The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has just been revealed, just hours after some images were leaked online.
The model has a new external look at the front, an interior with higher quality materials and improvements that will increase the autonomy of its batteries.In visual terms, the biggest news is at the front, with new headlights and a new bumper, as is typical of a mid-life facelift of any model.
At the rear we only see updated lights, while the 18 and 19 inch wheels also have new designs.
The interior brings even more important improvements for those who will use the car every day. Tesla’s philosophy continues, but the dashboard is new, with ambient light that goes all the way to the doors.
The door panels are also new, and the steering wheel is new, with integrated turn signals, which will cause the ire of many, as removing the levers from behind the steering wheel is a very bold step even for the electric car brand.
The seats have been redesigned, and the front ones now have ventilation. A new 17-speaker sound system can be ordered, and the trunk has increased from 561 to 594 liters.Rear passengers will have access to an eight-inch screen, where it is possible to control the air conditioning system and also the entertainment system.Speaking of entertainment, the dashboard screen has increased from 15 to 15.4 inches.
The autonomy of the Tesla Model 3 increased by around 11 to 12%, with the entry model reaching 554 kilometers and the Long Range model reaching 677 kilometers. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h of the models above is 6.1 and 4.4 seconds, respectively, as the first has only one electric motor while the other has two. The improvement in autonomy is due to a reduction in the model’s aerodynamic coefficient. We do not yet know whether other changes were made to achieve this. The Tesla Model 3 is an important car for Tesla, having been the brand’s first high-volume model. Later, the Model Y appeared, the current best-selling car in the world. The new Tesla Model 3 Highland includes a redesigned exterior with new headlights, taillights, bumpers and wheels. The vehicle also features a completely updated interior that features ventilated front seats. There is also a new steering wheel without stems and an 8” display for rear passengers. The Model 3 Project Highland’s sound system has also been improved, with the vehicle now having 17 speakers. Prices in Europe for the Tesla Model 3 RWD access model are equivalent to US $38,385.
The Model 3 Long Range, on the other hand, costs $46,900. In terms of autonomy, the Model 3 RWD offers 513 km in the WLTP standard and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1s. The Long Range reaches 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, and has a range of 629 km.The first deliveries are scheduled for October 2023.
The updated Tesla Model 3 will be shown at the 2023 Munich Motor Show, and the update should allow Tesla to aim for 50% sales growth this year worldwide. And the “ultra red” – and new tires and wheels that generate less noise in the cabin. The changes improved aerodynamic efficiency by 8% compared to the previous model. Motors and battery options for the Model 3 have not changed. There is also a 30% improvement in wind noise, an improved suspension for greater isolation from the road and an optional stereo with 17 speakers.