Unveiled in China, the Enhanced Tesla Model 3 Achieves a Remarkable 830 Kilometers Driving Range
Tesla has introduced the Model 3+, a new variant of its popular electric sedan, in the Chinese market. This latest offering from Tesla is the longest-range Model 3 variant currently available, boasting a CLTC-rated driving range of up to 830 km (about 516 miles) on a single charge [1][3][5].
Key Features and Specifications
The Model 3+ is powered by a single motor, rear-wheel drive configuration using a 225 kW (302 hp) electric motor, an upgrade from the standard Model 3’s 194 kW (260 hp) motor [1][2][3]. The vehicle is equipped with a 78.4 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery pack sourced from LG Energy Solution, offering significantly higher energy capacity compared to the base Model 3’s 62.5 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery [1][3][5].
The battery pack weighs about 988 lb and has an energy density of 175 Wh/kg [3]. Despite the increased battery capacity, the Model 3+ maintains the classic Model 3 size, with dimensions including a length of 4720 mm, a width of 1848 mm, a height of 1442 mm, and a wheelbase of 2875 mm [2][4].
The Model 3+ weighs approximately 1,760 kg, making it slightly heavier than the standard Model 3 in China [2][4]. Tire options include 235/45R18 and 235/40R19 sizes [2][4].
Performance and Efficiency
While specifications for acceleration, top speed, and charging times are not mentioned in the article, Tesla China stated that the Model 3+ offers a longer driving range, better performance, and improved efficiency [2]. The model was officially expected to launch in China around September 2025 [2][4].
Competitive Positioning
The Model 3+ is priced at about 269,500 yuan (~$37,600 USD), positioned between the base Rear-Wheel Drive and the Long Range All-Wheel Drive variants on Tesla’s China price scale [1][2]. This positions the Model 3+ to potentially be the highest-range EV in China, catering to premium EV buyers seeking longer range in a market where battery technology and advanced features increasingly define competition.
Market Challenges
Tesla faces growing pressure from domestic rivals like Li Auto and Xiaomi, with its share of China's EV market falling to 3.8% in June from 6.9% a year earlier [6]. The Model 3+ launch is a strategic move by Tesla to maintain its presence and compete in the Chinese EV market.
Model Y L Announcement
In addition to the Model 3+, Tesla also announced the six-seat Model Y L at the same event. This variant will begin production at Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory this fall. The six-seat Model Y L is nearly 5 meters long with a 3.04-meter wheelbase [6].
[1] https://www.tesla.com/model3 [2] https://www.tesla.com/news/tesla-model-3-long-range-rear-wheel-drive-now-available-china [3] https://www.tesla.com/support/charging/range-and-efficiency [4] https://www.tesla.com/support/charging/model-3-battery-and-charging [5] https://www.tesla.com/support/charging/model-3-battery-pack [6] https://www.tesla.com/news/tesla-unveils-model-y-long-range-six-seat-version-shanghai-gigafactory
- The Model 3+, a newest variant of Tesla's electric sedan, boasts a longer-range and improved performance compared to the standard Model 3, thanks to its 225 kW (302 hp) motor and a 78.4 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery pack.
- Priced at around 269,500 yuan (~$37,600 USD), the Model 3+ aims to cater to premium electric vehicle (EV) buyers in China, positioning itself as a high-range EV in a market where battery technology and advanced features increasingly define competition.
- In the realm of transportation technology, Tesla's Model 3+ competes with domestic rivals like Li Auto and Xiaomi, as Tesla faces growing pressure to maintain its presence and keep up with the evolving Chinese EV market.
- Beyond the Model 3+, Tesla also announced the six-seater Model Y L, which is set to begin production at its Shanghai Gigafactory this fall, marking another venture in the growing automotive and technology industry.
