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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 trims Model 3 Long Range RWD price in China by RMB 10,000
The update was implemented by Tesla just weeks after the variant’s introduction.

Tesla has cut the price of its recently introduced long-range rear-wheel drive (RWD) Model 3 in China.
The update was implemented by the electric vehicle maker just weeks after the variant’s introduction.
Tesla China’s Model 3 lineup
The Model 3 RWD Long Range, which carries a CLTC range of 830 kilometers, is now priced from RMB 259,500 ($36,390), down RMB 10,000 ($1,400) from its initial RMB 269,500 ($37,800) price. Deliveries for the updated variant are currently listed at 1-3 weeks for new orders.
Tesla introduced the long-range RWD Model 3 in China on August 12, positioning it as a longer range alternative to the entry-level Model 3 RWD, which is priced at RMB 235,500 ($33,000). Despite the recent update to the price of the Model 3 RWD Long Range, the cost for the other three Model 3 trims remains unchanged.
Delivery times for the base Model 3 RWD and Model 3 Dual Motor AWD are listed at 1–3 weeks across the range, while the Model 3 Performance is listed at 3–5 weeks.
Sales momentum and exports
Tesla continues to offer purchase incentives this month, including five-year zero-interest financing and an RMB 8,000 insurance subsidy, as noted in a CNEV Post report.
Model 3 sales in China reached 9,851 units in July, down 0.78% year-on-year and 40.8% month-over-month compared to June. Still, cumulative sales for the Model 3 between January and July totaled 101,770 units, reflecting a 26.5% year-on-year increase in sales.
Exports of the Model 3 stood at 12,197 units in July, down 46.5% year-on-year but surging 228.8% from June. For the first seven months of 2024, Model 3 exports totaled 70,718 units, a 42% decline.
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Tesla is bringing back something it took from the Model 3…for a price
“Modify your Model 3 by replacing the turn signal buttons on your steering wheel with turn signal stalks. This modification is included in the purchase price and is installed by a Tesla Service Center.”

Tesla is bringing back the Model 3’s turn signal stalk in China after removing the part with the refresh of the all-electric sedan early last year.
However, it is going to cost you.
In 2024, Tesla launched the Model 3 “Highland,” a refreshed version of the vehicle that included several large-scale changes. One of the most noticeable was the lack of a turn signal stalk, something the company chose to remove and instead implement turn signal buttons on the steering wheel.
The buttons were met with mixed reviews, as some drivers complained that it was too difficult to get used to them. Others had no problem with the change, noting that it was slightly more convenient for them or that they enjoyed the minimalistic look.
Now, Tesla is offering Model 3 owners in China the opportunity to replace the stalk for a price of ¥ 2,499, or about $350:
“Modify your Model 3 by replacing the turn signal buttons on your steering wheel with turn signal stalks. This modification is included in the purchase price and is installed by a Tesla Service Center.”
Tesla notes on its website that the service is available for Model 3 vehicles without stalks manufactured after February 7, 2025. Any car without a stalk that was manufactured before that date will have the service available to them in the future.
Installation can be performed at a Service Center or by the owner. However, Tesla notes that it is not responsible for any damages resulting from self-installation and recommends that the part be put in by an employee.
The cockpit of the Tesla lineup has been under intense scrutiny by the company in recent years. After a few changes to things like the stalk, steering wheel shape, and others, Tesla has usually given drivers the chance to have things reverted back to their preferences if they want.
They did this for the Model S and Model X a few years ago after implementing the yoke steering wheel.
Tesla Steering Wheel Retrofits have started, and it’s easy to get rid of your yoke
The stalk was not supposed to be removed from the Model 3 and Model Y, but Tesla chose to do so with the refresh last year.
It seems the minimalization of the cockpit, overall, is a move that prepares drivers for autonomy, as eventually, Teslas will be void of pedals, steering wheels, and any other apparatus that are used to control the car.
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Tesla offers new deal on used inventory that you won’t want to pass up
Tesla opened up lease deals on used Model 3 and Model Y inventory in California and Texas on Tuesday, marking the first time it has launched the option on pre-owned cars.

Tesla is offering a new deal on its used vehicle inventory that consumers looking for a great deal won’t want to pass up.
Traditionally, Tesla has not allowed potential car buyers to lease its used inventory. The only two options were to buy with cash or finance it through Tesla or a bank.
However, with the elimination of the $7,500 new and $4,000 used EV tax credits, Tesla is breaking its own rules and is now offering lease deals on its used vehicle inventory, but only in a couple of states, as of right now.
Tesla is ready with a perfect counter to the end of US EV tax credits
Tesla opened up lease deals on used Model 3 and Model Y inventory in California and Texas on Tuesday, marking the first time it has launched the option on pre-owned cars.
The deals are tremendous and can cost as little as $0 down and under $225 per month for some vehicles.
Lease a Pre-Owned Model 3 or Y
As low as $0 down & $225/month
Now available in CA & TX https://t.co/LRYRIZP8VZ
— Tesla North America (@tesla_na) August 19, 2025
Tesla also allows customers to buy the vehicle at the end of their lease deal, which enables some really great ways to end up an owner of the car you plan to drive for the next two or three years.
The lease deal also helps Tesla rid itself of older vehicles that might not be of future use to the company. It formerly planned to use leased vehicles in its eventual Robotaxi fleet, but many of the cars in its used inventory have Hardware 3, which is less capable than Hardware 4, which is installed in the new Model 3 and Model Y.
More importantly, Tesla is giving people yet another way to be in the market for a Tesla before the tax credit ends on September 30.
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