On September 1st, Tesla China announced on its official website that the updated Model 3 was officially launched, marking the first update of the model in six years. After the update, the new version of the rear wheel drive Model 3 starts at 259900 yuan, and the new version of the dual motor all wheel drive with long endurance starts at 195900 yuan, an increase of 28000 yuan compared to the previous old version.

The new version has undergone changes in appearance, performance, and other aspects.

In terms of appearance, the updated Model 3 adopts a completely new front face design, and the rear taillights are changed to C-shaped integrated taillights. The new version also adds two new car paints, Flame Red and Starry Sky Grey, on the basis of the old three paint options (pure black, pearl white, and deep sea blue), with an optional price of 12000 yuan.

In terms of wheels, the new car comes standard with 18 inch photon wheels, and owners can also choose to install 19 inch Nova wheels at an optional price of 6000 yuan.

In terms of interior, the updated Model 3 comes standard with a dark premium interior, and there are also options for light premium interiors at an optional price of 8000 yuan, as well as adjustable colorful ambient lights.

In addition, the new version of the car model has also removed the shift lever and replaced it with a touch screen shift for the same model S/X. At the same time, cancel the steering lever and integrate all control functions into the new three spoke steering wheel. The new version of the rear seats has also added an 8-inch touch screen, through which you can control seat heating, adjust air conditioning volume, play music and videos, and more. Upgrading the front and rear windows with soundproof glass can enhance the sound insulation effect of the entire vehicle and create a quiet environment. The new version can also wirelessly charge two phones simultaneously, and the microphone has been upgraded, making voice calls clearer and smoother. In addition, the audio system and seat materials have also been upgraded.

In terms of safety, the updated Model 3 adopts the same structural framework as other Tesla models. The vehicle's side wall can absorb energy in the event of a side collision, serving as a buffer zone; The reinforced battery pack located on the chassis can reduce the risk of vehicle rollover; The high-strength body structure can withstand several times the weight of the vehicle itself. The new version also adds a remote airbag (driver's side) and comes standard with active safety features such as automatic emergency braking.

In terms of driving, the updated Model 3 with rear wheel drive is equipped with a front single motor, which can achieve a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.1 seconds. The standard 18 inch wheel hub CLTC has a range of 606km, and the optional 19 inch wheel hub CLTC has a range of 567km. The all-wheel drive Model 3 Long Range Renewal is equipped with front and rear dual motors, capable of accelerating from 4.4 seconds to 100 kilometers per hour. It comes standard with an 18 inch wheel hub CLTC with a range of 713 kilometers, and an optional 19 inch wheel hub CLTC with a range of 682 kilometers.

According to Tesla's official website, the updated Model 3 will be produced at Tesla's Shanghai factory and delivered in the fourth quarter of this year.

In the past few weeks, Tesla's Shanghai factory has been rumored to be developing an improved version of Model 3 for a project codenamed Highland. The reason for developing an improved version is to reduce production costs and enhance the attractiveness of the model, and it is planned to start mass production in September 2023. Now this news has finally come to fruition.

It is reported that Tesla's production capacity is constantly increasing, and in the coming months, Tesla may also export the updated Model 3 to Europe and other major markets. In the United States, the updated Model 3 will be produced by Tesla's factory in Fremont, California.