WA Gov. EV Rebate)

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Comments

  • StonedWizard on 23/04/2024 - 11:34
    +4

    Never heard of a manufacturer discounting a new model so soon after a launch.

    Great for people that were on the fence about a model 3.

    Does Tesla still give discounts for referrals?

    • Chinese on 23/04/2024 - 11:46
      +3

      Tesla deals posted here are mostly a joke/trap.

    • camr00 on 23/04/2024 - 12:13
      +1

      I did a quick google (others might want to do more research) because I was keen to know the discounts over time, and so soon after last launch.

      This page has a good table: https://www.drive.com.au/news/tesla-cuts-prices-in-australia…

      I heard the existing referral program will cease in April with a new program to launch later.

    • hippyhippy on 23/04/2024 - 13:47
      -1

      Before covid you could always go into a dealer and pay a few k below the rrp …

    • peterc on 23/04/2024 - 15:01

      Until the end of the month!

    • Skullytor on 23/04/2024 - 20:30

      Prices are falling all over the western world. We are sure to follow.

      People catching on that EVs are not ideal for everyone’s situation.

      Totally good cars in certain environments.

  • SS625 on 23/04/2024 - 11:35
    +20

    their share price also taking a bit discount if anyone is interested

    • tightm8 on 23/04/2024 - 11:37

      Subjective to call the share price a discount, even at current levels, but 'cheaper' than July last year, that's for sure…

      • bboz on 23/04/2024 - 12:49

        It's a play on words

    • maxbon on 23/04/2024 - 12:55
      +8

      Still too expensive. A car company valued like a software stock. Makes no sense to me.

      And that’s not even factoring in their small range of rapidly ageing products with persistent quality issues. Or the fact that their much lauded self-driving technology is nowhere near ready and quite likely not any more advanced than what their competitors are working on. And that their own battery technology is inferior to what CATL, BYD, Panasonic etc. sell these days.

      Tesla stock has ways to fall.

      • SS625 on 23/04/2024 - 14:52
        +1

        yes maybe, or maybe in 6 months you will see $200+ again. This world is crazy

    • coffeeinmyveins on 23/04/2024 - 16:21

      discount implies that it's actually worth anywhere near that to begin with.

  • mickeyjuiceman on 23/04/2024 - 11:35
    +19

    Buy now and then see the prices keep falling while Elon continues to think that the price is the reason sales are plummeting

    • StonedWizard on 23/04/2024 - 11:40
      +16

      As much as I do like Tesla vehicles, especially the continuous software updates.

      Having lived with a Model Y for 1 week, I found the lack of gauge cluster annoying and I'd personally like one.

      Having also test driven a BYD Seal, it's crazy how much nicer cabin that car has compared with a Model 3/Model Y

      Now that there's more competition, I could see people preferring these more traditional style of vehicles over the minimalism of Tesla models.

      • HD9990 on 23/04/2024 - 11:42
        +8

        minimalism

        cost cut

        • Chinese on 23/04/2024 - 11:47
          +2

          Poor taste

          • taki on 23/04/2024 - 11:52
            +1

            @Chinese: Apple strategy - enjoy the sizzle (profit) without meat (Less is More - profit ;)

        • maxbon on 23/04/2024 - 12:47
          +6

          Exactly. I wonder how much it has saved them to do away with the indicator stalks. This and the fact that they eliminated the gauge cluster is reason enough for me to never ever consider buying a Tesla.

          • UltimateAI on 23/04/2024 - 12:53
            +3

            @maxbon: I had this thought, but most reviewers are saying they have now converted and would struggle to go back.
            While cost is often cited, (likely true), the consumer benefit of simplification, is higher reliability.
            I am still on the fence, but absolutely considering a Tesla.
            I know more than one person that ditched Tesla due to Elon and went BYD, lasted 6 months before going back. They cited, poor software\bugs and terrible charging experience.

            • HD9990 on 23/04/2024 - 13:50
              +4

              @UltimateAI:

              higher reliability

              find a single picture of broken truning indicator sticks.

              • Cluster on 23/04/2024 - 15:21

                @HD9990: I had a 2 year old Mercedes with a broken indicator stalk. It does happen, but it's very rare.

          • peterc on 23/04/2024 - 15:09
            +2

            @maxbon: You said that you would never buy a mobile without a physical keyboard didn't you! ;-)

      • Logical on 23/04/2024 - 15:07
        +1

        Install a gauge cluster, I did on the very first day I got my 3. Around 20 minutes plug and play.

        • XCelR8 on 23/04/2024 - 15:11
          +1

          Care to share more, i.e. where from, how you did it etc? Aftermarket suitable for just some random screen?

        • StonedWizard on 23/04/2024 - 15:16

          @Logical - You’re not wrong, but all the ones I’ve seen don’t look stock and it still displays your screen on the centre screen.

          I’m sure if Tesla gave the option of a gauge cluster. Many people would happily pay $1k for it.

      • coffeeinmyveins on 23/04/2024 - 16:21
        +1

        Having also test driven a BYD Seal, it's crazy how much nicer cabin that car has compared with a Model 3/Model Y

        that's because Tesla is the Apple of the car world.

      • donm on 23/04/2024 - 16:35

        I've only driven rental Teslas and I was surprised how little the lack of gauge cluster bothered me. Sure, I'd prefer one, but for me, it wasn't a big deal.
        The lack of an indicator stalk on the M3 bothers me.
        I'd love to give a Seal a spin. How does the performance and one-pedal driving experience compare to the Teslas?

      • pumpkins on 23/04/2024 - 19:02

        Absolutely agree. The BYD is a driver's car with stalks, HUD, Instro cluster, real parking sensors etc.

        The M3 H is for people who wish they were in an autonomous car already and just want a couch to sit on and no distractions 😉

        • fitr on 23/04/2024 - 21:17
          +1

          But the way how BYD handle there sales and service really put me off. I use to have Atto3 so I know it

    • Creamsoda on 23/04/2024 - 12:01

      I think it has to do with more competition. there is a lot more EV choices now than 1 year ago.

  • shiny1 on 23/04/2024 - 11:36
    +2

    New EV players trying to undercut Tesla. Guess they have to do something about it.

    • cloudie9 on 23/04/2024 - 11:39
      +1

      You mean BYD?

      • jv on 23/04/2024 - 11:43
        +1

        There are new ones coming later this year, early next year.

    • R00D on 23/04/2024 - 11:42
      -8

      Nah they're already on top, Tesla do their own thing I think. BYD Seal is more or less a sales failure considering the way it was marketed against Model 3. BYD aggressively priced it below Model 3, it's still getting smashed.

      • MrThing on 23/04/2024 - 11:56
        +6

        That's cult buying for you

        Bet they don't know the Teslas for Australia are made in china

        • R00D on 23/04/2024 - 12:28
          -6

          They do, what's wrong with that? The best Teslas have always come out of China.

          Tesla produce a great product. There's a point too when your 'cult buying' excuse will no longer stick. Perhaps when said brand has the biggest selling car on the planet?

      • taki on 23/04/2024 - 12:04
        -2

        Western Consumer(ism) confidence with no fundamentals. Forbes 5/9’23: UBS engineers tested the BYD Seal & concluded superior engineering, with 15% price edge over Tesla, & 30% edge over European incumbents.
        BYD to unveil (’23) upmarket Denza brand at Munich show.
        https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2023/09/05/byd-intro…

        • SharTheDeal on 23/04/2024 - 12:22
          +9

          UBS Engineers, lol. How does UBS(which is a bank) approval certificate hold any value. The information in the article is just a number and word salad.

          • rumblytangara on 24/04/2024 - 10:59

            @SharTheDeal: Yeah, I read that comment too and thought "UBS doesn't employ automotive engineers to rip cars apart, they might pay a specialist company to do it."

            Sloppy reporting.

      • buthidae on 23/04/2024 - 14:11
        -1

        Seal is only lagging in sales because of the importer’s ineptitude. There are months-long wait times for orders to be filled.

  • jv on 23/04/2024 - 11:37
    +6

    Why is VIC so expensive ?

      • Igaf on 23/04/2024 - 11:54
        -2

        The premise is nonsense but perhaps Victorians are normal people and your lack of social interest is an outlier?

        • R00D on 23/04/2024 - 12:22
          +1

          Proudly the most progressive, the first to remove incentive to buy EVs and encourage a cleaner state.
          'We still care, our idiotic financial management and general incompetence means we can't have a cleaner state though'… The premise is correct.

          • Igaf on 23/04/2024 - 14:35
            -7

            @R00D: You labelled Victorians as "great social virtue signallers" and justified that by simplistic commentary about govt economic decisions, esp those which gave subsidies to EV buyers. Makes sense. Presumably you were equating Victorian voting with govt actions - a huge mistake by any measure. Doubt many Vics voted for Andrews because of EV subsidies but what would I know? My guess is that most Victorians didn't like what the reactionary Liberals were offering but would have wanted better economic management overall. Huge infrastructure investment cost increases have blown their budgets out of the water.

            Your premise, as silly as it was, appears to be based solely on massive EV subsidisation and ignores pretty much eveything else which contributes to emission reduction. Meat eater are you?

            Here are just a few (of many) discussion points:
            -Vic emissions fell by 30% in 2020 with virtually no EV contribution at all.
            -EV's use transport infrastructure but until recently paid virtually nothing towards its construction and upkeep.
            -Some estimates suggest that EVs could contribute about 8% to Au emission reductions since they use electricity primarlity generated by coal fired power stations (~70%).
            -Life cycle emissions for EVs are about 30% lower than ICE. They don't kick in until at least 20,000km by some estimates because production emissions make up nearly half of their total life emissions (very generalised, as most of these analyses currently are).
            -Ironically EV emission benefits will accrue much more quickly when longer trips are undertaken by owners.

            Mitsubishi did a study which showed that in countries like ours which have high-emission power sources BEVS are only marginally more environmentally friendly than ICE vehicles, whereas PHEVS are currently significantly better. Obviously as renewable energy replaces coal-fired those benefits will increase significantly.

            Complex world, not improved by simplistic comments about EV subsidies.

        • funnymoney on 23/04/2024 - 13:05
          +4

          Victoria, the re-education state

    • poxy001 on 23/04/2024 - 11:40
      +3

      Its worthwhile people from VIC travelling to QLD to buy.

      • Creamsoda on 23/04/2024 - 11:55
        +1

        you can't you'll need a QLD drivers license.

        • jv on 23/04/2024 - 12:30
          +3

          Just get dual citizenship…

        • GregRust on 23/04/2024 - 12:41
          +1

          I’ve moved to VIC but still have my QLD licence, can I get a discount?

    • xyron on 23/04/2024 - 11:41
      -2

      Only ~$300 more than NSW or SA.

      If out of state, would be worth buying in Queensland and giving Queensland Main Roads a garaging address at say Maccas Capalaba to take advantage of their incredible EV rebates…

    • skinny on 23/04/2024 - 11:53

      We have a big debt (not to be confused with budget blown over across projects).

      • jv on 23/04/2024 - 11:54
        +3

        We have a big debt

        Not my fault…

        Those who created the debt, should pay for the debt.

        Paying $600 million to not have the Commonwealth Games ???????????????????????

        Paying over $1 billion to not build a freeway ?????????????????

        Paying $300 billion to build a train line that most people won't use ????????????????????

        • Koffee on 23/04/2024 - 12:47
          +1

          And the State will then pay to pull out of the $300b train line when the adults get control again, so that Vic don't spend the full $300b.

          What's the saying, electorates get the governments they deserve?

          • skinny on 29/04/2024 - 19:06

            @Koffee: I see 1990s being repeated again !

      • Koffee on 23/04/2024 - 12:43

        same-same.gif

      • zaqwsx3 on 23/04/2024 - 14:33
        +2

        We're only $126 billion in debt. That's only 2.1 million Teslas at the $60K price. We need to build more roads and freeways to cater for the 2.1 million extra Teslas. Don't worry about charging stations though.

        • skinny on 29/04/2024 - 19:08

          Don't worry about charging stations though.

          We got to @JV’s house instead ?

    • R4 on 23/04/2024 - 12:28
      +1

      socialism.

      they got it in spades.

      • Igaf on 23/04/2024 - 14:44

        Lol, is that still what passes for intelligent adult commentary in erw ciclres these days? Time for a playbook update. Don't look under your bed tonight.

        • R4 on 23/04/2024 - 15:54

          I never look under my bed - there's red monsters down there

          • Igaf on 23/04/2024 - 16:34
            -1

            @R4: Replace them with books - which you'll read - on the differences between "socialism" and free market based social democracies (eg Nordic countries, Germany etc, which we're still very distant from) and some of your fears should be allayed.

            • R4 on 23/04/2024 - 18:14

              @Igaf: Okay miss.

              Will do.

    • bar gain man on 23/04/2024 - 12:45
      +3

      VCP Comradeship with CCP

    • Koffee on 23/04/2024 - 12:48
      +1

      More taxes, more costs to register with VicRoads (which will be even worse when Jacinta privatises it).

      • jv on 23/04/2024 - 12:51
        +1

        when Jacinta privatises it

        😲

  • Fredfloresjr on 23/04/2024 - 11:38

    Tuesday and we are triggering people? Anyway, popcorn is not ready yet.

      • Fredfloresjr on 23/04/2024 - 12:22

        Exactly what is happening now. ahahaha they love to give their "expertise".

  • maverickjohn on 23/04/2024 - 11:41
    +7

    Not sure why it's dropping but if thousands of others are against it because of a safety feature like a lack of an indicator stalk. They need to redesign asap

    • Chinese on 23/04/2024 - 11:48
      +3

      Can barely see the indicator. So, might as well don't bother with the stalk.

      • taki on 23/04/2024 - 12:33
        +2

        Look at the sales trend - it takes time to change the mindset. BYD marketing is more recent & there's unreasonable sinophobia.
        BYD Seal is 15% better value than Tesla & 30% vs EU auto tech. BYD are the fastest growing & already 2x more sales than Tesla (not counting the other Chinese brands, like Huawei which built EV much faster than 10y canceled Apple project, etc).
        Many do not need Seal when BYD Dolphyn can do most of the city driving with more parking convenience. I'm waiting for BYD Seagull that costs in China AU$ 13-21k (bargain, with better/cheaper sodium battery, small as Yaris & internal size of Corolla). In few years the battery tech will be much better so we should not overcapitalise with expensive current models.

        • Repstar on 23/04/2024 - 16:15

          BYD is absolute garbage plastic junk. Have you driven one? I did, and it made me lol. Doesn’t even compare to the M3, and the vast majority of online reviews all agree.

          The only positive is that’s it’s cheaper. And there is a reason for that.

    • grit on 23/04/2024 - 14:51
      +2

      Yep - we wanted to buy a Model 3 earlier this year, but didn’t because of its lack of an indicator stalk. Without a stalk and only buttons it is impossible to indicate off roundabouts correctly.

      Really not sure what Tesla were thinking. Why ruin what otherwise seemed like a really decent car for what must only be a $50 part?

      Lack of a dedicated speedo/HUD was also a negative.

      (edit: grammar)

      • Logical on 23/04/2024 - 15:11
        +1

        you can install a gauge cluster in 15-20 minutes, plug and play. This what I did on my first day owning a 3.

        • grit on 23/04/2024 - 19:31
          +1

          Good to know - I don’t know these existed. Thanks!

      • max900 on 23/04/2024 - 15:38
        -2

        People indicate after they enter the roundabouts? When it is "impossible" means you are indicating too late and defeat the purpose of it.

        https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-r…

        • microsnot on 23/04/2024 - 20:16
          +4

          https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-r…

          if practicable, indicate left just before the exiting the roundabout, keeping your indicator on until you have left the roundabout.

          • max900 on 24/04/2024 - 23:06
            -1

            @microsnot: "indicate left just before the exiting the roundabout"
            Never seen anyone does that ever. If it is not practicable in a stalk-less model 3, don't do it?

            The indicator won't cancel until you exit the roundabout anyway.

            • maverickjohn on 25/04/2024 - 03:44

              @max900: It's actually a legal requirement. You are meant o exit indicate on a roundabout when practical to do so. I don't think the car indicator location feature is considered a reason when accounting practicality.
              https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-s….

            • donm on 25/04/2024 - 08:06

              @max900: They do it in some other countries, but it's very rare to see it done here.

              • max900 on 25/04/2024 - 08:43
                -1

                @donm: Very interesting. I don't remember being taught or penalize during test. Never seen anyone did it 15 years on the road. Any recent L or P care to feedback? 4 upvoters i assume you always do it? Highly doubt it.
                Right indicator before entering the roundabout to turn right, as you finished turning right 90 degree your steering wheel should be pointing straight before exiting and now you indicate left. I still don't see how this is a problem with a stalk-less Tesla.

                • tor on 30/04/2024 - 21:25

                  @max900: You should start indicating left the moment you pass the last exit before your exit.

      • fredblogs on 25/04/2024 - 15:40
        +1

        Likewise. Love the new Model 3, would've bought, but no indicator stalk is a deal breaker

  • Chinese on 23/04/2024 - 11:42
    +6

    Looks more like a trap than a deal.

    First LR preorder pricing $73,700 in Sept 2023
    Second "deal" post for $72,000 on 4 April 2024
    Now $69,700 a few weeks later on 23 April 2024

    • Drakesy on 23/04/2024 - 11:53
      +4

      Catching a falling knife.

      • cumova on 23/04/2024 - 12:48
        +5

        Don't look at the share price then. Just like the cars.

  • HD9990 on 23/04/2024 - 11:44
    +1

    hummm. buy from queensland then sell in VIC?

  • renaldof on 23/04/2024 - 11:44
    -8

    For those unsure if they should give moneys to Musky:
    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/23/elon-…

    • botchie on 23/04/2024 - 11:48
      -4

      are you one of those idiots supporting the e commission?

    • poxy001 on 23/04/2024 - 11:48
      +6

      More a point about not voting for a virtue signalling politician whose nacissistic "compassion" for shielding those videos from us because we are so weak and triggered by the slightest disruption from our dream like slumber. How about we encourage people to be resilient and learn some self control rather than expecting the government to control everything we see.

      • MrThing on 23/04/2024 - 11:54
        -1

        People are weak as piss, get used to it

      • R4 on 23/04/2024 - 19:12
        +1

        Unfortunately, most people (In Australia at least) like government controlling their lives as much as possible - which our current government is giving them in spades - with more to come. As a society, we all lose in the end.

        • Igaf on 23/04/2024 - 19:32

          And this opinion is based on what fantasy exactly? And more to the point - what freedom do you want that you don't have, and how would it improve that society you envison?

          • R4 on 23/04/2024 - 22:07

            @Igaf: Nope, no can do unfortunately. I realised a long time ago that arguing/debating with people you don't know on the internet is pointless and stupid, so tend not to now. Let's, obviously, agree to disagree.

            • mickeyjuiceman on 23/04/2024 - 22:09
              +3

              @R4: "I have no facts, so I'll pretend we're agreeing about disagreeing"

              • R4 on 23/04/2024 - 22:15

                @mickeyjuiceman: Nope. Everything you need to know in relation to this is in the second sentence of the post you replied to.

              • Igaf on 23/04/2024 - 23:06

                @mickeyjuiceman: As the saying goes - the hardest thing to open is a closed mind.

            • Igaf on 23/04/2024 - 22:55

              @R4: It's appears your belief is based on some ideology of your own making not on "fact" but surely you can list a few broad areas you think are over-regulated and why they're significant impediments to your personal freedom? We can then respond and agree to disagree.

              I have no evidence either way but I'd be gobsmacked if your claim that "most people (In Australia at least) like government controlling their lives as much as possible" is even in the ballpark. While I can't be sure, I suspect most Australians like enough order in their lives to allow them to live as freely as can be reasonably expected in a diverse society. I'd also suggest (hope) that most still believe in the greater good.

              Living in any society requires co-operation and at times significant compromise. The alternative is basically individualistic or highly fragmented chaos - the sort of nonsense sprouted by "sovereign citizens" for example. Every ordered, free society has flaws. In comparison to most ours seems relatively easy going, although I can't speak for the marginalised, vilified or those who are routinely subject to prejudice.

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