First Tesla China Model 3 Highland Deliveries Scheduled for Late October

Key Points

• 🚗 Tesla China has officially introduced the upgraded Model 3 for the Chinese market.
• 📆 Deliveries of the new Model 3 are scheduled for the end of October.
• 💰 The upgraded Model 3 is available in two versions: Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD).
• 💲 Prices for the new Model 3 are the same as pre-sale prices, with RWD starting at RMB 259,900 ($35,540) and AWD at RMB 295,900 ($40,400).
• 🚘 The updated Model 3 features a more aggressive exterior, revamped interior, and improved range.
• 🔋 The Model 3 RWD boasts a range of 606 km, while the Long Range variant has a range of 713 km.
• 🇨🇳 China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) exempts the new Model 3 from the country’s vehicle purchase tax.
• 🔋 The Model 3 variants are equipped with battery packs of 60 kWh and 78.4 kWh.

Tesla China has officially commenced sales of the enhanced Model 3 in the Chinese market. This launch brings test drive vehicles to select Tesla showrooms in the country, with the first deliveries slated for the end of October. The announcement was made through the electric vehicle manufacturer’s official Weibo account. In China, the upgraded Model 3 will be available in two versions: a Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) model starting at RMB 259,900 ($35,540) and a Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) variant starting at RMB 295,900 ($40,400).”

The prices of the upgraded Model 3 today are the same as the vehicle’s pre-sale prices that were announced at the start of September. The price of the Model 3 RWD is roughly 12% higher than the vehicle’s previous iteration. Those who order the upgraded Model 3 are expected to get their vehicles in 6-9 weeks, as per Tesla China’s order page for the all-electric sedan. 

The upgraded Model 3 features a number of improvements from its predecessor. It features a more aggressive and sporty exterior and a completely revamped interior with elements that are inspired by the flagship Tesla Model S sedan and Model X SUV. These include a stalkless driving system and a rear display for passengers.

The upgraded Tesla Model 3 was also listed with range improvements compared to their predecessors. The new Model 3 RWD, for example, was listed with a CLTC range of 606 km, which is 50 km higher than the outgoing model’s estimated 556 km of range. The new Model 3 Long Range is also listed with a range of 713 km, 38 km more than the estimated 675 km range of the previous Model 3 Performance. 

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently announced the latest batch of vehicles that are exempted from the country’s vehicle purchase tax. The new Model 3 was included in the document. As per the MIIT, the two new Model 3 variants are equipped with battery packs that feature capacities of 60 kWh and 78.4 kWh, respectively.