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Aesthetically, this Model 3 Performance adopts reworked front and rear shields. Oh not much, but apparently enough to improve aerodynamics. Technically, it adopts adaptive suspensions which should greatly improve comfort, but also road holding. Still on the aerodynamic side, the new Warp 20-inch forged Performance rims also help with better handling. At the rear, there is a small additional spoiler.
Otherwise it is obviously the technical sheet side that is interesting. 460 horsepower and a long-range battery which announces 528 km of WLTP autonomy. But what will undoubtedly interest those who look at the TM3 Performance is a 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds “excluding launch”
and all-wheel drive with two electric motors. Inside, Tesla is integrating ventilated sports seats (already seen in the Model S Plaid), but also carbon inserts. Otherwise no surprise with the interior identical to the Model 3 that we know.
This Performance finish disappeared from the catalog during the restyling of the TM3. We thought it might change its name, but Tesla decided to renew “Performance”. For performance, Tesla has revised the stabilizer bars, silent blocks, and even the brakes.
Obviously, Tesla highlights charging up to 250 kW and theoretically, in the right charging range, we can recover up to 228 km in 15 minutes. Note that in the USA, this Model 3 Performance can deliver 517 horsepower. The battery is not the same. That of the USA comes from Freemont (Panasonic), and those of TM3 Europe come from Shanghai (LG).
Our opinion, by leblogauto.com
This Tesla Model 3 improves the performance of the old version, but also that of the “basic” versions (without adaptive suspensions). But, it comes at a high price, €55,990 and above all the autonomy is decreasing. 528 km when the previous TM3 Performance announced 547 km. This is also to be compared with a TM3 Long Integral Autonomy with 629 km. Ferrari acceleration or autonomy greater than 600 km, it will be up to everyone to see their priority.
off-launch means that we do not take into account the first 30 centimeters, as in Drag Race. Typically US.
To sum up
Tesla unveils the new Model 3 Performance which improves the great sportiness of the car. Increased power, but above all integration of an active suspension which allows greater stability and responsiveness of the car. The fact remains that these supercar performances compromise the autonomy of the large battery by 100 km compared to a TM3 Grande Autonomie. The price is also rising.