Tesla has made the Model 3 a little more compelling in North America without making it more expensive.
The latest update brings a larger cabin screen, stronger output for the Performance model and a quicker sprint time for the Premium AWD, while the price ladder stays exactly where it was.
At a glance
- Tesla has upgraded the Model 3 in North America with more performance and a larger standard center touchscreen.
- The Model 3 Performance now makes 528 hp and is rated at 316 miles of range, while Premium AWD cuts its 0–60 mph time to 3.8 seconds.
- Pricing remains unchanged, with the Model 3 starting at $38,630 and the Performance priced at $56,630.
A 16-inch screen moves into the Model 3 cabin
The most visible change is inside, where the Model 3 now gets a 16-inch central touchscreen in place of the previous 15.4-inch display.
That may sound like a modest increase on paper, but in a car where the screen handles almost everything, the extra real estate matters.
The larger display is now listed as standard across the Model 3 lineup in the US, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
Tesla hasn’t given a precise customer-delivery timeline for the updated hardware, so buyers should check build details carefully when ordering or taking delivery.
Performance gets more power and more range
The Model 3 Performance receives the most substantial mechanical upgrade.
Peak output rises from 510 hp to 528 hp, giving Tesla’s compact electric sedan a little more headroom at the top of the range.
Range also improves, moving from 309 miles to 316 miles, which is a useful gain for a version built around pace rather than maximum efficiency.
Tesla has also added a black headliner to the Performance model, a small cabin detail that better suits the sportier positioning of the trim.
Premium AWD becomes quicker without losing range
The Premium AWD model gets a sharper acceleration figure, too.
Its claimed 0–60 mph time drops from 4.2 seconds to 3.8 seconds, while estimated range remains unchanged at 346 miles.
That makes the Premium AWD arguably the more balanced pick for drivers who want serious pace but still care about everyday range.
The improvement also narrows the emotional gap between the regular dual-motor car and the Performance, even if the latter remains the enthusiast-focused choice.
Pricing stays unchanged across the lineup
The most important number for many buyers hasn’t moved.
The Model 3 starts at $38,630, the Premium AWD is priced at $49,130, and the Performance remains at $56,630.
In a market where small upgrades often arrive with quiet price increases, keeping the same sticker prices gives this update more weight.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Tesla |
|---|---|
| Model | Model 3 |
| Market | US, Puerto Rico and Mexico |
| Center touchscreen | 16-inch display, standard across the lineup |
| Model 3 Performance power | 528 hp |
| Model 3 Performance range | 316 miles |
| Model 3 Performance cabin update | Black headliner |
| Model 3 Premium AWD acceleration | 0–60 mph in 3.8 seconds |
| Model 3 Premium AWD range | 346 miles |
| Starting price | $38,630 |
| Premium AWD price | $49,130 |
| Performance price | $56,630 |
For shoppers already considering a Model 3, this is the kind of quiet update that can make the car feel meaningfully fresher without changing the buying equation.
