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# Tesla launches Australia’s longest-range EV, fixes controversial mistake
- URL: https://torquecafe.com/tesla-news-model-3-longest-ev-range-indicator-stalk/
- Published: 2025-10-03T04:00:43.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-04T07:00:17.000Z
- Description: The Tesla Model 3 is now offered with the longest claimed driving range of any electric vehicle in Australia.
- Author: Jordan Mulach
- Tags: News, Electric

Today Tesla launched the new Model 3 Long Range RWD, joining the electric sedan’s lineup amid minor tweaks across the model range.

Priced from $61,900 plus on-road costs, it’s $6000 more than the entry-level Model 3 RWD, but undercuts the now-defunct Long Range AWD by $3000, while delivering greater driving range - not only compared to its siblings but any EV on sale in Australia.

Tesla claims the Model 3 Long Range RWD can drive for up to 750km on a charge (based on the WLTP lab test) with its standard 18-inch ‘Photon’ wheels, reduced to 691km with the optional 19-inch ‘Nova’ wheels.

For context, the axed Long Range AWD had a driving range claim of 629km, while the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor was the most recent holder of the EV single-charge range record, with a figure of 706km.

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

The EV specialist hasn’t confirmed details on the new variant’s battery pack.

Tesla has however confirmed the flagship Model 3 Performance has scored a larger battery pack of undisclosed size, now delivering 571km of driving range, up from 528km. The entry-level Model 3 RWD continues unchanged for a range of 520km.

While Tesla hasn’t changed the prices of its existing Model 3 variants, it has made a key change by reintroducing the indicator stalk.

Omitted as a part of the ‘Highland’ facelift which launched in late 2023, the indicator stalk was replaced by steering wheel buttons, much to the chagrin of potential customers.

![](https://torquecafe.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-tesla-model-3-long-range-rwd-2.jpg)

Tesla Model 3 interior with indicator stalk

Despite upgrades to the Model 3 as a part of the facelift, it has suffered a sales downturn since.

Now the indicator stalk is back, placed behind the left-hand side of the steering wheel, while the buttons are no longer on the wheel.

In addition to this, the Tesla Model 3 has gained a front bumper camera, while its exterior badging is now black.

The launch of the tweaked Model 3 comes shortly after Tesla rolled out its controversial ‘Full Self-Driving (Supervised)’ semi-autonomous driving system in Australia.

> [Tesla’s most controversial feature goes live in Australia](https://torquecafe.com/teslas-most-controversial-feature-goes-live-in-australia/)