Model 3 Highland Performance

[Oxid8ter]

Now appears to be live on UK configurator

328 Miles Range
0-60 in 2.9sec
163mph Top Speed
Bespoke Styling (which was already spotted several times)
Adaptive Suspension
20" "Warp" Wheels
Track Mode V3

Looks to still be called performance, but had the ludicrous badge in the render as previously seen.

 

[Temper Tantrum]

Was hoping it would be a tad quicker to 60. Be interesting to see if it has a stronger pull above 70mph now as well.


EDIT - few more details and launch video -

https://twitter.com/x/status/1782804631359193275

 

[garycat]

Was hoping it would be a tad quicker to 60. Be interesting to see if it has a stronger pull above 70mph now as well.

Maybe there will be an optional boost upgrade.

The range seems to be significantly less than the LR - 62 miles * WLTP

 

[ElectricPolice]

Unless they sort that 9.6% interest rate it’ll only be the fanboys who stump up the extra £16k in charges.

Nice spec though

Be interested to hear some insurance quotes. Can’t imagine haemorrhaging more than I am currently

 

[browellm]

They've addressed a couple of key gripes of the old P which was the differentiation from the LR:

Seats look good
Adaptive dampers (potentially) good

Still feel there was scope for them to add an exclusive colour, but overall I really like the look of it.

PS Do not look at US prices

 

[speedyranger74]

For UK only 460 HP

 

[speedyranger74]

USA... 500 hp

 

[garycat]

US price (converted) is £42,500 before any tax credits. Why is the UK paying so much more when they are probably made in China or Germany?

 

[Amiable]

No option for business contract hire yet. I've messaged the local service centre to see if they can do anything for me.

 

[KennethS]

US price (converted) is £42,500 before any tax credits. Why is the UK paying so much more when they are probably made in China or Germany?

USA has different sales taxes based on the state in which purchased/registered so price is shown without tax. Using your £42,500 it would be £51,000 when you add 20% VAT. Still quite a bit less expensive in the USA but it was ever thus.

 

[browellm]

USA has different sales taxes based on the state in which purchased/registered so price is shown without tax. Using your £42,500 it would be £51,000 when you add 20% VAT. Still quite a bit less expensive in the USA but it was ever thus.

Most US sales tax is in the 5-10% range

 

[KennethS]

Unless they sort that 9.6% interest rate it’ll only be the fanboys who stump up the extra £16k in charges.

I will presume "fanboys" is a form of insult. So be it. If I was buying again now (very happy with our 2019 M3P and we keep cars for a very long time) I'd be one of them. Lots of differences for me to satisfy the man's math.

 

[KennethS]

Most US sales tax is in the 5-10% range

I am well aware. Just that you can't compare pre-tax with post-tax and auto manufacturers don't set the applicable tax rates. I acknowledge there is still a significant price difference. I used to refer to the uplift as the "Apple Tax" when I first moved here as I spend quite a lot on Apple hardware.

 

[Aza75]

What’s the go with the power differential between US models (500hp) and UK (460hp)? Is it the difference between the outputs of the Panasonic vs LG batteries? Seems a significant shortfall either way

 

[btc1k]

I will presume "fanboys" is a form of insult. So be it. If I was buying again now (very happy with our 2019 M3P and we keep cars for a very long time) I'd be one of them. Lots of differences for me to satisfy the man's math.

Bizarre comment. Not a fanboy here but may well order one.

For UK only 460 HP

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I doubt they are adjusting the HP between countries, how would that translate into the same acceleration times?

The motors from EU certification are front 158 kw and rear 303 kw - this translates to 618bhp but is not reported as such because they reach peak at different speeds.

I wonder if there are regulations somewhere where the total "peak" together must be reported and this then comes in lower.

 

[KennethS]

Bizarre comment. Not a fanboy here but may well order one.

I was referring to a previous poster's comment that only a fanboy would buy one...

 

[btc1k]

How much horsepower in the P3D "at the crank?"

...or whatever we're calling it. Typically, ICE cars are quoted at the crank. I'm not sure whether there's a common language for EVs yet. MountainPass is publishing figures at the wheel - I don't believe they're doing any kind of adjustment for drivetrain losses? Please correct me if I'm wrong...

teslamotorsclub.com

Good old thread discussing this!

 

[btc1k]

I was referring to a previous poster's comment that only a fanboy would buy one...

Sure, I was referring to that too, just ended up quoting your post. Agree with you, it an odd insult.

 

[ElectricPolice]

I will presume "fanboys" is a form of insult. So be it. If I was buying again now (very happy with our 2019 M3P and we keep cars for a very long time) I'd be one of them. Lots of differences for me to satisfy the man's math.

Quite the contrary, never mean to insult. Apologies if offended

If the numbers work then go for it. Just simply for me, although I often spend money like water, £16k interest on an M3P versus about £4k on an MYP seems a tad unbalanced in addition to the respective vehicle base cost.

Everyone’s priorities are different as is quite apparent on this forum! And I’m certain plenty will sell regardless of if the interest rate doubled again…

If your purchase path bypasses the interest option as a cash buyer then happy days

 

[btc1k]

Quite the contrary, never mean to insult. Apologies if offended

If the numbers work then go for it. Just simply for me, although I often spend money like water, £16k interest on an M3P versus about £4k on an MYP seems a tad unbalanced in addition to the respective vehicle base cost.

Everyone’s priorities are different as is quite apparent on this forum! And I’m certain plenty will sell regardless of if the interest rate doubled again…

If your purchase path bypasses the interest option as a cash buyer then happy days

It's a painful rate, for sure. But with base rate over 5%, it's not going to be cheap unless they look to discount it or absorb some of that finance cost as they are doing for the MY.

I wonder with sluggish sales, once we get through launch phase, if they might roll out the deals. prob worth waiting and seeing if in no hurry, that's what I may well do.