All About the New Tesla Model 3 Highland - When Will the U.S. Get It?

The New Tesla Model 3 - Highland

The New Tesla Model 3 - Highland has launched in China and for Europe (from exports from Giga Shanghai). There are a host of new changes, and here they are.

1: There is increased range due to aero-dynamic improvements. This applies to the standard and long range versions. Expect the standard range to get close to 300 miles of range and the long range to get around 370 miles of range due to these changes.

2: There is a slightly decreased top speed - likely due to new and improved tires that are more efficient and can't handle higher speeds. The top speed is 125 miles per hour according to multiple sources.

3: There are new matrix LED headlights on the front of the car.

4: There is a new exterior design that is more sleek and aero-dynamic.

5: There is a lower drag coefficient of 0.219, which improves the range of the vehicle.

6: There is a new wheel design for improved and more efficient tires.

7: There is improved suspension.

8: There are new colors of flame red and starry gray.

9: There is no longer a Tesla T logo on the back of the car.

10: There is a brighter and more responsive touchscreen.

11: There are new ambient LEDs

12: There is a new steering wheel without stalks.

13: There are new materials used for the inside of the car, including the doors and dash.

14: There is a new center console design.

15: There is a new passenger display screen in the back.

16: There are new ventilated seats.

17: There are new cupholders for passengers in the back seats.

18: There is decreased cabin noise.

19: There is an upgraded ventilation system.

For those interested in Tesla as a company and why this is good - this vehicle will increase Tesla margins as it costs less to make. It is a better vehicle overall and has more value and should increase sales.

Finally, the vehicle is more efficient - it does more with fewer parts and less production time and costs, which means the quality should also improve.

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When the U.S. Will Get It

With these great changes and an around 300-mile range standard Model 3 RWD for around $40,000 base price, not including a tax credit, Tesla is making a compelling vehicle that is comparable to its gas car equivalents. Over time, the Model 3 will end up being less expensive to own when factoring in maintenance costs and fuel.

This leads me to believe that those in the U.S. are going to want this version of the Model 3. I already bought a 2022 Model 3, so I am not in the market for this vehicle, however, for those that are, here's when I think it will release in the U.S.

I think it will release in the U.S. in 2024 in order to keep things simple and understood for yearly models. For whatever reason, this didn't matter in Europe and China, as Tesla released it in Q3 and not at the beginning of the year.

Look for it sometime in early 2024 and for it to sell more than the older versions of the Model 3.

What do you think about the new Tesla Model 3 Highland? Will it come to the U.S. in 2024?

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Jeremy Johnson is a Tesla investor and supporter. He first invested in Tesla in 2017 after years of following Elon Musk and admiring his work ethic and intelligence. Since then, he's become a Tesla bull, covering anything about Tesla he can find, while also dabbling in other electric vehicle companies. Jeremy covers Tesla developments at Torque News. You can follow him on Twitter or LinkedIn to stay in touch and follow his Tesla news coverage on Torque News. Image Credit, Tesla, Screenshot