Tesla Model 3+ specs revealed in China
China's regulatory body, under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), unveiled the specs for Tesla's revamped Model 3 on September 12. And, while the automakers might have groaned about this reveal, let’s just say we’re more than a little intrigued. Here's a snapshot of what we've gathered so far from the land of dragons and emperors.
Tesla is stepping up its game by offering two unique trims for its electric vehicle (EV) aficionados. The
standard version of Tesla Model 3 in China, just like its European counterpart, boasts a single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) that can flex a power of 194 kW. But if that doesn’t float your boat, and you’ve got a bit more oomph in mind, Tesla's dual motor all-wheel drive (AWD) is there to dazzle you. This marvel of engineering harnesses an additional 137 kW motor powering front wheels, bringing the total output to a whopping 331 kW. Surprisingly, that's a lower output than on the
Model 3 LR destined for the European market.
Before any vehicle can grace the Chinese roads, it needs a nod from the local regulators. The MIIT, being the gatekeeper in this context, gives a monthly sneak peek into what's brewing in the automotive world. Expectedly, automakers aren’t fans. But for the rest of us? It's like an early Christmas present. This little exercise in transparency tells us that we could very well see the new Model 3 on Chinese streets by October.
China's MIIT unveils the upgraded specs of Tesla Model 3 with two variants, offering both subtle and noteworthy changes.
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