Tesla’s upgraded 2024 Mannequin 3 is now accessible within the US

An up to date model of Tesla’s Mannequin 3 sedan that was launched in markets throughout Europe, the Center East, and China final fall is now accessible in North America. Reportedly codenamed “Highland” whereas it was in improvement, it introduces a number of noticeable tweaks to Tesla’s mainstream electrical sedan.

From the surface, the entrance finish’s distinctive bump has been eliminated, with a sleeker hood and low-profile headlights in comparison with the previous mannequin that Tesla says is “optimized for max aerodynamics,” which ought to imply extra vary. It’s additionally accessible in two new colours, Stealth Gray and Extremely Crimson.

The brand new 2024 Mannequin 3 refresh is now the one one listed for ordering in Tesla’s configurator, and as consumers noticed in different markets, there are solely two variations accessible as an alternative of three: a Longe Vary AWD mannequin with twin motors or the cheaper Rear-Wheel Drive model. For now, at the least, there’s not an choice to order the previous top-of-the-line Efficiency mannequin.

The 2024 Lengthy Vary Tesla Mannequin 3 advertises an EPA estimated vary of as much as 341 miles, up from its predecessor’s 333 miles, whereas the rear wheel mannequin continues to be listed at 272 miles.

Each variations have the identical beginning value as final 12 months’s automobiles, however there’s yet one more change. The specs on Tesla’s website listing the highest velocity for each variations of the brand new 2024 Mannequin 3 as 125 mph, whereas the 2023 rear-wheel mannequin topped out at 140, the Lengthy Vary went as much as 145, and the Efficiency mannequin may handle as much as 162 mph.

The upgrades Tesla touts for the brand new mannequin are new acoustic glass round an total quieter cabin, improved journey high quality with up to date suspension tuning (which could also be essential), “extra refined” supplies for the inside, ventilated seats, customizable ambient lighting, a brighter middle touchscreen with smaller bezels and higher distinction, plus an upgraded sound system with as much as 17 audio system.