Tesla Model 3 Long Range
From $76,400 driveaway · about $10,423/year to run
- Battery
- 78.4 kWh
- Range (real)
- ~510 km
- Efficiency
- 15.0 kWh/100km
- Cost per km
- $1
Vs the Mercedes-Benz C200, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range saves about $25,235 over 5 years ($5,047/year) — cheaper "fuel" and servicing outweigh its higher sticker price.
Annual running cost
$10,423/yearAt 15,000 km/year in NSW. 5-year total: $52,116.
EVs skip oil changes and have far fewer moving parts, so servicing is typically about $350/year. For typical repair and servicing prices on Australian cars, see AutoRepairCost.
Customise the calculation
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EV Running Cost Calculator
Compare the true 5-year ownership cost of an electric car vs its petrol equivalent in Australia.
Ownership period
Electric
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
- Energy / Fuel
- $2,486
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $11,000
- Servicing
- $1,750
- Depreciation
- $34,380
5-Year Total
$52,116
$1/km · $10,423/yr
Petrol
Mercedes-Benz C200
- Energy / Fuel
- $12,656
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $10,000
- Servicing
- $2,750
- Depreciation
- $40,455
5-Year Total
$68,361
$1/km · $13,672/yr
5-Year Cost Breakdown
Energy / Fuel
Registration
Insurance
Servicing
Depreciation
Vs comparable petrol cars
5-year running cost against 3 petrol alternatives, same assumptions.
| Vehicle | 5-yr cost | Per km | Vs Model 3 Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Tesla Model 3 Long Range | $52,116 | $1 | — |
| ⛽ Mercedes-Benz C200 | $77,351 | $1 | +$25,235 |
| ⛽ Toyota Camry Ascent 2.5 | $41,746 | $1 | −$10,370 |
| ⛽ BMW 320i | $70,795 | $1 | +$18,679 |
Green = the Model 3 Long Range is cheaper. Tap any petrol car for the full head-to-head.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to run the Tesla Model 3 Long Range per year in Australia?
- Around $10,423 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.
- How much does it cost to charge the Tesla Model 3 Long Range?
- Energy averages about $497 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.
- What is the 5-year running cost of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range?
- About $52,116 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $34,380 is depreciation and $2,486 is charging.
- Is the Tesla Model 3 Long Range cheaper to run than the Mercedes-Benz C200?
- Yes — the Tesla Model 3 Long Range costs about $25,235 less over 5 years than the Mercedes-Benz C200, mostly from cheaper "fuel" and lower servicing. Use the calculator above to check your state and driving distance.