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Electric sedan · 4W · Launched 2025
₹39.90 - 55.90 Lakh
≈ ₹39.90 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
513 km
Battery
60 kWh
Top speed
201 km/h
Charge
8 hr
Power
283 bhp
Seats
5
2 variants available
Ex-showroom ₹41.0L – ₹44.0L. On-road price varies by city.
₹41.0Lex-showroom
75 kWh
Battery
547 km
Range
201 km/h
Top speed
₹44.0Lex-showroom
79 kWh
Battery
476 km
Range
261 km/h
Top speed
Tesla Model 3 Highland refresh — the updated sedan with ambient lighting, rear display, and improved NVH. Tesla's most affordable car globally.
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Tesla Model 3 known issues India owners should watch for
Step-by-step fixes for the 5 most-reported faults, with difficulty + cost ratings. Written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified technicians.
Read the full guideImportant: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Tesla in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
140mm ground clearance is genuinely problematic globally
Reported in earlier models — Tesla has released fixes for newer batches.
Service access limited initially
Reported in earlier models — Tesla has released fixes for newer batches.
Phantom braking on highways (Autopilot Vision)
Reported in earlier models — Tesla has released fixes for newer batches.
Aux 12V battery drain when parked >2 weeks
Reported in earlier models — Tesla has released fixes for newer batches.
Suspension wear on Indian pothole conditions
Reported in earlier models — Tesla has released fixes for newer batches.
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What this EV means in Australia — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
The Tesla Model 3 is rated at 513 km on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
Plan around CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways. The 60 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current Australia eligibility before purchase.
| Battery capacity | 60 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 513 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 8 hours |
| Fast charge | 15-80% in 25 min (250kW) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,92,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 201 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 283 bhp |
| Torque | 420 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Kerb weight | 1761 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Boot space | 594 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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The Tesla Model 3 scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: Tesla fans who want the brand at the lowest possible entry price. Key strength: tesla's most affordable car at. Main consideration: — premium.
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