New Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Honda Civic Type R:
Starting price:
• Civic Type R: $45k
• Model 3 Performance: $45.5k (including Fed EV credit)
Range:
• Civic Type R: 298 miles
• Model 3 Performance: 296 miles
0-60 mph:
• Civic Type R: 4.9s
• Model 3 Performance: 2.9s
Tesla will be operating the Robotaxi fleet and will allow customers to be able to add/remove their Tesla(s) to/from the fleet, and will be able to specify if it can only pick up family, friends, users with 5 stars, etc.
Pretty cool!
New Model 3 Performance launching today 🏎️
→ tesla.com/model3-perform…
0-60 mph in 2.9
510 hp / 741 Nm
163 mph top speed
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Performance-tuned chassis
Same quiet & comfortable cabin plus bespoke chassis hardware for improved stiffness and higher performance baseline.
More power, lower energy consumption
New Performance 4th gen drive unit can deliver:
+22% continuous power
+32% peak power
+16% peak torque
compared to previous Model 3 Performance. All with lower total energy consumption!
Forged & staggered 20" wheels + Pirelli P Zero 4 tires
Better traction out of corners while limiting traction control interventions.
Also, better comfort, lower rolling resistance & increased range.
Better Track Mode
Track Mode V3 now integrates motor controls, suspension controls, powertrain cooling, & our Vehicle Dynamics Controller (VDC) under a single, unified system.
This gives you a more predictable, stable & consistent experience in various track environments.
New Adaptive Damping system
Adjusts to driver & road inputs in real time to optimize ride & handling, while also improving ride comfort.
Controlled via in-house software, which means it keeps improving via future over-the-air software updates.
More aerodynamic exterior design
5% reduced drag, 36% lift reduction & 55% improvement in front-to-rear lift balance compared to previous Model 3 Performance.
New Sports Seats
Same functionality & comfort as before, but with much better lateral support for cornering & dynamic driving
Your Tesla gets better while you sleep
Highlights from our upcoming Spring Release below
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Visual updates (Model 3/Y with AMD chip)
– Immersive full-screen vehicle controls when parked
– Large playback controls & quick access to Recents, Favorites & Up Next in media player
– Expandable Autopilot driving visualizations, with a smaller map in the top right for trip guidance
Auto Shift Beta (Model S/X 2021 & later)
Auto Shift (Beta) can now also shift between Drive (D) & Reverse (R) based on your surroundings, in addition to shifting out of Park (P).
Vehicle settings > Pedals & Steering > Auto Shift (Beta)
Audible
@audible_com is now available as a native media app.
Spotify queue & playback speed
You can now sync your @Spotify queue across vehicles & devices & adjust playback speed.
Hands-Free Trunk (Model S/X 2021 & later, upgraded Model 3)
Stand still behind your trunk with Phone Key & the trunk will open on its own.
Vehicle settings > Locks > Hands-Free Trunk
Preview of Sentry Mode Recordings (select countries)
Preview a brief clip of Sentry Mode recording on your phone if alarm is triggered by pressing & holding notification.
Increased Regenerative Braking on Highway (Model S/X 2021 & later)
At high speeds, your vehicle now allows for more regenerative braking, meaning more energy can return to the battery.
Are we there yet??
Rear passengers can now see current trip details, time & temperature at the top of the rear touchscreen 👀
Introducing Model Y LR RWD
Maximum range that allows you to commute all week without charging—at an even more accessible price
Specs below
- 600 km (WLTP) when equipped with 19" Gemini Wheels
- 217 km/h top speed
- Lowest cost per kilometer in the electric SUV market (14.9 kWh/100 km)
Available in Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, Romania & Hungary
Design yours ⚡️
→ tesla.com/en_eu/modely/d…
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