This is it! Tesla has finally updated its Model 3 after almost 6 years of marketing. And the least we can say is that the American manufacturer has rather turned. A mid-career facelift resulted in a new front bumper with new optics. Behindevolutions are more timid with the Tesla badge is now fully written on the trunk and new headlights. The American also wins new rims, tinting and also a bit longer. All these small changes allow him to significantly improve his autonomy!

New exterior and interior

Tesla didn’t limit itself to changing the body of its entry-level sedan. The appearance of its dashboard has also been retouched. While it still only features a single 15.4-inch central screen, it does, however, get a new steering wheel, as well as a light strip that runs across the width and ends at the front doors. New ambient lighting is also found at the rear. But what we no longer find in the cabin are switches on both sides of the new steering wheel! The indicators were moved to the left of the last one, and the gear lever simply disappeared. On the other hand, passengers will be able to use ventilated seats, and those installed on in the back seat of the new 8-inch screen. Tesla also reports that the quality of materials and finishes, as well as the soundproofing of the cabin, have been improved.

Range up to 678 km

As we mentioned earlier, this new Model 3 also has improved range. The simplest version of the American electric sedan can now travel up to 513 km on a charge and even 554 km if you leave the 18-inch wheels! It still hits 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, and this exercise Great autonomy and its two engines work in 4.4 s. As the name suggests, the latter can go even further with a full tank of ions: up to 629 km when fitted with 19-inch wheels, and up to 678 km when fitted with 18-inch wheels! These two versions of the American have the same top speed of 201 km/h.

From €37,990 thanks to the state

Range, size, standard equipment, everything has increased on this new Model 3. Everything but the price! The electric sedan is still available from €42,990 in France and as low as €37,990 environmental bonus deducted. The price of the Long Autonomy version starts at 50,990 euros. At this rate, unfortunately, she cannot take advantage of state aid. As for the Performance variant, it has been removed from the brand’s configurator for the time being. Deliveries of the first new Model 3 should take place between October and November 2023.

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