Tesla has unveiled an update to the Model 3, featuring a new battery and features that help to improve the vehicle's range.
According to CarBuzz, the new Model 3 features a revised LG battery with denser-packed cells designed to help improve the car's range. The company also responded to criticism and feedback on a minor design feature for drivers, moving the turn signals back to a lever next to the steering wheel, rather than being a button on the wheel itself.
The new battery travels up to 466 miles on a charge in testing, placing it second in the range arms race behind Lucid's Air battery, which can get up to 512 miles per charge.
If the new deluxe battery is too pricey for you, Tesla is also unveiling another, more affordable option; in European markets, there's also a lithium-iron-phosphate battery option, which gets 344 miles per charge.
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Charging at home is also easier than ever, more affordable than relying on public chargers, and can save you hundreds of dollars a year on costs. Qmerit is helping homeowners install Level 2 chargers at home, providing free installation estimates for consumers.
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Unfortunately for American Tesla fans, the new Model 3 batteries and turn signal improvements are currently only available in European markets. It's unclear when they'll come to the U.S., but given the EV company's push to rebound from a tough 2025, one would imagine they'd make their way across the pond eventually.
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