Tesla Model 3 Performance: Why only 460hp for non-US models?

is finally official and it is the brand’s highest-spec variant for its newly upgraded fully electric sedan. Malaysians can start placing their orders for the EV and local deliveries are estimated to start sometime in Q2 2024.boasted 510hp of peak power and a 0-60mph time of 2.9 seconds, up to a top speed of 163mph . The Model 3 Performance is priced from USD 52,990 in the US, excluding the USD 7,500 federal tax credit.

Although the power figures are lower than the US, the range for non-US units is higher with a WLTP-rated range of 528km versus the US’ estimated 296 miles . In China, the Model 3 Performance is advertised with a more lenient CLTC-rated range of 623km.So what’s going on here? Is Tesla following some smartphone brands which sometimes use different processors for different markets?

According to Tesla Newswire, the company is using different batteries for Model 3 Performance produced in Fremont and Shanghai. In the US, the Fremont-produced units use larger 82kWh Panasonic batteries while units made in Tesla’s Shanghai plant use 79kWh LG batteries. There are differences between the Fremont-made and Shanghai-made new Tesla Model 3 Performance due to the battery and its output power:As a result, the different battery configuration affects the Model 3 Performance’s output power with the US market having 510hp and 741Nm. Meanwhile, the China units which are responsible for all RHD models worldwide are only pushing 460hp and 723Nm of torque.

Based on the spec sheet, it does seem that the China units with lower power output offer superior range despite having a 3kWh less battery capacity. If you had a choice, which would you pick? The version with 50 more hp or the version with more range? Let us know in the comments below.

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