Tesla has finally released the Performance model of the Tesla Model 3 Highland range. Previously speculated to be called the Model 3 Ludricous because of the badging seen on the rear and the fact that the top of the line S and X are called Plaid instead of Performance, it appears Tesla has decided to stick with the Performance name here.
In Malaysia, it is priced from RM242,000. This price is excluding the RM1,000 order fee, RM500 delivery fee and of course the various other upgrades you can add onto the car such as colour and interior upgrades.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance’s new “Performance Drive Unit” has dual motors, one on each axle. Total output is 460 hp for the model that we get, which is exported from Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai. If you read foreign coverage you may see 510 hp mentioned but that is only for Fremont factory units which use a different battery pack.
The new 460 hp Performance Drive Unit can take the Model 3 Performance from 0-100 km.h in just 3.1 seconds, which is the same as the 510 hp version. Top speed is 262 km/h.
Range is shorter than the LR of course, rated at 528 km WLTP compared to 629 km on the LR. To complete the comparison, the RWD has a 513 km WLTP range.
There’s only one wheel option a 20 inch Warp forged wheels. As for interior, the standard is black while upgrading to white is an extra RM5,000.
So other than the more powerful motors, what are the other upgrades over the Model 3 LR? For one, there is a new adaptive damping system. The chassis gets berspoke springs, bushings and stabilizer bars for a sportier drive.
The exterior has a different front and rear design, with a rear diffuser and carbon fibre spoiler. It also gets larger brake rotors, calipers and performance brake pads.
The interior gets new sports seats in the front, with better holstering and a deeper driving position. Interior is also carbon fibre in a weave pattern. There’s also track mode in the centre display screen, which offers a UI suitable for use on the race track.
The Model 3 Performance can be ordered now for a RM1,000 booking fee and Tesla Malaysia promises a Q2 2024 delivery as of publishing time.
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Skipped. No brembo floating calipers and carbon ceramic disc
Madani government
Very linear to T20
3.1s R/tax cheap cheap
Oh no, oh no, oh no no no
I wonder why Asia Market Tesla Model 3 Performance has lower power output of 460HP compare to North America market with 500HP which technically has a difference of 0.2 seconds for 0-100kmh figure.
1) different battery spec, which probably has different peak output supply capability
2) The acceleration is the same. there is no 0.2 second difference. 2.9 is for 0-60mph. 60mph is not 100kmh. 100kmh is around 62mph.
Battery spec. The Panasonic setup in Freemont cars have higher peak output compared to the LG setup in Shanghai cars.
2.9s to 100 km/h is ludicrous… GG BYD Seal and those who just bought LR AWD may feel some buyer’s remorse now. This is priced just right at 242k.
Oops I meant 3.1s… dang it imperial vs. metric conversions.
This 242k also gets you adaptive dampers, bigger brakes, and the sweet new wheels. Just wow.
BYD Seal way better. Faster than this boring Tesla. No wonder at all car show in Asia, Tesla’s booth very empty. All flocked to BYD’s booth
You must be dreaming. Nightmare may be lor
Dah test drive BYD? Kalau tak, jangan komen
Would be nightmare more if you buy Tesla, Tesla owners truth but not only just here but everywhere
My brother is back defending the middle kingdom!
Tesla model 3 has spec. BYD seal has 2 spec. Lowest two spec Vs 2 spec, compare in terms of price, Seal wins model 3 anytime! You want to use rm242k car against rm199k car?
Can you chuck it into a corner, though?
Wait for official release of nurburgring race track lap times record very soon ok
Keep teenagers and aunties from driving this weapon
waiting for byd anjing laut ombak besar edition
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Booking in.
AND HOW LONG IT TAKES TO CHARGE THE BYD WITH THE 7KW CHARGER? :-)
Long enough til the war in Palestine ends