The 2021 Tesla Model 3 just received some major updates, including an increased range and performance along with some new features and styling touches.\u00a0 The new Model 3 now has a higher range across all three models. The Standard Range Plus now has an EPA-estimated range of 263 miles \u2014 up from 250 miles \u2014 while the Long Range version now promises 353 miles, a 31-mile bump. The Performance model will travel 315 miles on a charge, up from 299 miles.<\/p>\n
According to Tesla, 0-60 mph times have been improved, too. Long-range cars will now cover the 0-60 mph run in 4.2 seconds, or 3.7 seconds with the optional boost, down from 4.4 and 3.9 seconds, respectively. Performance models take a tenth off their 0-60 time, covering the distance in 3.1 seconds as opposed to 3.2. There’s no word on if these improvements will be made available to 2020 Model 3 owners via software updates.<\/p>\n
Options wise, the 2021 Model 3’s door handles, side turn signals, and window trim now come finished in black trim, instead of chrome. Other changes include a powered trunk and a new set of optional 19-inch wheels. There is also a 20-inch “\u00dcberturbine” wheel that come standard on the Performance model.<\/p>\n
Inside, the Model 3 gets\u00a0fixed charging mats for smartphones that support wireless charging, blacked-out door sills and the heat pump HVAC system introduced on the Model Y. There are also five USB ports, after Tesla added one to the glove box.<\/p>\n
Customers will need to wait between five and nine weeks to take delivery of a 2021 Tesla Model 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 just received some major updates, including an increased range and performance along with some new features and styling touches.\u00a0 The new Model 3 now has a higher range across all three models. The Standard Range Plus now has an EPA-estimated range of 263 miles \u2014 up from 250 miles \u2014 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":366,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[3],"tags":[24,33],"yoast_head":"\n