Charging speeds are unchanged: the standard car tops out at 170kW and the Long Range version boosts that to 250kW.
As for straight-line speed, the brand quotes a 0-62mph time of 6.1sec for the 245bhp entry-level car, and 4.4sec for the 351bhp Long Range, both of which use the same powertrains as the pre-facelifted car. Both top out at 125mph.
The brand has yet to confirm figures for the 456bhp, four-wheel-drive Model 3 Performance, but based on the current car’s range, it should manage around 360 miles per charge.
Other functional visual tweaks include the introduction of aero-optimised wheel designs, said to be 5% slipperier, and ‘improved’ tyre sidewalls for the 18in or 19in wheels, which enhance cushioning while reducing road noise – the latter assisted by the introduction of double-glazed windows all around and new suspension and seal rubbers.
Tesla also highlights that the front and rear doors have been structurally reinforced to withstand heavier impacts – a move made in line with stricter crash regulations that dictate all cars must be able to withstand a collision with an SUV, given their increasing popularity. A by-product, according to Tesla representatives, is that they have a better-sounding ‘clunk’ when closing, helping to boost the car’s perceived quality.
