Tesla Model 3 gets more range, power, and a bigger display
Tesla has revamped its Model 3 with a number of small but important upgrades.
Tesla's Model 3 electric sedan has received a mild upgrade, though not every market got exactly the same features.
In the U.S., the Model 3 now has a larger, 16-inch touchscreen (up form 15.4 inches), with a higher resolution. This goes for every variant, even the cheapest, Rear-Wheel Drive Model 3.
For some variants, the changes aren't just cosmetic. The Model 3 Performance trim got 316 miles of range (up from 309) and 528 horsepower (up from 510); this variant also got the black headliner. And the Model 3 Premium AWD now accelerates quicker, with a 3.8 second 0-60mph time (down from 4.2 seconds).
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The new features arrive shortly after Tesla announced a similar set of changes in China. There's one pretty big difference, though; in China, the Model 3 now also has V2L (vehicle to load) capability, meaning you can power other electric gadgets from the car's battery. In the U.S., this change isn't mentioned anywhere.
SEE ALSO: Tesla Roadster launch was postponed by two weeks due to 'high winds'Another difference is the car's interior. In China, there's an option for a new, light gray interior; in the U.S. you can only choose between black, or black-and-white interior.
The prices for all variants of the Model 3 in the U.S. haven't changed. The Rear-Wheel Drive Model 3 starts at $36,990, the Model 3 Premium starts at $42,490 (all-wheel drive option takes it to $47,490), and the Model 3 Performance, which is only available with the all-wheel drive, now starts at $54,990.