Tesla Model 3 Gets Range and Performance Boost, Plus New 16-Inch Screen in US
The Model 3 Performance now delivers 528 hp and 316 miles of range, while the Premium AWD cuts 0-60 time to 3.8 seconds.
Tesla has updated the Model 3 lineup in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico with a larger 16-inch center touchscreen and performance enhancements for dual-motor trims. The changes, announced by Tesla North America on X, include increased horsepower and range for the Performance model and faster acceleration for the Premium AWD, though base pricing remains unchanged.
What Happened
Every Model 3 sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico now features a 16-inch center touchscreen, replacing the previous 15.4-inch unit. This hardware upgrade aligns the US lineup with recent changes in China and the Model Y Premium. The Model 3 Performance receives a black headliner, an increase in peak power to 528 hp (up from 510 hp at launch), and an EPA-estimated range of 316 miles (up from 309 miles). Its 0-60 mph time remains 2.9 seconds. The Model 3 Premium AWD now accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, an improvement from the previous 4.2 seconds, while retaining a range of 346 miles.
Why It Matters
For buyers, the update represents a spec bump without a price increase; the Model 3 continues to start at $36,990, with the Premium RWD at $42,490, the Premium AWD at $47,490, and the Performance at $54,990. However, the update highlights a continued disparity in feature availability between markets. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, which allows the car to power external devices, is now available on every Model 3 in China but remains absent from the US Model 3 lineup. Tesla has not clarified if these power and range improvements will be retroactively applied to existing vehicles or how the gains were achieved.
The Bottom Line
Tesla has standardized the 16-inch screen across the US Model 3 lineup and improved performance metrics for its dual-motor variants without raising prices. The US Model 3 still lacks vehicle-to-load functionality and the new light gray interior option available in China, and the update does not currently extend to Canadian markets.
