Tesla may launch the highly awaited Performance variant of the new Model 3 Highland with a substantial power upgrade, according to a leaked document from the South Korean Ministry of Environment.
Power boost
Tesla enthusiast @eivissacopter shared the screenshots of the leaked document on social media platform X, revealing the addition of a new 412 horsepower rear motor.
If the information turns out to be true, the new rear motor can significantly boost the power of the all-electric sedan. For context, the original Tesla Model 3 only had about 505 horsepower combined output.
The leaked document suggests that the new 4D2 rear motor can deliver an output of 406 horsepower while the front motor still yields 211 horsepower.
Therefore, the upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance can deliver a combined output of 618 horsepower, indicating an improvement of 113 horsepower from the prior model.
In addition, the rear motor can reportedly hit peak power at 68 mph, up from just 47 mph in the old Tesla Model 3 Performance.
Additional details
Apart from the power boost, the leaked document also revealed the following information about the new Tesla Model 3 Performance:
- Weight unchanged from previous LG M3P
- 355V Nominal Voltage (LG battery pack)
- 3D3 158kW front motor (no change)
- 230 Ah battery capacity
Tesla Model 3 key specifications
Here are the key specifications of the Tesla Model 3 Highland’s currently available trims, as indicated on the official website:
| Tesla Model 3 Highland | RWD | AWD |
| Battery | Standard range | Maximum range |
| Range (WLTP) | 513 km | 629 km |
| Acceleration | 6.1 seconds 0 – 100 km/h | 0 – 100km/h in 4.4 seconds |
| Drive | rear wheel drive | Four-wheel drive with dual motor |
| Energy consumption | 13.kWh per 100 km (62 miles) | 14 kWh per 100 km (62 miles) |
| Weight | 1,765kg | 1,828kg |
| Rims | 18 or 19 inch | 18 or 19 inch |
| Displays | 15.4″ central touchscreen at the front 8″ touchscreen at the rear | 15.4″ central touchscreen at the front 8″ touchscreen at the rear |
| Total Width | Mirrors folded: 1,933 mm Mirrors unfolded: 2,089 mm | Mirrors folded: 1,933 mm Mirrors unfolded: 2,089 mm |
| Overall Length | 4,720mm | 4,720mm |
| Luggage | 682 liters | 682 liters |
| Seats | 5 adults | 5 adults |
| Ground Clearance | 138mm | 138mm |
| Total Height | 1,441mm | 1,441mm |
| Track-front and rear | 1,584mm & 1,584mm | 1,584mm & 1,584mm |
| Supercharger Max. / Payment method | Max. 170kW; Payable per use | Max. 250kW; Payable per use |
| Loading speed | Up to 282km in 15 minutes* | Up to 282 km in 15 minutes |
We can expect to learn more details about the upcoming Tesla Model 3 Performance today, as Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy will host a live Q&A event at pm ET (2 pm PT).
