The Tesla Model 3 Gets a Redesign

Tesla has formally revealed its refresh of the Tesla Model 3, what was beforehand often called ‘Project Highland’, bringing with it a facelift and a few tech enhancements.

The factor drivers will instantly be drawn to with the Tesla Model 3’s redesign is its new front-end. The lights look extra just like the Model S than the earlier Model 3, with a a lot smoother grille and a redesigned rear with way more futuristic-looking taillights. That being stated, a lot of the modifications are on the within, together with a rear-seat display, a redesigned cabin, and 360-inch acoustic glass know-how that makes the inside quieter.

The redesign is one thing the Musk firm has been engaged on for a while, not a distraction essentially from mounting strain towards Tesla over its autopilot know-how.

What’s new to the Tesla Model 3?

In the Australian market, the Model 3 is about to debut with two fashions (as an alternative of the three variants the Model 3 was beforehand out there as) – the Model 3 and Model 3 Long Range. The entry-level vary estimate has been bumped up – 513km WLTP, up from 491km.

The extra highly effective ‘Long Range’ mannequin is able to 629km WLTP vary (up from 614km on the earlier Long Range mannequin), making the Model 3 Long Range now the second longest vary EV in Australia (behind the Polestar 2 Long Range). Both Model 3 variants share the up to date exterior design with two new paint choices for Aussie patrons – Stealth Grey and Ultra Red.

The new wheel choices embrace 18- and 19-inch rims.

Internally, drivers will now discover an RGB-customisable lighting array throughout the dashboard, letting customers select what colors they want the within to be. The entrance seats are actually ventilated, and the rear seats of the automobile are actually handled to an 8-inch display on the centre console. The touchscreen within the entrance has additionally been barely upgraded to be brighter.

Here’s the rear display.

The Tesla Model 3 is predicted to debut in Australia in 2024, with orders set to be fulfilled between January and March. The commonplace model will value $61,900, and the Long Range model will value $71,900.

With the vary enhancements, together with the additional options that drivers get on the entry stage, it’s a pretty sturdy facelift that’s set to compete with market newcomers, such because the MG4, Cupra Born, and the upcoming Polestar 2 refresh.

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This article has been up to date because it was initially printed.