Electric vehicle giant Tesla has officially launched the top-tier variant of the refreshed Model 3, the Performance, in the Chinese market.
First batch to arrive in mid-June, beating initial estimates
According to CnEVPost, Tesla China launched the formal sales of the updated Model 3 Performance in China after listing it on its official local website and starting pre-sales on April 24, 2024.
Tesla managed to set an earlier delivery date of mid-June 2024 than it originally expected for the updated Model 3 Performance.
“Effective immediately, the Model 3 Performance will move from pre-sales to formal sales, with first deliveries expected to begin in mid-June.”
Tesla said today on Weibo
At the time, Tesla initially expected to start local deliveries in the third quarter of the year. In a significant development, the company moved up the delivery timeline.
Targeting premium EV segment with a ¥335,900 ($46,382) base price
The updated Tesla Model 3 Performance went on pre-sale in late April with a base price of RMB 335,900 ($46,380). It must be noted that its official sales price is just similar to the pre-sale.
Customers who placed an order for the updated Tesla Model 3 Performance can now expect to receive deliveries in just 3 to 6 weeks.
With the arrival of the Tesla Model 3 Performance, the electric sedan now offers three variants in the Chinese market:
- Entry-level rear-wheel drive version – RMB 231,900 base price
- Long-range all-wheel drive version – RMB 271,900 base price
- Performance dual-motor all-wheel drive – RMB 335,900 ($46,380) base price
Key specifications
The revamped Tesla Model 3 Performance is making the EV giant’s lineup more solid in the world’s largest auto market.
According to Tesla China’s website, the new Performance variant can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 3.1 seconds.
It also boasts a top speed of 261 km/h (162 mph) and a CLTC-rated driving range of 623 km (387 miles).
Here are the key specifications of the new Tesla Model 3 Performance variant:
| Feature | Specification |
| Battery | Long-lasting battery |
| Cruising Range (CLTC) | 623 km |
| 0-100 km/h Acceleration | 3.1 seconds |
| Drive | Dual-motor all-wheel drive |
| Storage Space | 682 liters |
| Wheel Size | 19-inch warp wheels |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Display Screen | 15.4-inch central touchscreen, 8-inch rear touchscreen |
| Overall Width (Mirrors Folded) | 1,933 mm |
| Overall Width (Mirrors Unfolded) | 2,089 mm |
| Overall Length | 4,724 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase (Front and Rear) | 1,582 mm & 1,560 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm |
| Supercharging power and cost | Peak power 250 kW; Pay-per-use |
| Vehicle warranty | 4 years or 80,000 km, whichever comes first |
| Battery and drive unit | 8 years or 192,000 km, whichever comes first |
The new Tesla Model 3 Performance could significantly help the Musk-led company boost its average price per sale in the Chinese market. It benefits from major efficiency improvements and performance upgrades.
