Tesla launches with new Model 3 Performance > teslamag.de

With the model upgrade in autumn 2023, known internally as Highland, Tesla reduced the selection of Model 3 to only two variants instead of the previous four, but as of this Tuesday there is a higher version of the sport, as before with the additional name Performance . . The company announced this on various channels around the world in the early evening German time. The new Tesla Model 3 performance differs from its indoor and outdoor relatives and is said to offer, among other things, “good performance”.

Sportier Model 3 inside and out

In blog post Regarding the relaunch of the Model 3 in an updated form, Tesla explains that the latest skills in production and development have made it possible to create an excellent everyday car with high performance. According to the news, it features an upgraded chassis with adaptive brakes and race-matched brakes. From the outside, you can recognize the updated version of the Model 3 by the changed front and rear panels as well as the diffuser and rear spoiler. Inside, there are sports seats in front (see photo), which, according to Tesla, can also be ventilated.

In Germany, the delivery of the new Model 3 Performance is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2024, ie in the short term. In the developer on Tuesday evening, the expected delivery in May or June was indicated for the new orders. The price of the Tesla performance starts at 56,990 euros, 7000 euros more than the Long Term / Maximum version, which is according to Information in the TFF forum it probably has the same battery from LG Energy Solutions.

While the Tesla Model 3 LR has a WLTP range of 629 km, the new performance version has only 528 km according to the developer. The standard 20-inch rims can be seen here, while the additional elements at the front and rear, according to Tesla, together reduce air resistance by up to 5 percent. At the same time, they should reduce lift by 36 percent and improve lift balance by 55 percent .

Performance Tesla to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds

Based on the quality and platform improvements in the refreshed Model 3, the new performance version offers the most brand-focused user experience to date, Tesla summarizes. It is also described as the most powerful all-wheel drive Model 3 ever. The new generation offers 22 percent more continuous power, 32 percent more peak power and 16 percent more torque than its predecessor. According to Tesla, the system’s output is 460 hp, and the 0-100 km/h run should take 3.1 seconds with the print time cut off.