The new Model 3 EV will be well-stocked in specification with Performance design, sports seats, adaptive suspension, adaptive damping, ventilated seats, 20” Warp alloys, performance brakes, 15.4” centre touchscreen, 8” second row display in the back, studio sound quality with the 17-sepaker system (including dual subwoofers and amplifiers), phone key integration, wireless phone charging, glass roof, carbon fibre details inside, navigation and Track Mode. The Enhanced Autopilot (at £3,400) adds navigation on Autopilot and auto lane change with the Full Self-driving Capability (at £6,800) adding more autonomous driving including traffic light and stop control.
On colours, select from Pearl White, Deep Blue, Solid Black, Ultra Red and the new Stealth Grey. Only the 20” alloys are available. But you can select your own interior choice with the standard black or the chargeable white available. Other than your dedicated charge point, you are good to go.
But how does the Model 3 Performance perform? This AWD Saloon will have a 75 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 3.3 seconds, 163 mph top speeds and 461 kW (or 618hp). Expect a combined winter range of 235 miles with warmer weather allowing for 325 miles – a 285 mile combined. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 8 hour and 15 mins 0 – 100% charging times with the 250 kW DC maximum allowing 27 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 594L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 152 mpg. It also no confirmed Bidirectional capabilities yet. The Heat Pump is standard.
