The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Is The Other M3 For A Techie Driving Enthusiast

The new #TeslaModel3 has finally arrived in North America and the upgraded #Model3Performance takes a more #TeslaPlaid like approach to speed with big hardware upgrades to make this the quickest and best handling #Model3 ever made. With more power from its dual electric motors and up to 303 miles of range, this new #TeslaModel3Performance finally has the look, speed, and grip to make this the electric American alternative to the #BMWM3.

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[theredline]

Happy Weds everyone! Big congrats to our editor Rob on his new ride! We should be getting this car together with an Ioniq5 N for a comparison test in about 2 weeks, so stay tuned for that. For the money, this car offers an unbeatable combination of power, speed, range, and tech so it should put up an incredibly close battle against that Ioniq5 N.

[Ihchew]

Under $50k with tax credit for a car that will blow the doors off any hellcat powered vehicle, costs considerably less to own and is completely practical with awd. Insane value.

[zmarko]

When i test drove a Highland, what i was blown away by was how much quieter it is compared to the pre-refresh. The dual paned windows, and the added support in the lower door sill really quiet the cabin down.

[RainbowTy]

The only people who dislike EV’s (especially a Tesla) have never driven one. This car is sick! 🔥

[keithrodes]

The value in the Model 3 is wild! Love all the improvements they’ve made this year too.

[AaronGoldberg-dd]

I picked up my 2024 M3P about 5 days ago as a replacement for my 2018 M3P with about 55K mileage. I was happy with my older car but this one is much superior. Much quieter, better seats, better fit and finish, way better ride and, apparently, in insane mode, faster too. Thanks to Sofyan for explaining the acceleration differences among these driving modes. I need to test this out myself. By the way, my doors make a nice clunk when they close - a reassuring sound of high quality when I am inside. Tesla gave me a fair price for my older M3P too, a pleasant surprise. It turns out I bought a white on white, just like the one pictured and I've already gotten comments on its attractiveness, but I already knew I would since it replaces one just like it. I leased mine, and there is a clear indication that I received the $7500 rebate on the leasing forms. What can I say? Even though the interior is simple, it even looks sharper than the one I had with no fingerprints in the center console, a refined dash and even a couple of USB-C ports along with the hidden sentry mode outlet in the glove box. I must admit, however, that I am still working on the turn signal indicators being on the steering wheel and shifting on the screen. I have a lot of years of muscle memory to erase there!

[enriquemercedes]

The model 3 performance is gradually becoming the Roadster in my opinion

[fluffysharkdatazz]

What I found this generation since I’ve gone benchmarking, is notice that the soft touch material is much thinner this gen. But that’s redistributed to more parts of the cabin. So they sacrifice some of it to get more of it on surfaces. And compared to the model S/ X, the plastic holding the materials together underneath is thicker and less hallow, so it is technically more premium than a model S by material build. Just some fun interesting things most people wouldn’t notice.

[alonzalbrown]

26:49 Sofyan was NOT ready for that launch!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[Chukonu]

New model 3 range is calculated using the newer EPA cycle, so range is probably better than before

[weroliera]

Kids definitely fit in there though. When I get mine I’ll throw my nieces and nephews in there to test it out 😂😂😂

[johndorsey]

I love gas drinking cars but I'm in once the Model Y is refreshed.

[AlphaOmega]

Nicely done Sofyan!!! I was waiting for one of the actual YT reviewers to get their hands on this.

[Woodcote]

FSD is working pretty well on city streets now. Would love to see you try it out and post a video on it with this amazing car.

[turquoise]

Congratulations rob on your brand new Tesla Model 3 performance 🙌🏽

[virajbhave]

I have the new Model 3 Perf and its absolutely epic!

[SuperLETHAL]

Just a small correction. Yes before the Old Performance was 310 miles of range but that was based on the OLD EPA estimate. The new 2024 Performance is 303 Miles but using the NEW EPA estimate. The new estimate is considerably more strict.

[frankmost]

best use of "re-invent the wheel" phrase I've ever heard 🤣

[enriquemercedes]

I liked the editing when talking about the key fob. It put some nice touches on the video.

[paulblack]

First EV I would actually consider. Well done Telsa! Great review, as always.