Tesla Model 3 vs Kia Sportage: Running Costs in Tasmania
Data verified April 2025
At this driving profile, the Kia Sportage is the more economical choice over 5 years in Tasmania.
Running only 15,000 km per year in Tasmania, the Tesla Model 3's higher purchase price doesn't fully pay back through lower running costs within 5 years. The Tesla Model 3 costs $107,400 in total versus $79,328 for the Kia Sportage — a difference of $28,072. The numbers don't reach break-even within this holding period. If you drive significantly more km per year, or if petrol prices rise substantially, this comparison would shift. The Tesla Model 3 still avoids around 12,955 kg of CO₂ over the ownership period.
The economics don't stack up at this driving distance — increase annual km or extend the holding period to change the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tesla Model 3 cheaper than the Kia Sportage over 5 years in Tasmania?
At 15,000 km/yr in Tasmania the Kia Sportage is the cheaper option over 5 years: $79,328 total versus $107,400 for the Tesla Model 3. Use the calculator to adjust for your situation.
Does the Tesla Model 3 break even against the Kia Sportage in Tasmania?
At 15,000 km/yr in Tasmania the Tesla Model 3 does not fully recover its price premium within a 5-year holding period. Higher annual km or an extended holding period would change this.
How much does it cost to charge the Tesla Model 3 vs fuel the Kia Sportage per year in Tasmania?
At 15,000 km/yr in Tasmania, charging the Tesla Model 3 costs approximately $683/yr, versus $2,399/yr in petrol for the Kia Sportage. Tasmania's electricity and fuel rates are applied automatically.