Tesla slaps new hardware on PH-spec Model 3

MANILA: The Philippine-retailed Tesla Model 3 has received notable upgrades.

Expected to further drive electric vehicle adoption in the country, the Austin-headquartered new-energy vehicle manufacturer’s local arm shared that the electrified sedan comes with minor aesthetic upgrades as well as additional technological bits.

Here are some details about the spruced-up Tesla Model 3.

Vehicle updates

The updated Tesla Model 3 is fitted with a new front-facing camera to offer enhanced visibility — providing a total of eight cameras to support the vision-based system for Autopilot.

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Additionally, the car now features a traditional turn signal stalk for the ease and convenience of driving.

In terms of looks, the new matte-black badges at the front and rear.

Performance-wise, the car’s Long Range All-Wheel Drive option can now cover up to 660 kilometers (kms) while Performance, as much as 571-km range.

The upgrades come as standard across all trims without any price adjustment ensuring enhanced ownership experience.

“We’re accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable abundance. Tesla is making clean, safe and affordable transport available to everyone through continuous improvements in production process and innovative technology. Tesla is creating vehicles that come with premium features but low cost of ownership – with an integrated ecosystem consisting of retail, after-sales and comprehensive charging support, owning a Tesla vehicle can give significant savings in car ownership expense than owning a traditional ICE vehicle,” Tesla Philippines noted in a statement.

“By building charging infrastructure around people’s lifestyles, Tesla keeps expanding its charging network in the Philippines to provide a seamless and comprehensive charging experience. As of today, 3 Supercharging stations (12 Superchargers) and 8 Destination Charging stations (32 Destination Chargers) are in operation to support more than 2000 owners on the road in the Philippines. More charging stations are coming soon by the end of 2025,”it added.

Further, Tesla also offers Home Charging Program wherein owners can plug and charge their vehicles where they live or work. Currently, almost 2,000 home chargers have been installed, enabling owners to recharge at their convenience anytime.

The updated Model 3 hardware can be viewed and experienced at the Tesla Experience Center in BGC.

Model 3

Variant	Rear-Wheel Drive	Long Range All-Wheel Drive	Performance All-Wheel Drive
Range (based on Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure standards; in kilometers)	520	660	571
Top Speed (in kph)	201	201	261
Acceleration (0-100 kph in seconds)	6.1	4.4	3.1
Pricing	P2.109 million	P2.489 million	P3.099 million

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