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# Tesla Model 3 Price Drop Will It Arrive in Australia
- URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/tesla-model-3-price-drop-will-it-arrive-in-australia/
- Published: 2024-09-10T09:50:24.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-10T10:04:07.000Z
- Author: Dylan Anderson
- Tags: Car News, Tesla, Tesla Model 3

**Tesla** has just unveiled its most affordable **Model 3** yet, and it’s generating quite the buzz!

## Inside the Entry-Level Model 3

At first glance, the new entry-level Model 3 in Mexico looks strikingly similar to the base RWD model we know and love. It even features the same 18-inch ‘Photon’ wheels. But take a peek inside, and you’ll notice quite a few differences.

Gone are the multi-colour ambient lighting and the rear passenger screen that were introduced with the recent ‘Highland’ update. While you still get ambient lighting, it’s limited to a minimalist white hue. Where the rear screen used to be, you’ll now find just two USB-C outlets.

![Tesla Model 3 gets even cheaper... but will it come to Australia?](https://carexplore.cloud/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tesla-model-3-base-model-mexico-3.jpeg "tesla-model-3-base-model-mexico-3")

## Comfort and Convenience

The interior materials have also seen a change. Leatherette upholstery has been swapped out for grey cloth, marking a first for the Model 3\. Additionally, the front seats have lost their heating and ventilation functions, a feature many will surely miss.

The heated steering wheel is another casualty in this cost-cutting exercise. And the sound system? It’s now a nine-speaker setup instead of the 17-speaker extravaganza, losing an amplifier and two subwoofers in the process.

Finally, the acoustic glass, which once adorned all windows, is now reserved only for the front ones.

![Tesla Model 3 gets even cheaper... but will it come to Australia?](https://carexplore.cloud/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tesla-model-3-base-model-mexico-2.jpg "tesla-model-3-base-model-mexico-2")

## Price Point

The new stripped-down Model 3 is priced at **749,000 pesos**, making it **50,000 pesos** (\~A$4000) cheaper than the previous base model. After a simple currency conversion, that price is roughly **A$60,000**. In comparison, the better-equipped Australian-market RWD costs just **$54,900** before on-road costs.

In the US, this basic Model 3 is more expensive than its **US$38,990** (A$58,420) counterpart, clocking in at around **US$40,000** (A$59,935). This is still quite a way off from Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s oft-repeated promise of a **US$25,000** (A$37,460) vehicle.

![Tesla Model 3 gets even cheaper... but will it come to Australia?](https://carexplore.cloud/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tesla-model-3-base-model-mexico-4.jpeg "tesla-model-3-base-model-mexico-4")

## What’s Next for Tesla?

There’s speculation that the more affordable Tesla could be a version of the brand’s upcoming robotaxi. Originally slated for an earlier reveal this month, the robotaxi is now set to be unveiled on October 10.

However, the future of a ‘regular’ version of the robotaxi remains uncertain. Reports earlier this year suggested that Musk had canceled that model to focus solely on the robotaxi project.

## Final Comments

So, will this stripped-down Model 3 make its way to Australia? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: Tesla continues to innovate and surprise us with each new release. Keep an eye out for more updates, as the world of electric vehicles keeps getting more exciting!

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