Tesla Launches Improved Model 3 in China With V2L, New Interior Option
The updated sedan features a 16-inch touchscreen and Zen Grey interior, replacing the discontinued White option.
Tesla has introduced an updated version of the Model 3 in China, adding vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality and a new interior color scheme.
What Happened
The refreshed Model 3 in the Chinese market now includes a 16-inch front touchscreen with improved resolution, a black headliner, and V2L capabilities. The vehicle’s interior options have shifted, with the White option discontinued in favor of a new Zen Grey interior available for the Premium and Performance trims. Additionally, 19-inch Dark Nova wheels are now standard on the Model 3 Premium trim. Pricing for the updated trims ranges from 235,500 yuan for the Rear-Wheel-Drive model to 339,500 yuan for the Performance variant.
Why It Matters
This update highlights a divergence in feature availability between Tesla’s Chinese and U.S. markets. The new touchscreen is 0.6 inches larger than the 15.4-inch unit currently found in U.S. Model 3 vehicles. While the black headliner is already standard on U.S. Model Y vehicles, these specific changes have not yet reached the U.S. Model 3 lineup. The source indicates that these features could potentially arrive in the U.S. market in the coming year, possibly to stimulate demand during year-end sales pushes, given that features originating from Giga Shanghai often eventually migrate to other markets.
The Bottom Line
Tesla’s latest Model 3 iteration in China introduces V2L, a larger touchscreen, and new interior aesthetics, setting a benchmark for potential future updates in other global markets, including the U.S.
