Tesla Model 3 Long range Vs Performance hardware differences

[(steven)]

Is there really any difference in the model 3 long range vs performance on a hardware level?

Performance wise the ‘performance’ accelerates a bit faster and has a slightly higher top speed, but other than some red paint on the brake calipers and some slightly bigger alloy wheels, do you get anything for your money?

Used prices don’t seem to be massively different when I had a very quick look.

[(steven)]

/Thanks both, interesting.

wyson said:

I personally wouldn’t touch an early build Tesla. They are basically engineering prototypes that larger manufacturers would have crushed, after shaking down their production lines. The Munro Live teardowns are really informative in this regard.

What does "early build" count as when it comes to the model 3? First year of production?

[(steven)]

Heres Johnny said:

When the difference was 10k, it was hard to justify the P over the LR as you could add Acceleration Boost (AB) for £1500 giving virtually the same performance, especially once above 20mph, and have wheels which were more forgiving on U.K. roads. Now the gap is much closer, if you are going to buy AB, and upgrade the wheels, you may as well get the P.

Thanks. I can't see myself buying the performance for the 0-60 stats, it's more about if there is a handling or enjoyment benefit.

I don't see the point in sub 4 second 0-60 for a road car. After the initial "watch this" moment, its never going to get used. I am just trying to work out if there is more "everyday enjoyment" to be had by buying the performance model.

None of the reviews I've seen really mention it, just too focused on the tech and the acceleration. If it is just wheels and more acceleration, I will probably give it a miss.

Edited by (steven) on Thursday 27th July 19:24