Elon Musk's electric vehicle company unveiled the new Tesla Model 3, which comes with a new look, updated interior, and improved performance.
Tesla Model 3: Exterior design changes
Since this is a simple refresh, the design changes are not drastic. The basic shape of the Tesla Model 3 remains the same, but there are some changes at both the front and rear. The big change at the front is the new LED headlights, which are thinner with integrated daytime running lights, while the bumper has also been redesigned. There is a sharper design and a new grille at the bottom. The intervention at the rear is similar, where we see new LED lights, while new 18 and 19-inch wheels are now available.
The trunk badge has also been replaced with the word Tesla on the tailgate.
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Tesla Model 3: Interior and infotainment system
As for the interior of the car, there is still a minimalist design with a large central touchscreen . A new lighting strip LED that runs across the slightly redesigned dashboard and ends in the doors.
The 15.4-inch display has the same processor as the previous model, but it is new, brighter, and more responsive than the old one.
The steering wheel has also been updated , which includes the turn signal controls. The center console has also been updated with more storage space .
In addition, Tesla has selected materials for its new vehicle that are suitable for reducing noise during movement, which is further improved by the addition of special glass for all windows, offering better sound insulation.
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Tesla Model 3: Batteries and range
The new Tesla Model 3 has the same batteries as the previous car, meaning you get a 57.5 kWh pack in the standard car and a 75 kWh pack in the Long Range model. However, Tesla has managed to improve efficiency by 8% thanks to some aerodynamic tweaks.
With the modifications that Tesla has made to the car , it has achieved better autonomy, reaching 554 kilometers in its rear-wheel drive version, with 18-inch wheels, while in the Long Range it reaches 678 kilometers.
In the version with 19-inch wheels, the range is slightly limited to 513 kilometers and 629 kilometers respectively for the two above cases.
New engines and performance
In terms of performance, the vehicle accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds in the rear-wheel drive version, while in the Long Range the time for the same acceleration process is 4.4 seconds. There is an increase compared to the previous model, which is likely due to an increase in weight due to additional technology and soundproofing.
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Tesla Model 3: Price and release date
The new Tesla Model 3 will be released in Europe in October. The price of the rear-wheel drive version in the Greek market is 41,990 euros, while the Long Range with two engines and all-wheel drive is 49,990 euros.
In summary, the new Tesla Model 3 is a significant development in the electric car category. It comes with some small but interesting improvements in exterior design, interior space, infotainment, soundproofing, autonomy and performance. The new changes offered by Tesla confirm that the company continues to innovate, providing high-quality products that meet the growing demands of consumers.
Source: www.carwow.co.uk
