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Tesla Model Y & Model 3 inventory dwindling in Australia as Q2 2023 ends
As the year’s second quarter wraps up, Tesla Model Y and Model 3 inventory starts dwindling in Australia and New Zealand. Tesla’s price discounts and free unlimited supercharging have helped move Model Y and Model 3 inventory in Australia and New Zealand.
A quick search through Tesla’s Inventory shows a few Model Y and Model 3 units are available in New Zealand and Australia in select areas. In some places in Australia, no Model Y or Model 3 units are available.
As of this writing, there are zero Model Y and Model 3 units available in Tesla’s inventory in New South Wales, Northern Territory, and South Australia.
Australia’s Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Inventory List
Australian Capital Territory:
2023 Model 3 LR AWD for $74,790
Queensland Brisbane:
2023 Model Y LR AWD for $88,700
Queensland Gold Coast:
2023 Model Y Long Range AWD for $85,700
Tasmania:
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $93,400
2023 Model Y RWD for $71,800
2023 Model Y RWD for $71,800
2023 Model Y RWD for $71,800
2022 Model 3 Performance AWD for $84,980
2023 Model 3 Performance AWD for $84,470
2022 Model 3 RWD for $61,440
2022 Model 3 RWD for $60,030
Victoria:
2023 Model 3 Performance AWD for $85,880
Western Australia:
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $94,250
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $93,400
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $93,400
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $92,840
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $91,990 (White)
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $91,990 (Black)
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $91,990 (Gray)
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $90,580
2023 Model Y LR AWD for $83,300
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $94,250
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $93,400 (Blue)
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $93,400 (Black)
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $92,840
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $91,990 (White)
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $91,990 (Black)
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $91,990 (Gray)
2023 Model Y Performance AWD for $90,580
2023 Model Y LR AWD for $83,300
New Zealand’s Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Inventory List
Auckland:
2022 Model 3 RWD for $67,127
2022 Model 3 RWD for $66,477
2022 Model 3 RWD for $62,937
2023 Model 3 RWD for $67,177
2023 Model 3 RWD for $65,577
2023 Model 3 RWD for $63,607
2023 Model 3 LR AWD for $92,887
2023 Model 3 LR AWD for $94,587
2023 Model 3 LR AWD for $96,287
2023 Model 3 Performance AWD for $100,987
South Island:
2022 Model 3 RWD for $64,517
Wellington:
2023 Model 3 RWD for $67,177
2023 Model 3 RWD for $65,197
2023 Model 3 LR AWD for $92,887
2023 Model 3 LR AWD for $97,387
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Tesla sells 3 million Model 3 since 2017, one in every 1.5 minutes
This translates to one Model 3 being sold every 1.5 minutes on average for the past eight years.

Tesla has announced that the Model 3 sedan has sold 3 million units since it started customer deliveries in 2017. As per the electric vehicle maker, this translates to one Model 3 being sold every 1.5 minutes on average for the past eight years.
Massive Milestone
Tesla China VP Grace Tao announced the Model 3’s milestone on Weibo, highlighting that the all-electric sedan has been a tried and tested vehicle that has earned accolades throughout its tenure. She also highlighted that in a recent test, Car and Driver gave the Model 3 a perfect score.
“Model 3 has become the choice of more than 3 million car owners worldwide, and has won the global pure electric sedan sales champion for seven consecutive years,” Tao wrote in her Weibo post.
She also invited everyone to try and test drive the Model 3 sedan, so they could experience the vehicle personally. “Everyone is welcome to come to the store to test drive and experience this global car and champion car,” the Tesla executive added.
Tesla’s Mainstream Bet
There was once a time when Tesla’s future relied on the Model 3’s success. When the Model 3 was unveiled, Tesla was still gaining its footing as a premium automaker that produces the Model S and Model X. The Model 3 was the company’s first mass-market car, and it was Tesla’s first foray into serious mass production. At the time, it was no exaggeration to state that Tesla’s survival depended on the Model 3.
The Model 3’s runaway success was a victory not just for Tesla but for the overall electric vehicle sector as a whole. Because the Model 3 was simply a great car, electric or otherwise, it was able to prove that there is serious demand for reasonably-priced mass market EVs. It was also able to pave the way for the Model Y, Tesla’s mass market all-electric crossover that ultimately became the world’s best-selling car in 2023 and 2024.
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Tesla Model 3 ranks as the safest new car in Europe for 2025, per Euro NCAP tests
Despite being on the market longer than many of its rivals, the Tesla Model 3 continues to set the bar for vehicle safety.

The Tesla Model 3 has been named the safest new car on sale in 2025, according to the latest results from the Euro NCAP. Among 20 newly tested vehicles, the Model 3 emerged at the top of the list, scoring an impressive 359 out of 400 possible points across all major safety categories.
Tesla Model 3’s safety systems
Despite being on the market longer than many of its rivals, the Tesla Model 3 continues to set the bar for vehicle safety. Under Euro NCAP’s stricter 2025 testing protocols, the electric sedan earned 90% for adult occupant protection, 93% for child occupant protection, 89% for pedestrian protection, and 87% for its Safety Assist systems.
The updated Model 3 received particular praise for its advanced driver assistance features, including Tesla’s autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system, which performed well across various test scenarios. Its Intelligent Speed Assistance and child presence detection system were cited as noteworthy features as well, as per a WhatCar report.
Other notable safety features include the Model 3’s pedestrian-friendly pop-up hood and robust crash protection for both front and side collisions. Euro NCAP also highlighted the Model 3’s ability to detect vulnerable road users during complex maneuvers, such as turning across oncoming traffic.
Euro NCAP’s Autopilot caution
While the Model 3’s safety scores were impressive across the board, Euro NCAP did raise concerns about driver expectations of Tesla’s Autopilot system. The organization warned that some owners may overestimate the system’s capabilities, potentially leading to misuse or inattention behind the wheel. Even so, the Model 3 remained the highest-scoring vehicle tested under Euro NCAP’s updated criteria this year.
The Euro NCAP’s concerns are also quite interesting because Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised, which is arguably the company’s most robust safety suite, is not allowed for public rollout in Europe yet. FSD Supervised would allow the Model 3 to navigate inner city streets with only minimal human supervision.
Other top scorers included the Volkswagen ID.7, Polestar 3, and Geely EX5, but none matched the Model 3’s total score or consistency across categories. A total of 14 out of 20 newly tested cars earned five stars, while several models, including the Kia EV3, MG ZS, and Renault 5, fell short of the top rating.
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Tesla upgrades Model 3 and Model Y in China, hikes price for long-range sedan
Tesla’s long-range Model 3 now comes with a higher CLTC-rated range of 753 km (468 miles).

Tesla has rolled out a series of quiet upgrades to its Model 3 and Model Y in China, enhancing range and performance for long-range variants. The updates come with a price hike for the Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive, which now costs RMB 285,500 (about $39,300), up RMB 10,000 ($1,400) from the previous price.
Model 3 gets acceleration boost, extended range
Tesla’s long-range Model 3 now comes with a higher CLTC-rated range of 753 km (468 miles), up from 713 km (443 miles), and a faster 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 3.8 seconds, down from 4.4 seconds. These changes suggest that Tesla has bundled the previously optional Acceleration Boost for the Model 3, once priced at RMB 14,100 ($1,968), as a standard feature.
Delivery wait times for the long-range Model 3 have also been shortened, from 3–5 weeks to just 1–3 weeks, as per CNEV Post. No changes were made to the entry-level RWD or Performance versions, which retain their RMB 235,500 and RMB 339,500 price points, respectively. Wait times for those trims also remain at 1–3 weeks and 8–10 weeks.
Model Y range increases, pricing holds steady
The Model Y Long Range has also seen its CLTC-rated range increase from 719 km (447 miles) to 750 km (466 miles), though its price remains unchanged at RMB 313,500 ($43,759). The model maintains a 0–100 km/h time of 4.3 seconds.
Tesla also updated delivery times for the Model Y lineup. The Long Range variant now shows a wait time of 1–3 weeks, an improvement from the previous 3–5 weeks. The entry-level RWD version maintained its starting price of RMB 263,500, though its delivery window is now shorter at 2–4 weeks.
Tesla continues to offer several purchase incentives in China, including an RMB 8,000 discount for select paint options, an RMB 8,000 insurance subsidy, and five years of interest-free financing for eligible variants.
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