Tesla Model 3 Performance buyers get their EVs this weekend

The first Malaysians who placed their order for the Performance version of the Tesla Model 3 which was launched globally in April this year are receiving their fully electric sedans this weekend. Typically, Tesla does not have outlets where new vehicles are delivered to customers and requires them to travel to a designated facility to collect their cars.

In Malaysia, it is the Tesla Experience Centre in Cyberjaya. However, customers who cannot collect their cars there can have them delivered, with transport costs being charged, of course. Tesla Malaysia said that over 100 units of the Model 3 Performance will be handed over today and tomorrow.

One of bestselling EVs in the world
The Model 3 is one of the bestselling electric cars in the world with 508,000 units sold in 2023 (source: JATO Dynamics).

The Performance version has an updated interior. with new front seats. Besides red brake calipers and the Performance badge on the rear bumper, there is also a larger rear spoiler to enhance aerodynamics.

Most powerful Model 3
The Model 3 Performance has electric motors at the front and rear and its new Performance drive unit is the most powerful ever fitted to the model. It produces the equivalent of 460 ps horsepower peak output to send the car from 0 to 100 km/h in a claimed 3.1 seconds and tops out at 262 km/h.

The battery pack can provide a range of up to 528 kms, which puts it between the Model 3 Long Range AWD (629 kms) and Rear-Wheel Drive (513 kms) models.

New adaptive suspension
To ensure that higher performance can be enjoyed safely, there is a more capable chassis with an all-new adaptive suspension system that enhances handling without sacrificing ride comfort.

The latest Track Mode V3 manages the suspension, chassis and powertrain controls for optimum performance and allow customized handling balance, stability control and regenerative braking when driving on a track.

Tesla cuts prices of Model 3 and Model Y by RM8,000