2021 Model 3 and differences from 2020

[Big_nobody]

Guys, I checked with my Tesla rep and he confirmed that the heat pump will be in ALL new M3 models, so it's not only in M3 LR AWD.

He also said that the orders placed before the refreshed M3 was announced are currently awaiting "rematch", so they will indicate the new models on the Tesla accounts after the "rematch" is done.

 

[OmahaG8]

All I want to know is - the .1s 0-60 increase in speed for P3D, is that a newly calculated time based on existing builds and therefore not really any faster? Is it result of battery, motor, or wheel changes? Or can us existing P3D owners also look forward to a slight speed increase ? Small stuff, I know.

 

[Saturday]

All I want to know is - the .1s 0-60 increase in speed for P3D, is that a newly calculated time based on existing builds and therefore not really any faster? Is it result of battery, motor, or wheel changes? Or can us existing P3D owners also look forward to a slight speed increase ? Small stuff, I know.

This is a valid question for all the M3 builds. Anyone know?

 

[Big_nobody]

Guys, for those of you seeking answers about the software upgrade, which would give the earlier M3 models range boost similar to the one expected for the 2021 M3 models. Here it is for model Y, so I assume it will be also applied to model 3:
Tesla pushes new software update increasing range of existing vehicles - Electrek

 

[zhangy]

Is that link in there clickable, or did your Sales Advisor just send you a screenshot of something internal? Am interested in the "Full Details"

Just an image to outline the difference.

 

[GZDongles]

Guys, for those of you seeking answers about the software upgrade, which would give the earlier M3 models range boost similar to the one expected for the 2021 M3 models. Here it is for model Y, so I assume it will be also applied to model 3:
Tesla pushes new software update increasing range of existing vehicles - Electrek

I have a June 2020 Model 3 LR AWD and am not expecting to see any range increase. For older cars that don't have the heat pump, it's unlikely that there are any real efficiency improvements that can be pushed through a software update. Any range increases at this point will probably just be from changing up the mi/kWh constants and not from any real change in real world range.

Hope I'm wrong and they can wring a few extra percent out somewhere, but it seems unlikely!

 

[Big_nobody]

I have a June 2020 Model 3 LR AWD and am not expecting to see any range increase. For older cars that don't have the heat pump, it's unlikely that there are any real efficiency improvements that can be pushed through a software update. Any range increases at this point will probably just be from changing up the mi/kWh constants and not from any real change in real world range.

Hope I'm wrong and they can wring a few extra percent out somewhere, but it seems unlikely!

As discussed earlier here the range boost for the new M3 models may be coming from multiple factors:
- heat pump,
- new 18" areo wheels,
- new Panasonic batteries,
- new software.

However, if the information in the link above is correct and Tesla pushes a software update for model Y now, which had the heat pump from the very beginning it is very likely that the same software update can be applied to the existing M3 cars.

 

[Juxman]

I placed an order on October 10th and was able to schedule a delivery appointment for Oct 19th two days after ordering. When the 2021 model sales went live on Oct 16, I called in to either unmatch my vehicle and switch to a 2021 or see if they have any incentive for me to keep the now obsolete model. Turns out they only offer a $1,900CAD discount on 2020 models. It was an easy decision, I'll wait for the 2021 model.

 

[yeahhtrue]

Ok please update the thread, or reply to me and let me know when your site updates if your estimated delivery date also updates please ?

it shows the new model now, and my delivery estimate stayed the same. Between November 19th and December 17th. I literally just placed the order on Thursday night and the refresh was announced Friday morning.

 

[Gunnaren]

Is there any confirmation/information from Tesla that 2021 models include acoustic laminated glass and heated steering wheel?

 

[MJP.P3D-]

Is there any confirmation/information from Tesla that 2021 models include acoustic laminated glass and heated steering wheel?

The parts catalog confirms the front side laminated glass. Heated steering wheel still TBD.

 

[thinger]

The parts catalog confirms the front side laminated glass. Heated steering wheel still TBD.

But not windscreen?

 

[MJP.P3D-]

But not windscreen?

Windscreen has always been laminated.

 

[thinger]

Windscreen has always been laminated.

Aah. So these laminated front side glass may help to get noise down.

 

[To3OrNotTo3]

I talked to my Sales Advisor today who reported that there is no heated steering wheel, but there are the improvements to the glass. I asked him how he knew, and he reported something about internal briefing. He was sure of it even after I brought up tesla online chat giving me different information. He seemed very knowledgable about the rest of the questions I had confirmed independently (but again through him).

 

[RacerChris]

Hopefully someone can comment on this - I was looking at the parts catalog and it appears there is an 800 mosfet rear drive unit on the M3 that is the same as the model Y...Does this mean that the M3P is getting the more powerful rear motor? For reference, there is also a 630 Mosfet rear drive unit listed that I would assume is the dual motor and rear motor unit.

This would explain an increase in acceleration (and probably additional capability that can/will be unlocked at a later date)

 

[MP3Mike]

The parts catalog confirms the front side laminated glass. Heated steering wheel still TBD.

Just because it is in the parts catalog doesn't mean it is going into cars.

 

[Zoomit]

Just because it is in the parts catalog doesn't mean it is going into cars.

On the contrary, the EPC is usually updated after the parts are on cars. It’s a lagging indicator. It doesn’t show intent. It shows what has been or is currently being used in production.

 

[Perscitus]

No info on the tailight 'update' with the MY2021 refresh of the 3?

Meanwhile, more and more recent (clearly pre-New Process) Model 3 and Ys, across the US, are equipped with these.

 

[MJP.P3D-]

Just because it is in the parts catalog doesn't mean it is going into cars.

True — however I’m willing to give Tesla the benefit of the doubt on this one, at least until proven otherwise.