The Car
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Real photos from our fleet. What you see is what you drive.
Tesla Model 3 Performance · Christchurch fleet · Available now
Hire a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y in New Zealand. Zero fuel costs, instant acceleration, and a guaranteed Tesla — not "Tesla or similar."
Skip the pump entirely. Charging a Tesla costs a fraction of petrol — and we'll show you exactly where to charge across the South Island before you leave.
| 1,500km South Island trip | Petrol SUV | Tesla |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel / charging cost | ~NZ$280 | ~NZ$50 |
| Fuel stops required | 4–5 stops | Charge overnight |
| Running cost trend | Rising fast | Fixed & low |
| Emissions | High | Zero |
Book a Tesla, drive a Tesla. We never say "Tesla or similar." What you reserve is what's waiting for you.
24 verified reviews from real customers on real South Island road trips. No rental company in NZ has a better rating.
We know every charging stop between Christchurch and Queenstown. We'll help you plan your route before you leave.
All standard Tesla features enabled — Autopilot, Spotify, Premium Connectivity. No extras to unlock.
Land at Christchurch Airport and we'll get you to your Tesla. Simple, stress-free start to your South Island trip.
The price you see for your dates is what you pay. No surprise charges at checkout, no fuel surcharges.
Real photos from our fleet. What you see is what you drive.
Tesla Model 3 Performance · Christchurch fleet · Available now
teslarental.nz is the dedicated Tesla booking page for Dream Drives — Christchurch's premium car hire specialists. Same team, same cars, same 5.0 Google rating.
We built this site to make it easier to find us if you're specifically searching for a Tesla hire in New Zealand. Every booking goes directly to Dream Drives.
"So much fun driving the Tesla Model Y. Very affordable and awesome customer service. Highly recommend and will use the services in future again. Thank you Adam and Grace."
"We hired a performance model Tesla for 10 days and it was amazing. Lovely owners, super flexible and very responsive. It barely cost much more than going through a big rental agency — and we saved on fuel!"
"Dream Drives was an absolute pleasure to rent from. Adam was absolutely helpful throughout my whole process. Amazing cars and an even better attitude towards their customers. A+++"
We're based in Christchurch and specialise in South Island road trips. We offer airport transfers from Christchurch Airport, and one-way hires (e.g. Christchurch to Queenstown) may be available on request.
Tesla rentals start from NZ$230 per day. No hidden fees — the price you see for your dates is what you pay. Check live pricing at book.dreamdrives.co.nz.
Guaranteed. Book a Tesla, drive a Tesla. We never substitute "a Tesla or similar." This is one of the most common complaints people have with large rental agencies — we don't do it.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance travels up to 530km per charge under normal driving conditions. Most South Island day trips — including Christchurch to Akaroa, Hanmer Springs, and Kaikōura — are comfortably covered on a single charge.
A typical 1,500km South Island road trip costs around NZ$40–60 in electricity for a Tesla, versus NZ$250–300 in petrol for a comparable SUV at current NZ fuel prices. That's a saving of $200+ over a standard road trip.
Not at all. We walk you through everything at pickup — charging, Autopilot, the touchscreen, and our South Island charging guide. Most first-time EV drivers find it simpler than a petrol car within the first 10 minutes.
Choose your dates and see live availability. No payment now — just check what's free for your trip.