$9K cheaper suddenly makes the Model 3 a very different conversation. Tesla’s new entry-level RWD is now available in Australia and New Zealand, keeping up to 572 km of range, Supercharging, OTA updates and FSD Supervised availability. A few nice-to-haves were trimmed. The Tesl

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01 THE MACHINE READ

WHY IT MATTERS.

A cheaper Model 3 undercuts BYD and Kia pricing in ANZ, defending Tesla's volume share in a competitive EV market.

Cheaper trim defends Tesla share in ANZ

CATALYST TO WATCH

ANZ delivery data and margin commentary

MAIN RISK

Lower ASPs compress automotive margins

FULL DISPATCH

$9K cheaper suddenly makes the Model 3 a very different conversation. Tesla’s new entry-level RWD is now available in Australia and New Zealand, keeping up to 572 km of range, Supercharging, OTA updates and FSD Supervised availability. A few nice-to-haves were trimmed. The Tesla part wasn’t. In Australia, it now starts below the BYD Seal, Kia EV4 and Mazda 6e. With EVs already taking a much bigger share of the market there, dropping the price this hard is very well timed. More range for the money. More buyers within reach. @Tesla / Writer: Annette, Designer: Janné

02 THE STORY SO FAR