TESLA MODEL 3 UPDATE

There’s now a new version of the world’s most popular pure-electric passenger car

It’s official: after months of secrecy, the refreshed Tesla Model 3 is finally here. And it’s coming to New Zealand. The most notable updates include a revised front fascia design, interior improvements, and increased cruising range. Tesla says around 50 per cent of the parts are new, although it has not yet given specifics.

Tesla has improved aerodynamics on the Model 3 with more sculpted body lines and aero-optimised surfaces, further reducing drag and improving wind noise.

The all-electric sedan gets bolder, narrower headlights with integrated fog lamps, producing a more aggressive look.

The tail lights, now integrated into the liftgate, feature a new single-piece design.

Tesla New Zealand says it will introduce two new colour options:

Stealth Grey and Ultra Red.

New wheel options include 18- and 19-inch rims wrapped in updated Michelin tyres, which feature softer sidewalls and improved noise suppression.

Beyond exterior updates, Tesla has also given the Model 3 an interior revision. It now features a redesigned centre console with a brighter touchscreen display, although the screen still measures 15 inches.

Cabin comfort improves with sounddampening materials, additional suspension bushings, and improved sealing. It also receives ventilated front seats controllable through the touchscreen and accompanying smartphone app.

The new Tesla Model 3 has been confirmed for New Zealand, although the exact timing of right-hand cars is not yet known. Deliveries for left-handdrive units begin in October.