07-23-2023, 06:48 PM
As far as I can tell, here's what's up with refreshed Model 3:
1) Some exterior changes. Cannot really comment as this is not critical for my decision.
2) Hardware build will learn from the Model Y updates, including China and Berlin. Will this matter to the owner? Only for potential fewer repairs/reliability. Not a functional change.
3) I've seen no proposed changes to drive train or core battery tech. Shorter-range will use cheaper, faster-to-charge batteries. Longer-range seems to use the same batteries as before. Nothing new I can tell.
4) Presumably heat pump, heated steering wheel, etc will be standard.
5) No sign of ventilated seats, but this has been rumored to be on the feature list for years. I would presume this is not an option for any 2023 refresh.
6) New color options? I am interested, but as a bonus. I like the Cherry Red sold in Europe. No sign of it coming to the US (Freemount nor Austin) factories.
7) The listed steering changes. This is a clear potential negative, but could be a bonus.
8) Interior changes, which could be nice. I have no issues with the interior of our 2020 Model Y however.
1) Some exterior changes. Cannot really comment as this is not critical for my decision.
2) Hardware build will learn from the Model Y updates, including China and Berlin. Will this matter to the owner? Only for potential fewer repairs/reliability. Not a functional change.
3) I've seen no proposed changes to drive train or core battery tech. Shorter-range will use cheaper, faster-to-charge batteries. Longer-range seems to use the same batteries as before. Nothing new I can tell.
4) Presumably heat pump, heated steering wheel, etc will be standard.
5) No sign of ventilated seats, but this has been rumored to be on the feature list for years. I would presume this is not an option for any 2023 refresh.
6) New color options? I am interested, but as a bonus. I like the Cherry Red sold in Europe. No sign of it coming to the US (Freemount nor Austin) factories.
7) The listed steering changes. This is a clear potential negative, but could be a bonus.
8) Interior changes, which could be nice. I have no issues with the interior of our 2020 Model Y however.