Tesla Model 3 RWD
From $63,400 driveaway · about $9,220/year to run
- Battery
- 60.0 kWh
- Range (real)
- ~400 km
- Efficiency
- 14.0 kWh/100km
- Cost per km
- $1
Vs the BMW 320i, the Tesla Model 3 RWD saves about $24,694 over 5 years ($4,939/year) — cheaper "fuel" and servicing outweigh its higher sticker price.
Annual running cost
$9,220/yearAt 15,000 km/year in NSW. 5-year total: $46,101.
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 RWD
- Energy / Fuel
- $2,321
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $11,000
- Servicing
- $1,750
- Depreciation
- $28,530
5-Year Total
$46,101
$1/km · $9,220/yr
Petrol
BMW 320i
- Energy / Fuel
- $12,150
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $10,000
- Servicing
- $2,750
- Depreciation
- $35,505
5-Year Total
$62,905
$1/km · $12,581/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 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Tesla Model 3 RWD | $46,101 | $1 | — |
| ⛽ BMW 320i | $70,795 | $1 | +$24,694 |
| ⛽ Toyota Camry Ascent 2.5 | $41,746 | $1 | −$4,355 |
| ⛽ Mercedes-Benz C200 | $77,351 | $1 | +$31,250 |
Green = the Model 3 RWD is cheaper. Tap any petrol car for the full head-to-head.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to run the Tesla Model 3 RWD per year in Australia?
- Around $9,220 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 RWD?
- Energy averages about $464 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 RWD?
- About $46,101 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $28,530 is depreciation and $2,321 is charging.
- Is the Tesla Model 3 RWD cheaper to run than the BMW 320i?
- Yes — the Tesla Model 3 RWD costs about $24,694 less over 5 years than the BMW 320i, mostly from cheaper "fuel" and lower servicing. Use the calculator above to check your state and driving distance.