Tesla Model 3 Australia 2026: New Lineup, Pricing, and How to Save with a Referral Code

Tesla Reshuffles the Model 3 Lineup in Australia

Tesla has quietly updated its Model 3 range for the Australian market in early 2026, discontinuing the Long Range AWD variant and replacing it with a new Long Range RWD — a move that brings impressive range numbers and a more competitive price point.

If you're shopping for a Tesla in Australia right now, here's everything you need to know about the 2026 lineup and how to maximize your savings.

2026 Tesla Model 3 Australia Pricing

Variant	Price (before on-road)	Battery	Range (WLTP)	Drive
RWD	$54,900 AUD	Standard	~510 km	Rear-wheel
Long Range RWD	$61,900 AUD	82 kWh	~750 km	Rear-wheel
Performance	$80,900 AUD	—	—	All-wheel

The standout is the new Long Range RWD at $61,900 AUD. With an 82 kWh battery pack and a claimed 750 km WLTP range on 18-inch wheels, it offers substantially more range than the base RWD — without the price premium of the discontinued AWD variant.

For most Australian buyers who don't need all-wheel drive (and in most of Australia, you don't), this is likely the sweet spot in the range.

What Changed and Why It Matters

The previous Long Range AWD has been discontinued in Australia. Tesla replaced it with a rear-wheel-drive version that trades the second motor for significantly more range — WLTP estimates put it around 750 km, which is among the highest range figures for any EV currently on sale in Australia.

This follows a global trend of Tesla optimizing its lineup toward efficiency. Rear-wheel drive configurations are lighter, cheaper to produce, and better suited to markets where range anxiety is a bigger factor than traction — which describes most of Australia's driving conditions perfectly.

How the Tesla Referral Program Works in Australia

The Tesla referral program is active in Australia, and it works the same way as in most markets:

1. Use a referral code when placing your order on tesla.com/en_au
2. The buyer gets A$350 off Model 3
3. Model Y has no buyer reward in Australia

The A$350 buyer reward applies to Model 3. Model Y, including later variants, does not include a buyer reward.

What About the Model Y in Australia?

Tesla also sells the Model Y in Australia, and there are rumors of a 6-seat Model Y Long Range variant coming to Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea later in 2026. Pricing hasn't been confirmed yet, but we'll update as soon as details land.

The buyer reward in Australia is A$350 off Model 3. Model Y has no buyer reward.

The Bottom Line

If you're in Australia and considering a Tesla Model 3, the 2026 lineup gives you a clearer choice than ever:

• Want the most affordable entry? The base RWD at $54,900 is hard to beat for an EV of this caliber
• Want maximum range without overpaying? The new Long Range RWD at $61,900 is the pick — 750 km of WLTP range is exceptional
• Want peak performance? The Performance at $80,900 delivers the full experience

On a Model 3, a referral link adds A$350 off. Model Y has no buyer reward in Australia.